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Riviera Maya

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Iberostar's Resorts in Riviera Maya

Located in the south of Mexico in the state of Quintana Roo, the beautiful Riviera Maya extends for about 75 to 80 miles, which means long white sand beaches going from Punta Morelos and Punta Allen, all along the Caribbean oceanfront.

If you travel to the Caribbean with Iberostar, you will get the chance to experience a memorable vacation and enjoy the numerous amenities our resorts in Riviera Maya have to offer. It’s amongst the favorites for both the outdoorsy type and for those looking for paradise, seeking for crystal waters, good times, relaxation, fun and infinity pools where you can indulge in delicious cocktails. Iberostar offers you 7 different resorts at the Riviera Maya to choose from, each one with wonderful ocean views.


Iberostar’s Riviera Maya Resorts are the best option for you to experience all of this and more. Located between the lively Playa del Carmen and the peaceful Playa Paraíso, opt for the Riviera Maya Resort that suits you best: whether you want to arrange a romantic getaway with your significant other, plan a trip with your friends or spend some quality time with your loved ones on a family trip.

Special offers

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Up to

10 %
Extra discount

This holiday season, enjoy the beachfront with our last-minute deals

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Booking until 01/15/25 - Stay to 01/31/25
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With

25 %
discount

JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar

Booking until 01/17/25 - Stay to 02/28/25
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With

20 %
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Iberostar Selection Paraíso Lindo | Riviera Maya

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Booking until 01/17/25 - Stay to 02/28/25

Choose your Resort in Riviera Maya

All-Inclusive Resorts

Looking to travel to an All-Inclusive resort in Riviera Maya? Iberostar offers 7 All-Inclusive experiences at this destination, which includes several themed restaurants where you can find everything from a freshly squeezed juice, to sushi, to typical gastronomy, entertainment activities all day long such as tours, yoga and boxing classes, acrobatics shows and much more. Iberostar offers you the best options to enjoy your Riviera Maya vacation!

 

Adults-only Resorts

Be seduced by JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar, an Adults Only resort in Riviera Maya with exquisite worldly cuisines and indoor pool, where you can relax and enjoy your favorite cocktail. Take some time to really break the routine at our golf club, or if you’re feeling energetic, be a part of our kickboxing classes or freely use the different gym areas.

Splurge on your well deserved vacation by visiting SPA Sensations and splurge choosing the massage or treatment you want, and where you want it: at the spa itself, at one of the outdoors cabines, at your villa? It’s up to you! If you want more, enjoy the Turkish and Roman baths, pools with different atmospheres, elegant and relaxed areas to share memories with your loved one, the big ones in your family or with your friends, astonishing nature surrounding it all, this Adults-Only resort in Riviera Maya is so unforgettable will become your new favorite spot to vacation.

 

Beach Resorts

All our resorts in Riviera Maya are located right at the oceanfront, with the surrounding flora and fauna creating the perfect scene to fully immerse yourself in in the Caribbean experience.Imagine the warm weather and walking out of your room to white sands and beautiful waters. Or completely disconnect and have a morning coffee in one of our palapas. If you prefer to spend your vacation sunbathing, our resorts also have rooms in front of one of the multiple pools so that you’re never too far away from fun in the sun.

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Family-friendly Resorts

Iberostar Selection Paraíso Lindo family resort in Riviera Maya and its Aquatic Park will be the star of your vacation if you’re traveling with kids. Taking a vacation with your little ones doesn’t mean you won’t have time for yourself. You’ll be able to watch your favorite sports game at the Corner Sports Bar, attend a spinning class, or even just take a walk by the resort's mangroves. At all of our Riviera Maya Resorts we offer Star Camp, a children’s program that your kids will love. For the grown-ups, we have everything from yoga classes, to a Golf Club, to kayaking and dancing at our nightclub, to delicious food from all over the world, our family-friendly resorts in Riviera Maya offer everything. 

If you and your family aim for a Mayan themed vacation, Iberostar Selection Paraíso Maya Suites is what’s best for you from our All-Inclusive Resorts. The opulent and spacious suites, the Mayan typical cabins where you can get the most restoring massage, offer stunning views of the natural environment Mexico has to offer. By the pools you’ll see the pyramid-like structures and knitted hammocks located in several spots on the property.  

 

5-star Resorts in Riviera Maya

If you’re the relaxed type, searching for elegance and simplicity combined in one place, we recommend Iberostar Paraíso del Mar which is one of our 5-star Resorts in Riviera Maya.Imagine this: pools surrounded by nature, lounge chairs on white silky sand, warm ocean, special cocktails, colorful sunsets after a sauna session and an exquisite shiatsu massage… sounds like an unforgettable vacation. Our 5-star resorts in Riviera Maya don’t end there, there’s also luxurious Iberostar Quetzal and Iberostar Tucán, both located in Playa del Carmen right by the ocean, all around amazing flora and fauna, infinity pools, even a tennis course, comfort and excellent service to top your vacation. Delicious buffets, massages and beauty treatments by the jungle, live music shows and much more fun and exciting experiences await for you at our 5-star resorts in Riviera Maya.

