Fairmont Mayakoba401 rooms and suites on the beach at Mayakoba, with an 18-hole Greg Norman course

Fairmont Mayakoba faces the Caribbean on the Riviera Maya, at kilometre 298 of the Cancún to Playa del Carmen highway. Loungers and palapas line the beach, and the resort's pools are laid out among the palms.

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401 rooms and suites make up the resort. Some suites have private infinity pools, the Bamboo Tower has a pool of its own, and the Presidential and specialty suites carry names such as Bambú, Coral, Tortuga and Camaleón. Beach Area and Beachfront rooms sit closest to the sand.

The all-inclusive plan covers unlimited meals, snacks and drinks at participating restaurants and bars. La Laguna serves breakfast, and Brisas is half price at breakfast under the package. El Pueblito and the El Camaleón golf course are outside the plan.

The Fairmont Spa offers Maya-inspired treatments and the fitness centre is open around the clock. El Camaleón is an 18-hole course designed by Greg Norman. Snorkelling over the Mesoamerican Reef is on offer, and two kids' clubs, Coati and B'alam, look after younger guests. It suits couples and families who want a golf resort with the beach attached.