Set in a complex of modern villas, this upscale resort on the Riviera Maya is 0.4 km from the nearest beach. It’s also 8 km from Guelaguetza Art Gallery and 17 km from Xplor Adventure Park, which features ziplines and underground rivers.
Offering free Wi-Fi, the bright, contemporary rooms and suites feature private balconies and flat-screen TVs. Some suites have kitchens and Jacuzzis.
The 9 restaurants and 6 bars range from casual to elegant, and include a swim-up bar. Free breakfast is provided. The 5 pools are connected by a system of lazy rivers, and the spa features holistic treatments and a kids’ menu.
This contemporary 527 square-foot room features garden view, a large balcony or terrace, and two double-size beds or a king size bed (not guaranteed). The bathroom features frosted glass doors and square sinks, and there is ample closet space. Each one of this confortable space is decorated with art lamps, sculptures and large paintings on the walls.
This 700-square-foot suite is decorated with art lamps, sculptures and large paintings on the walls. The bedroom has a king size bed with large wooden sliding doors that open up to a separate living room adorned modernly and equipped with a double pull out sofa bed. This suite also provides a full kitchen with granite countertops (refrigerator, microwave, oven and stove), and a dining table for eight. This suite has a terrace/balcony off the living room and bedroom with a garden view.
Experience the height of luxury with our exclusive 1-Bedroom Penthouse Sky Suite. The Penthouses have been created with the most discerning guests in mind, taking extravagance to a new level. In addition to the amenities of the 1-Bedroom Suite (enlisted above), our Penthouse Sky Suites occupy the top floors of each building and features a Private Rooftop Lounge, attentively designed for both tranquility and sophisticated entertaining. This 990 square-foot rooftop lounge doubles the living space of the suite. Enjoy the “al fresco” lifestyle with a full lounge area including a half bathroom, patio dining complete with a table for 6, pergola, a built in barbecue grill, a whirlpool tub for two, chaise loungers and a relaxing day bed.
Separate living room with modern furnishings and a double pull out sofa bed, a modern kitchenette (refrigerator, microwave, oven and stove) and a dining table for six. There is a terrace/balcony off the living room and bedroom with a garden view.
The master bedroom is furnished with a king size bed, his & hers sinks with backlit frosted glass tops, a walk in “rain forest” shower, a private toilet cabin, bath amenities, a hair dryer and a magnifying vanity mirror.
The 2 Bedroom Suite has been designed for families or friends gathering in mind, with 1,140 square-foot, it caters perfectly to special events. Separate living room with modern furnishings and a double pull out sofa bed, a modern kitchenette (refrigerator, microwave, oven and stove) and a dining table for six. There is a terrace/balcony off the living room and bedroom with a garden view.
The master bedroom is furnished with a king size bed, his & hers sinks with backlit frosted glass tops, a walk in “rain forest” shower, a private toilet cabin, bath amenities, a hair dryer and a magnifying vanity mirror.
The second bedroom is also furnished with a king size bed, a Smart TV 42” LCD flat screen; a double sink with backlit frosted glass tops, a rain shower, a magnifying vanity mirror and deluxe bathrobes.
Experience the height of luxury with our exclusive 2-Bedroom Penthouse Sky Suite. The Penthouses have been created with the most discerning guests in mind, taking extravagance to a new level. In addition to the amenities of the 2-Bedroom Suite (enlisted above), our Penthouse Sky Suites occupy the top floors of each building and features a Private Rooftop Lounge, attentively designed for both tranquility and sophisticated entertaining. This 1,690 square-foot rooftop lounge doubles the living space of the suite. Enjoy “al fresco” lifestyle with a full lounge area including a half bathroom, patio dining complete with a table for 6, pergola, a built in barbecue grill, a whirlpool tub for two, chaise lounges and a relaxing Bali bed.
Separate living room with modern furnishings and a double pull out sofa bed, a modern kitchenette (refrigerator, microwave, oven and stove) and a dining table for six. There is a terrace/balcony off the living room and bedroom with a garden view.
