Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya

Let me begin by saying that many people can create stunning resorts, but only a select few can assemble a staff that truly enhances a resort's beauty. That’s precisely what the team at Hyatt Zilara Riviera has accomplished. We visited the resort in May and were blown away by the service, so we returned at the end of August to verify our initial experience. I’m happy to say we were not disappointed. Of course, there were a few minor issues, like the persistent mosquitoes. If you’re looking to relax and be pampered, this is the perfect place. However, if you’re planning to party hard, you might want to reconsider. Both of our visits this year occurred during off-peak times, resulting in almost no crowds, which was a definite advantage. However, this low occupancy may have led to my only real concern: I believe only two dining options were available in the evenings. Fortunately, we were able to schedule our meals to ensure we never went hungry. In closing, I want to extend my gratitude to the entire crew at Hyatt Zilara for making our 60th anniversary a truly memorable occasion.

My husband and I just finished eight days at the Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya as part of FitStay teaching daily Sunset Yoga and Bootcamp. The resort was just big enough and just small enough to have all the variety of amenities we needed, yet at times felt like we were the only ones on resort, as it was off season. The staff was very accommodating and we easily coordinated with the energetic entertainment team who made sure we had what we needed daily. We loved the other daily and nightly activities (including an all female mariachi band and fabulous acrobat team) and never felt the need to go off resort. The only downside was the seaweed which was different from day to day, but the resort did an amazing job making sure they were clearing the beach daily. Bonus tip: make sure you bring bug spray for the evening activities outside. The restaurants were all fabulously accommodating to my gluten free requests, and even had a full spread of breads, cakes, and waffles at the daily breakfast buffet. Our favorite surprise was the free walkable cenote about fifteen minutes up the beach. The crystal clear refreshing water had us visit more than once. The staff led a walk there as well several times through the week. We would definitely stay again!

Stunningly beautiful resort in tropical paradise. The staff was so friendly and helpful and made this one of the best vacations ever.