Ultimate AI Luxury Resort: Zoetry, Excellence Playa Mujeres or Secrets Maroma Beach?

StewartG · 12-17-2011

My wife and I want to get away for a few days and be UTTERLY pampered and spoiled. We just want to swim, read, and nap and never ever have to lift a finger. (Kind of like taking a 6* cruise ship or chartered yacht, but on land.)

If budget were no object - which of these (or do you recommend others?) AIs would you recommend as the most luxurious with the highest level of service in the Riviera Maya?

Your thoughts are greatly appreciated!

Rissask · 12-17-2011

Don't forget the Iberostar Grand.

Shu · 12-17-2011

Tres Rios....PM me if interested.

**Heather** · 12-17-2011

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Originally Posted by Shu

Tres Rios....PM me if interested.

Please don't PM. Keep the information on the forum for all to see.

CDLVancouver · 12-17-2011

ive always thought that staying at the rosewood mayakoba in those ocean front suites or banyan tree mayakoba would be pure bliss.

roni · 12-17-2011

Have you asked Shammy?

Playapup · 12-17-2011

When we started coming here, we treated ourselves to a week at Royal Hideaway in Playacar. No wrist bands, concierge in every building of around 16 rooms. The pool and beach service are top end and it seemed that every staff member in the place new our names in about three hours. Very lay back, fine dining, and sleepy at night. Might be just what you need.

StewartG · 12-17-2011

Ron - these are Shammy's suggestions, actually!

Maggie - Iberostar Grand looks, well, GRAND! I was hoping to maybe find something a bit smaller though... We're leaning toward the Zoetry - its only got 92 rooms.

StewartG · 12-17-2011

Oh, and the Mayakoba looked FABULOUS, but it was pushing the edge of where we felt comfortable, pricewise. The Tides looked really nice as well...

Shu · 12-17-2011

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Originally Posted by Heather

Please don't PM. Keep the information on the forum for all to see.

When it is of a personal matter PM works.

liloleme · 12-17-2011

Can't comment on Zoetry, since I have yet to go. But the other two are both fabulous properties. Amazing, even. I like the Iberostar Grand, the butler thing is a nice addition. It's almost too shi-shi for me, I almost feel like my parents would like it very much...like an older, retired kind of place.

Aside from ultimate luxury and being pampered, what do you enjoy? Are you a beach or pool person?

As I said, both are great, and they have small differences. Secrets Maroma has a nicer beach, EPM has a nicer pool. EPM has a really nice gym. And I like the EPMs food better.

Shammy is our resident travel agent and Riviera Maya AI expert, who should have some good insights, and she'll provide something soon. In the meantime, can you tell us what's the most important aspects you're looking for?

Slynky · 12-17-2011

I bet it is nice to be thought of as a newbie!

Although not AI
My two all time favorite high end places are
Villa rollandi on isla mujeres. And
The maroma .....simply the best.
Both outstanding service.

**Shammy** · 12-17-2011

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Originally Posted by Heather

Please don't PM. Keep the information on the forum for all to see.

I didn't even have time to get on here today, I was too busy helping Stewart figure his trip out!

He's all set, Zoetry it is. None of the resorts mentioned, as wonderful and fantastic as some of them are, have the level of service that Zoetry does. I've stayed there, it is the best of the best and from what he said he's looking for, it should be right up his alley.

A few FYI's...

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Originally Posted by Shu

Tres Rios....PM me if interested

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shu

When it is of a personal matter PM works.

Truth is, this isn't even in the same realm as Zoetry. Not to mention, the beach leaves a lot to be desired. Not sure what could be "personal" about giving information about a resort, other people want to see what you have to say about it and that's why it's a good idea to put the information on the board for all to see. Unless....you're trying to rent your time share, which of course is a no no here.

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Originally Posted by CDLVancouver

ive always thought that staying at the rosewood mayakoba in those ocean front suites or banyan tree mayakoba would be pure bliss

Beautiful places but not all inclusive. Given their price, and to add food and drink to that, let's just say ouch!

