Introducing Alila Mayakoba: A Soulful Luxury Retreat on Mexico’s Riviera Maya

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and RLH Properties announced the opening of Alila Mayakoba, a luxury retreat rooted in nature and wellbeing on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, marking a milestone moment for the Alila brand globally as it debuts in Latin America and the Caribbean through one of the brand’s most fully realized resort expressions.

Brand Milestone:
First Alila property in Latin America & the Caribbean, marking a major expansion for Hyatt’s luxury portfolio.

Setting:
Nestled within the Mayakoba enclave—a 595-acre eco-luxury resort community along the Caribbean coastline.

Design Philosophy:
- Architecture open to nature, blending lagoon, jungle, and beachfront.
- Interiors use locally sourced materials (tropical hardwoods, Mérida limestone, travertine).
- Nearly 40% of rooms are suites, including a beachfront Presidential Suite.

Guest Experience
- Wellbeing at the Core:
- Guided by living Mayan traditions and rituals.
- Signature Alila Moments include:
- Earth & Clay purification ritual.
- Winds of Renewal cenote journey.
- Ixchel Water Blessing led by Mayan elders.
- Spa Alila integrates Mayan cosmology, sound therapy (528Hz immersion), and temazcal journeys.

Dining: Six distinctive venues, including:
- Casa Amate – fine dining with regional flavors.
- Alisio Beach Club – coastal Mediterranean cuisine with live-fire seafood.
- El Huerto Chef’s Atelier – zero-waste culinary lab.
- Na Cocina Local – modern interpretations of Yucatec Mayan heritage.
- Ninguno Taqueria – elevated street classics.
- Xiim Bar – cenote-side pastries by day, mezcal cocktails by night.

Experiences:
- Lagoon-side areas for contemplative stays.
- Beachfront spaces for family-friendly relaxation.
- Curated celebrations from intimate weddings to lagoon-side gatherings.

Strategic Significance
- Reinforces Hyatt’s eco-conscious luxury positioning.
- Strengthens collaboration with RLH Properties, pioneers of high-end resort communities in Mexico.
- Opens during Mayakoba’s 20th anniversary, adding prestige to the enclave alongside Banyan Tree, Fairmont, and Rosewood.

Inaugural Stay Offer
- Includes:
- Pre-arrival personalized planning.
- Complimentary round-trip airport transfers.
- Signature wellbeing ritual (Ixchel Water Blessing or Tribal Soundscapes).
- Elevated hydrotherapy experience.
- Valid for bookings until May 31, 2026, for stays through December 31, 2026.

Alila Mayakoba is positioned as a soulful, culturally immersive retreat—a blend of mindful luxury, Mayan heritage, and eco-conscious design.