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Banyan Tree Mayakoba vs Luna Blue Hotel

Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Banyan Tree Mayakoba ranks significantly higher than Luna Blue Hotel. Banyan Tree Mayakoba comes in at 80 with accolades from 5 sources such as Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler and Gayot.

Banyan Tree Mayakoba
Banyan Tree Mayakoba
8 / 10
Carretera Federal, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $559 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Oyster Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"As one might expect from the ultra-luxurious Banyan Tree brand, the Banyan Tree Mayakoba is one of Playa del Carmen's most sought after resorts." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
96.0
"This first foray into the Americas by the Asian hotel chain is set amid dunes, mangroves, and freshwater lagoons." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
World's Best Hotels
"The Banyan Tree, which opened in the lavish Mayakoba coastal development in March 2009, upped the opulence ante with 107 private stand-alone villas." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"In addition to vaulted ceilings, lounge areas, dining rooms, private gardens, and Talavera earthenware sinks, all rooms have outdoor bathtubs and private 376-foot swimming pools—a unique perk." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Mayan design enjoys sleek modern influences at this resort on the Yucatan Peninsula."
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Luna Blue Hotel
Luna Blue Hotel
7 / 10
Calle 26 Norte, between 5th & 10th Ave, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $77 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Concierge
  • Pool
  • Free Parking
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Relatively far from the noisy fray, yet still close to the beach, Luna Blue is built around a central garden with tall palms and other shady trees."
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"An excellent, back-to-basics lodging option, this budget hotel is centered around lovely, lush jungle grounds... holds 18 simple, no-frills rooms." Full review