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Alila Mayakoba
- Location: Riviera Maya, Mexico
- Why it’s notable: Alila Mayakoba will open in early 2026 as the first Alila hotel in Latin America, replacing the former Andaz Mayakoba. The 182-room resort is set among Mayakoba’s mangroves and canals and includes redesigned rooms with private plunge pools, a large spa with a temazcal and hydrotherapy areas, and new restaurants centered on local Mexican ingredients.
- Type of traveler who will love this hotel: Couples or solo travelers looking for a quieter Riviera Maya experience.
- What’s nearby: Inside Mayakoba, you can bike or walk the lagoon paths that link the resorts, spend an afternoon at El Camaleón’s Greg Norman–designed golf course, or stop at El Pueblito, the complex’s small village square, for coffee, shops, and local crafts. Playa del Carmen’s Quinta Avenida is about a 15-minute drive, while cenotes, snorkeling off Puerto Morelos, and the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve are easy half-day trips.
- Opening: February 2026