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May 8, 2025

Mandarin Oriental to Launch Resort in Mexico’s Riviera Maya

The property, slated to open in 2028, will feature a 120 guestrooms and 50 branded residences

Words by: Stephanie Chen • Photos courtesy of Mandarin Oriental

Mandarin Oriental Kanai Riviera Maya private pool ocean view

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May 8, 2025

Mandarin Oriental to Launch Resort in Mexico’s Riviera Maya

The property, slated to open in 2028, will feature a 120 guestrooms and 50 branded residences

Words by: Stephanie Chen • Photos courtesy of Mandarin Oriental

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is set to reveal Mandarin Oriental Kanai, Riviera Maya, a luxury beachfront resort with branded residences on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, in 2028.

Situated within a gated community surrounded by pristine jungle and a protected mangrove reserve, the property will feature 120 elegantly designed guestrooms and suites, each with private pools and expansive views of the Caribbean Sea.

Additionally, the resort will include 50 spacious branded residences that offer owners access to an exclusive beach club.

The design team behind Mandarin Oriental Kanai, Riviera Maya

The resort’s design, led by Mexico City-based architectural firm Migdal Arquitectos, will emphasize a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience, enhanced by natural materials like marble, wood, leather, and locally woven fabrics.

The property will draw poetic inspiration from Mayan architecture while respecting the natural environment. Courtesy of New York’s William Gray, a new luxury offering by Meyer Davis, will showcase a curated collection of art and design, creating a tranquil ambiance that harmonizes with the surrounding fauna, which will be landscaped by Maat Handasa.

Meanwhile, the Spa at Mandarin Oriental and the Beach Club will feature distinctive design elements from studio Esrawe.

In addition, renowned artist Bosco Sodi will bring a unique artistic vision as art curator and design consultant for the project. His approach, rooted in the Japanese wabi-sabi philosophy and traditional Mayan aesthetics, will add a distinct, elemental touch.

Mandarin Oriental Kanai, Riviera Maya will offer an array of dining experiences, including a beach club, café, and pool bar, as well as three outdoor pools and elegant indoor and outdoor event spaces.

The resort is being developed by GIM Desarrollos, a real estate developer with operations throughout the region.

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