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Rosewood Mayakoba Receives Two Five-Star Forbes Travel Guide Awards
Ultra-luxury resort awarded top honors for hotel and spa
Riviera Maya, Mexico – Rosewood Mayakoba, the leading luxury resort located along the Yucatán Peninsula, has received two Five-Star Awards from Forbes Travel Guide. Rosewood Mayakoba has received the top hotel ranking for 2017, and, Sense ®, a Rosewood Mayakoba Spa, has been recognized as one of the world’s top spas. This is the first time that Sense ® has been recognized by Forbes Travel Guide and it is the only spa in Mexico ever to be awarded this high honor.
“It is with great pride that we accept these top honors from Forbes Travel Guide for both our resort and spa” “From arrival to departure, our team strives to provide our guests with unforgettable, luxury experiences through service, amenities, and spa. We are extremely passionate about what we do every day at Rosewood Mayakoba and are thrilled to be recognized by one of the world’s highest authorities in travel.”
Daniel Scott, Managing Director of Rosewood Mayakoba
The world-renowned Rosewood Mayakoba sits among 1,600 acres of winding lagoons and a mile-long arc of coveted Caribbean beachfront. Featuring 130 suites with private pools, docks and waterfront terraces, the destination also features five award-winning dining venues, and El Camaleón, the Greg Norman-designed championship golf course.
Located on its own private island at the heart of Rosewood Mayakoba, Sense ®, a Rosewood Spa, beckons guests in search of the ultimate escape. The unparalleled spa retreat spans 17,000 square-feet nestled amongst the property’s lush natural vegetation and sweeping lagoons, melding water, and earth in perfect harmony. With the use of traditional Mexican healing techniques and treatments inspired by ancient Mayan practices, an utterly unique approach to health and wellness has been carefully designed to rejuvenate mind, body, and soul.
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About Forbes Travel Guide
Forbes Travel Guide, formerly Mobil Travel Guide, is the originator of the prestigious Five-Star Rating system, and has provided the travel industry's most comprehensive rating and reviews of hotels, restaurants and spas since 1958. For 2017, Forbes Travel Guide's team of expert inspectors anonymously evaluated properties against up to 800 rigorous and objective standards in 162 destinations across 42 countries, providing consumers the insight to make better informed travel decisions. Forbes Travel Guide is the gold standard for luxury hospitality ratings worldwide.
About Rosewood
Rosewood is an ever-evolving global collection of hotels, resorts, and residences, born through the discovery of remarkable places. With 42 one-of-a-kind destinations, each property celebrates the culture and community that shapes it, upholding the ideal of hospitality as mutually revitalizing. Every detail is intricately woven to tell the story of the place, offering unexpected moments of discovery and connection. Rosewood Residences extends this spirit, inspiring a life where belonging and curiosity enrich every day.
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About Rosewood Mayakoba
Rosewood Mayakoba is a serene lagoon escape, cradled by Mexican Caribbean Ocean beachfront and the wild jungle that lives behind Riviera Maya. This is a stay guided by nature and rooted in respect for its setting, offering a diverse ecosystem of experiences that echo the spirit of Mexico. Every structure, including the 129 suites and villas, is designed to preserve and protect the surrounding flora and fauna. Mexico's heritage is ever-present in texture and taste, from the indigenous art adorning interiors to the flavors that sing in the eight restaurants and bars. The remedy of the natural world abounds at every moment, from sharing waters with turtles to cacao ceremonies and temazcal lodges offering soulful renewal at Sense, A Rosewood Spa.
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