The master bedroom is furnished with a king size bed, his & hers sinks with backlit frosted glass tops, a walk in “rain forest” shower, a private toilet cabin, bath amenities, a hair dryer and a magnifying vanity mirror.
The second bedroom is also furnished with a king size bed, a Smart TV 42” LCD flat screen; a double sink with backlit frosted glass tops, a rain shower, a magnifying vanity mirror and deluxe bathrobes.
The 3 Bedroom Suite has been designed for families or friends gathering in mind, with 1,540 square-foot, it caters perfectly to special events. Separate living room with modern furnishings and a double pull out sofa bed, a modern kitchenette (refrigerator, microwave, oven and stove) and a dining table for six. There is a terrace/balcony off the living room and bedroom with a garden view.
The master bedroom is furnished with a king size bed, his & hers sinks with backlit frosted glass tops, a walk in “rain forest” shower, a private toilet cabin, bath amenities, a hair dryer and a magnifying vanity mirror.
The second bedroom is also furnished with a king size bed, a Smart TV 42” LCD flat screen; a double sink with backlit frosted glass tops, a rain shower, a magnifying vanity mirror and deluxe bathrobes.
The third bedroom is furnished with two double size beds and the same amenities of the second bedroom. The 3 bedrooms have one connecting room and/or are joined by an entry hall.
Experience the height of luxury with our exclusive 3-Bedroom Penthouse Sky Suite. The Penthouses have been created with the most discerning guests in mind, taking extravagance to a new level. In addition to the amenities of the 3 Bedroom Suite (enlisted above), our Penthouse Sky Suites occupy the top floors of each building and features a Private Rooftop Lounge, attentively designed for both tranquility and sophisticated entertaining. This 1,690 square-foot rooftop lounge doubles the living space of the suite. Enjoy the “al fresco” lifestyle with a full lounge area including a half bathroom, patio dining complete with a table for 6, pergola, a built in barbecue grill, a whirlpool tub for two, chaise lounges and a relaxing Bali bed.
Separate living room with modern furnishings and a double pull out sofa bed, a modern kitchenette (refrigerator, microwave, oven and stove) and a dining table for six. There is a terrace/balcony off the living room and bedroom with a garden view.
The master bedroom is furnished with a king size bed, his & hers sinks with backlit frosted glass tops, a walk in “rain forest” shower, a private toilet cabin, bath amenities, a hair dryer and a magnifying vanity mirror.
The second bedroom is also furnished with a king size bed, a Smart TV 42” LCD flat screen; a double sink with backlit frosted glass tops, a rain shower, a magnifying vanity mirror and deluxe bathrobes.
The third bedroom is furnished with two double size beds and the same amenities of the second bedroom. The 3 bedrooms have one connecting room and/or are joined by an entry hall.
DINING
Dining here is a Gourmet Inclusive® experience, where all the cuisines are tasty and top-notch. With an expansive variety, you’ll be noshing on fresh seafood, exotic Asian dishes, Mediterranean specialties and a variety of those tried and true favs from home.
BARS/NIGHTLIFE
Crafty cocktails, a selection of beers and wines and refreshing smoothies are on always on tap.
BEACHES AND POOLS
You’ll get along swimmingly with each of the five pools located at this lavish layout, including a lazy river that winds its way throughout the resort. You can belly up to the swim-up bars at three of the pools and when you’re ready to hit the sands – the shores are just a few flip flop steps away.
SPORTS/ACTIVITIES
Water
Snorkeling
Kayaks
Water aerobics
Water balloon fight
Water Olympics
Water polo
Land
Fitness center
Ping-pong
Beach volleyball
Archery
Yoga
Bocce game
Bike tour
Cooking lessons
Dance lessons
Tennis
Mini golf
Horseshoe
Golf
Golf courses are in the area.
INTERNET
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available at the resort.
