Welcome to Maroma Resort and Spa, voted no. 1 beach in the world by The Travel Channel, 2002. Located on the Riviera Maya, Maroma is a luxury resort in the tradition of the Mexican hospitality where personal service, warm hospitality and privacy are unsurpassed. Small luxury hideaway beachfront resort perfect for honeymooners and romantic couples,gourmet cuisine,spa services. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Playa_del_Carmen/maromahotel/hotel/190/7/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:19:58 EST The property benefits from its location in the second largest barrier reef, providing a unique environment for water activities and a crystal clear water and unspoiled beach provide the utmost in privacy and natural beauty. MAROMA is a world apart – a small luxury hideaway dedicated to pampering our guest with personal service, fine cuisine and privacy in a beautiful natural setting. Our ambiance is simple, elegant and romantic. Maroma isn't just a place to visit, it's a place to experience. 20 miles south of the Cancun International Airport on the beautiful Mexican Caribbean 36 rustically luxurious rooms and suites, oceanfront gourmet dining, exquisite pool, jacuzzi, lush tropical gardens and a mile of white sand beach. King-size bed, luxury bath with sunken tub, furnished outdoor terrace with hammock, air conditioned and individually decorated with bamboo shutters, Mexican tile and fabrics, furniture from our own workshop, original art, CD player. 3 air-conditioned bedrooms, 3 ˝ baths, living room, indoor and outdoor dining rooms, private pool, open air terraces surrounded by tropical gardens overlooking the ocean. Our chef´s creations marry traditional techniques with the freshest local ingredients to delight the eye and palate with innovative combinations of textures and flavors. Whether it's breakfast on the palm shaded terrace, lunch under a thatched roof on the beach or dinner in the elegant dinning room accompanied by live piano music, dining at Maroma is always an affair to remember. Snorkeling, diving, windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, fishing on premises. deep-sea fishing, horseback riding, championship golf, sky diving, Tulum ruins and Cozumel Island nearby. Day trips to Chichen Itzá, Uxmal, Mérida, Tikal, Sian Ka' an Biosphere Reserve, Contoy Island bird sanctuary. Temazcal (Mayan-style steam bath), massage, reiki, facials, Ajurvedic, yoga, manicure/pedicure, aromatherapy. Multimedia theater with extensive library of films, boutiques/art gallery, library/game room, on-call medical assistance. Weddings, honeymoons and special occasions are a specialty. Maroma is ideally suited for small workshop/seminar/incentive groups. Special dietary requests accommodated with pleasure. Transfers to and from the airport in air conditioned hotel vehicle. Rental cars and chauffeured cars and vans available at Maroma. Come and discover why Maroma has received rave reviews from Andrews Harper's Hideaway Report, Condé Nast Traveler, The New York Times, Robb Report, Gourmet, the Sunday Times of London… Hideaway of the Year 2000 AMENITIES: Maroma offers a complete spa program of massage therapy, facials, and body treatments that can be enjoyed on your terrace, in your room, or best of all in a private Palapa beach. Rejuvenation is not just a simple diversion; it is the essence of the vacation. While at this hidden retreat, nestled amid hundreds of acres of jungle in the heart of the Yucatan Peninsula's Riviera Maya and with a beach that the Travel Channel named “Top Beach of the World's 10 Best Beaches” in March 2002, guests experience a variety of pampering therapies derived from pre-Hispanic and Asian cultures. As a visitor to Maroma, famed for its rustic elegance and high-level pampering, visitors escape and learn how to naturally rid the body of unwanted toxins, loosen tense muscles, invigorate dulled complexions, and how to keep the essence of Maroma alive long after departure. It is advisable to make reservations. The spa is open from 10am to 6pm. Rooms glow with mahogany and bamboo-filtered light. A rainbow hammock beckons from the open-air terrace. Handpainted tiles, soft wool rugs, original art and furniture from our own workshops make each room unique. King-size beds and luxury baths with sunken tubs provide delicious comfort just steps away from the sparkling beach. Garden Rooms Lush tropical foliage surrounds these cool and shaded rooms that overlook the sparkling swimming pool. Premium Rooms Offering the best of both worlds, these rooms are nestled in lush tropical foliage with partial views of the turquoise Caribbean vista. Ocean Front Rooms With unobstructed views of the Caribbean Sea and close proximity to the beach, these are our most popular rooms. Junior Suite This romantic and very private third floor suite has a large bedroom with a sitting area and features two terraces surrounding the suite. One Bedroom Suite This third floor suite has unobstructed views of the ocean and surrounding area. In addition to the large living room, the suite also has a dining table, mini-bar and dining terrace. Two Bedroom Suite A unique feature of this third floor suite is the sunken living room with French windows that open up to a view of the ocean. Three Bedroom Villa This private oceanfront villa is self-contained. The focal point of the house is its free-form pool surrounded by lush gardens. Four Bedroom Suite With direct access to the beach and a common open- air living room, this two-level suite is a private retreat separated from the main building. ACTIVITIES: Maroma offers a variety of choices on and off-site. Enjoy the use of the three swimming pools, Jacuzzi and Multimedia Theatre, or for something a little more active why not try diving, sport fishing, kayaking, parasailing, windsurfing, sailing, swimming with dolphins, golf or horse back riding. Scuba Diving and Snorkeling - Maroma offers some of the best underwater views in the world. In just a ten minutes you can be on your own private reef with a marine biologist at your side. Deep Sea Fishing -The Yucatan Channel, which runs just offshore of Maroma is renowned as a paradise for sport fishing enthusiasts. Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Dorado, Wahoo and Barracuda abound in these extremely deep and rich waters. Closer to shore the informal angler can have the thrill of catching a variety of excellent eating fish. All deep-sea fishing yacht's are fully equipped and professionally crewed, 31-ft. sport fishers that accommodate up to 8 people. Bait, equipment, beer and soft drinks available. Maroma Fishing -We can take you fishing for your dinner like the locals do it. Troll for Barracuda, Grouper, Snapper and Snook in and around Maroma Bay and impress your friends when you disembark with your prize catch. Ask for bone fishing too. DINING/RESTARUANTS: Type: Resort Beach Location: Off Beach (Tropical Setting) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Playa_del_Carmen/maromahotel/hotel/190/7/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:19:58 EST