Banyan Tree Mayakoba – A Favorite for Families in Lafitte
About the Hotel
Luxury Villas & Suites
Banyan Tree Mayakoba offers private villas and suites with heated plunge pools, outdoor showers, and terraces. Options include beachfront suites with direct ocean access, lagoon-view villas, and multi-bedroom residences. Each unit features high-speed Wi-Fi, smart TVs, and Talavera earthenware sinks. Some villas include rooftop pools or jetted outdoor baths.
Dining Experiences
The resort has eight dining venues, including Saffron for Thai cuisine, Tomahawk for Latin American grilled meats, and La Copa for tequila and Mexican specialties. Sands Beach Club serves seafood by the ocean, while Cello offers Italian dishes. In-villa dining and private BBQ setups are available. Breakfast options include buffet spreads at Oriente and à la carte meals.
Activities & Wellness
Guests can snorkel the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, bike through mangrove trails, or take archery lessons. The Banyan Tree Spa features Asian-inspired treatments and a hydrothermal trail. El Camaleón Golf Course, designed by Greg Norman, hosts PGA Tour events. The Rangers Club provides supervised activities for children, including treasure hunts and beach sports.
Nearby Attractions
The hotel is 11 km from Playa del Carmen's 5th Avenue shopping district. Tulum ruins, a 13th-century Mayan cliffside city, are 73 km south. Cenotes like Dos Ojos and Ik Kil-natural sinkholes for swimming and diving-are within 40 minutes by car. Cancun International Airport is a 50-minute drive.
Services & Sustainability
Complimentary airport transfers and bicycle rentals are included. The concierge arranges private yacht charters, scuba diving, and cenote tours. The resort avoids single-use plastics, recycles waste, and supports sea turtle conservation. Meeting spaces accommodate up to 600 guests, with catering by the hotel's chefs.
Choose from a variety of room types
Availability and pricing for your selected dates
Tips on navigating the city
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Private beach
- Allergy-free rooms
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Barber shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Snorkelling
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Archery
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
- Kids club
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
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