SPA SERVICES
Vassa Spa utilizes Zen-inspired techniques, where you can start relaxing in the dry sauna and eucalyptus steam rooms before beginning your spa pampering. This Spa has over 15,000 square-feet with 11 treatment rooms including Couples Suites, Bridal Suite and Kid’s Suite. Beachfront massages are also on the menu.
CHILD CARE
The new family program will be centered around 4 key ownable themes that tie into our overall resort pillars – 1) Sustainability, 2) Gourmet, 3) Beaches ad 4) Culture. Within each theme there will be a variety of activities for kids to choose from depending on the day / time of the week.
Gourmet Explorers
Cookies & Cupcakes Decorating Class — Families can get a little messy while they make a
yummy masterpiece in Azul themes, such as shades of blue and sea life like seashells, crabs and turtles.
Nailed It! Family Baking Competition — Inspired by the Pinterest meme and hit Netflix show in which low-skilled bakers attempt to decorate amazing cakes, such as an Alice in
Wonderland cake or Galaxy cake.
Ice Cream Making — DIY ice cream is surprisingly easy to make. With milk, heavy cream,
sweetener, rock salt, a few containers and some elbow grease, families can have their own custom, all-natural ice cream in 15 minutes. There will be a menu of mix-ins such as vanilla, fresh mint, berries, mango, etc. There can also be a pastel-themed Ice Cream Photo Booth with props.
Cooking Class — Families are given ingredients to make no-heat-required dishes they can be proud of, such as Guacamole, Salsa, Build-a-Taco, Dagwood Sandwiches, etc.
Kids Specials — Introduce a new drink/treats/snacks for kids every season in a fun color, rainbow, or multicolor with themed drink names.
Make/Design Your Own Pizza — Turn “Pizza Dude!” into a “Top your own pizza” station (both savory & sweet options) for the brick oven pizza. Families can pick from an array of toppings, such as pepperoni, olives, BBQ chicken, potato chips, M&Ms or gummy bears.
Vamos Verde!
Green Thumbs – Kids get a quick tutorial on how to pot a plant at an on property herb garden. They can taste samples of what they’re planting and feel like they’re helping out.
Greenhouse Webcam – At the resort, kids will plant seedlings in small pots that they have decorated with painted handprints, which will help them spot their pot on the webcam. The plants are then taken to the greenhouse. After they return home, kids can watch the growth and activity in the greenhouse via webcam anytime they want. They will ask their parents to re-visit the Azul Beach Riviera Cancun website to see the webcam.
Touch Pool — Have a small aquarium for kids to learn and interact with local sea creatures, small crabs, starfish, etc.
Eco Scavenger Hunt – Kids are given a list (with pictures) of things to look for around the resort that are natural or eco-friendly. They could include reusable straws, solar energy panels, iguanas, birds, etc. The printed handout will feature #AzulBeachRivieraCancun to encourage social sharing.
Playa Maya Beach Camp
Group Sand Sculpture — Families help a professional sand sculptor make a huge work of art, such as a giant sea turtle, octopus or mermaid. Beach Bonfire Treats — Celebrate the sunset with s’mores, a clambake, hot dogs and sing-a-longs with an acoustic guitar player. Campfire Science! With expert supervision, kids can change the color of the fire. A fire flame is usually orange, yellow, red, or white in color, but when a chemical―generally metal salts―are added to the flame, their atomic emission spectra changes the frequencies of light radiation (visible light) and that change brings about colored flames, as we see them. Some of the ingredients that are the easiest (and cheapest) to come by are:
It’s important to do these only after all cooking has been done on the fire and when there is little wind so the smoke can rise up rather than into campers’ faces.
Make & Fly a Kite – Families work together to make a large kite then take it over to the beach to fly it
Palm Frond Origami – Families learn how to make a flower or three-dimensional star out of palm fronds.
Azulitos Playhouse
CarnIval in Cancún— Kids learn about Mexico and the West Indies’ CarnIval/Carnival traditions, then make masks and costumes and learn traditional dances.
