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Travel to Riviera Maya

Riviera Maya is a tourist district that runs along 75 miles of the Caribbean coastline in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It is a popular destination for couples and families and features a wide variety of attractions to suit every taste. Orbitz.com can help you locate Riviera Maya hotels and help find travel packages and accommodations.

Akumal

Akumal is a small beachfront resort town located within Riviera Maya. It was founded in 1958 as a community for scuba divers. Located an hour’s drive away from Cancun, it has a beautiful bay with pristine beaches and activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving and cave diving. For those interested in nature, the Ecological Center at the end of Akumal Bay offers an opportunity to learn more about the area wildlife, ecosystems and environment. For travelers staying in Akumal, the Gran Bahia Principe Riviera Maya hotel offers rooms starting at $152. Amenities include concierge service, a fitness center and spa, high-speed wireless Internet and a childcare service. For questions regarding availability and events, contact the hotel by calling 866-282-2442.

Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen is a town that lies at the center of Riviera Maya 43 miles south of Cancun and 12 miles west of Cozumel. It offers a laid-back atmosphere with a European flavor. Quinta Avenida is the main street of this pedestrian only town. Famous for its nightlife, this 20-block cobblestone street offers a variety of bars, restaurants and clubs. For the sportier traveler, Playa del Carmen features snorkeling, scuba diving and cave diving. You can also get a jump start on learning the Spanish language at the Academia Columbus, which offers lessons to travelers by the week. The Blue Bay Grand Esmerelda – All Inclusive offers Playa Del Carmen visitors luxury accommodations beginning at $124. This hotel features a fitness center, high-speed Internet, spa services and room service. Contact the hotel at 877-448-2771 for more information.

Puerto Morelos

Puerto Morelos is a fishing village and resort town that lies 20 miles south of Cancun. With its quiet charm, it's the perfect place for those seeking a relaxing vacation. This small town can be explored on foot and is home to a section of the Great Mesoamerican Reef. Puerto Morelos is designated a National Marine Park to protect its rich biodiversity. It offers bird-watching in the mangroves, shopping in the central square and a beautiful white sand beach. Other attractions include snorkeling, swimming, reef diving, scuba diving and cave diving. For travelers staying in Puerto Morelos, Righetto Vacation Rentals features rooms starting at $75. Amenities include wireless Internet access, a solarium, nonsmoking rooms and an on-call doctor. For more information concerning events and accommodations, call the hotel at 01-998-253-0505.

Enjoying Maya Riviera

Individuals traveling to Maya Riviera have a wide range of activities to choose from that are suitable for both families and couples. The cities offer a variety of historic locations and cultural events. Use Orbitz.com to locate the best Maya Riviera hotels, travel packages and airline reservations.

Riviera Maya hotel and travel tips from Orbitz

Sinking in: Cenotes of the Riviera Maya

Running roughly 20 miles along the main road near Puerto Morales is the Riviera Maya's "cenote route," a vast collection of azure pools where you can snorkel, scuba, and get your Eden on.

Asia, meet Mexico: The Banyan Tree Mayakoba

What do you get when you cross a glamorous Asian resort with the Mayan Rivera? Only one of the most upscale and jaw-dropping Riviera Maya hotels you've ever seen. It's called the Banyan Tree Mayakoba Riviera Maya, and it single-handedly raises the bar on exotic luxury and style.

Riviera Maya hotels: Tropical teasers near Tulum

If you’re planning a Mexico vacation, why not pick a beautiful spot different from the usual destinations? Riviera Maya, or Mayan Riviera, is a lush area of tropical beaches, wildlife and ancient ruins. Starting just south of Cancun’s airport and stretching along a coastal highway, this gorgeous coast continues beyond the town of Tulum into Costa Rica. The Mayan ruins at Tulum are the only archeological site near the ocean and there are good choices in hotels that offer easy access to Tulum ruins.

4 Riviera Maya hotels with breathtaking pools

If there’s one thing everyone loves, it’s a great pool. Not your average, run of the mill swimming hole -- but a bona fide, grandiose pool that makes wading on the shores of even the most pristine beach seem like a step down in quality. The four Riviera Maya hotels below all share the one thing in common that brings the aquaphiles running: pools that make you go “wow.”

Riviera Maya hotels: Myths and misconceptions

In the quest for spring break vacation bookings and beyond, Riviera Maya hotels often play second fiddle to the staple Mexican vacation spot: Cancun. But this diamond on the coast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, like its sister just 40 miles north, has been an unfortunate target of a few silly myths that have given some people cause to second guess their vacation plans. Here's where we dispel the rumors once and for all.

