For years, the Riviera Maya resort set along Mayakoba’s mangroves operated as Andaz Mayakoba, one of the enclave’s most visible properties.

In 2026, it will enter a new chapter as Hyatt rebrands and redesigns the site into Alila Mayakoba, the first Alila hotel in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The property is now accepting reservations for stays beginning Feb. 12, 2026, marking one of the Riviera Maya’s most significant upcoming openings, and introducing a new design identity and an adult-centric focus to a familiar address.

An Elevated Design Transformation
The 182-room resort will reopen with a full architectural and interior transformation, shifting from the former Andaz aesthetic to Alila’s craft-driven approach. Seventy-two suites will feature spa-inspired bathrooms, interior gardens, soaking tubs, and natural stone and wood finishes created by regional artisans. Many ground-floor terraces will add private plunge pools and expanded water elements, creating a deeper connection to the landscape than the previous configuration offered.

Immersive Wellness and Maya Traditions
Alila Mayakoba’s new wellness identity represents one of the property’s most notable departures from the Andaz concept. The reimagined spa will include indoor and outdoor treatment spaces, meditation gardens, communal hydrotherapy amenities, and a Temazcal guided by local healers. The programming is built around Maya wellness traditions and culturally rooted practices.

A New Culinary Vision
The culinary program will introduce several new dining concepts, including a beachfront restaurant, a beach club, a signature dining venue, a curated coffee shop, and a lobby lounge focused on artisanal cocktails using regional ingredients. An onsite organic garden will anchor garden-to-table menus and seasonal dishes.

Sustainability and Sense of Place
The redesign incorporates locally sourced materials throughout the property. Interiors will feature tropical hardwoods such as tzalam, parota, and rosa morada, along with hand-chiseled Mérida limestone and textiles woven from natural fibers. The project follows Earth Check standards and regenerative practices designed to protect its 148-acre setting of mangroves and freshwater canals.

A Major Opening for the Americas
Alila Mayakoba will become the fourth Alila hotel in the Americas, joining properties in Big Sur, Encinitas, and Napa Valley. With its new design direction and cultural positioning, it is expected to be one of the headline hotel openings in the Riviera Maya in 2026.

Pricing

Prices start at around $1,430 per night for stays around the opening in February, according to Google Hotels.