A Riviera Maya address gives Fairmont Mayakoba a delicate balance of peace and access. The resort sits between the Caribbean Sea and mangrove canals, inside the Mayakoba gated community. Playa del Carmen lies 15 minutes away, so that you can step out for Fifth Avenue energy. Cancun International Airport is about 45 minutes by road. Xcaret and Xplor are close, plus Rio Secreto for caves. El Pueblito adds a stroll through the plaza on warm evenings.

Rooms and casitas bring a sense of space, with nature at the window. The resort has 401 rooms, suites, and casitas set beside the jungle, canals, and a lagoon. You get a private balcony or terrace and a spa-style bathroom. Tea and coffee are available in the room, plus free Wi-Fi and a safe for valuables. Some stays add a private pool, so you can swim before breakfast and return to bed each calm day. 

Days can lean to sea time or jungle time. Take a kayak through the canals, then snorkel in clear water along the coast. Certified teams guide diving trips and training, with gear on hand. Jet skiing adds speed when you crave it. You can also sail on a 55-foot VanDutch yacht with food and drinks. On land, walk or cycle 2.5 miles along nature trails, then visit the El Burro Dromo cenote with a guide.

Water and wellbeing shape the days here. Ten pools give you a choice, with beach pools for sea air and pools for children to play. You can ride a bike along the resort paths, then head to the 24-hour gym. Fairmont Spa and Wellness Centre covers 3,437 square metres and holds 21 treatment rooms, plus a temazcal and cold plunge. Balam Kids Club and Coati Kids Club add craft and culture for young minds each day. Day.

Food at Fairmont Mayakoba feels varied, yet keeps a clean style. You can start at La Laguna by the canals, then move to Bassano for Italian comfort. Tauro Steakhouse brings dry-aged cuts and a martini bar. Brisas, Fuego, and Gaia are within Maykana Beach Club, with Cielo Rooftop Bar for sunset drinks. Hix serves Japanese plates near the lobby. Café Maya and Sweet Spot serve coffee and treats between swims on warm days.

Fairmont Mayakoba suits weddings and birthday trips with a sense of place. The resort offers over 2,600 square metres of event space across 12 indoor rooms, plus outdoor lawns by the sea. The Riviera Ballroom and Mimosa Ballroom handle dinners with modern tech. Isla Lawn works for cocktails or vows, with power and Wi Fi on site. You can also use beach or pool settings at La Laguna and Maykana for a party under palms.