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Riviera Maya Hotels

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We've tracked down the best hotels in Riviera Maya, from chic and cheerful B&Bs to design dens with five-star style.


Básico

Riviera Maya, Mexico

Style
Back to Básico

Setting
Sunny Caribbean shores

Sand-coloured cement floors, open plumbing, pools made from reclaimed water tanks – everything about this lively Playa del Carmen boutique hotel embodies pared-down industrial chic.

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Deseo

Riviera Maya, Mexico

Style
All white now

Setting
Playa’s party central

With dreamily comfortable beds in its pared-down bedrooms, and one of the town’s top bars at its poolside, Deseo is a slickly minimalist boutique hotel with a South Beach party vibe.

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Esencia

Riviera Maya, Mexico

Style
Less-is-more luxe

Setting
Tropical Caribbean seaside

Laid-back, low-key and just a little bit groovy, Esencia, a picturesque and luxurious paradise set on the Mayan Riviera's most beautiful beach, is fabulously spoiling.

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The Tides Riviera Maya

Riviera Maya, Mexico

Style
Pristine Mayan beach chic

Setting
Exotic Riviera jungle

Formally known as Ikal del Mar, sexy beach retreat The Tides Riviera Maya on Mexico's Caribbean coastline blends relaxed shore life and holistic spa treats with top-flight service and a wonderfully unfussy, intimate ambience.

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