Pirates of Cancún / Pirates of Negril — Kids will learn about the pirate history of the area and make pirate hats, swords and other crafts. Port Royal (near Kingston) was a haven for the wickedest, such as Blackbeard, Calico Jack and Anne Bonny.
Sing-along to Spanish / Reggae Songs – An acoustic guitarist leads the kids in a Spanish or bilingual sing-a-long in MX and medley of Bob Marley and other tunes in JAM. Paint Like Frida Kahlo – Kids are guided as they make self-portraits and craft frames that parents can take home and cherish.
Viva La Música / Island Riddim– Kids learn about and use folk instruments such as maracas, cabasas, tambourines, steel drum, rhumba box, rain sticks, damasas (spin drum), etc. They are guided to make an original song together.
Your Gourmet All-Inclusive Plan Includes:
Pisco Nikkei Cuisine & Raw Bar
Type: Japanese and Peruvian fusion
Hours: Dinner – daily, 5:30pm-10pm
Description: Immerse yourself in a delicious and innovative dining experience at this oceanfront spot where Japanese and Peruvian flavors combine for a tastebud sensation. Reservations required.
Koh Thai
Type: Wok Cuisine
Hours: Dinner – daily, 6pm-10:30pm
Description: Dine on classics such as Pad Thai, Green Curries and Coconut Soup or any of our more contemporary wok creations prepared by one of our Thailand trained Chefs. For outdoor dining, ask for one of our creatively appointed pagodas (extra cost) floating over our Koi filled pond. Reservations required.
Oka
Type: Sushi Bar
Hours: Daily, 6:30pm-10:30pm
Description: Oka sushi brings to your plate the finest sushi, sashimi and tempuras in the Riviera Maya.
La Brasserie
Type: Bistro
Hours: Breakfast – daily, 7am-10:30am; Lunch, Noon – 4pm; Dinner – daily, 5:30pm-11:30pm Sunday Brunch, 10:30am-Noon
Description: Enjoy an international breakfast and lunch and at dinner dine on classics like Steak Tartare, Entrecote au Poivre, Gratinated Onion Soup, cheeses and fine wines.
Flavors
Type: World Cuisine
Hours: Breakfast – daily, 6:30am-noon; Dinner – daily, 5:30pm-10:30pm
Description: Mexican themed food display option for dinner. This restaurant provides a very relaxed and family oriented atmosphere where guests can enjoy a variety of mouth-watering preparations from the different states of Mexico and cool off in the air-conditioned space. Also, guests can enjoy spectacular views of a true cenote, which is a natural winding river unique to the destination.
Arezzo
Type: Italian
Hours: Dinner – daily, 5:30pm-10pm
Description: An array of freshly made pastas, pizzas, grilled to perfection seafood, poultry and meats compose a mouthwatering menu.
Sea Olive
Type: Mediterranean
Hours: Lunch – daily, noon-3:30pm; Dinner – daily, 5pm-10pm
Description: Dishes inspired by the French Riviera, Costal Cuisines and Mexican flavors.
Oriola Beach Club Grill
Type: Grill
Hours: Lunch – daily, noon-5pm
Description: Located beachside, enjoy a selection of fresh seafood, ceviches, fish tacos, wraps and sumptuous salads.
Breeze Bar N’ Burger
Type: Grill
Hours: Daily, noon-4pm
Description: Located on the beach, you will find a delicious variety of burgers, cold beers and fruity drinks.
La Taqueria
Type: Mexican
Hours: Daily, noon-4pm
Description: Dine on traditional Mexican Tacos made with corn tortillas and offering great selection of tacos de canasta, al pastor, arrachera, mahi-mahi, barbacoa and light tacos.
Lizards
Type: Grill
Hours: Swim up bar – Daily, 10am-5pm; Gourmet corner – Daily, 11am-5pm
Description: Dine on light bites, like quinoa salad, summer rolls, fresh juices, sandwiches and kebabs.