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From $405

Award-winning Riviera Maya resort with swim-up spa, outdoor trailThe Excellence Riviera Cancun is located just one mile from the quaint beach village of Puerto Morelos. The resort boasts six pools,... More

Fabulous honeymoon location
Beautiful room with the best service possible! I would recommend this resort to everyone.
May 11, 2013
From $123

Family-friendly Caribbean beach complex combines three resorts into oneThe Bahia Principe in Riviera Maya consists of three hotels, a commercial center and an entertainment center. The complex is... More

Great resort between Playa and Tulum
One of the largest resorts at Riviera Maya between Playa Del Carmel and Tulum. Great food, great service, great location. Only minor negative side was that room had this specific "humidity" smell....
Apr 28, 2013
From $160

3 Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda - All Inclusive

Carretera Federal Chetumal - Puerto Juarez Km. 300 Map

Luxury Caribbean beach resort with family and adult amenitiesThe Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda is located 35 minutes from the Cancun International Airport and just minutes from the beach town of Playa... More

great hotel, but the staff not
great location, the room was clean and full confort, the food was enought good but the staff is not friendly and in a bad mood, but in general the hotel is great.
May 12, 2013
From $518

4 Iberostar Grand Paraiso Adults Only All Inclusive

5 stars
4.4 / 5 32 reviews

Carretera Chetumal - Puerto Juarez, Km. 309 Map

Luxury resort near Playa del Carmen with grand look, amenitiesThe Iberostar Grand Paraiso is a five-star, all-inclusive luxury resort for adults aged 18 and older. The resort features grand... More

Worth The money !
We just came back from an eight day vacation at the Iberostar Grand. The trip was fantastic. The good: There are 3 pools, one in the spa (very relaxing and hardly used), one large main pool (with...
Apr 29, 2013
From $648

5 Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun - Adults Only All Inclusive

Carretera Federal Cancun-Tulum 307, Km. 51, Solidaridad Map

All-inclusive adult playground on Maroma Beach with spacious suitesThe Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera sits on the secluded white sands of Maroma Beach. The Travel Channel has voted Maroma Beach as... More

Honeymoon Stay
What an awesome resort! We stayed for our honeymoon andhad the honeymoon suite and it was perfect. The staff is the friendliest I have ever met. If something was needed it was done right away, from...
May 10, 2013

6 Dreams Tulum Resort and Spa All Inclusive

Carretera Federal 387 KM 234 Map

Luxurious Tulum resort offers tours of local birds and flowers The Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa is located just five minutes from the pyramids of Tulum, the ancient Mayan ruins. The resort is... More

Average getaway
When I booked this place I expected more. First, when we arrived they did not have our reservation (Luckily I brought my confirmation sheet). So the manager informed me that they made a mistake and...
May 14, 2013
From $183

7 Fairmont Mayakoba Riviera Maya

5 stars
4.5 / 5 37 reviews

Carretera Federal Cancun Map

Award-winning, eco-friendly luxury resort in the Mayakoba communityThe Fairmont Mayakoba in Riviera Maya offers guests the opportunity to experience nature: Mangroves, tropical forests, lagoons,... More

paradise
This is a luxurious and beautiful resort. While the physical hotel is outstanding, it is really the outstanding service that separates Fairmont Mayakoba. Without exception, the service was...
Dec 17, 2012
From $436

Adults-only Playa del Carmen resort with six pools, full-service spa The Royal Hideaway Playacar is located minutes from eclectic Playa del Carmen. The resort combines quiet ambiance, luxury... More

Perfect vacation
The Hotel is amazing. Perfect location. We loved the fact that it was adults only. The entire staff was amazing. We have no complaints about anything. The drinks were amazing and the food was out...
May 11, 2013
From $377

9 Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun - Adults Only All Inclusive

Carretera Federal 387 Chetumal-Cancun Km 299 Map

Romance and opulence at this luxurious all-inclusive resortThe beautiful white beaches, coral reefs, underground rivers, caves and jungles of the Caribbean surround this award-winning Secrets... More

Great, Intimate Resort
Secrets Capri is a great option for couples wanting an intimate getaway. It was small enough that we made friends with other couples and many of the staff. We thought the customer service was...
May 9, 2013
From $159

Polynesian-style bungalows near Playa del Carmen in Riviera MayaThe Allegro Playacar resort features two-story, Polynesian-style bungalow houses and newly redesigned guestrooms in an intimate... More

Boring
It was a boring experience hotel has no entertainment staff.. We have visited many hotels but this was the worst experience ever. The first two nights the room was flooded with water from AC . No...
Mar 31, 2013
From $250

