Based off of my own personal experiences, thousands of other Travel Agent’s experiences and our clients’ experiences, here are the Top 10 Best Adult Only Resorts in the Riviera Maya in Mexico:
1. Atelier Playa Mujeres
A 5 star resort located about 40 minutes North of Cancun. Atelier has 13 restaurants, 2 coffee shops and 12 bars along with the Dine-Around Experience. The Nuup Spa is stunning along with all of the beautiful wedding locations they have. Rooms vary from Junior Suites to Swim Out Suites with butlers to an INSPIRA Villa! The 18-hole golf course is located on site and all INSIRA Suites include two golf rounds on stays of 7 nights or more.
2. Secrets Moxche & Impression
A 5 star resort located about 45 minutes South of Cancun in Playa del Carmen. There are 14 unique dining selections including an Author’s Choice signature restaurant and 12 bars. Secrets Moxche gives a complimentary 20-minute wellness experience and the spa is incredible! Accommodations range from Tropical View Suites to Swim Out Suites to Presidential Beachfront Villa. The grounds are beautiful and there are man made cenotes on property. Exploring Playa del Carmen’s 5th Avenue is a must with a variety of restaurants, bars, nightclubs, shopping areas and more!
3. Hotel Xcaret Arte
A 5 star resort located about 45 minutes South of Cancun located in Playa del Carmen. Exploring Playa del Carmen’s 5th Avenue is a must with a variety of restaurants, bars, nightclubs, shopping areas and more! Hotel Xcaret Arte has 10 gastronomic experience and a focus on the arts along with the Mexican culture. You can have unlimited access to these parks: Xcaret, Xel-Há, Xplor, Xplor Fuego, Xenses, Xoximilco, Xavage, and Xenotes, that together, will add up to 200 experiences of adventure, inspiration, and amusement! The river suites are stunning along with the spa that is also located on the river.
4. Unico 2087
A 5 star resort located 1 hour South of Cancun. There are 3 unique pools and a holistic spa and wellness center. The food is designed for foodies, there are 6 restaurants and 5 bars. You can take a mixology master class and see the custom beer garden. They have a full service spa and state of the art fitness center. Accommodations range from Swim-Up Suites to Oceanfront Suites to Two Bedroom Suites.
5. Secrets Akumal
A 5 star resort located about a hour South of Cancun and 25 minutes North of Tulum. This is one of the best locations for snorkeling and swimming with sea turtles! Some of the best snorkeling is right in front of the resort! This resort has 9 restaurants and 7 bars. The spa is over 18,000 square feet and even has a hydrotherapy circuit.
6. Secrets Maroma
A 5 star resort located about 30 minutes South of Cancun and about 30 minutes North of Playa Del Carmen. This location is great since it is between two very popular cities in Mexico. Secrets Maroma’s beach is set on 500 acres of one of the most pristine beaches in all of Mexico. The world-class spa is perfect for a relaxing vacation. There are 10 restaurants and 7 bars. The gorgeous grounds have 12 smaller pools with swim outs, 2 expansive pools including an infinity pool and 2 outdoor hot tubs.
7. Valentin Imperial
A 5 star resort located about 30 minutes South of Cancun and about 30 minutes North of Playa Del Carmen. The resort is located on a half mile long secluded white sand beach. This resort boasts to have one of the most breathtaking swimming pools in the Riviera Maya! There are 2 daytime restaurants, a cafeteria and 2 food trucks in the mail pool. Valentin also has 7 a la carte restaurants and 11 bars. There’s even a holistic spa!
8. La Casa de la Playa
A 5 star resort located about 50 minutes South of Cancun and about 15 minutes South of Playa del Carmen. Playa del Carmen’s 5th avenue filled with restaurants, bars, nightclubs, shopping spots and more is definitely worth a visit! La Casa de la Playa is a boutique hotel with only 63 rooms ranging from Garden Suites to Ocean View Suites to Ocean Front Suites. Every room has its own jellyfish habitat! You can experience holistic eco-integrating spa where they blend Mayan mysticism and contemporary Mexico. There’s a 24 hour chocolateria, 24 hour mezcal bar and a wine cave that you can walk into to pick whichever bottle you want. There are 3 dining venues but 4 restaurants and you can dine at Hotel Xcaret Mexico and Hotel Xcaret Arte! And look at that pool!
9. Le Blanc
A 5 star resort located about 20 minutes North of Cancun in the hotel zone. At Le Blanc, you can experience an elevated dining experience with world-class chefs at one of their 7 restaurants. Accommodations range from Lagoon Suites to Oceanfront Suites to Presidential Suites with amenities such as premium liquor dispenser, butler service, exclusive beach bag and more! Le Blanc is a smaller property and a modern chic vibe with mostly king beds in the rooms. There are not many balcony rooms however the rooms and the property is stunning! The beach is beautiful and you can walk for a long time. They serve top shelf alcohol including Moet Ice Imperial as their champagne. Le Blanc even has a turtle release program!
10. Live Aqua
A 5 star resort located about 25 minutes North of Cancun in the hotel zone. This resort is known for its aromatherapy and its gourmet food. The food ranges from traditional Mexican food to gourmet food and they can accommodate for vegans, vegetarian and they even have gluten-free options! Live Aqua is dog friendly and will pamper your dog with the AquaDog kit. Accommodations range from Garden View Suites to Ocean Front Terrace Suites to even a Honeymoon Suite. They have 11 restaurants and bars with the MB restaurant being a favorite. The beach is long and beautiful with turquoise water!
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