Introducing Alila Mayakoba: A Soulful Luxury Retreat on Mexico’s Riviera Maya

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Introducing Alila Mayakoba: A Soulful Luxury Retreat on Mexico’s Riviera Maya

2026-02-12 23:02 Last Updated At：02-13 16:15

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 12, 2026--

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) and RLH Properties today announced the opening of Alila Mayakoba, a luxury retreat rooted in nature and wellbeing on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, marking a milestone moment for the Alila brand globally as it debuts in Latin America and the Caribbean through one of the brand’s most fully realized resort expressions. Defined by Alila’s place-led approach to hospitality, with wellbeing at its core, Alila Mayakoba brings the brand’s core principles to life through architecture open to nature, living Mayan traditions, and an intentionally crafted guest journey.

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Alila Mayakoba Aerial View

Conceived as a resort expression of the Alila brand, Alila Mayakoba translates Alila’s philosophy into a nature driven, beachfront setting. The property offers the full breadth of the brand’s resort experience within one of its most expansive settings to date, combining the calm of Caribbean beachfront and the layered rhythm of the lagoon.

“From the moment guests arrive, we want them to feel at ease and fully present as they discover the connection between the Alila brand’s philosophy of mindful luxury and Riviera Maya’s natural beauty and cultural richness,” said Patrick Schori, General Manager, Alila Mayakoba. “Every part of the resort is rooted in place – from unfolding landscapes and open-air architecture to subtle sensory details woven throughout the guest journey. Alila Mayakoba offers an experience that is grounded, intuitive, and deeply restorative.”

Situated within the Mayakoba enclave, a master luxury resort community set along the Caribbean coastline, Alila Mayakoba is an intimate sanctuary that pairs architectural restraint with culturally rooted immersion. Spanning 60 acres of beachfront, lagoon, and jungle, the resort offers 182 guestrooms, suites, and villas with tranquil pools woven through mangroves. There are six distinctive dining destinations—including the return of the beloved Casa Amate, the destination’s signature fine-dining establishment, long celebrated for its elevated interpretation of regional flavors—and Spa Alila at Mayakoba with treatments guided by living Mayan traditions. The result is an experience shaped by stillness, materiality, and a deep connection to its surroundings.

Design: A Retreat Shaped by Nature

Alila Mayakoba’s guestrooms—nearly 40 percent of which are suites including a beachfront Presidential Suite—serve as private sanctuaries that blur the boundary between indoors and outdoors. Terraces, natural textures, and a palette inspired by surrounding mangroves, waterways, and the Caribbean light create an atmosphere of calm and harmony.

Interiors by Huber Design draw on materials native to the Yucatán Peninsula, grounding the architecture in its natural setting. Locally sourced tropical hardwoods including tzalam, parota, and rosa morada bring warmth and depth, while hand-chiseled Mérida limestone and recuperated travertine introduce organic texture and a timeless patina. Custom-designed furniture and décor, created in collaboration with local artisans, transform functional elements into thoughtful expressions of place.

Shaped by its surroundings, the resort is thoughtfully designed to encourage restoration, romance, and a deep connection to place. Between lagoon and sea, Alila Mayakoba unfolds across two distinct rhythms. Along the lagoon, guestrooms, pools, dining venues, and Spa Alila at Mayakoba invite a quieter, more contemplative experience ideal for couples, solo travelers, and small groups seeking calm and immersion. Closer to the shore along a stretch of white sand, beachfront guestrooms and outdoor areas offer a more relaxed, family-friendly setting.

Wellbeing: Identity, Not Amenity - Led by Living Mayan Traditions

In a destination abundant with Mayan-inspired experiences, Alila Mayakoba distinguishes itself through a culturally led wellbeing philosophy, developed in close collaboration with local therapists, philosophers and revered Mayan elders. Each offering is shaped by cultural integrity, lived knowledge, and contemporary relevance.

Guests are welcomed to Alila Mayakoba by ancestral traditions including a beverage crafted with harvested coconut water, sacred Melipona honey, and regional botanicals, followed by a grounding clay-and-honey cleansing ritual honoring traditional healing practices.

