Ratings based on 405 Verified Reviews
They paid and stayed. We double-checked.
4.9 Room cleanliness
4.9 Service & staff
4.9 Room comfort
4.8 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
They paid and stayed. We double-checked.
by A verified traveler from NC
Best vacation EVER!
Posted Sep 25, 2016Technically this wasn't a vacation, it was our honeymoon. I found this place on some Google list of top 10 most romantic honeymoon spots and it did not dissapoint. The grounds are beautiful. The staffs mission in life is to make sure you are happy and have everything you need. And it's not just for tips either, it's genuine. Whether you want to do nothing or everything, you will be pleased. We just got back and are already planning a return trip. The rooms are VERY private, no noise from other villas etc. The food at every restaurant on the property is amazing and each one is a different dinning experience. Highly recommended spot.
by A verified traveler from Chicago IL
Perfect Vacation
Posted Aug 29, 2016There aren't enough compliments to give to this hotel and their suburb staff. We recently stayed for 5 days and 4 nights which was nowhere near long enough. We have stayed in Cancun many times before but never in Playa del Carmen.
We chose the Banyan Tree Mayakoba because of the privacy in the Villas and the pool and spa option within your own Villa. They did not disappoint. We booked a Serenity villa and it was perfect. Every luxury is provided. They provide all of the amenities you may have forgotten or might need. Bug spray, slippers, flip flops, robes, beach bags etc. We had a heated pool and it was great. If the temp was not to our liking, they would adjust it for us accordingly.
The property is beautiful. Each villa is provided with bikes which we rode all over Mayakoba. Riding to El Pueblito is not to missed. It is a short bike ride on the nature trails that connect the properties. There is a church, coffee shop and a few restaurants and shops.
In addition the hotel offers a free tour along the river where you can see the eco system and wildlife. It was hot and there are a lot of mosquitos so just be prepared with sunscreen and bug spray. It was beautiful!
The food was amazing. I am extremely picky and don't like many foods but I have to say there was nothing I didn't like at this resort. The quality of food is wonderful and the meat is very good. Nothing scary... We ordered room service a few times and were amazed at the quality. In fact, I wanted something that
Comment from Hotel Management
Aug 31, 2016 by Peter Hechler, Hotel Management
Dear guest, Thank you very much for your positive comments. We are delighted that you enjoyed the service provided by our people and your experience as a whole. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back soon. Kind regards,
by A verified traveler
Exceptional hotel!
Posted Aug 15, 2016Celebrated our 20th annaverary and could not have been more happy with the banyan tree resort!
Comment from Hotel Management
Aug 17, 2016 by Peter Hechler, Hotel Management
Dear guest, Thank you very much for staying with us. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back soon. Kind regards,
by A verified traveler
全てが最高だが。。。
Posted Aug 12, 2016バンヤンツリーのブランドに恥じないホテル。
シグネシャーレストランの「サフロン」は洗練されたタイ料理を味わえる。
客室にプールもあり、広々とくつろげます。
滞在中、1日ほど何かの作業のモーター音が一日中鳴り響き
とても部屋でくつろげるレベルではなかったことが残念。
事前に告知などがあれば外出するなど出来たのでホテル側に対応に若干不満が有り。
ホテルとしての完成度は高く、おすすめですが
カンクンまで来ておこもり系のホテルはどうかな？と出発前に思ったが
滞在中もやはりそのように感じた。
5泊バンヤンツリー、5泊グランドハイヤットに宿泊したが
メキシコを楽しむという面ではプラヤデルカルメン周辺の４星ホテルに宿泊した方が
メキシコを楽しむという意味では良かった。
また、こちらのホテルは税別なのでレストランなどの食事にはサービス料と合わせて追加で３０％程度加算されます。
食事などを安く済ませたい場合はタクシーでプラヤデルカルメンに出て（片道200ペソス）食事を取る方が安く上がります。
また、タクシーなどはボッタクリはなく、５ｔｈアベニューであれば深夜でも治安に問題はありません。
Comment from Hotel Management
Aug 17, 2016 by Peter Hechler, Hotel Management
Dear guest, Thank you for your review. I truly appreciate the time taken to share your experiences. Kind Regards,
by A verified traveler
The nicest place you could stay in
Posted Aug 9, 2016
Pros: Almost everything! The rooms, bikes, food, staff.
