On 3 August 2023, the Riviera Maya will welcome the much-anticipated return of Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, the storied hideaway in the beating heart of the Riviera Maya. Nestled between 200 acres of lush tropical jungle and the secluded white sands of Mexico’s Caribbean coast, the legendary property has been completely reimagined with Mayan culture at its core - and will be the first, extensive transformation within Belmond’s North America portfolio, under LVMH ownership. This new chapter of Maroma will reveal 10 new waterfront suites, a nature-focused wellness experience in partnership with Guerlain, groundbreaking sustainability initiatives and a new gastronomic era under Mexican-born Executive Chef Daniel Camacho.

Internationally renowned designer Tara Bernerd is at the helm of the comprehensive restoration, working hand-in-hand with local artisans to honour Mexican heritage. Blending contemporary craft with the careful sourcing of indigenous materials, the team will create timeless spaces that are authentic to their roots and channel the healing energy of the locale. Curved lines and organic forms inspired by the property’s wild surrounds inform the harmonious indoor-outdoor flow of rooms, suites and villas. An unrivalled beach resort, each of the 72 accommodations are spread across Maroma’s private stretch of sand - of which three quarters now have ocean views, including a spacious new waterfront suite complete with private pool and garden.

“Maroma offered a rare opportunity to reimagine this iconic hotel, with its rich and storied history. We sought to retain and enhance the original character, working with local artisans, whilst simultaneously incorporating a contemporary elegance, a warmth that also has a sense of home, that speaks to the needs of the Belmond guest for generations to come.” says Bernerd. Maroma will showcase an extraordinary collection of pan-Mexican art and design: eighty percent of furnishings and objects will be made by Mexican craftspeople, from a hand-blown glass chandelier, painted clay pots, to traditional ‘Saltillo’ floor tiles, meticulously curated for guest rooms.

With a wide range of amenities, such as the first Guerlain Spa in Latin America, world-class culinary offerings, great bars, redesigned pools and outdoor spaces, a photographic gallery, and a firm commitment to preserving the Riviera Maya’s rich environment and biodiversity, Maroma is sure to reclaim its place as one of the most popular hotels on offer in this incredible destination!