Alila Mayakoba

Tucked within 60 acres of protected mangroves and freshwater lagoons on Mexico's Riviera Maya, Alila Mayakoba just opened as the Alila brand's first resort in Latin America and the Caribbean. A complete transformation of the former Andaz Mayakoba, the 182-room retreat is organized between lagoon and sea, with quieter rooms, dining, and Spa Alila set along the water and family-friendly spaces closer to the beach. Rooted in Mayan tradition and built with locally sourced and reclaimed materials, the resort leans into Alila's signature place-led luxury, from a cenote-inspired arrival experience to an on-site organic garden and residential-style rooms with private plunge pools. With six restaurants and bars, a beach club, and a spa grounded in traditional Mayan techniques, it makes a strong case as the Riviera Maya's most soulful new opening.