At the heart of the resort experience are Alila Moments, immersive rituals that invite guests to witness, participate, and reflect through shared Mayan cosmology and connection to the Yucatán Peninsula.

Signature Alila Moments experiences include:

Extending this philosophy, Spa Alila at Mayakoba is conceived as a restorative sanctuary shaped by Mayan understandings of cyclical time, earth, and energy. Guided by the sacred Tzolk’in calendar, treatments and rituals are personalized through living traditions and revealed through daily practices and curated ceremonies. Experiences range from sunrise intention rituals by the sea to temazcal journeys and Essential Frequency, a minimalist 528Hz sound immersion designed to calm the nervous system and restore inner harmony. Complementing this approach, movement at Alila Mayakoba is equally intentional. The state-of-the-art fitness space, powered by Technogym, integrates smart training systems and assessment technology that identifies each guest’s wellness age, offering a personalized foundation for performance and longevity. Surrounded by the serenity of the wild, guests are invited to move with purpose, restore balance, and cultivate lasting wellbeing. Rather than functioning as a conventional spa, Spa Alila at Mayakoba serves as a spatial and sensory extension of Mayan wellness traditions.

“Alila Mayakoba serves as a very natural expression of the Alila brand within its Mexican setting, and an important moment for the brand overall. Here, the brand’s philosophy comes together as a fully realized reflection of what Alila stands for through singular experiences grounded in local culture,” said Tamara Lohan, Global Brand Leader – Luxury, Hyatt. “Guests will appreciate the culturally rich details and true sense of wellbeing throughout. Alila Mayakoba offers the kind of experience we want our World of Hyatt members and guests to recognize and connect with across the brand.”

Dining: Culinary Journeys Rooted in Place

Dining at Alila Mayakoba is a spectrum of place-driven culinary offerings from al fresco dining by the sea to intimate chef-led tasting journeys, built to cater to guests’ various needs, shaped by local ingredients and regional traditions.

Spaces: Gatherings and Celebrations

At Alila Mayakoba, celebrations are curated as thoughtfully as the destination itself. From intimate beach wedding ceremonies to elegant indoor gatherings from timeless chapel vows to serene lagoon-side moments, each setting is designed to honor personal ritual while remaining connected to the natural surroundings.

“Alila Mayakoba signals a defining evolution in our collaboration with Hyatt and a meaningful expansion of our luxury footprint in Mexico,” commented Luis Duran, CEO of RLH Properties, the ownership group behind Mayakoba. “Celebrating Mayakoba’s 20 th anniversary with the opening of this resort – the first Alila branded property in Latin America – is a significant achievement that reinforces our legacy as pioneers of eco-conscious luxury. This milestone underscores our continued commitment to introducing resorts that are deeply rooted in place and purpose, while affirming our role as long-term stewards of Mexico’s most exceptional resort destinations.”

Inaugural Stay Offer

As part of its Inaugural Stay Offer, Alila Mayakoba invites guests to experience a thoughtfully guided stay, shaped around personal rhythm, curiosity, and ease. Each reservation includes dedicated pre-arrival support to craft a seamless journey, complimentary round-trip airport transportation, along with a signature Ixchel Water Blessing Alila Moment or Tribal Soundscapes wellbeing experience designed to immerse guests in the resort’s truest expression of nature, culture, and balance. Guests will further enjoy an elevated hydrotherapy experience—extending the wellbeing philosophy at the heart of Alila. All activities are valid for two guests. Reservations must be made by May 31, 2026 for stays now through December 31, 2026 with offer code OPENING. Learn more or book here.

Be among the first to discover Alila Mayakoba by calling +52 984 149 1234 or booking online to reserve. For more information, please visit www.alilamayakoba.com or follow @alilamayakoba on Instagram.

