Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya has been named No.18 in the global ranking of The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024. Following a successful debut in 2023, the second edition of The World’s 50 Best Hotels has been announced at a captivating awards ceremony in London and includes industry-defining hotels from across six continents worldwide.
At this year’s ceremony, two of Belmond’s legendary properties were awarded: Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya was named at No.18 and won the Flor de Caña Eco Hotel of 2024.
Whilst Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town ranks at No.28 and claims the place of 2024's Best Hotel in Africa.
Set amongst 200 acres of lush tropical jungle and the secluded white sands of Mexico’s Caribbean coast, Maroma reopened in August 2023, having been carefully reimagined by Tara Bernerd & Partners, with Mayan design, traditions, and culture at the forefront. The reborn icon now has 72 rooms, suites, and ocean view villas and four dining destinations including a new gastronomic restaurant, Woodend by Curtis Stone, by the renowned Michelin-star chef and Casa Mayor by Mexican-born Executive Chef Daniel Camacho, where authentic local cuisine takes center stage. Maroma Spa by Guerlain launched this January as a holistic wellness retreat with a menu of nature-focused treatments and immersive guest experiences including an onsite apothecary and Meliponario, housing the revered Melipona bee. Most recently, the hotel has partnered with Parley for the Oceans to forge an enduring legacy for the surrounding oceans.
Tim Brooke-Webb, Managing Director for The World’s 50 Best Hotels, comments: “We’re thrilled to be back in London celebrating the second edition of The World’s 50 Best Hotels. Bringing together so many influential figures from the travel industry to honor and celebrate the world's finest hotel experiences is truly a special moment. Our heartfelt congratulations go out to every hotel on the list, each of which has clearly made a lasting impression on our Academy of travel experts. We hope 2024’s list inspires travel lovers to choose a truly spectacular destination for their next trip.”
Federico Echaiz, Area Managing Director for Mexico and General Manager of Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya explains: “Having worked as General Manager of Maroma for 17 years I feel resounding pride for our teams, both locally and globally, for this recognition. I can truly attest to Maroma’s beauty and authenticity as the beating heart of the Riviera Maya, achieved through our commitment to honoring Mayan culture, our local community and environment. Since the hotel’s renovation, this legacy of has grown further through partnerships with Parley for the Oceans and our work with Guerlain to protect the endangered Melipona bee.“
The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024 was revealed as part of a live countdown from No.50 to No.1. The ranking is complemented by a host of special awards and reflects the very best travel experiences around the globe, collated from the votes of 600 anonymous experts. This voting panel – the 50 Best Hotels Academy – comprises a balanced mix of hoteliers, travel journalists, educators and seasoned luxury travelers, led by a group of industry-leading Academy Chairs.
