Overlooking the crashing waves of the Mexican Caribbean Sea, the Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort offers an oasis of thoughtful design and wellness experiences in the heart of the Riviera Maya. This tranquil 314-room resort with an all-inclusive option also features 36 suites with swim-up or private plunge pools, four restaurants, and a spa inspired by the Yucatán’s cenotes.
Whether they’re looking for an active vacation or the opportunity to unwind, guests can choose from numerous curated experiences.
From kayaking the Caribbean to tasting mezcal or taking a cycling tour of Playa del Carmen’s 5th Avenue, the resort allows guests to engage with the region’s culture and natural setting.
Contemporary Design
The resort’s minimal design and use of natural materials allows its connection with nature to take center stage.
Designed by Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos, the property slopes down to the beachfront delivering ocean views throughout. Natural mangrove trees are preserved throughout, offering a lush contrast to the hotel’s neutral stone facade.
Walking the mangrove paths with their chattering birds and branches rustling with a sea breeze, it’s hard to believe the hotel is located just steps from Playa del Carmen’s lively Quinta Avenida thoroughfare.
After arriving at a dramatic entrance built to resemble a Maya temple, guests retreat into their serene rooms clad in wood and natural tones accented by Caribbean blues.
Guest rooms boast balconies overlooking the sea and three infinity pools. Site-specific artwork by César López-Negrete throughout the property compliments the contemporary design.
Global Dining
The resort features multiple restaurants with an emphasis on local ingredients and unique flavor combinations.
Azul Coffee Bar and Sushi “n” Raw Seafood Bar provide an open-air setting by day and night. Taste traditional Mexican dishes with a global twist at the all-day, oceanfront La Cocina.
The Grill at 126 serves classic dishes like short rib tacos and USDA prime steaks in an elegant setting and includes kosher options.
Holistic Wellness
Whether you greet the day with sunrise yoga on the beach or get your heart pumping at a spin class, the resort’s wellness program is a highlight of the experience, and the Cenote Spa is its crown jewel. The circular stone space is inspired by the region’s natural healing pools, incorporating water and mangroves in a soothing environment.
Drumbeats accompanied by chanting in English and Spanish reverberate off the Cenote Spa’s curved walls during the Echoes of the Cenote experience.
A shaman guides guests through an ancestral meditation designed for relaxation and release as incense weaves through the space and light pours through the rooftop opening onto a pool below.
Celebrating its natural setting and cultural influences, this property is the ultimate place to recharge on the Mexican Riviera.
Written By: Jessica Mlinaric
