Belmond

Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya

Playa Maroma, Riviera Maya

The verdict

Maroma's jungle-meets-Caribbean alchemy crafts weddings that feel like mythic escapes—Pescados Beach for 250 under starlit waves, Palapa Tolok's glass-walled intimacy amid foliage, or El Mirador's sky-ocean elopement perch. Intimate 72-room scale begs full buyout for uncompromised bliss, with Isabel Gutierrez's events sorcery and Chef Daniel Camacho's Mayan-infused feasts elevating every vow to legend. Riviera Maya's primal heart, refined.

The seven-axis profile

Property profile

Composite 6.9/10
VillaSpaPrivacyBeachFamilyTransferLoyalty

Score breakdown

  • Villa Quality
    Suite/villa product, materials, plunge pools, indoor-outdoor flow.
    8
  • Spa Depth
    Spa size, treatment depth, hammams, signature programs, wellness clinic.
    8
  • Privacy
    Density, walls, beach exclusivity. 10 = private island or villa estate.
    8
  • Beach Quality
    Sand, swimmability, reef, surf-free. 1–3 if no beach.
    9
  • Family Friendly
    1 = strictly adults-only feel, 10 = best-in-class kids club.
    4
  • Easy Transfer
    10 = airport <30 min by car. 1 = seaplane + boat or 4hr drive.
    10
  • Loyalty Value
    Points redemption + status perks. 1 = independent, 10 = great brand value.
    1

Ceremony venues

  • Pescados

    250

    Beach — white sands framed by turquoise waters (250 guests)

  • Palapa

    200

    Tolok — all-weather jungle palapa with deck (200 guests)

  • El

    Mirador — sky-meets-ocean rooftop elopement

  • Villa

    40

    Maroma — oceanfront boutique (40 guests)

  • Jardín

    175

    Ka’ax — jungle garden (175 guests)

Multi-day program

  1. 01

    Welcome cocktails at Acuarios Pool or Cilantro's Terrace; rehearsal dinner at Las Ranas courtyard; ceremony at beach/jungle venue; reception at Palapa Tolok or Pescados Beach; farewell brunch with ocean views (structure from resort venues and press features)

The planning team

Isabel Gutierrez, Event Services Manager, acts as your fairy godmother ensuring every detail matches your vision; backed by Karina Tagliarini for logistics and Federico Echaiz overseeing all. Known for crafting bespoke Riviera Maya-infused experiences.

Signature designers

Vanessa Jaimes (florals), Diana Romo Weddings (design), Natali Grace Levine (featured in Wezoree real wedding)

Vendor network

In-house: planner (Isabel Gutierrez), catering (Chef Daniel Camacho), spa (Guerlain bridal services). Preferred external from press: florist (Vanessa Jaimes), photographer (Luxart Wedding Studio), entertainment (Everbloom), rentals (Rebel Bloom)

What's included

In-house

  • ceremonies (symbolic
  • Mayan
  • religious
  • LGBTQ+)
  • tailor-made Mexican menus
  • Guerlain Spa bridal services
  • agave tastings
  • Riviera Maya excursions

Bespoke

  • external vendors (florists
  • photographers
  • entertainment)
  • full customization

Ready to scope a wedding here?

Tell us your dates, party size, and ceremony preferences. We come back with a private brief: lead time, hold-deposit windows, planner introductions.

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