“A classic Banyan Tree offering with slick Asian-inspired design and even slicker service. Rooms, suites, and villas are minimalist in style with sharp lines and plenty of wood. With three very good restaurants (the Thai Saffron is the real star), a spa, and a secluded spot — this is luxury defined.”

Recommended for

  • 5* Luxury

    • Set inside the Mayakoba area — a complex of luxury hotels — this property has a distinctly exclusive feel
  • Families

    • Villas with up to three bedrooms plus a kids club make this an easy choice for families
  • Foodies

    • It is worth booking alone for the hotel’s signature Thai restaurant, Saffron
  • Romantic Break

    • Rooms with expansive rainshowers and outdoor bathtubs lend a romantic air
  • Sights nearby

    • Yucatan’s best known Mayan sites (Tulum, Coba, Chichen Itza) are between one and three hours away
  • Spa

    • The spa offers wellness treatments and massages, as well as an hour-long hydrothermal circuit
  • Birdwatching

    • Spot some of the 200 species of birds that are local to the area from the hotel itslef
  • Golf

    • For golf enthusiasts, there's a course within the Mayakoba complex
  • Kayaking

    • Free-to-use kayaks and stand-up paddleboards at the beach
  • Restaurant

    • Italian, Mexican, and Thai restaurants (all very good)
  • Romantic

  • Kids Club

  • Contemporary

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Luxury

  • Disabled access

  • Beach nearby

  • Child friendly

  • Gym

  • Chic

  • Sea Views

Facilities

  • Rooms

    161 rooms in this hotel
  • Spa

    The spa offers wellness treatments and massages, as well as an hour-long hydrothermal circuit
  • Restaurant

    Italian, Mexican, and Thai restaurants (all very good)
  • Swimming Pool

    Two outdoor infinity pools
  • Disabled access

  • Kids Club

  • Parking

  • Bar

  • Airport transfer

  • Babysitting

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Massage

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Wifi

  • Concierge

  • Air conditioning

  • Child friendly

  • Gym

  • Garden

Activities

  • Sights nearby

    • Yucatan’s best known Mayan sites (Tulum, Coba, Chichen Itza) are between one and three hours away
  • Birdwatching

    • Spot some of the 200 species of birds that are local to the area from the hotel itslef
  • Golf

    • For golf enthusiasts, there's a course within the Mayakoba complex
  • Kayaking

    • Free-to-use kayaks and stand-up paddleboards at the beach

Map & Location

Other reviews

Banyan Tree Mayakoba

From the pagoda-style entrance and serene atmosphere through to the outstanding Thai restaurant, Bayan Tree Mayakoba brings distinctly Asian design, style and service to the Riviera Maya’s luxury Mayakoba complex. It’s a place to relax in elegant, secluded villas, private pools or the beach...

Originally published by The Telegraph

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