Belmond Maroma, Where Sacred Mayan Spirit Meets Beachfront Paradise

Mariama-Barrie
Published on October 30, 2025

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First Impression

Imagine arriving via a gently winding drive under a dense canopy of jungle, the sounds of the highway fading until only the rustle of palms and birdsong remains. That’s how your stay begins at Belmond Maroma, nestled on the Riviera Maya between the lush Yucatán jungle and the calm Caribbean Sea.

From the moment you step out of your vehicle, the ambiance shifts. The bellhops greet you, open your doors, and guide you to a welcoming space where a traditional Mayan ritual awaits you. It’s more than a check-in, it’s an invitation to pause, return to yourself, and begin a sacred journey as a couple.

After your ritual, you are offered a welcome drink and ushered to your room to complete your check-in. This all sets the tone for a delightful stay ahead.

The Atmosphere

Belmond Maroma re-opened following an extensive renovation that paid homage to Mayan heritage, local craftsmanship and natural materials. With only 72 rooms and suites, the property offers an intimate scale that allows two people to feel both cocooned and luxuriated.

The design seamlessly blends the shoreline’s pale sand and muted blue waves with the warm, earthy tones of the interior spaces, featuring woven textiles, handmade tiles, and wooden furniture. Walking into your suite or villa, you sense the story: it’s not just “somewhere nice,” there are elevated interiors grounded in place and intention.

Why Belmond Maroma Is Ideal for Couples

Belmond Maroma offers an environment designed for couples who value quality time, meaningful connection and an elevated yet relaxed setting. As a couple, this is what you can expect:

Shared Rituals: From the official Mayan welcome to afternoon mezcal tastings on the beach, the experiences invite you as a couple to step out of “tourist mode” and into “us time.”

Disconnect to Reconnect: That winding drive signals a transition, a conscious shift away from daily life into something quieter, slower and richer.

Luxury with Soul: Service is attentive without being intrusive; the spaces are beautifully designed without feeling overdone. It creates a backdrop for both celebration and quiet presence.

Design that Sustains: Whether it’s the spa, the furnishings or the food, there’s a genuine nod to culture and environment. The property is EarthCheck Silver-certified and part of meaningful conservation programs.

Curated Experiences for Two

Beachfront Moments: Stretch out under cabanas with your toes in the sand, enjoy service on the shore and watch the Caribbean light shift.

Spa and Wellness Ritual: The Maroma Spa by Guerlain seamlessly blends ancient Mayan healing with modern indulgence—think outdoor massage pavilions, an apothecary of herbs, and meditation benches overlooking the sea.

Dining as a Ritual: Whether you’re sampling homemade tortillas, regional Mexican flavours, or dining with floor-to-ceiling views of the beach, the food becomes part of the storytelling.

Event spaces with soul: The property features ocean-view terraces, a central lawn ideal for tented receptions, and a contemporary tipi-style space with high ceilings and large windows that embrace the beauty of the outdoors.

Final Thoughts

In a world where we often move faster and do more, staying somewhere like Belmond Maroma allows you to pause and take a moment to appreciate the surrounding. As a planner and designer of experiences, I see how couples who enter this kind of space leave not just refreshed, but transformed. The welcome moment sets the tone. The design grounds you. The rituals unite you. And the backdrop? Pure, timeless, and quietly powerful.