Palmas
Type: Grill
Hours: Swim up bar – Daily, 10am-5pm; Gourmet corner – Daily, 11am-5pm
Description: Serving a reduced menu from Lizards and delicious cocktails.
Natural
Type: Smoothies and Treats
Hours: Daily, 7am-7pm
Description: Enjoy smoothies, signature Frappes, health drinks, home-baked treats and a variety of boosters($).
Natura Day Club and Grill
Type: Smoothies and Treats
Hours: Daily, 10am-7pm (adults-only); Grill- Noon-4pm
Description: Located next to the brand-new guest Villa 19, Club Natura is an adults-only sandy poolside hangout that encompasses a new pool with sand as well as a restaurant and bar. The laidback area takes inspiration from natural wood accents and will feature live music and more. Phase 2 of the project is scheduled for 2018 and will add wellness elements such as a yoga platform.
Mestizo
Type: Latin American
Hours: Dinner – daily, 5:30pm-10pm
Description: Dine on delicious modern, Mexican cuisine in a fresh, bright, open air restaurant.
Poolside Grill
Type: Grill
Hours: Lunch – daily, noon-3pm
Description: Located in the Essence section, this poolside grill offers a wide range of grilled items including a vast array of gourmet burgers.
The Gin Bar
Adults-only. Daily, 5pm-1am.
Zky Bar
Daily, 5:30pm-1am.
Cantina 1910
Daily, 5pm-1am.
Manglar Bar
Daily, 9am-5pm.
Breeze Swim-up Bar
Daily, 10am-6pm.
Lizards
Daily, 10am-6pm.
Palmas
Daily, 10am-6pm.
DINING
Dining here is a Gourmet Inclusive® experience, where all the cuisines are tasty and top-notch. With an expansive variety, you’ll be noshing on fresh seafood, exotic Asian dishes, Mediterranean specialties and a variety of those tried and true favs from home.
BARS/NIGHTLIFE
Crafty cocktails, a selection of beers and wines and refreshing smoothies are on always on tap.
BEACHES AND POOLS
You’ll get along swimmingly with each of the five pools located at this lavish layout, including a lazy river that winds its way throughout the resort. You can belly up to the swim-up bars at three of the pools and when you’re ready to hit the sands – the shores are just a few flip flop steps away.
SPORTS/ACTIVITIES
Water
Snorkeling
Kayaks
Water aerobics
Water balloon fight
Water Olympics
Water polo
Land
Fitness center
Ping-pong
Beach volleyball
Archery
Yoga
Bocce game
Bike tour
Cooking lessons
Dance lessons
Tennis
Mini golf
Horseshoe
Golf
Golf courses are in the area.
INTERNET
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available at the resort.
SPA SERVICES
Vassa Spa utilizes Zen-inspired techniques, where you can start relaxing in the dry sauna and eucalyptus steam rooms before beginning your spa pampering. This Spa has over 15,000 square-feet with 11 treatment rooms including Couples Suites, Bridal Suite and Kid’s Suite. Beachfront massages are also on the menu.
CHILD CARE
The new family program will be centered around 4 key ownable themes that tie into our overall resort pillars – 1) Sustainability, 2) Gourmet, 3) Beaches ad 4) Culture. Within each theme there will be a variety of activities for kids to choose from depending on the day / time of the week.
Gourmet Explorers
Cookies & Cupcakes Decorating Class — Families can get a little messy while they make a
yummy masterpiece in Azul themes, such as shades of blue and sea life like seashells, crabs and turtles.
Nailed It! Family Baking Competition — Inspired by the Pinterest meme and hit Netflix show in which low-skilled bakers attempt to decorate amazing cakes, such as an Alice in
Wonderland cake or Galaxy cake.
Ice Cream Making — DIY ice cream is surprisingly easy to make. With milk, heavy cream,
sweetener, rock salt, a few containers and some elbow grease, families can have their own custom, all-natural ice cream in 15 minutes. There will be a menu of mix-ins such as vanilla, fresh mint, berries, mango, etc. There can also be a pastel-themed Ice Cream Photo Booth with props.
