Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya
A Mexican design landmark between jungle and Caribbean blue
Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya is a luxury hotel in Punta Maroma, Mexico holding 2 MICHELIN Keys; a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating for 2026; a place on The World's 50 Best Hotels (No. 18 in 2024, No. 33 in 2025); a La Liste rating of 97.5. It ranks 7.83 out of 10 on the finehotels.world prestige index, which is built only from public award data. Every award recorded here is published by the body that grants it, and this page links to the listing that evidences it.
Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya sits on Punta Maroma, on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, about 30 miles south of Cancún. The 63-room resort occupies a rare stretch between dense jungle and the Caribbean, with the barrier reef producing the exceptionally clear water associated with this coast. Its origins reach back to the early 1980s, when the property began as an architect’s dream house. A recent renovation gives the setting a more deliberate Mexican character, with interiors shaped by local artisans, Mexican art, and enduring regional design traditions.
The resort’s appeal is strongest where beach, food, and restraint meet. Its four restaurants and bars include Woodend by Curtis Stone, while open-fire cooking and artisanal mezcals bring a distinctly local register to the dining program. Maroma Spa by Guerlain anchors the wellness offering, with experiences rooted in Yucatán tradition, and three outdoor pools provide alternatives to the broad white-sand beach. Service is polished and attentive without requiring ceremony. Maroma suits travelers who value privacy, strong design, serious dining, and a genuinely beachfront setting, with enough room and range for both couples and families. Its MICHELIN Two Key distinction and Forbes Travel Guide Five Star rating confirm its standing.
At a glance
- Punta Maroma beachfront setting
- Mexican artisan interiors
- Woodend by Curtis Stone
- Maroma Spa by Guerlain
- Three outdoor pools
How this hotel is scored
The prestige score is our own index, built from public award data: MICHELIN Keys, Forbes Travel Guide star ratings, placement in the World's 50 Best Hotels across 2023, 2024 and 2025 weighted equally, and a minor sway from La Liste. It is not a paid placement and no hotel can buy its way up. Read the full method.
Questions people ask about Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya
Is Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya worth staying at?
By the public record it is one of the most decorated hotels in the world. It holds 2 MICHELIN Keys; a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating for 2026; a place on The World's 50 Best Hotels (No. 18 in 2024, No. 33 in 2025); a La Liste rating of 97.5. On our index that works out to a prestige score of 7.83 out of 10. In short: A Mexican design landmark between jungle and Caribbean blue. Whether that suits you depends on what you want from a stay, which is why the description on this page is written plainly rather than as marketing copy.
What awards has Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya won?
Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya in Punta Maroma, Mexico holds 2 MICHELIN Keys; a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating for 2026; a place on The World's 50 Best Hotels (No. 18 in 2024, No. 33 in 2025); a La Liste rating of 97.5. Those come from the four independent systems finehotels.world tracks: the MICHELIN Guide hotel selection and its Keys, Forbes Travel Guide star ratings, The World's 50 Best Hotels, and La Liste. None of them can be bought, and neither can placement on this site.
How is the prestige score for Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya calculated?
The score is a point total built only from award facts, then shown on a scale of 5.00 to 10.00. MICHELIN Keys carry the most weight, a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating adds a flat six points, placements in The World's 50 Best Hotels for 2023, 2024 and 2025 are weighted equally, and a La Liste rating moves the total slightly. It has 63 rooms. The full formula is published on the methodology page, so the figure shown for Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya can be reproduced from the awards listed on this page.
How can the awards for Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya be checked?
Each award is published by the body that grants it, and this page links to the public listing that evidences the MICHELIN Keys award where one is held. MICHELIN, Forbes Travel Guide, The World's 50 Best Hotels and La Liste each remain the authority on their own award. finehotels.world is independent of all four, records what they publish, and does not review hotels itself.