Style: Boutique/Design. Suites: 30.Reserve Online
Located on the white sands of the Riviera Maya in Playa del Carmen and nestled in the tropical forest, The Tides Riviera Maya, formerly Ikal Del Mar, is the resort counterpart of being invited to an exclusive private villa and stunning spa. Our beachfront Playa del Carmen resort refuge has a full service luxury spa, an award-winning restaurant and lounge featuring "Yucatecan Cuisine," seven-miles of white-sand beach, and trips to nearby ancient cities and ruins.Hidden in a small village of Playa Xcalacoco just outside Playa del Carmen, along the pearlescent sands of the Riviera Maya, The Tides, formerly Ikal Del Mar, is a seaside refuge extending deep into the primitive Maya tropical forest. The 30-villa property and its stunning spa present the epitome of Maya Riviera beach unpretentious luxury, exuding the ambience of an exclusive private Playa del Carmen villa or opulent residential compound.The Tides lush tropical ambience presents an exceptional setting for special events, augmented by a full-service spa and to Azul, a premier ocean-side gourmet Riviera Maya restaurant and cocktail lounge. For tasteful and intimate beachside events luxury accommodations that include private villas and a Presidential Suite. The boutique resort is also home, the distinctive spa-resort will provide every necessary service for a worry-free and spectacular occasion.Enliven your senses with an indulgent massage, facial or body treatment at the Maya Spa, a full-service holistic haven offering privacy, luxury and superlative treatment in a serene indoor-outdoor setting. For the active and athletic, Hatha yoga classes are offered daily in our seaside yoga studio, which also houses a fitness room. Playa del Carmen's fine shopping venues are easily accessible from the resort, as are the area's golf courses and ancient Maya ruins. More robust recreational activities include scuba diving, cenote diving, snorkeling, horseback riding and deep-sea fishing.Recommended Rooms
Choose from thirty air-conditioned luxury villas in our Riviera Maya resort with private pools surrounded by luscious jungle gardens, including an exclusive Presidential Villa. Each villa here in beautiful Playa del Carmen features over 1000 square feet of secluded space, an outdoor terrace replete with chaise lounge, dining table, handmade crochet hammock and outdoor shower. Indoor, separate bathrooms are spacious and equipped with a standing shower, his-and-hers separate sinks and generous closets. All beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, duvet covers and glorious down pillows.
Fine Dining on Site
Azul, the fine poetry of dining in Playa del Carmen, specializes in Mediterranean, Mexican and Mayan cuisines. The chef will also prepare special dishes on request. The Grill at the Pool features a fresh light menu from the grill. Among some of the award-winning dishes are the ceviches served martini style. An outdoor ancient Maya kitchen made of wooden branches with a palapa roof is available for private dining events and Maya cooking classes for a minimum party of eight. Guests learn the native cooking methods whereby meats or seafood are simmered in banana leaves deep below the earth. Guests can also choose to dine anywhere, anytime ... on the beach, poolside, or in the privacy of one's villa. All breads and pastries are made at the resort.
Spa Facility
The Maya Spa, Riviera Maya's Full-Service Destination Hotel Spa.
Beach
Seven miles of white sand beach at the hotel.
Winery Tours
Our wine cellar features 800 bottles of wine including the finest vintages from Chateau Lafite to Petrus.
