{"id":2563,"date":"2023-07-29T16:19:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-29T15:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/honeymoonworthy.com\/?p=2563"},"modified":"2024-01-25T23:28:39","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T23:28:39","slug":"honeymoon-in-riviera-maya-guide-to-where-to-stay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/honeymoonworthy.com\/honeymoon-in-riviera-maya-guide-to-where-to-stay\/","title":{"rendered":"Honeymoon in Riviera Maya: where to stay? Akumal, Tulum & more"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Planning a honeymoon in Riviera Maya in Mexico and overwhelmed by so many options? What is Akumal and Puerto Morelos and how different is Cancun from Tulum and Playa del Carmen? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Having been to Cancun and Riviera Maya 4 times, we have stayed in most areas and visited over 10 different hotels and resorts. Based on this experience, we wanted to write this guide to Riviera Maya so you have more clarity on where to go on your honeymoon and what to expect!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re new to Honeymoon Worthy, hi! We are Liza and Jose, a couple of millennials based in London, UK. Jose is originally from Mexico, so we try to go to Mexico every year. We also had our honeymoon in Riviera Maya (it was split into two parts: Akumal and Cancun). I love writing about Riviera Maya – it always brings me great memories. Moreover, Riviera Maya is such a stunning honeymoon destination! I hope that our blog will help you plan your perfect honeymoon in Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s what you will find in this post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Riviera Maya? Where to stay in Riviera Maya for honeymoon (different areas explained)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most important question I should probably clear first is what Riviera Maya is? Is Cancun in Riviera Maya or is it a completely different destination?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basically, Riviera Maya is a long stretch of coastline and jungle that stretches all the way from after Cancun to Sian Kaan Natural Reserve (just after Tulum). While Cancun is almost a man-made artificial resort with a lot of massive tall hotels, Riviera Maya is much wilder – it still has a lot of wildlife, from iguanas to agoutis, and it’s much more authentic than Cancun! (No shade to Cancun, it’s perfect, just in a different way).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s talk about each of the main areas of Riviera Maya in more detail:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is Puerto Morelos any good? Honeymoon in Puerto Morelos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Puerto Morelos is the closest area of Riviera Maya to Cancun Airport – you would probably get there from Cancun in about 10-15 minutes. Is Puerto Morelos a good honeymoon destination? Well, I think any destination in Riviera Maya would be great for a honeymoon. As a town, Puerto Morelos is very small and doesn’t have that much to offer. If you want to be in the middle of nightlife, hassle and bustle, I don’t think that Puerto Morelos would be a great option (I would recommend choosing either Playa del Carmen or better Tulum).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there are some amazing honeymoon-worthy resorts close to Puerto Morelos, such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dreams Jade Resort & Spa<\/a><\/strong> – an all-inclusive luxury resort just minutes away from Puerto Morelos that has 3 outdoor swimming pools and 8 restaurants to choose from. It’s also not that expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Valentin Imperial<\/a><\/strong> – one of the best-rated adults-only hotels in the entire Riviera Maya. It’s located a bit further away, between Puerto Morelos and Punta Maroma. They have some amazing rooms with a sea view, which are definitely honeymoon-worthy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Punta Maroma – the best honeymoon destination in Riviera Maya<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A brand new area in Playa del Carmen that is currently developing a lot and has plans to be the “new Mayakoba” in Punta Maroma. In Punta Maroma, you can find a resort that has overwater villas, the same as in the Maldives (that would be an ultimate honeymoon destination in Riviera Maya).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some other hotels like Four Seasons and W are planning to open hotels in Punta Maroma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As of now, the best resorts for a honeymoon in Punta Maroma include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Palafitos Overwater Bungalows at El Dorado Maroma by Karisma (All-inclusive and adults only)<\/a> <\/strong>– the ultimate honeymoon destination in the entire Riviera Maya. These bungalows are stunning – they look like the bungalows in the Maldives. They are usually booked months in advance, but you can check the prices and availability here ><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chable Maroma<\/a><\/strong> – another luxurious honeymoon resort in Punta Maroma. It’s a relatively small hotel (which will allow you a lot of privacy for your honeymoon); however, it’s undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and luxurious hotels in the area. It’s not all-inclusive, so you need to pay in the restaurant (there are two restaurants); however, the food quality is amazing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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