Celebrated Recognition
Drawing on the warmth and vibrancy of Mexico, Fairmont Mayakoba takes great pride in being honored with numerous esteemed accolades by well-respected publications, associations, and companies in the travel and tourism sector. Our resort offerings and welcoming team embody the true spirit of Mexican hospitality.


Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2025
FAIRMONT MAYAKOBA
- Best Beach Resort on a Global Level
- Best All Inclusive Resort in North-America
- Best Eco Friendly Resort in North-America
- Best Family Resort in North-America
FAIRMONT SPA
- Best Spa Facilities on a Global Level
- Best Interior Design in North America
- Best Spa Team in North America
- Best Health & Wellness Spa in Mexico
Awards By Year
Serandipians: 3rd Grand Serandipians Hotel Champion – Fairmont Mayakoba
Preferred by Nature: Fairmont Mayakoba
Calidad Ambiental Turística: Fairmont Mayakoba
Distintivo S: Fairmont Mayakoba
Certificado Verde: Fairmont Mayakoba
Procuraduría Federal Del Medio Ambiente: Certificado de Calidad Ambiental Turística en el Nivel de Desempeño Ambiental 2
Forbes Travel Guide:
- 4- Star Hotel Award – Fairmont Mayakoba
- 4- Star Spa- Fairmont Spa
US News
- No. 9 Best Playa del Carmen Resorts
- No. 12 Best Maya Riviera and The Yucatan Resorts
- No. 27 Best Mexico Resort
Condé Nast Traveler´s Reader´s Choice Awards: Top Resorts in Eastern Mexico
AAA-5 Diamond Award®: Fairmont Mayakoba
Preferred by Nature™: Preferred by Nature Certified™
Calidad Ambiental Turística: Fairmont Mayakoba
Distintivo S: Fairmont Mayakoba
Certificado Verde: Fairmont Mayakoba
Luxe Global Awards:
- Best Luxury Resort- Regional
- Best Luxury Conference and Event Hotel- Global
- Best Luxury Beach Hotel- Global
Haute Grandeur Global Awards:
- Best Golf Resort (Global)
- Best All-Inclusive Resort (North America)
- Best Beach Resort (North America)
- Best Eco-Friendly Resort (North America)
AAA-5 Diamond Award® – Fairmont Mayakoba
Condé Nast® Traveler: Readers Choice Awards, Top Resorts in Eastern Mexico
Preferred by Nature™: Preferred by Nature Certified™
Expansión Magazine: 1st place, Top 100 Companies to Work for in Mexico
Haute Grandeur Global Awards:
- Best Beach Resort on a Global level
- Best Golf Resort on a Global level
- Most Unique Guest Experience on a Global level
- Best All Inclusive Resort North America
US News:
- No. 6 Best Hotel in Playa del Carmen
- No. 9 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico
- No. 10 Best Hotel in the Maya Riviera region
- No. 33 Best Hotel in Mexico
Luxe Global Awards: Best General Manager in Mexico
AAA-5 Diamond Award® – Fairmont Mayakoba
Rainforest Alliance™: Rainforest Alliance Certified™
Preferred by Nature™: Preferred by Nature Certified™
Global 100 Awards: Best Luxury Private Gated Resort of the Year – Mexico
Best Hotels & Resorts: Gold
Food & Travel: Resilience
AAA-5 Diamond Award® – Fairmont Mayakoba
Condé Nast® Traveler: Readers Choice Award, Top Resorts in Mexico
Rainforest Alliance™: Rainforest Alliance Certified™
Haute Grandeur Global Awards – Fairmont Mayakoba:
Best Eco-Friendly Resort on a Global level
Best All-Inclusive Resort in North America
Best Beach Resort in Mexico
Best Family Resort in Mexico
Haute Grandeur Restaurant Awards – Brisas Coastal Grill & Bar:
Best Mexican Cuisine on a Global level
Best Luxury Family Restaurant in North America
Best Resort Restaurant in North America
Best Restaurant View in North America
Haute Grandeur Spa Awards – Willow Stream Spa:
Best Golf Resort Spa on a Global level
Best Eco Spa North America
Best Health & Wellness Spa North America
Best Resort Spa North America
World Luxury Hotel Awards – Willow Stream Spa: Best Luxury Golf Resort Spa
AAA-5 Diamond Award® – Fairmont Mayakoba
Hotels.com®: Loved by Guest Awards, Top 100 Beach
AAA-4 Diamond Award®
- Brisas and El Puerto restaurants
Rainforest Alliance™: Rainforest Alliance Certified™
Expansión Magazine: 2nd Place, Top 100 Best Companies to Work for in Mexico
British Airways: Customer’s Excellence Award
Haute Grandeur Global Awards – Willow Stream Spa:
- Best Eco Spa on a Global Level
- Best Golf Resort Spa in North America
- Best Spa Destination in North America
World Luxury Hotel Awards: Continent Winner of Best Luxury Eco Resort
AAA-5 Diamond Award® – Fairmont Mayakoba
Condé Nast® Traveler: Readers Choice Award, Top Resorts in Mexico
Hotels.com®: Loved by Guest Awards, Top 100 Beach
AAA-4 Diamond Award® – Brisas and El Puerto restaurants
Rainforest Alliance™: Rainforest Alliance Certified™
AAA-5 Diamond Award® – Fairmont Mayakoba
Condé Nast® Traveler: Readers Choice Award, Best Resorts in Mexico
AAA-4 Diamond Award® – Brisas and El Puerto restaurants
TripAdvisor®:
Traveler’s Choice, Top 25 Hotels in Mexico
Traveler’s Choice, Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Mexico
Family Vacation Critic Favorite
Certificate of Excellence
Green Leaders®
Expansión Magazine
1st Place, Top 100 Best Companies to Work for in Mexico in the category of 500 – 3,000 employees
Top Companies For Women 2017 In the category of 500 – 3,000 employees
AAA-5 Diamond Award® – Fairmont Mayakoba
AAA-4 Diamond Award® – Brisas and El Puerto restaurants
AAA-5 Diamond Award® – Fairmont Mayakoba
AAA-4 Diamond Award® – Brisas and El Puerto restaurants
AAA-5 Diamond Award® – Fairmont Mayakoba
AAA-4 Diamond Award® – Brisas and El Puerto restaurants
AAA-5 Diamond Award® – Fairmont Mayakoba
AAA-4 Diamond Award® – Brisas and El Puerto restaurants
AAA-5 Diamond Award® – Fairmont Mayakoba
AAA-4 Diamond Award® – Brisas and El Puerto restaurants
AAA-5 Diamond Award® – Fairmont Mayakoba
AAA-4 Diamond Award® – Brisas and El Puerto restaurants
AAA-5 Diamond Award® – Fairmont Mayakoba
AAA-4 Diamond Award® – Brisas and El Puerto restaurants
AAA-5 Diamond Award® – Fairmont Mayakoba
AAA-4 Diamond Award® – Brisas and El Puerto restaurants
AAA-5 Diamond Award® – Fairmont Mayakoba
AAA-4 Diamond Award® – Brisas and El Puerto restaurants
AAA-5 Diamond Award® – Fairmont Mayakoba
AAA-4 Diamond Award® – Brisas and El Puerto restaurants
AAA-5 Diamond Award® – Fairmont Mayakoba
AAA-4 Diamond Award® – Brisas and El Puerto restaurants