11 Best Spas in the Riviera Maya for Luxury Wellness & Relaxation
If you need a little rest and rejuvenation, there’s no better way to unwind than with a spa day. The Riviera Maya, a region known for its exclusivity, is home to some of the most incredible wellness retreats in the world, from Cancun to Tulum. These exclusive spas offer everything from luxurious hydrotherapy circuits to ancient temazcal rituals, ensuring a truly unique and privileged experience.
Here are 11 of the best spas to visit, each with a unique experience to help you relax in paradise:
- Gem Spa – Cancun
- Los Colibríes Jungle Spa – Puerto Morelos
- Okom Spa – Playa del Carmen
- Ome Spa – Playacar
- Banyan Tree Spa – Banyan Tree Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen
- Sense, A Rosewood Spa – Rosewood Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen
- Yäan Wellness Energy Healing Spa – Tulum
- Naj Naay Spa – Tulum
- Mayan Clay Spa – Tulum
- Tranquility Spa – Tulum
- Cacao Spa – Tulum
Whatever you choose, each spa offers a serene escape to recharge your mind and body.
Gem Spa at Grand Fiesta Americana (Cancún)
- Special Treatments: 10-step hydrotherapy ritual, diamond facial
- Hydrotherapy & Cold Plunge: Yes, extensive hydrotherapy circuit
- Price Range: $$$$
Gem Spa in Cancún is the place to be if you want to feel like absolute royalty. Their renowned 10-step hydrotherapy ritual is a must-try, featuring saunas, steam rooms, ice fountains, and cold plunge pools. Their signature diamond facial will leave your skin glowing like a true gem.
Los Colibries Jungle Spa (Puerto Morelos)
- Special Treatments: Traditional Mayan healing massage, hot stone therapy, herbal facials
- Hydrotherapy & Cold Plunge: No, but set in a peaceful jungle retreat
- Price Range: $$
Los Colibries Jungle Spa is a hidden sanctuary where traditional Mayan healers work magic. Their Mayan healing massage uses ancient techniques and herbal oils to release deep tension, while their hot stone therapy enhances circulation and relaxation. Herbal facials made from local plants leave your skin feeling refreshed, all in a peaceful jungle setting that feels worlds away from the hustle and bustle.
Okom Spa at The Reef 28 (Playa del Carmen)
- Special Treatments: Chocolate body wrap, energy healing massage
- Hydrotherapy & Cold Plunge: Yes
- Price Range: $$$
Chocolate lovers, rejoice! Okom Spa offers a divine chocolate body wrap that hydrates your skin while indulging your senses. Their energy-healing massage is designed to realign your chakras and leave you feeling balanced and at peace. The spa’s tranquil atmosphere makes it the perfect retreat.
Ome Spa (Playacar)
- Special Treatments: Temazcal ceremony, holistic massages, deep tissue massage, marine algae facial
- Hydrotherapy & Cold Plunge: Yes
- Price Range: $$$
Ome Spa is a hidden gem in Playa del Carmen, known for its traditional temazcal ceremony, where you sweat out toxins and emerge feeling reborn. Their holistic massages use locally sourced herbal oils to melt away stress, while their deep tissue massage is excellent for eliminating tension. This is the spot if you’re looking for a deep connection to nature and yourself. Their marine algae facial is a refreshing way to hydrate your skin after a day in the sun.
Pro Tip: The Okom and Ome Spa have memberships for people living in the Riviera Maya—for three months, six months, or a year. Those memberships include benefits like massages, facials, gym, yoga, and pool/beach access. We recommend checking out these memberships if you live here full-time or for the winter months.
Banyan Tree Spa at Banyan Tree Mayakoba (Playa del Carmen)
- Special Treatments: Thai herbal compress massage, rainforest hydrotherapy experience
- Hydrotherapy & Cold Plunge: Yes
- Price Range: $$$$
Banyan Tree Spa brings a touch of Asian luxury to the Riviera Maya. Their Thai herbal compress massage uses warm pouches filled with healing herbs to relax muscles and improve circulation. The signature rainforest hydrotherapy experience includes a series of water therapies, from warm cascading showers to invigorating cold plunges, making it one of the most unique spa experiences in the region.
Sense, A Rosewood Spa at Rosewood Mayakoba (Playa del Carmen)
- Special Treatments: Mayan healing rituals, hydrothermal experiences
- Hydrotherapy & Cold Plunge: Yes
- Price Range: $$$$
Located in the exclusive Rosewood Mayakoba, Sense Spa offers an ultra-luxurious experience inspired by Mayan traditions. Their healing rituals use sacred herbs and holistic techniques, and their hydrothermal experience is essential for ultimate relaxation.
Yäan Wellness Energy Healing Spa (Tulum)
- Special Treatments: Fire and water healing ritual, herbal steam bath
- Hydrotherapy & Cold Plunge: Yes
- Price Range: $$$$
Located in the jungle of Tulum, Yäan Wellness focuses on energy healing and ancient purification techniques. The fire and water healing ritual combines hot and cold therapies for ultimate balance, while their herbal steam bath is a detoxifying dream.
Naj Naay Spa (Tulum)
- Special Treatments: Mayan clay wrap, holistic massage
- Hydrotherapy & Cold Plunge: No, but set in a lush jungle retreat
- Price Range: $$$
Naj Naay Spa is a serene jungle hideaway focusing on ancestral healing practices. Its Mayan clay wrap is designed to detoxify and nourish your skin, and its holistic massage combines different modalities for a fully customized relaxation experience. The tranquil setting makes it perfect for a rustic yet rejuvenating spa day.
Mayan Clay Spa (Tulum)
- Special Treatments: 3 hours of mineral bathhouse therapy
- Hydrotherapy & Cold Plunge: No, but lots of clay
- Price Range: $$$
If you are looking for a unique experience, you should check out the Mayan Clay Spa in Tulum. If the name doesn’t give it away, this spa offers special Mayan clay treatments. Mayan clay has many benefits, including stimulating the skin’s function, detoxing and energizing the skin and internal organs, and providing a fantastic hair conditioning treatment, to name a few. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime spa day.
Tranquility Spa (Tulum) & Cacao Spa (Tulum)
- Special Treatments: ALL the massages!
- Hydrotherapy & Cold Plunge: No
- Price Range: $$
These two spas are located in the heart of Tulum. They might not have the biggest facilities, but they both have stellar reviews, and the price is right! At Tranquility Spa, try the Aloe and Mayan Honey massage. This massage relieves sunburns and insect bites and keeps the skin hydrated. We love the massage add-ons available at Cacao Spa recommendations to really take your massage to the highest level of relaxation. Add-ons like self-warming eye masks, CBD lotions, and cacao butter are a few fan favorites.
Treat Yourself to a Spa Day in the Riviera Maya
A spa day in the Riviera Maya is not just a great idea, it’s a necessity. With hydrotherapy pools, ancient healing rituals, and luxurious treatments, there’s no better way to show yourself some love and recharge. So go ahead, book that massage, step into that steam room, and let the Riviera Maya’s magic work wonders on you. You deserve it!
Any time of year is perfect for treating yourself or someone special to a little pampering. 😊