The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. As of December 31, 2025, the Company's portfolio included more than 1,500 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 83 countries across six continents. The Company's offering includes brands in the Luxury Portfolio, including Park Hyatt ®, Alila ®, Miraval ®, Impression by Secrets, and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt ®; the Lifestyle Portfolio, including Andaz ®, Thompson Hotels ®, The Standard ®, Dream ® Hotels, The StandardX ®, Breathless Resorts & Spas ®, JdV by Hyatt ®, Bunkhouse ® Hotels, and Me and All Hotels; the Inclusive Collection, including Zoëtry ® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Hyatt Ziva ®, Hyatt Zilara ®, Secrets ® Resorts & Spas, Dreams ® Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid ® Hotels & Resorts, Bahia Principle Hotels & Resorts, Alua Hotels & Resorts ®, and Sunscape ® Resorts & Spas; the Classics Portfolio, including Grand Hyatt ®, Hyatt Regency ®, Destination by Hyatt ®, Hyatt Centric ®, Hyatt Vacation Club ®, and Hyatt ®; and the Essentials Portfolio, including Caption by Hyatt ®, Unscripted by Hyatt, Hyatt Place ®, Hyatt House ®, Hyatt Studios ®, Hyatt Select, and UrCove. Subsidiaries of the Company operate the World of Hyatt® loyalty program, ALG Vacations®, Mr & Mrs Smith, Unlimited Vacation Club®, Amstar® DMC destination management services, and Trisept Solutions® technology services. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

About Alila

Alila is a global, luxury hotel brand inviting travelers to discover a more connected world through cultural and environmental immersion, enriching experiences, and holistic wellbeing. Alila hotels live in harmony with their natural surroundings—where simplicity reveals profound beauty, and embrace their local communities, allowing guests to re-discover the luxury of living. At the heart of the brand and furthering its commitment to cultural and environmental immersion is Alila Moments, a collection of one-of-a-kind, exclusive experiences that expose guests to a destination's unique facets and leave a lasting impact designed to remain long after they return home. In support of sustainable tourism, all Alila hotels that have been in operation for at least one year are EarthCheck certified, integrating the natural, physical and cultural elements of their environments.

About Mayakoba

Nestled in the Mexican Riviera Maya, Mayakoba is a 595-acre resort and residential destination surrounded by nature and distinguished by its emerald lagoons, jungle, tranquil waters, and a sugar sand beach. Three meaningfully placed luxury hotels can be found within Mayakoba — Banyan Tree Mayakoba, Fairmont Mayakoba, and Rosewood Mayakoba — each with distinct personalities and amenities, perfectly complementing one another, and two collections of private residences, including Rosewood Residences Mayakoba, and Fairmont Heritage Place Mayakoba.

Within the coveted destination are a wealth of lifestyle experiences including three acclaimed spas, more than 25 restaurants with eclectic cuisines and El Pueblito, a village square that serves as an event space modeled after the historic colonial plazas in Mexico. In addition, guests have access to a three-mile-long nature trail, an array of recreational pursuits through Mayakoba Experiences, the Dive and Water Sports Center and Mayakoba Dive School, and El Camaleón Mayakoba, the most prestigious 18-hole golf course in Latin America, designed by Greg Norman. Additionally, Mayakoba has one hotel under development on the site formerly occupied by Andaz Mayakoba: Alila Mayakoba, scheduled to open in early 2026. For more information, visit www.mayakoba.com

About RLH Properties

RLH Properties is a leading publicly listed company based in Mexico City, specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of luxury and ultra-luxury destinations, hotels, resorts, residences, and amenities. Established in Mexico City in 2013, the company's investment strategy centers around AAA assets located in unique, high-barrier-to-entry locations, within markets where the supply is limited relative to current and potential demand. They also prioritize partnerships with internationally recognized hotel operators and the curation of exclusive experiences and amenities.

RLH Properties' current portfolio includes renowned properties such as Banyan Tree Mayakoba, Cabo del Sol Course, Cove Club Golf Course, El Camaleón Mayakoba, Fairmont Mayakoba, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo del Sol, Four Seasons Mexico City, Mandarina Golf Club, Mandarina Polo & Equestrian Club, One&Only Mandarina, Park Hyatt Cabo del Sol, Rosewood Mandarina, and Rosewood Mayakoba. Additionally, RLH Properties has one project under development: Alila Mayakoba, poised to open in early 2026. In the Real Estate business segment, RLH is currently developing Rosewood Residences Mayakoba, Fairmont Heritage Place Mayakoba, and One&Only Mandarina Private Homes, while Rosewood Residences Mandarina is in its design phase. For more information, please visit www.rlhproperties.com/en or follow us on LinkedIn.

