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Banyan Tree Mayakoba is a retreat nestled amidst jungle and beach in the Rivera Maya district of Mexico and facing Playa Del Carmen’s white sand beach. It’s a resort that features Asian inspired buildings that are constructed using many natural elements. It is well known for creating meaningful connections- whether those be professional, fun-filled or romantic.
Villas are interspersed around the resort for guests to stay in and offer features such as private pools, oceanfront views, terraces, verandas, natural furnishings, deep soaking tubs, crisp and clean linens, and more. The villas range in size and can sleep anywhere between 2-6 depending on location.
The dining experience is unique at Banyan Tree Mayakoba. There are 14 different dining areas. Cuisine in these 14 bars and restaurants range from Thai, Italian, Mexican, Spanish, Mayan, American, and International cuisines to match every palate imaginable. It goes further to have dining options on the beach, in the jungle, on the veranda, indoors, privately catered areas, personal chef at your doorstep, to boat tour dinners, and more.
Facilities are wide-ranging to match guests who need business rooms for meetings to wedding venues and private parties. There are business meeting rooms, Banyan Tree Spa- with sauna and indoor ice areas, PGA Championship Golf course, Boutique Gallery store, Beach Club, pool, fitness center, tennis courts, kids club, and more. Outdoor activities range from water sports, snorkeling, jungle excursions, romantic getaways, planned daily trips, and more. It is a place well known for going above and beyond to meet needs and expectations of all.
Planning your next getaway or business trip would be money well spent at Banyan Tree Mayakoba in Playa Del Carmen.
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Banyan Tree Mayakoba offers 14 different dining areas with a wide range of cuisines including Thai, Italian, Mexican, Spanish, Mayan, American, and International. Guests can enjoy dining on the beach, in the jungle, on the veranda, indoors, privately catered areas, personal chef at your doorstep, to boat tour dinners, and more.
Guests can engage in various outdoor activities at Banyan Tree Mayakoba, including water sports, snorkeling, jungle excursions, romantic getaways, and planned daily trips. The resort is well-known for providing a wide range of activities to cater to different interests.
Banyan Signatures at the Banyan Tree Mayakoba spa offers holistic pampering to bring about your physical, spiritual, and mental renewal. The Royal Banyan combines Western and Eastern massage techniques with warm oils and aromas in order to relieve muscle pain and improve circulation. The Sense of Place - Mexican Traditions is a treatment that combines a prickly pear scrub, an herbal bath, agave candle massage, and an antioxidant body mask to echo a Mayan ritual that finds the profound connection between the body's most important energy points and the 20 solar seals.
The villas at Banyan Tree Mayakoba offer features such as private pools, oceanfront views, terraces, verandas, natural furnishings, deep soaking tubs, crisp and clean linens, and more. The villas range in size and can sleep anywhere between 2-6 depending on location, providing a luxurious and comfortable stay.
At the Banyan Tree Mayakoba restaurants, guests can experience local, Thai, and infusion cuisine. If you feel like beach casual, you can enjoy seafood at the Sands Beach Club. If you're in the mood for Thai food, you can try the Banyan Tree Mayakoba’s vaunted Saffron Restaurant. The Cello serves Italian, whereas the Oriente serves a breakfast buffet of international dishes. You can also enjoy the Tomahawk open fire Latin grill and steakhouse, or the La Copa Mexican bar, where the signature drink is tequila.
Nearby attractions to Banyan Tree Mayakoba include El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Club, Parque Natural Tres Ríos, Mamita's Beach Club, and more, offering guests the opportunity to explore and enjoy the surrounding area.
While there seem to be no rooms you can truly call second best at the Banyan Tree Mayakoba, steeped in paradise as it is, there is something utterly breathtaking about the Beachfront Terrace Pool Suite. One entire wall of this room opens onto the beach so that you see and hear the lapping waves of the sea as you fall asleep and wake up in your king bed. In this 2470 square-foot space, you can also enjoy a private terrace, a private heated plunge pool, an outdoor shower, complimentary bicycles, a jet tub, a solarium, a smart TV, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Some guests have expressed concerns about food options and the cleanliness of the pool. However, the resort's staff and facilities have been praised for their exceptional service and beautiful surroundings, ensuring a memorable stay.
In the summer, the Banyan Tree Mayakoba offers a summer camp program that hosts activities for kids, including treasure hunts, cooking classes, movie nights, and sleepovers. Year-round, families can enjoy Golf School at the Camaleon Golf Course, guided archery classes, or kayaking tours through the canals. Families can also participate in an eco tour, go on guided hikes through the jungle, and attend a very special event twice a year: during the Turtle Release, parents and their children can watch and even help release baby turtles on the beach and ensure that they safely reach the sea.
At Cancun International Airport (CUN), a bus departs Terminal 2 approximately every 30 minutes for a 55-minute ride to the Playa del Carmen Terminal Turistica. From there, it is an 8-minute walk to Zona One Centro/Gonzalo where you can catch a taxi to the Banyan Tree Mayakoba. At the Cancun Airport, you can also buy shuttle tickets in order to take a shuttle directly to the Banyan Tree Mayakoba. You can opt to take a taxi the entire way or rent a car. Car rental counters at CUN are located within the airport complex. Most of these internationally recognizable agencies are open 24/7 for your convenience.
Banyan Tree Mayakoba is located at Carretera Federal Chetumal Puerto Juarez Km 298, 5 miles from the center of Playa del Carmen. El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Club is the closest landmark to Banyan Tree Mayakoba.
Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM at Banyan Tree Mayakoba.
Yes, Banyan Tree Mayakoba offers free Wi-Fi.
Yes, Banyan Tree Mayakoba offers free parking.
Banyan Tree Mayakoba is 13.1 miles from Cozumel. Banyan Tree Mayakoba is 26.3 miles from Cancun.
Yes, Banyan Tree Mayakoba has a pool onsite.
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