Cons: The Tamarind restaurant could be better in terms of food but service is great of course. Also, wish there were less children--they are too loud.
Location: Take a taxi to 5th avenue to buy souvenirs. Check out some cenotes. Go to the beach.
Absolutely loved my experience at this hotel. Everyone is so incredibly overly friendly and helpful. Anything you want, they can get. The rooms are gorgeous and the grounds are awesome. We got a villa that included a serenity pool, but I'll say that the temperature of the pool was kind of cold. This can be fixed, I believe, with a phone call, but we never got around to it. The hotel is quite costly and it costs a lot to do different things. And you'll find that you have to buy a lot through the hotel. The Saffron restaurant is AMAZING. We went twice and it was totally worth it. The Chef is incredible. We also tried out Tamarind, and while I enjoyed the drinks and appetizer, I really didn't care for the entrees. I wouldn't even bother with that restaurant, honestly. In-villa dining is really good though. Also the Sands restaurant is nice to get some appetizers like chips and guac while you hang out on the beach. The beach is LOVELY. Everyone gets a bike so you can just bike to the beach in about 5 min. I loved this place and didn't want to leave. HUGE TIP: DO NOT book excursions or shuttles through expedia - contact Banyan Tree--they can book these things for you and they will be more luxurious and worth the cost (sometimes it's cheaper than expedia too).
Comment from Hotel Management
Aug 12, 2016 by Peter Hechler, Hotel Management
Dear guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences. On behalf of the entire staff, we would like to thank you for choosing Banyan Tree Mayakoba and we look forward to your next visit. Kind Regards
by A verified traveler from NYC
Great hotel on an exquisite property
Posted Aug 1, 2016Overall a great experience but wish they had a more extensive kids club. The breakfast buffett has some room for improvement given the high price.
Comment from Hotel Management
Aug 6, 2016 by Peter Hechler, Hotel Management
Dear guest, Thank you for sharing your experiences of your recent stay. I have read through your comments and have noted all feedback which I will use constructively to improve our services and facilities. Thank you once again for your comments and we look forward to welcoming you again. Kind Regards,
by A verified traveler from ATL
Excellent!! Very private rooms
Posted Jul 28, 2016I was always looking for privacy but also wanted to have access to drinks and food-- well they bring whatever you want to your villa- we got pitchers of frozen drinks daily and excellent food! There are 132 villas all private with pools-- I can't say enough about the staff- whatever you need- and so friendly!! The rooms are spotless - we just had the standard room and was huge for 2--- but still the staff was the best I ever experienced anywhere-- all of them!!! Can't wait to go back!!!!!!
Comment from Hotel Management
Aug 1, 2016 by Peter Hechler, Hotel Management
Dear guest, Thank you for your glowing feedback. It's great to know that you enjoyed your experiences in our Sanctuary for the Senses. Again many thanks and I hope to see you very soon at Banyan Tree Mayakoba. Kind Regards,
by A verified traveler from Buenos Aires
Amazing hotel with outstanding service
Posted Jul 27, 2016
Pros: Service is oustanding. We also liked the bicycles and Sands restaurant and the service of that team at the beach.
Cons: Include in the bills the notice for the customer to feel free to increase or decrease the tip for the employee to feel more recognized
Location: It's a 10 minute taxi ride from Playa del Carmen. The beach doesn't look very nice with the sand bags but it's a quiet, secure and walkable shore.
Our stay at the Banyan Tree Mayakoba was excellent. I went with my daughter for her 18th birthday.
Our villa was a Bliss, number 404, close to the main building. Very nice, with plunge pool, spacious, good Internet, well equipped. They provide everything you may need for a stay at the beach (only need to bring sun block): mosquito spray, beach bag, flip flops. We used the bicycles all the time, the golf carts only when arriving and leaving.
We tried all the restaurants. Oriente has a nice breakfast buffet (we chose only the cold option for U$S 35 each), Saffron has good Thai cuisine, Sands is excellent for lunch at the beach, and Tamarind is Italian/international and was the one we liked the less. We also tried Room service which was excellent.
Service is impeccable and friendly all over the hotel.
We didn't like the beach so much at this location, Mayakoba is carrying out a project to protect the sand from being swallowed by the sea. This means the installation of enormous sand bags along the shore, which ruins the view of the coast. Probably in a couple of years when the project is completed and has served its purpose the improvement will be appreciable.