NATO allies bewildered by Trump's about-face on US troop moves in Europe

HELSINGBORG, Sweden (AP) — NATO allies and defense officials expressed bewilderment Friday at U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would send 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland just weeks after ordering the same number of forces pulled out of Europe.

The apparent change of mind came after weeks of statements from Trump and his administration about reducing — not increasing — the U.S. military footprint in Europe. Trump's initial order set off a flurry of action among military commanders and left allies already doubtful about America's commitment to Europe's security to ponder what forces they might have to backfill on NATO's eastern flank with Russia and Ukraine.

Earlier this month, the Trump administration said it was reducing levels in Europe by about 5,000 troops, and U.S. officials confirmed about 4,000 service members were no longer rotating into Poland from Germany. The dispatch to Germany of U.S. personnel trained to fire long-range missiles was also halted.

But in a post on Truth Social on Thursday, Trump said he would now send "an additional 5,000 Troops to Poland,” citing his strong ties with Polish President Karol Nawrocki, whom Trump endorsed in elections last year.

“It is confusing indeed, and not always easy to navigate,” Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard told reporters Friday at a meeting she was hosting of her NATO counterparts, including U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Ministers from the Netherlands and Norway were sanguine about Trump’s latest move, as was Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže, who said allies knew the U.S. troop “posture was being reconsidered, and now there is no change of posture. For now.”

U.S. defense officials also expressed confusion. “We just spent the better part of two weeks reacting to the first announcement. We don’t know what this means either,” said one of two officials who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military matters.

But Rubio said Washington’s allies understand that changes in the U.S. troop presence in Europe will come as the Trump administration reevaluates its force needs. “I think there’s a broad recognition that there are going to be eventually less U.S. troops in Europe than there has historically been for a variety of reasons,” he said.

The latest surprise came despite a U.S. pledge to coordinate troop deployments, including one from NATO’s top military officer, U.S. Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich, on Wednesday.

Trump's initial announcement that he would withdraw troops came as he fumed over remarks by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said that the U.S. was being “humiliated” by the Iranian leadership and criticized what he called a lack of strategy in that war.

Trump told reporters that the U.S. would be cutting even more than 5,000 and also announced new tariffs on European cars. Germany is the continent’s biggest auto producer.

Rubio insisted that Trump’s decision “is not a punitive thing. It’s just something that’s ongoing.”

About 80,000 U.S. troops are stationed in Europe. The Pentagon is required to keep at least 76,000 troops and major equipment on the continent unless NATO allies are consulted and there is a determination that such a withdrawal is in U.S. interests.

The withdrawal of 5,000 troops might drop numbers below that limit.

But Trump's latest post suggests that troop numbers in Europe would not change. Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski welcomed the decision to send more forces to his country, saying it ensures that “the presence of American troops in Poland will be maintained more or less at previous levels.”

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte also welcomed the move. On Thursday, before Trump took to Truth Social again, Rutte had underlined that it was important for Europe to take care of its own security. “We have a process in place. This is normal business,” he told reporters.

At NATO headquarters in Brussels, meanwhile, U.S. officials briefed the allies on the Pentagon's aims for its commitments to the NATO Force Model, which involves contingency planning for Europe’s defense in the event of serious security concerns. It was widely expected that a further reduction of U.S. forces would be coming.

Asked whether any cuts were announced, Rutte said: “I’m afraid it’s much more complicated than that.” He said the procedure “is highly classified” and declined to give details.

Rubio played down concerns about a shift in U.S. force levels in Europe, saying: "Every country has to constantly reevaluate what their needs are, what their commitments are around the world, and how to properly structure that.”

Cook reported from Brussels. Associated Press writer Emma Burrows in London contributed.