BANYAN TREE MAYAKOBA ANNOUNCES $50 MILLION EXPANSION AS ICONIC RIVIERA MAYA RESORT CELEBRATES ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY

Riviera Maya, Mexico – July 8, 2019: Banyan Tree Mayakoba, an all pool-villa resort nestled on the Caribbean coast of Mexico’s famed Riviera Maya, today unveiled a substantial expansion and renovation plan that will introduce 40 new keys, including several new room types such as overwater pool villas and beachfront suites, as well as an expanded beach club, new dining options, swimming pools, kids’ programming and more. Last month, the resort opened its new MK Blue event space, all part of a $50M investment as the property celebrates its 10th anniversary and continues to evolve, positioning itself as the premier luxury offering in Mexico’s exclusive Mayakoba resort community. “These new villas will be a bit of a departure from the existing accommodations in terms of design, while still embracing and celebrating our unique natural setting in a new way. We’re proud to evolve and grow while maintaining the same level of luxury service and intimacy that our guests expect.” Said Banyan Tree Mayakoba GM Peter Hechler.

Through this expansion, the five-diamond resort will add a total of 40 new keys—including six overwater villas with private pools and 34 beachfront pool suites—to its list of illustrious accommodations, set for completion in late 2020.
With a new type of simple sophistication that skews decidedly modern, the villas will offer a vastness and openness in respect to the natural surrounding environments of the beach, mangroves and lagoons, making them a true extension of the living space.

Lagoon Sunset Pool Villas – The resort’s first overwater villas are gently placed in the crystal-clear lagoon, just steps away from the beach.

Beachfront Pool Suites – Situated on the sugar sand beaches of Mayakoba and featuring unhindered views of the shimmering sea, these suites span 1,740 to 3,155 square feet and are ideal for both couples and larger family or multi-generational groups.

Beachfront Sunrise Pool Suites – These suites span 1,675 to 2,470 square feet with breathtaking views of the turquoise ocean waters and stunning sunrises, making them the pinnacle of sophisticated comfort.

An exclusive selection of services and amenities for the new villas and suites, as well as for all existing beach villas, will include a dedicated host, oceanfront daily a la carte or breakfast buffet at Sands Beach Club, a welcome souvenir by a local craftsman, daily in-villa snacks, packing and unpacking services upon request, beach amenities, and two complimentary bicycles per suite.

Sands Beach Club – The new, 43,000-square-foot Sands Beach Club will encompass two expanded oceanfront pools and an all-day dining oceanfront Mexican restaurant and seafood market with an adjacent chic raw bar, as well as beachfront lounge and library, a larger interactive Rangers Club for kids with a pool, and ocean view massage rooms operated by the Banyan Tree Spa.

MK Blue – Also part of the expansion, the resort debuted MK Blue in June 2019. This all-new 10,358-square-foot indoor-outdoor event space is located near the resort’s main entrance and features unobstructed views of the nearby waterways and tropical forests. The space features 7,885 square feet of indoor function space, as well as a 2,500-square-foot outdoor terrace. The roofed outdoor venue is designed with a raw and organic feel, effortlessly immersed in nature. MK Blue comfortably seats 550 guests and features state-of-the-art AV and production equipment, along with a premium selection of the best décor suppliers in the area.

Four meaningfully placed luxury hotels can be found within Mayakoba — Andaz Mayakoba, Banyan Tree Mayakoba, Fairmont Mayakoba and Rosewood Mayakoba — each with distinct personalities and amenities, perfectly complementing one another.