Riviera Maya Resort with Private Beach, Pools & Spa
Fairmont Mayakoba sits on 595 acres of tropical jungle along the Riviera Maya, where mangrove lagoons give way to a private Caribbean beach. The car-free resort's 401 rooms and suites connect by waterways and nature trails, with chauffeured golf carts running 24/7.
What You Get
✓
A stay at Fairmont Mayakoba in Playa del Carmen, a 5-star resort on 595 acres of Caribbean jungle
✓
$40 spa credit per room per stay at the Fairmont Spa, plus a $25 sports-activity credit for yoga, fitness, and TRX
✓
Guided catamaran tour plus access to sea kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, snorkeling masks, boogie boards, and bicycles
✓
Kids Club access for children ages 5 to 11 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and a supervised game room (2 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
✓
Close to Quinta Avenida in downtown Playa del Carmen and Xcaret Park, about 9.6 miles away on the Riviera Maya
Plan Your Stay
Amenities
+
Pool
Gym
Spa
On-site dining
Business center and meeting rooms
Direct beach access
Pool: 10 pools on property, including Las Olas swim-up pool bar
WiFi: High-speed internet included in resort fee
Breakfast: Available for an extra charge
Gym: Technogym equipment with rowing machines and infinite staircases
Spa: Botanical garden, massage beds, Serenity Room with juice bar
On-site dining: 4 restaurants, a cafe, and 3 bars including Tauro, La Laguna, Bassano
Accessibility features: 8 ADA rooms; accessible equipment available on request
Concierge: 24-hour service available
Business center and meeting rooms: Computer data port, ergonomic chair, desk, and voicemail in room
Sustainability: 1 third-party certification from Preferred by Nature
Parking: Valet parking for one car included in resort fee
Shuttle: 24/7 chauffeured golf cart transport throughout resort
Direct beach access: Private Caribbean beach reached from resort grounds
Includes: $20 Credit at the Sweet Spot at El Pueblito Per Room, Per Stay, $25 Credit for Sports Activities Per Room, Per Stay, $40 Spa Credit Per Room, Per Stay, Garden view
Casita Deluxe Double-Queen Room
Occupancy: 2x Queen Bed
Sleeps 2 guests, maximum capacity 4 guests
Children 17 and under stay free.
458-504 sq ft
Room amenities: Private Terrace, Nespresso Machine, Family Amenities
Includes: $20 Credit at the Sweet Spot at El Pueblito Per Room, Per Stay, $25 Credit for Sports Activities Per Room, Per Stay, $40 Spa Credit Per Room, Per Stay, Mangrove view
Getting There
+
Nearest Airport: Cancun International (CUN) — 30 miles away
Distance from Playa del Carmen: 5 miles
Location Highlights
Xcaret Park
Yal-Kú Lagoon
Attractions Nearby
+
Xcaret Park(9.6 mi from hotel) — Eco-archaeological park on 200 acres of Riviera Maya with underground rivers, a coral-reef aquarium, and Mayan-heritage shows.
Río Secreto(9.4 mi from hotel) — Small-group guided expeditions wade and swim through a dramatic stalactite cave system discovered in 2007, max 10 people per tour.
Quinta Avenida (5th Avenue), Playa del Carmen — Pedestrian-only main street lined with boutiques, restaurants, street performers, and open-air nightlife running parallel to the beach.
Hidden Gems
+
Punta Esmeralda — A free locals-favorite beach where an open coastal cenote flows directly into the Caribbean, creating a calm, shallow swim spot.
Cenote Chaak Tun — Two connected caverns of crystal-clear water accessed via a spiral staircase, a lesser-visited cave-cenote near downtown Playa del Carmen.
Yal-Kú Lagoon — A brackish inlet near Akumal where freshwater cenotes meet the Caribbean in calm, current-free pools ideal for snorkeling tropical fish.
Trip Ideas
+
Underground Rivers & Secret Cenotes Day — Pair Cenote Chaak Tun's cave swim with a guided small-group expedition through Río Secreto's stalactite caverns for a full adventure day.
Local Beach & Downtown Evening — Start at Punta Esmeralda's cenote-meets-sea beach, then head to Rincón Yucateco for Yucatecan food and finish on Quinta Avenida.
How It Works
1.Select Your Stay — Choose your room type directly from the options listed.
2.Pick Your Dates — Use the calendar to find available days for your selection.
3.Instant Confirmation — Your booking is instantly confirmed with the hotel, guaranteeing they have your details and are expecting your arrival.