Meliá Hotels International to launch luxury hotel in Mexico

Hamish Kilburn
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The luxury hotel will be Mexico’s fourth Paradisus branded property…

Leading Spanish hotel group, Meliá Hotels International, has announced its latest addition in Mexico with the launch of Paradisus Playa Mujeres Mid-2019.

Nestled just off the coast of Cancun with sugary soft white-sand beaches and sweeping coastlines, Playa Mujeres is the new popular destination for travellers and locals alike. Paradisus Playa Mujeres is situated on the seafront, offering a tranquil and relaxing setting. It is within close proximity of Isla Mujeres, with thriving bars, restaurants and shops, as well as a golf course, designed by Australian professional golfer, Greg Norman. For guests looking to discover the area further, Paradisus Playa Mujeres will provide access to a private marina, where they can sail the Caribbean Sea and take in the breath-taking views. Playa Mujeres is the ultimate spot for laid-back luxury in a natural, untouched landscape.

Inspired by Mexican design and architecture, the luxury all-inclusive resort will boast 498 rooms, each providing stunning views of the tropical gardens and beautiful beaches that highlight the natural beauty of the destination. All guest rooms will be contemporary and unique, providing a mini-bar, LCD TV, high speed internet connection and private balcony. Amenities will include Royal Service with private butlers and Family Concierge that offers a tailored family vacation experience. In addition, Paradisus Playa Mujeres will showcase four swimming pools, six bars and seven restaurants serving a variety of international cuisines.

Paradisus Playa Mujeres is expected to be suited to all tastes, offering a lobby bar, beach club, sunset bar, pool bar , Red Lounge, Sports Bar & Café, showcasing spectacular views of the gardens, marina and the glittering Caribbean Sea.

Celebrating the region’s cultural heritage, Paradisus Playa Mujeres will feature a sculpture in the lobby curated by local artists, a garden wall and mirrored water feature, as well as retail space. Upon arrival to the hotel, guests will be invited to the Welcome Lounge, where they will be able to enjoy drinks and appetisers, while admiring the outdoor waterfall.

The resort will feature a spectacular motor lobby, arcade room, covered theatre, outdoor plaza for shows, coffee bar, juice bar, kids club and luxurious changing room facilities.

Paradisus Playa Mujeres will provide four business centre stations, a convention centre (ballroom) with a capacity for up to 1,500 people. It will offer video mapping technology and a state-of-the-art audiovisual system.

Paradisus Playa Mujeres will join other key properties in Mexico, including Paradisus Los Cabos, Paradisus Cancun, Paradisus Del Carmen La Esmeralda, and Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Perla

Hamish Kilburn / 05.10.2018

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