Chablé Maroma

Along the Riviera Maya, sea breezes circulate through the 70 open-air villas of Chablé Maroma, where spa treatments take their inspiration from ancestral Maya techniques. Both resorts ensure that guests also experience Mexico’s culture through its cuisine, thanks to organic produce from its gardens. Activities range from lounging to exploring Maya ruins and diving at the region’s rich reefs nearby.

The Standout: A temazcal ceremony inside the circular clay steam house, a Maya tradition for purification Don’t Miss: Sunrise over the calm waters at the resort’s wide, white-sand beach, followed by a day of activities, including an exciting diving excursion, or, for beginners, an intro to scuba in the beautiful infinity pool

• Authentic Mayan dishes created with organic produce from the private gardens

Time seems to tick by slower from the moment you step into the open lobby at Chablé Maroma. Staff members are quick to accommodate new arrivals with a refreshing beverage and whisk you away to your villa, leaving any notion of traditional check-in formalities behind. This strong undercurrent of ease and casual luxury is what draws many loyal guests to the Chablé brand but may not be suited for those requiring prompt and high-touch service.

Surrounded by lush flora and steeped in Maya culture, the resort fosters a sense of well-being without any pretentiousness. Like many properties in the Maroma area, beachgoers will find the resort's remarkably wide stretch of soft, white-sand beach to be postcard-perfect. Palapas are plentiful and the staff is quick to note the sight of a drink refill opportunity. The main infinity pool also serves as a central point for lounging and relaxation, just steps away from the resort's two dining venues, Bu'ul and Kaban.

The Chablé Maroma Spa is indisputably the centrifugal point of wellness. Pools with varying temperatures and fixtures are dotted throughout a sunny patio set within a particularly lush area of the property. It's the ideal place to unwind with a green juice pre- or post-treatment, of which there are many to choose from. Aside from holistic massages, scrubs and facials, the standout treatments are the life-enhancing signature rituals. These multi-hour journeys draw from Maya rituals and incorporate sound, touch and breath-work to reconnect the body and mind.

Despite its location in Riviera Maya, the quiet atmosphere of the property is best suited for guests seeking a laidback approach to wellness through movement and relaxation. Families craving a beach retreat with a true sense of place and an excellent spa will also love the multi-bedroom villa. For those with more time to spend, consider a split stay with Chablé Yucatan or Casa Chablé for the ultimate Mexico wellness trip.