TAFER Hotels & Resorts – a leisure and hospitality company with a collection of award-winning hotels, luxury resorts, and boutique villas throughout Mexico’s most coveted beach destinations—is thrilled to announce that its debut property in Riviera Maya, Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Riviera Maya officially opens March 1, 2025. Following a multi-million-dollar renovation, the family-friendly property offers guests the ultimate all-inclusive destination for memorable vacations that seamlessly fuse relaxation and fun. The property offers spacious multi-bedroom suites, a serene spa and expansive wellness center, endless resort activities, a robust Kid’s and Teen’s Club, and eight gourmet restaurants plus the globally renowned, Michelin-starred dining destination, Le Chique. Ideally situated within the beautiful Puerto Morelos, Palmar Beach Resort provides each guest with memorable views of the Mexican Caribbean’s pristine waters, along with easy access to local attractions and unique adventures in the region.
Located mere steps from the sea and sand, the vibrant and idyllic Palmar Beach Resort houses 435 suites across 16 varying room types. These include spacious, well-appointed multi-bedroom suites and swim-up suites with unobstructed ocean views – ideal for families, groups and multi-generational travelers. The property caters to a variety of travelers’ individual preferences and styles, whether vacationing as a couple, family, among friends, or as a part of a larger group, with elevated and thoughtful services and modern amenities. Guests can unwind at any of one five outdoor pools including a kids’ pool or choose to partake in adventurous and culturally stimulating activities such as kayaking, yoga, cooking classes, archery, tennis, beach volleyball, and much more. A family-friendly paradise, children ages 0-12, stay free at the hotel year-round, making for a perfectly accessible vacation for households of all sizes. In addition to the endless family-friendly activities and amenities, the Kid’s and Teen’s Clubs engage dedicated staff to curate daily offerings, as well as safe facilities for the children to play and learn during their stays. Programming and activities for young guests range from playing at the on-site spray water playground and engaging in competitive billiard to ping pong matches and plunging down the kids-only water slide, among many more.
Palmar Beach Resort is also home to six lively bars and eight gourmet restaurants that deliver culinary delights for every palate, from casual poolside bites to renowned fine dining. Dining venues include Caprichos offering exquisite international cuisine; Pinxos 32 with exotic Spanish tapas; Davino presenting elevated Italian dishes; brick-oven pizzas from Al Forno; La Casona offering fresh seafood and Caribbean fare; The Gourmet Burger Boutique with classic American bites; and Zama featuring gourmet Mexican cuisine. For an elevated and bespoke dinner experience, diners can opt for Le Chique, the Michelin-starred restaurant helmed by the esteemed Chef Jonatán Gómez Luna, who blends innovative techniques with remarkable presentation to transform ordinary nights into unforgettable sensory experiences for diners. For a casual, convenient bite, opt for the daily rotating menu of lunch pop-ups- to be enjoyed beachside or by the pool. Highlighting TAFER’s continued dedication to mixology and offering premium beverages across all properties, guests can enjoy a drink at any of Palmar Beach Resort’s six dynamic bars that range from leisurely lounges to lively swim-up bars.
The on-site Kaab Spa offers indulgent, Mayan-inspired treatments amidst an expansive 130,000-square-foot facility that houses a hydrotherapy circuit encompassing a steam room and sauna, as well as a relaxation lounge, and 13 treatment suites including those for couple’s massages and bridal getting ready suites. The menu of rejuvenating facial and body treatments includes beachfront massages, luxurious facials, exfoliating scrubs, and more. Kaab Spa also offers a kid’s spa menu with safe, tailored treatments so young guests can also partake in ultimate relaxation. The resort’s neighboring Wellness Center offers a fully-equipped gymnasium with specialized weight training systems and cardio equipment, affording guests the option to continue healthy habits, even while on vacation.
As Riviera Maya’s premier all-inclusive property, Palmar Beach Resort guests can take advantage of TAFER’s Gourmet Culinary All-Inclusive program, inclusive of all meals and snacks, premium-alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, daily refilled minibar, 24-hour room service, a thoughtful concierge, access to the Kids’ and Teens Clubs, among other experiences.
Hotel website
Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Riviera Maya
Carretera Federal Cancún Km 27.5
Puerto Morelos, 77580
Mexico
+1 800-574-2176