Hyatt Hotels and RLH Properties are set to rebrand the Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya to Alila Mayakoba, which will mark the Alila brand’s entry into Latin America and the Caribbean. Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya is expected to suspend operations on March 2 and debut as Alila Mayakoba later this year.
Sustainability and wellbeing sit at the forefront of the Alila brand ethos, and the new resort will be designed and renovated with minimal impact to the surrounding environment of Mayakoba’s lush and tropical jungles, while providing maximum impact on the physical, mental, and spiritual health and wellbeing of guests. Set among 148 acres of mangrove, protecting wildlife and biodiversity, the resort will take an eco-friendly renovation approach using locally sourced and reclaimed materials and operate under rigorous sustainable tenets once open.
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The design of Alila Mayakoba will celebrate the location and honor its water canals as well as the area's Mayan heritage and its reverence for nature, which aligns with the Alila brand's commitment to environmental connection.
“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,” Pete Sears, group president, Americas, Hyatt, said in a statement. “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.”
“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,” said Luis Duran, CEO, RLH Properties. “Our commitment to environmental responsibility is a key aspect of our long-term strategy and has become fundamental to the success of our company. Alila Mayakoba will be a testament of our deep respect for the community, allowing guests to connect with our protected ecosystems on a deeper level.”
As part of the transition, the property will reduce the number of guestrooms and increase the suite count to 40 percent of the total inventory, with wellness-focused accommodations with design and technology features aiming to improve guest well-being. The property will continue its commitment to well-being with elaborate indoor and outdoor wellness spaces, intentional programming led by experts and local healers, a renovated spa with outdoor communal hydrotherapy amenities, extensive gardens to be used in guest programming, and a new Temazcal, a traditional Mexican steam bath.