I stayed in 2009 at the Rosewood Mayakoba with my husband, but if returning to this location I'll definitely choose the Banyan Tree...
Comment from Hotel Management
Aug 1, 2016 by Peter Hechler, Hotel Management
Dear Pamela, Thank you for your review, I thoroughly enjoy reading your feedback. We truly appreciate your comments and feedback; I have taken on board your comments and this will be used constructively to perfect our Banyan Tree experience. It was a pleasure to host your holiday and we hope to see you back at Banyan Tree Mayakoba again very soon. Kind Regards,
by A verified traveler from Boston
Best vacation by a wide margin
Posted Jul 2, 2016
Pros: Very private and relaxing. We enjoyed the wild Yucatan Spider Monkey who roamed the facility. The wild life component is just awesome
Cons: The only minor downside is that there are barriers in the surf to protect the extremely fine and white sand bench.
Location: We also did a tour to Tulum with cave swimming with Cancun Adventures. Our guide Daniel was excellent. The cave swimming is terrific.
Our stay at Banyan Tree Mayakoba was the best vacation we have ever had. The private Bliss villas are exactly as pictured on the website. They provide a luxurious and extremely private environment to relax in. As you stay in a mangrove forest crisscrossed by canals the beach is about 15 minutes by foot or less than 5 minutes by the ubiquitous and free golf carts. The restaurants are very high quality and the staff throughout the hotel is extremely helpful and courteous. Present when you need them and invisible when not. We took the dinner boat cruise for two at Banyan Tree and it was extremely romantic and very memorable. The boat cruise and shuttles are great and we saw a lot of wild life from turtles and herons to baby crocodiles. We took a cooking class with Chef Light at Saffron, who is just awesome. He really introduced us to Thai cooking. Chef Light also introduced us to his sister who is the head chef at Tamarind when we dined there and the food and service there was also outstanding. We also booked a Tequila Tasting with Sol. It was very enjoyable and educational. Last but not least, I want to praise Abel Morales at Bayan Tree. He took excellent care of us and was always very helpful, knowledgeable and created a very hospitable atmosphere. I view him as one of the rising stars in the hospitality industry. I am sure I do him injustice by only these few praises. He’ll go far.
Comment from Hotel Management
Jul 22, 2016 by Peter Hechler, Hotel Management
Dear Roger, Many thanks for your review. On behalf of the entire staff, we would like to thank you for choosing Banyan Tree Mayakoba and we look forward to your next visit. Kind regards,
by A verified traveler from New York
Simply beautiful place~~
Posted Jun 8, 2016
Pros: The staff are great, they even offered me a private bicycle lesson within the resort. The Spa is beautiful and the massages are great.
Cons: CONS: the quality of food/dining. Although the breakfasts and Saffron are excellent, the steakhouse was disappointing.
Location: Tullum/caverns is nearby.
The property is beautiful. The service is great. The villas with the private pool and jacuzzi are the perfect combination for a relaxing getaway. It is definitely the Banyan Tree standard.
**But they definitely overcharge if you ask to customize a salad/dish.
For example:
** They charged $40 for the 1st breakfast buffet, then the second time it was $28 for the same thing.
**I asked for a simple green salad with cherry tomato. They charged $16 for a salad with few romaine and few dehydrated arugula and tomatoes. (There was no cheese or anything special) Dressing on the side.
**The papaya salad with shell crab at Saffron is delicious and addictive. After eating there 3 times, I asked if they can put more papaya. Of course they did, but at a cost of $30... for a papaya salad.
**They provide complimentary 2-3 pieces of fruits per day in room(banana, pear, mango, Red Dli Apple). Which I liked none. But they refused to provide fresh papaya when I asked (they serve that at the buffet daily, and it is probably the cheapest fruit in mexico) I took a taxi $25 r/t) to town to get it.
Overall, the resort itself is beautiful, attentive staff, great spa.
Comment from Hotel Management
Jul 22, 2016 by Peter Hechler, Hotel Management
Dear guest, Thank you for your detailed review. Please accept my apologies for the inconsistencies in service, I never like to hear such comments nevertheless I appreciate your honest opinions and this will assist us to ensure we maintain focused on providing only the very best to our guests. All comments have been addressed and I can assure you that immediate improvements have been made. It was a pleasure to host your holiday and hopefully you will provide us an opportunity to host your holiday once again. Kind regards,