Maroma Resort & Spa By Orient-Express

Location

This hotel complex is located on the Mayan Riviera near historic and cultural attractions. The centre of Playa del Carmen, with its bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and shops, is only some 15 minutes by car away, while guests will reach Cancún in approximately 45 minutes and Tulum in around 50 minutes. Both Coba and Sian Ka'an lie a 90-minute drive from the hotel.

Facilities

The three-storey hotel comprises a total of 65 rooms. The main entrance features a palapa with carved stone and paintings by Bertrand Castelli. The complex furthermore offers three restaurants, including the Maroma, an open-air terrace with sea views, three bars (one of which is on the beach), gardens, a private beach, conference facilities, a theatre, and a selection of shops. Also available is a reception desk manned around the clock, a safe, a currency exchange facility, a cloakroom, a hairdresser, and a TV lounge. Guests may also take advantage of the public Internet access, the porter, the room and laundry services, and the parking for those arriving by car.

Rooms

All the rooms are fitted in Mexican colonial style with hand-painted tiles and mahogany and bamboo décor. Stucco finishes, carved niches, uncovered beams, and extensive wood and ironwork contribute to the unique atmosphere. The rooms are all fitted with their own terrace with hammocks and garden or sea views, wool carpets, original art and furniture, a king-size bed, a reading lamp, a hire safe, a high-speed Internet connection, a hairdryer, and individually adjustable air conditioning. Also provided are spacious en suite bathrooms, some of which have been fitted with sunken bathtubs decorated with hand-painted mosaics from Talavera.

Sports/Entertainment

Leisure activities include horse-riding, volleyball, tennis, billiards, golf, diving, fishing, sailing, and windsurfing. Guests may also try parachuting or experience swimming with dolphins. In addition, it is possible to take advantage of the spa treatments, such as massages, beauty and mud treatments, or the Mayan Temazcal (similar to North American Indian saunas). There is also a swimming pool with sun loungers and parasols laid out ready for use, and sports enthusiasts may also enjoy a work-out in the gym.

Meals

Breakfast is offered to guests every morning. Lunch and dinner can be taken à la carte.

Payment

Payment is accepted by American Express, MasterCard and VISA.