Catalonia Playa Maroma - Mexico

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Tropical splendor awaits at the All-Inclusve Catalonia Playa Maroma in the Mayan Riviera where mangrove wilderness meets the powder-soft sands of one of Mexico's most picturesque beaches where the underwater treasures of pristine reefs and spectacular corals are just minutes away.

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
  • 7-nights accommodation
  • All Inclusive
  • Flights
  • Round Trip Transfers
  • 12 Dives
KEY HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
  • Exotic 5* Riviera Maya Resort
  • Unspoilt premium beachfront location
  • PADI 5* Award-Winning Dive Centre on-site
  • 5 restaurants and 3 bars
  • Large swimming pool adjacent to sea
  • Lush tropical scenic setting

Nestled between an emerald jungle wilderness and the magnificent outlook of boundless sea, the five-star All Inclusive Catalonia Playa Maroma is set in a prime beachfront location and provides an abundance of luxuries and amenities for the perfect balance of relaxation and recreation. The resort’s namesake beach is regarded as one of the finest in Mexico with picturesque palms, unspoilt tranquillity and idyllic flat stretches of pristine white sand - considered a hidden gem off the main tourist grid. World-famous cultural and natural wonders are all within close proximity to the hotel with Mexico’s underwater world being a highlight of them all. Exceptional dive sites can be reached within minutes of the resort with additional scuba diving and snorkelling excursions available to the legendary Cenotes, the paradise reefs of Cozumel and other nearby world-class attractions.

A verdant mangrove forest forms the backdrop against traditional Mayan-inspired palapa-roofed accommodation – 404 rooms are arranged across six elegant buildings with each room featuring a furnished balcony or terrace area. The Garden View room, with its fresh interior and tropical outlook, is perfect for couples and families, and is able to accommodate up to two adults and two children. Upgrade to the Privilege Romance room for added luxury, a quieter adult-only setting, and a jacuzzi on the balcony. Exclusive Privilege benefits include 24-hour room service, discounts on treatments and purchases, exclusive access to an A La Carte restaurant as well as an exclusive area on the beach.

The impressive freshwater swimming pool is located just steps away from the Caribbean waters meaning that you can easily switch between marvelling the seascape on a beachfront lounger to sipping cocktails at the pool’s inviting swim-up bar. A shallow area of the pool is designated for the little ones and the resort offers hours of daily entertainment-filled fun in the kids’ club to keep younger guests busy around the clock.

All culinary tastes and ambiences have been covered across the resort’s diverse restaurant offerings. Casual dining comes in the form of themed buffets, outdoor ocean-breeze dining, food trucks serving daytime snacks and a coffee shop. A La Carte dining is offered across five themed restaurants with an array of local and international specialities – authentic Mexican cuisine, sushi, steak and tapas can all be found across the menus. Privilege guests have exclusive access to the Bloved restaurant for A La Carte breakfast, lunch and dinner options with spectacular oceanfront views. A trio of bars provide refreshments throughout the day, while the adult-only nightclub is the perfect spot for a lively evening. The indoor theatre is home to live shows and nightly entertainment, and the Alegria Spa is home for all your pampering and rejuvenation needs.

The Catalonia Playa Maroma also boasts a PADI 5* award-winning onsite dive centre for exceptional ease of exploring the spectacular reefs of Playa Del Carmen and beyond. For activities on land, there are a number of offerings including archery, football, aerobics and tennis, while additional water sports include kayaking, snorkelling and non-motorised sports.

Garden View Room

Garden View Room

Facilities

  • Mini Bar
  • En-suite Bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Private Terrace or Balcony
  • Cable TV
  • King Size or Twin Beds

Garden View Rooms feature one king size bed or two double beds with either a balcony or terrace. Each room is complete with air conditioning, modern bathroom with courtesy amenities, Cable TV and a complimentary minibar with water, soft drinks and beer.

Privileged Romance Room

Privilege Romance Room

Facilities

  • Room Service
  • Private Balcony
  • Jacuzzi
  • Four poster king bed
  • Coffee machine

The Privileged Romance rooms are located in the Adults-Only area and come with exclusive facilities and services. Each room features a king-size canopy bed with special room decoration and welcome refreshments, and a jacuzzi on the balcony. During a 7-night stay, privileged amenities also include a couples 30-minute massage and one reservation for a private romantic dinner for two.

