40 minutes from Cancún International Airport.

On the beautiful Riviera Maya just to the north of Playa del Carmen.

Spacious and contemporary, the 130 air-conditioned suites make subtle use of locally sourced materials and offer a choice of lagoon or ocean views. Luxurious amenities include a private plunge pool, rooftop sundeck, indoor and outdoor rain shower, soaking tub, complimentary WiFi, Bose sound system, satellite TV, CD/DVD player and tea/coffee making facilities. Butler service is also included, and a bottle of tequila will be in your room waiting to greet you on arrival. The Deluxe Overwater Lagoon Suites are rather unique for this part of the world and are a great choice for couples and honeymooners, whilst the Two Bedroom Deluxe Mayakoba Suites offer ample space for families. Those who want to be right on the sand should opt for a Beach Front Studio Suite which offers direct beach access, and for those looking for the ultimate in luxury, the palatial three bedroom, two-storey.

Casa del Lago is the resort’s signature restaurant, an elegant lagoon-side venue where the evening menu has a distinctly Italian flavour. The beachfront Punta Bonita is a more casual set-up, serving light lunches, pizza and tapas, all with Mexican influences on a lovely outdoor terrace. Take your pick from over 100 varieties of tequila at Agave Azul, which also does excellent sushi, or book a private dinner in La Cava, the intimate glass-walled wine cellar.

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Relax on the gorgeous beach or choose one of the resort’s 3 swimming pools (including an adult-only spa pool and a beachfront infinity pool). There is also a fitness centre, classes in yoga and Pilates and watersports including sailing, kayaking and snorkelling. The resort also provides complimentary transportation to the nearby 18-hole El Camaleon golf course. Sense, A Rosewood Spa is located on its own little island, accessed via a bridge, and offers soothing treatments using local ingredients such as agave cactus and aloe. Teenagers don’t have to miss out on the pampering either, with spa treatments available for 11-16 yr olds when accompanied by an adult. The superb Rose Buds kids’ programme for ages 4-11 yrs puts on a host of complimentary activities including scavenger hunts, pizza making classes, lessons in Spanish and Mayan, and even kids’ yoga sessions. Babysitting is available at an additional charge.