Cooking Class — Families are given ingredients to make no-heat-required dishes they can be proud of, such as Guacamole, Salsa, Build-a-Taco, Dagwood Sandwiches, etc.
Kids Specials — Introduce a new drink/treats/snacks for kids every season in a fun color, rainbow, or multicolor with themed drink names.
Make/Design Your Own Pizza — Turn “Pizza Dude!” into a “Top your own pizza” station (both savory & sweet options) for the brick oven pizza. Families can pick from an array of toppings, such as pepperoni, olives, BBQ chicken, potato chips, M&Ms or gummy bears.
Vamos Verde!
Green Thumbs – Kids get a quick tutorial on how to pot a plant at an on property herb garden. They can taste samples of what they’re planting and feel like they’re helping out.
Greenhouse Webcam – At the resort, kids will plant seedlings in small pots that they have decorated with painted handprints, which will help them spot their pot on the webcam. The plants are then taken to the greenhouse. After they return home, kids can watch the growth and activity in the greenhouse via webcam anytime they want. They will ask their parents to re-visit the Azul Beach Riviera Cancun website to see the webcam.
Touch Pool — Have a small aquarium for kids to learn and interact with local sea creatures, small crabs, starfish, etc.
Eco Scavenger Hunt – Kids are given a list (with pictures) of things to look for around the resort that are natural or eco-friendly. They could include reusable straws, solar energy panels, iguanas, birds, etc. The printed handout will feature #AzulBeachRivieraCancun to encourage social sharing.
Playa Maya Beach Camp
Group Sand Sculpture — Families help a professional sand sculptor make a huge work of art, such as a giant sea turtle, octopus or mermaid. Beach Bonfire Treats — Celebrate the sunset with s’mores, a clambake, hot dogs and sing-a-longs with an acoustic guitar player. Campfire Science! With expert supervision, kids can change the color of the fire. A fire flame is usually orange, yellow, red, or white in color, but when a chemical―generally metal salts―are added to the flame, their atomic emission spectra changes the frequencies of light radiation (visible light) and that change brings about colored flames, as we see them. Some of the ingredients that are the easiest (and cheapest) to come by are:
It’s important to do these only after all cooking has been done on the fire and when there is little wind so the smoke can rise up rather than into campers’ faces.
Make & Fly a Kite – Families work together to make a large kite then take it over to the beach to fly it
Palm Frond Origami – Families learn how to make a flower or three-dimensional star out of palm fronds.
Azulitos Playhouse
CarnIval in Cancún— Kids learn about Mexico and the West Indies’ CarnIval/Carnival traditions, then make masks and costumes and learn traditional dances.
Pirates of Cancún / Pirates of Negril — Kids will learn about the pirate history of the area and make pirate hats, swords and other crafts. Port Royal (near Kingston) was a haven for the wickedest, such as Blackbeard, Calico Jack and Anne Bonny.
Sing-along to Spanish / Reggae Songs – An acoustic guitarist leads the kids in a Spanish or bilingual sing-a-long in MX and medley of Bob Marley and other tunes in JAM. Paint Like Frida Kahlo – Kids are guided as they make self-portraits and craft frames that parents can take home and cherish.
Viva La Música / Island Riddim– Kids learn about and use folk instruments such as maracas, cabasas, tambourines, steel drum, rhumba box, rain sticks, damasas (spin drum), etc. They are guided to make an original song together.
SPA SERVICES
Vassa Spa utilizes Zen-inspired techniques, where you can start relaxing in the dry sauna and eucalyptus steam rooms before beginning your spa pampering. This Spa has over 15,000 square-feet with 11 treatment rooms including Couples Suites, Bridal Suite and Kid’s Suite. Beachfront massages are also on the menu.
WEDDING/HONEYMOON
Say “I do” at this romantic destination. Please contact the front desk for more information on wedding services and honeymoon details.