11 Barcelo Riviera Maya All Inclusive Complex

Carretera Chetumal- km 266.3 Map

Enjoy the pristine beach and the azure waters of the CaribbeanThe Barcelo Riviera Maya All Inclusive Complex is built in the Mayan architectural style and made up of four all-inclusive resorts: the... More

great value for the family
We were there on spring break and the only complaint I have is I wish there were more pool activities. A good pool entertainment staff would have made this trip excellent and slowed down some of...
Apr 9, 2013
From $90

12 Hotel Posada 06 Tulum

3 stars
3.8 / 5 4 reviews

Calle Andromeda Oriente, Manzana 10 - Lote 17 Map

Hotel Posada 06 is a new hotel opened in August 2008 . It is built in Mexican style and has 12 comfortable rooms with a patio or a terrace on two floors. The swimming pool area includes a hydro... More

Great staff in middle of Tulum
Great service. Couldn't ask for better...very helpful. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Very close to Tulum's main strip, so very convenient (taxi to beach is just 5 USD. Few frills, but has a nice...
May 1, 2013
From $447

Desire Pearl Resort & Spa Riviera Maya, seductive, clothing optional sanctuary in the Mexican Caribbean, invites you to come with your partner to discover a world of deliciously sensual... More

Perfect food
The food and the staff have all made the difference. Otherwise, it's ordinary and obsolete for the rooms, the gym which is too small and badly located. We have been one day in Desire Resort, their...
Apr 1, 2013
From $258

Mayan-inspired Caribbean resort with watersports, unique classesThe Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun is located just 15 minutes from the Cancun International Airport. The resort boasts six international... More

Fabulous!
Place was clean, beautiful, open, relaxing. Food was wonderful! Only issue on preferred check in was the push to sign up for a "breakfast" regarding purchase of partial ownership "timeshare"....
Mar 19, 2013
From $253

Caribbean resort overlooking Puerto Morelos National Reef ParkHotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort is located only 20 minutes from Cancun International Airport and less than a mile from the... More

Great Place, Platinum Club not worth it
The hotel complex itself is amazing. Its beautiful and you get a view of everything, ocean, pool area, natural areas. It is filled with native species and they use organic products and recycle...
Apr 26, 2013

16 Cabanas Tulum

2 stars
4.2 / 5 19 reviews

Carretera Cancun-Tulum Bocapaila Km 7 Map

The hotel offer eight beach front rooms, with 1 King bed or 2 queen size beds (Cabanas A), and another eight rooms in a second row, all with 2 double beds and private bathroom ( Cabanas B). All... More

Beach Front Rooms Best Option
Hotel's reservation agent is only available via email and isn't prompt in responding to emails so I missed out on a beachfront cabana and had to stay in the second row of rooms off the beach. These...
May 3, 2013
From $252

17 Iberostar Paraiso All Inclusive Complex

Carretera Chetumal Puerto Juarez, Km. 309, Playa Paraiso Map

Large Caribbean complex with four resorts for relaxation and adventureThe Iberostar Paraiso is located on the beach between the lively fishing town of Puerto del Carmen and the relaxed,... More

Could be better
The buffet food is OK – not much variety (very tasty breads); the specialty restaurants, i.e. French, Brazilian, etc (with an exception of the Mediterranean) are less than average. Strangely...
Apr 16, 2013
From $147

18 Mestizo Hotel Boutique

3 stars
4.3 / 5 6 reviews

Carretera Tulum Ruinas- Bocapaila, Lote 10 E Map

EL MESTIZO HOTEL BOUTIQUE counts with thirty rooms in different modalities, which is a complement of LA CASA DEL MESTIZO. By staying at the hotel, your customers can get intimate with the gifts of... More

Perfect
This place is great. So great, in fact, that I hesitate to even write such a positive review because next time I return, and it will be soon, I'd like it to be as quiet and perfect as it was for...
May 14, 2013
From $186

19 Occidental Grand Xcaret - All Inclusive

Ctra. Fed. Puerto Juarez Map

Family-friendly Caribbean resort adjacent to Xcaret ecological parkThe Occidental Grand Xcaret offers direct access to the ecological park, Xcaret. The resort boasts stretches of white sand... More

girls getaway
went there with 6 other girls. we had a good time. I'd have to say the hotel was pretty average. the beach was ok but was manmade. It kind of sucked that you couldn't just take a long stroll down...
Feb 27, 2013
From $79

20 Posada Puntapiedra Tulum

3 stars
4.0 / 5 1 reviews

Carrettera Tulum Boca Paila Km 4 Map

Hotel Posada Punta Piedra has existed for many years, the hotel has detected in December 2009, and arranged to make your stay better to rest in peace after a day at the beach or sightseeing. Hotel... More