The All-Inclusive package at Catalonia Playa Maroma includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, unlimited snacks, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages with a wide selection of premium brands. Breakfast and dinner are served in the El Pajarito restaurant with a great variety of themed buffets of international and local food, and a wood-fired pizza oven. Lunch is also served outside in the outdoor casual atmospheres of Adelita & Toscana, with further eateries offering daytime snacks including the outdoor creperie, coffee shop and poolside food trucks. The five A La Carte restaurants require reservations (restrictions on reservations will depend on room type and length of stay) and serve a gastronomic array of Mexican, Italian and East Asian flavours. The Bloved restaurant is exclusive to Privilege guests for a la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Bar Palapa is the resort’s beachfront bar for cocktail o’clock with tropical vibes in paradise. The Margaritas swim-up pool bar serves cooling refreshments throughout the day when you fancy a dip and a drink, with a further lobby bar, Bar Tequila, offering a wide range of beverages in a sophisticated setting. The indoor theatre provides a wide range of daily entertainment and evening shows, and for adults in the party mood, Cat’s Night Club is the place to head.

The All-Inclusive plan also includes a kids’ club for children aged 4-12 years, access to the gym (18yrs+ only), non-motorised water sports, tennis, aerobics, dance lessons and fun-packed daytime activity programme. The Alegria Spa with its sauna, steam room and jacuzzi is not included in the All Inclusive plan.

Pro Dive International is the resort’s onsite dive centre – an acclaimed, multi-award winning PADI 5* centre and Career Development Centre pioneering over 20 years of exceptional dive experiences and services. With a vast wealth of knowledge of all the surrounding dive sites, Pro Dive International strives to provide the very best diving experience for divers of all levels an abilities, maintaining exemplary standards in safety, development and conservation. Widely recognised in the industry for outstanding service, Pro Dive International has been accredited with the accolade of the PADI Green Star Award for continued commitment to the environment, and the coveted PADI National Geographic Dive Centre Award.

Located on the hotel’s beachfront, the centre is open 7 days a week from 08:00-17:00 (including public holidays) and has a fully equipped diving boat ready to transport divers to world-famed sites just a short 5–10 minute boat ride away. Dive depths range from 10-40m with all dives being led by fully certified Instructors who take great pride in showcasing the local reefs of Playa Del Carmen and beyond. Local sites are home to turtles, moray eels, stingrays, angelfish and many more, while the nearby wreck of Mama Vina has been colonised by schools for barracuda. Bull Sharks visit the warm waters every winter to raise their offspring with regular sightings throughout December to March. Dive and snorkel excursions to the Cenotes can also be organised from the centre, as well as seasonal bull shark diving or trips to the fascinating underwater museum of MUSA.

Fun and safety are the ethos of every dive. The professionalism of all staff is key to Pro Dive International’s success, as well as a vast wealth of knowledge and experience of all the surrounding sites. “Excellence through quality” is their motto, as is demonstrated through first-class facilities and an integral passion to deliver the highest standard of experience for every diver. From beginner programs through to professional instructor career development, the centres are equipped to bring the ultimate dive experience to underwater enthusiasts of every level.

Playa Maroma is located in the Mayan Riviera, in Quintana Roo state, southeasterrn Mexico – 35km south of Cancun and 20km north of Playa del Carmen. The spectacular archeological Mayan ruins of Tulum are 87km away and the paradise island of Cozumel can be reached by regular passenger ferry service from Playa Del Carmen. Punta Maroma beach is a stunning stretch of Caribbean coastline away renowned for its serenity away from the bustling crowds of Playa Del Carmen. The shallow and calm waters are home to spectacular reefs with their colourful corals, abundance of marine species and the chance to see migrating bull sharks during the months of December to March.

Whilst Mexico has a year-round warm and tropical climate with average air temperatures of 26°c, it has two defined seasons - a wet season and dry season. The dry season runs from November to May with little rainfall and 12 to 14 hours of sunshine per day. The wet season brings humidity and short, sharp tropical rainstorms with September being the wettest month. Mexico's official hurricane season runs from June to November with the highest risk of storms from mid-August through September.

Mexico's waters remain consistently warm throughout the year with the Caribbean sea averaging temperatures between 25°c in winter and 28°c in summer. Visibility is excellent all year round.

Regular direct flights operate from London and Manchester to Cancun International Airport (CUN) with an approximate 10-hour flight time. The resort is located in Playa Maroma, 35km south of Cancun - a 50-minute ride away.

The spectacular ruins of Tulum are 87km away and the paradise island of Cozumel can be reached by the regular passenger ferry service from Playa Del Carmen.

Tourists do not need a visa to enter Mexico but will receive a passport stamp with the number of permitted days, which will need to be presented when leaving the country. All passports should be valid for the trip duration.

The currency in Mexico is the Mexican Peso
The time difference is GMT - 6 hours
International Dialling code is +52
Mexico has two plug types - A and B / 127v supply voltage
Please follow this link for up to date health advice and details of any vaccinations that are required before travel https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mexico

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