Arrival and Local Delights

Playa del Carmen Arrival and Local Delights

Offering direct access to Xpu-Ha Beach, Hotel Esencia offers beautiful rooms and suites with terraces set amongst attractive gardens. It features a spa, 2 large outdoor swimming pools and an à la carte restaurant.

All air-conditioned accommodation has bright, attractive décor. Each suite and room has a flat-screen TV and an iPod docking station.

The Garden Restaurant serves a selection of regional and international cuisine. The hotel also offers Mexican cookery classes.

The Esencia’s spa features a plunge pool, sauna and hot tub. Treatments include massage and facials.

The Riviera Maya coastline is ideal for diving and snorkelling. Guests can visit the Mayan ruins at Tulum, as well as the resort of Playa del Carmen, which can be reached within 15 minutes by car.

Hotel Esencia

Amidst the tropical beauty that embraces the Riviera Maya and overlooking the Caribbean Sea, Grand Velas opens its doors to offer natural environments dedicated to pampering the senses and inviting you to reconnect with the carefree, yet sophisticated, Caribbean lifestyle.
Discover the flavors our chefs create in each dish; indulge in rituals that rescue ancestral wellness techniques at SE Spa; enjoy fun family moments with our endless activities, and relish dream-like couples’ moments. Grand Velas Riviera Maya is the background and you are the author of every experience to redefine the meaning of luxury.

Grand Velas Riviera Maya - All Inclusive

This luxury AAA Five Diamond Award winner resort in the Riviera Maya is made up of a series of low-rise buildings connected by waterways. It is surrounded by a lush tropical forest and offers wonderful sea views.

Fairmont Mayakoba’s 20,000 square foot Willow Stream Spa offers treetop treatment areas and a range of beauty and massage treatments based on the region’s local tradition and flora. There is an additional charge for access to the fitness centre and spa area.

There are several on-site restaurants and bars at the resort, including a grill and seafood restaurant, a sushi bar and a swim-up bar.

Discovery Club & Adventure Camp offer cultural and educational activities for kids 5 to 12 years old. El Camaleon Riviera Maya Golf Club, recognized by the Audubon Society, is suited for all skill levels and was designed by Greg Norman.

The resort is car-free and guests can access the different areas by boat, on foot following the well-marked nature trails, or by bicycle or staff-driven electric golf cart.

Located next to the 18-hole El Camaleón Golf Course, Mayakoba resort features 5 outdoor swimming pools and offers private access to Playa del Carmen beach.

Cancún International Airport is about 45 minutes’ drive away and Playa del Carmen can be reached in about 15 minutes by car.

Fairmont Mayakoba

Offering amazing views of the Caribbean Sea, Palmaïa – The House of AïA is a luxury all-inclusive resort that features large outdoor pools, a wonderful spa and beauty center, 5 à la carte restaurants and beautiful suites with private terraces. Its privileged location between the sea and the jungle allows guests to relax and reconnect with nature.

In addition, Palmaïa The House of AïA Wellness Resort at Riviera Maya offers wellness programs and personal growth practices such as yoga classes, meditation, cacao ceremonies and sound therapies. It also has a 24-hour fitness center.

The spacious suites of this holistic resort have air conditioning, free WiFi, mini-bar, a Nespresso coffee machine, a seating area with a sofa and flat-screen TV and eco-friendly amenities. Concierge services are available 24/7, as well as gourmet room service.

For families, Palmaïa operates a holistic fun children's activities program led by certified Waldorf Educators. Also, the resort has 4 specialty restaurants and a food truck, which offer plant-based menus and serve high-quality ingredients. The spa has a natural cenote and a temazcal. Treatments include massages and healing therapies.

Palmaïa The House of AïA Wellness Resort at Riviera Maya is located 5 km away from Playa del Carmen’s downtown. Cancun International Airport is 40 minutes drive from the accommodations, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Palmaïa The House of AïA All Inclusive Wellness Resort

Situated in Playa del Carmen, 1.3 km from Playa del Carmen Beach, Secrets Moxché Playa del Carmen - Adults Only - All Inclusive features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 5-star resort offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation provides an ATM, a business centre and currency exchange for guests.

The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Secrets Moxché Playa del Carmen - Adults Only - All Inclusive rooms have bed linen and towels.

At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Cambodian, French and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

You can play billiards and tennis at Secrets Moxché Playa del Carmen - Adults Only - All Inclusive, and car hire is available.

ADO International Bus Station is 11 km from the resort, while Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cozumel International Airport, 43 km from Secrets Moxché Playa del Carmen - Adults Only - All Inclusive.

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