The Experience

Hidden in a small village of Playa Xcalacoco just outside Playa del Carmen, along the pearlescent sands of the Riviera Maya, Viceroy, formerly The Tides Riviera Maya, is a seaside refuge extending deep into the primitive Maya tropical forest. The 41-villa Mexico Luxury resort and its stunning spa present the epitome of Maya Riviera beach unpretentious luxury, exuding the ambience of an exclusive private Playa del Carmen villa or opulent residential compound. Touted as “a sexy, eco-conscious hideaway in the jungle” by Travel + Leisure magazine, our Riviera Maya resort’s design respects and accentuates the pristine qualities of its dramatic jungle and seaside setting. Intimate and serene features blend seamlessly into the dense tropical foliage, dining is available both indoors and outdoors, and yoga classes and spa treatments overlook coastal splendor. Guests are personally welcomed upon arrival to our Playa del Carmen resort and led through the tropical forest paths to their villa. The palapa-roofed, stucco bohíos, or villas, are decorated with an eye to the sophisticated simplicity of Maya aesthetics, utilizing natural materials throughout: louvered-mahogany doors and windows, sisal rugs, and canopy beds with hand-stitched Egyptian cotton linens. Bath areas are especially spacious with indoor and outdoor showers and his-and-hers sinks and closets. Accommodation The 41 private villas feature a completely private patio and plunge pool, outdoor shower, high-ceiling thatched-palapa roof echoing the jungle environment, 500-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets, plush down pillows, and a terrace replete with chaise lounges, hand-carved stone dining table and a handmade crochet hammock. Villa locations range from oceanfront and ocean view to verdant jungle gardens. Spa Indulge in massages, facials, and fitness at the Wayak Spa, a full-service resort spa near Playa del Carmen. As an eternal source of regenerative energy, the sea symbolizes equilibrium, comfort and the restoration of indispensable life forces. Similarly, Mexico’s tropical expanse of forest along the Maya Riviera is a treasure trove of natural curatives, blessed with one of the world’s most extensive and diverse selections of native herbs. Drawing from each of these bountiful sources, the Wayak Spa’s treatments offer powerful combinations of natural marine elements joined with native, aromatic herbs. The spa’s special Phyto-dermocosmetic products tap the wisdom of ancient Maya traditions, utilizing Mexican herbs with potent healing benefits for both body and soul. Wedding Viceroy Riviera Maya, formerly The Tides Riviera Maya, provides the ideal setting for an unforgettable and magical Playa Del Carmen wedding ceremony. Exchange vows on the untamed beach, before the splendor of a sunrise or sunset, or under the starlit sky. Any backdrop will come alive at your wedding with the vibrant colors that characterize the Riviera Maya. Lush shades of green from the surrounding jungle, splashes of turquoise from the Caribbean’s spangled surface and orange-yellow brilliance from the eternal summer sky. With the ocean’s poetry whispering in the background, the soothing energy that surrounds Viceroy Riviera Maya will seal your Playa Del Carmen wedding day perfectly and bestow its blessing of many prosperous tomorrows.

Travelwizard.com Guests Receive:

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Continental breakfast daily, for up to two in room guests
    • served in restaurant
  • $100 USD Resort or Hotel credit, to be utilized during stay
    • (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
  • Early check-in/late check-out
    • subject to availability
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