New hotels in the Riviera Maya: recent and announced openings

Alila and Kimpton have opened. Park Hyatt announces its all-inclusive by the end of 2026; a large project intended for Marriott is planned for 2027.

Official image: alila Mayakoba’s beach and vegetation from above · Hyatt / Alila

Updated 31 October 20262 min readHow we write the guide

Choose your stay basis

Nearly 40% of Alila’s accommodation is suites, including the beachfront Presidential Suite.¹

Riviera Maya · open since September 2026.² Kimpton’s first all-inclusive resort has opened in Riviera Maya.²

Mayakoba · open since February 2026.¹ In Mayakoba, 182 rooms, suites and villas among the beach, lagoon and mangroves.¹

By the end of 2026

The world’s first all-inclusive Park Hyatt, with every restaurant à la carte.⁴

2027

The 980-room resort is expected to start under an independent brand before joining Marriott Hotels All-Inclusive.³

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For a heated private pool in every suite.⁵

The trade-off

Rates are room only.⁵

Why choose it

You arrive at your suite by boat through the lagoon.⁵

For a Guerlain spa on Riviera Maya.⁶

The trade-off

Lunch, dinner, drinks and treatments cost extra unless included in your rate.⁶

Why choose it

Playa del Carmen is about 20 minutes away by car.⁶

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