Fairmont Mayakoba, Lafitte

Fairmont Mayakoba - A luxury AAA Five Diamond resort with private pools, PGA golf course, and Mayan-inspired spa

Nestled within five pristine ecosystems connected by waterways, this AAA Five Diamond Playa del Carmen hotel features signature casita rooms scattered throughout a tropical forest. Fairmont Mayakoba's accommodations include marble bathrooms with soaking tubs, private balconies, and flat-screen TVs, while select suites offer infinity pools and butler service. The property houses El Camaleón, a PGA golf course designed by Greg Norman, featuring fairways lined with sand dunes, mangroves, and Caribbean Sea views. The Willow Stream Spa provides Mayan-inspired treatments in private rooms overlooking mangrove treetops. Water activities at the Fairmont include scuba diving, jet skiing, and sailing from the sugar-sand beachfront. Guest rooms offer views spanning garden, lake, and sea vistas, with direct access to navigable water canals. The resort sits 2 miles from Grand Coral Golf Riviera Maya and 2.5 miles from Grand Coral Beach Club.

Pros

On-site cenote El Burrodromo offers swimming in crystal-clear natural cave waters

Unlimited golf access for two at the Greg Norman-designed course

Cooking classes include private mezcal, tequila, and craft beer tasting seminars

Easy access to the world's second-largest coral reef for diving and snorkeling

Specialized spa treatments use local herbs and Mayan traditions

Cons

2-kilometer distance to nearest public beach access

Some restaurants require advance reservations during peak seasons