StewartG · 12-18-2011

Yep, sorry I haven't been back to update... Shammy steered me in a direction, I did a buttload of research, and looks like Zoetry works out just perfectly. I haven't done a trip report in years, but I'll try to remember to do one for this trip!

CDLVancouver · 12-19-2011

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Originally Posted by Shammy

Beautiful places but not all inclusive. Given their price, and to add food and drink to that, let's just say ouch!

i knew banyan tree was not ai but rosewood is too? nuts.
still...price no object kinda thinking those suites would be awesome

12-17-2011	#1 (permalink)
StewartG commie pinko Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Kremlin (when not at my dacha in Houston) Posts: 15,520	Ultimate AI Luxury Resort: Zoetry, Excellence Playa Mujeres or Secrets Maroma Beach? My wife and I want to get away for a few days and be UTTERLY pampered and spoiled. We just want to swim, read, and nap and never ever have to lift a finger. (Kind of like taking a 6* cruise ship or chartered yacht, but on land.) If budget were no object - which of these (or do you recommend others?) AIs would you recommend as the most luxurious with the highest level of service in the Riviera Maya? Your thoughts are greatly appreciated!

12-17-2011	#2 (permalink)
Rissask Canada Dry Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 49,568	Don't forget the Iberostar Grand.

12-17-2011	#3 (permalink)
Shu lost on fifth Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 16	Tres Rios....PM me if interested.

12-17-2011	#5 (permalink)
CDLVancouver life=playa Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 721	ive always thought that staying at the rosewood mayakoba in those ocean front suites or banyan tree mayakoba would be pure bliss.

12-17-2011	#6 (permalink)
roni añejo Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 59,688	Have you asked Shammy?

12-17-2011	#7 (permalink)
Playapup beachaholic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Easton, MA and Playacar Posts: 426	When we started coming here, we treated ourselves to a week at Royal Hideaway in Playacar. No wrist bands, concierge in every building of around 16 rooms. The pool and beach service are top end and it seemed that every staff member in the place new our names in about three hours. Very lay back, fine dining, and sleepy at night. Might be just what you need.

12-17-2011	#8 (permalink)
StewartG commie pinko Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Kremlin (when not at my dacha in Houston) Posts: 15,520	Ron - these are Shammy's suggestions, actually! Maggie - Iberostar Grand looks, well, GRAND! I was hoping to maybe find something a bit smaller though... We're leaning toward the Zoetry - its only got 92 rooms.

12-17-2011	#9 (permalink)
StewartG commie pinko Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Kremlin (when not at my dacha in Houston) Posts: 15,520	Oh, and the Mayakoba looked FABULOUS, but it was pushing the edge of where we felt comfortable, pricewise. The Tides looked really nice as well...

12-17-2011	#11 (permalink)
liloleme life=playa Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 666	Can't comment on Zoetry, since I have yet to go. But the other two are both fabulous properties. Amazing, even. I like the Iberostar Grand, the butler thing is a nice addition. It's almost too shi-shi for me, I almost feel like my parents would like it very much...like an older, retired kind of place. Aside from ultimate luxury and being pampered, what do you enjoy? Are you a beach or pool person? As I said, both are great, and they have small differences. Secrets Maroma has a nicer beach, EPM has a nicer pool. EPM has a really nice gym. And I like the EPMs food better. Shammy is our resident travel agent and Riviera Maya AI expert, who should have some good insights, and she'll provide something soon. In the meantime, can you tell us what's the most important aspects you're looking for?

12-17-2011	#12 (permalink)
Slynky beachaholic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 275	I bet it is nice to be thought of as a newbie! Although not AI My two all time favorite high end places are Villa rollandi on isla mujeres. And The maroma .....simply the best. Both outstanding service.

12-18-2011	#14 (permalink)
StewartG commie pinko Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Kremlin (when not at my dacha in Houston) Posts: 15,520	Yep, sorry I haven't been back to update... Shammy steered me in a direction, I did a buttload of research, and looks like Zoetry works out just perfectly. I haven't done a trip report in years, but I'll try to remember to do one for this trip!

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