 

Lobby at Iberostar Waves Quetzal in Riviera Maya

Top things to know about Riviera Maya

Endless white sand beaches, a warm climate all year round,extraordinary diving sitesand cenotes are just a few of the things that are witing for you at the Riviera Maya…Learn more about how you can experience a magnificent vacation. 

 

Best things to do in Riviera Maya

If you’re lodging at one of our Playa del Carmen Resorts and are looking for a sense of adventure, fo visit the jungle park of Xcaret. There, you can experience an incredible dive in one of the multiple Cenotes Maicor. If you enjoy caverns, then Río Secreto (Secret River) natural reserve and the crystal caves are  great sites to discover more about the area. If you’re in one of our Riviera Maya Resorts in Playa Paraíso, you can easily visit beautiful beaches like Playa del Secreto, Cenote Tula and Cenote Sol y Luna, both on the Chetumal highway. If you’re up for adrenaline, you can visit the Selvática adventure park.

 

Last but not least, Iberostar also has many different activities onsite so you don’t have to leave your resort to have some fun. From yoga classes, to kayaking and dancing at our nightclub, to World Gastronomy Restaurants, to a wide and private Golf Club, our resorts in Riviera maya have it all!

 

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Riviera Maya excursions

For a great Riviera Maya Excursion visit Sian’Kaan Natural Biosphere Reserve. It was declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987, so it’s safe to say that its incredible wildlife and rich ecosystems will definitely be the highlight of your trip! Even if you’ve been to Sian’Kaan before (in Mayan it means "Heaven’s doors''), you can always rediscover the archeological sites and beautiful natural environments that this Natural Reseerve has to offer.

Riviera Maya offers an opportunity to explore the rich Mayan history with its archeological sites, ancient fortified cities and pyramids. Moreover you will find many tour options that will allow you to swim in a Cenote and visit Yucatáns ancient ceremonial center on the same day!

 

Play golf in Riviera Maya

As mentioned above, Iberostar offers guests the chance to improve their golfing skills, thanks to a privately owned club which is just a few miles away from your resort. If you want to play golf in Riviera Maya while staying at our resorts, you will be able to visit Playa Paraíso Golf Club. It is a World Class Championship course with a total of 18 holes and a total length of 6,800 yards. Enjoy exclusive services onsite such as transfers to and from your resort, course buggy and delicious drinks, paired with unlimited and top range drinks.

Golf Riviera Maya

Restaurants in Riviera Maya you will enjoy

At Iberostar’s resorts in Riviera Maya, we offer an extensive selection of restaurants with savory cuisines from around the world. For local food, dine at La Hacienda Mexican restaurant and try some of the most popular dishes, such as tacos, cochinita pibil or fajitas. If you want to continue with Mexican food, visit El Puerto Steak House. We also offer upscale fine dining experiences without even having to leave the resort. Guests cn dine at  Bonsai Japanese Restaurant and Hashiru Teppanyaki for a tast Japanese food, El Colonial Gourmet Restaurant for French cuisine, and American steaks at AmericanSeafood Grill Under the Sea and Smoke House La Hacienda.Still want more? We also offer the opportunity to try Mediterranean cuisine at La Dorada Mediterranean or Mare Nostrum Restaurants, and Italian cuisine at Trattoria Olivetti. 

 

tacos at Mexican restaurant La Hacienda in Riviera Maya

FAQs about Riviera Maya

What to do in Riviera Maya?

Explore cities, jungle, the warm Caribbean ocean, swim in cenotes, visit archeological sites, aquatic parks, spend time at Iberostar’s Golf Club in Riviera Maya and more!

How far is Riviera Maya from Cancun airport?

Just an hour away from Cancún’s airport (47 mi), Riviera Maya is a comfortable and accessible touristic destination.

Which are the best Iberostar resorts to stay at Riviera Maya?

Depending on your needs, any one of our Riviera Maya Resorts has what you are looking for: we have hotels for kids, adults only resorts and family-friendly accommodation! Browse through our filters to find the resort that best suits you. 

Which is the best time of the year to visit Riviera Maya?

If you want to meet new people in a festive environment then Spring Break would be the best time for you. However, you can experience fun and entertaining activities if you visit Riviera Maya all year round. 

Where is Riviera Maya?

The Riviera Maya is located in Quintana Roo, from Punta Morelos to Punta Allen, 80 miles of Caribbean littoral in the Yucatán Península. 

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