Riviera Maya's Most Inimitable Villa Resort and Spa Experience

Hidden in a small village of Playa Xcalacoco just outside Playa del Carmen, along the pearlescent sands of the Riviera Maya, The Tides, formerly Ikal Del Mar, is a seaside refuge extending deep into the primitive Maya tropical forest. The 30-villa property and its stunning spa present the epitome of Maya Riviera beach unpretentious luxury, exuding the ambience of an exclusive private Playa del Carmen villa or opulent residential compound.

Touted as "a sexy, eco-conscious hideaway in the jungle" by Travel + Leisure magazine, our Riviera Maya resort's design respects and accentuates the pristine qualities of its dramatic jungle and seaside setting. Intimate and serene, features blend seamlessly into the dense tropical foliage, dining is available both indoors and outdoors, and yoga classes and spa treatments overlook coastal splendor.

The guest experience provides a priceless and rare escape: a simple guest book serves for check in; no motorized vehicles or cell phones are allowed on property; no artificial lighting mars the lush tropical setting or dims the star-lit sky; employee badges are not to be found; and guests are never asked to sign restaurant bills, an honor code guides hotel policy.

Guests are personally welcomed upon arrival to our Playa del Carmen resort and led through the tropical forest paths to be greeted at their villa with special house wine and local fruits. The palapa-roofed, stucco bohíos, or villas, are decorated with an eye to the sophisticated simplicity of Maya aesthetics, utilizing natural materials throughout: louvered-mahogany doors and windows, sisal rugs, and canopy beds with hand-stitched Egyptian cotton linens. Bath areas are especially spacious with indoor and outdoor showers, his-and-hers sinks and closets, and Molton Brown amenities.

Luxurious Riviera Maya Resort Amenities

The Tides lush tropical ambience presents an exceptional setting for special events, augmented by a full-service spa and to La Marea, a premier ocean-side gourmet Riviera Maya restaurant and cocktail lounge. For tasteful and intimate beachside events luxury accommodations that include private villas and a Presidential Suite. The boutique resort is also home, the distinctive spa-resort will provide every necessary service for a worry-free and spectacular occasion. Learn more about our Riviera Maya resort amenities.

Recreation and Rejuvenation

Enliven your senses with an indulgent massage, facial or body treatment at the Maya Spa, a full-service holistic haven offering privacy, luxury and superior treatment in a serene indoor-outdoor setting. For the active and athletic, Hatha yoga classes are offered daily in our seaside yoga studio. Playa del Carmen's fine shopping venues are easily accessible from the resort, as are the area's golf courses and ancient Maya ruins. More robust recreational activities include scuba diving, cenote diving, snorkeling, horseback riding and deep-sea fishing. Learn more about The Tides resort recreational activities.

Unforgettable Riviera Maya Seaside Wedding Celebrations

Experience a dream wedding and honeymoon destination in Riviera Maya with The Tides distinctive blend of setting, style and service. Our oceanside courtyards provide ceremony capacity for up to 150 guests, with start-to-finish gourmet catering also available. Discover more about our complete wedding services