The Spanish colonial beachfront all-inclusive resides on 13 acres near Playa del Carmen. Rooms, divided among villas named for flowers, provide Zen-like ambience with "dark wood furniture and Carrera marble." Guests rave about the "hibachi performance and sushi" at Azia, one of four restaurants. Club Royal is a dinner theater.
(200 rooms)
Also featured on the: Gold List for 2006, Gold List for 2007, Gold List for 2008, Gold List for 2009, Gold List for 2011