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Banyan Tree Mayakoba
Garden Pool Villa at Banyan Tree Mayakoba

Garden Pool Villa at Banyan Tree Mayakoba

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Secluded, intimate, with attentive service and enchanting natural surroundings, this resort is tailor-made for a special getaway. Its seductive charm lies in completely private villas with personal swimming pools; outdoor bathtubs and showers; a staff devoted to pampering guests and inspiring food and wine experiences.

Highlights:
  • You'll have a private villa, private pool and hot tub, and perhaps even an outdoor shower and bathtub in this sensual resort.
  • So much of this resort is dedicated to creating relaxing, romantic, sensual moments.
  • Two-and three-bedroom villas can accommodate families. Restaurants and in-villa dining include children's menus, and daily children's activities like movies and LEGO building are hosted by the resort.
  • The resort has a dedicated romance concierge. Not confident in your planning? Check the red Romance book at reception.
  • With a pool at every villa, the main pool and beach area seems superfluous until you experience it. Thick cushiony lounge chairs with sturdy triangular pillows are set up with huge beach towels and shaded with large canvas umbrellas.
  • The spa therapists are straight from villages in Thailand, and all trained and certified in Banyan Tree's unique method. The Rainforest Walk is an affordable hour-long experience that's perfect as an add-on before a spa treatment or by itself.
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