
The Hyatt Hotels and RLH Properties have unveiled plans to introduce the luxury brand Alila to Latin America and the Caribbean later in the year.
The launch will follow the rebranding of Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya to Alila Mayakoba. The resort is set to cease operations, effective 2 March 2025 and will reopen as Alila Mayakoba in the same year.
Hyatt Americas group president Pete Sears said: “The planned transformation of this beloved resort into a magnificent Alila Mayakoba will inspire guests and ignite curiosity, incorporating local traditions into the guest experience with thoughtful conservation practices that make a positive impact, allowing guests the ability to be involved in the preservation of Mayakoba.
“As the first Alila branded hotel in Latin America and the Caribbean, we are proud to soon introduce a new level of luxury, sustainability and impactful wellbeing that inspires guests to interact with the local community and truly immerse themselves in an authentic experience.”
The transformation of Andaz Mayakoba Resort will be undertaken with a focus on minimising environmental impact.
The redesign will utilise locally sourced and reclaimed materials, aiming to preserve the natural beauty of Mayakoba’s tropical jungles.
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By GlobalDataThe resort, spread across 148 acres of mangrove forests, is committed to rigorous sustainable practices upon reopening.
Alila Mayakoba is envisioned as a sanctuary that integrates the unique features of Mayakoba, including its water canals and the Mayan respect for nature.
RLH Properties CEO Luis Duran said: “With expertise in luxury and ultra-luxury hotels and residences in Mexico and the Caribbean, we are thrilled to pursue our next chapter with Hyatt with plans to introduce the Alila brand to the world-renowned destination of Mayakoba.”
In preparation for the rebranding, the resort will undergo significant changes, including a reduction in the number of guestrooms and an increase in suites, which will account for 40% of the total inventory.
These wellness-focused accommodations will feature advanced design and technology.
The resort will also boast extensive indoor and outdoor wellness facilities, programming from wellness experts and local healers, a renovated spa with hydrotherapy, gardens for guest activities, and a new Temazcal steam bath.
The culinary experience at Alila Mayakoba will be deeply rooted in local culture, offering a variety of dining options, such as a coffee shop, a three-meal restaurant with its own organic garden, two signature restaurants, a new lobby lounge with artisanal cocktails, a beach-front restaurant, and a new beach club.
The resort will also feature upgraded meeting and event spaces, perfect for hosting special occasions against the backdrop of the Caribbean Sea.