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The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai

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An EDITION hotel. Rialto is a Marriott STARS agency: book this hotel direct at the VIP rate for benefits that can include priority room upgrades, hotel credits, and more.

Nestled within a mangrove forest and fronted by miles of white sands, the 182-room Riviera Maya EDITION combines an eco-conscious mindset with its minimalist design and modern comforts. Unwind by the lagoon-style pool or with a luxurious hammam treatment. Join a cooking or mixology class, explore ancient ruins and secluded cenotes, or go swimming with dolphins and sea turtles. Ki'is restaurant (MICHELIN Guide recommended) pairs an innovative tasting menu with adventurous cocktails, while SO’OL Beach Club serves seafood and a Mediterranean vibe.

Paseo Kanai 14, 77730 Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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Stays until Oct 31, 2026 · Book by Oct 31

About The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai

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Super-size your vacay in the 27,000-square-foot Sky Rooftop Villa, the largest penthouse suite in North America. Its five guestrooms boast their own plunge pools, whirlpools, and private terraces.

In the hotel’s own words

The New Generation of Luxury in Riviera Maya

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The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai sits on a 620-acre nature reserve with two miles of pristine white-sand beaches and rises up from a forest of mangroves and tropical flora. The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai introduces a completely new concept of sustainable luxury to the Caribbean coastline. Featuring 182 guest rooms and suites, a lagoon-sized pool, versatile meeting spaces, a state-of-the-art ballroom, and North America's largest 5-Bedroom Penthouse Suite, Mexico's first EDITION marries its signature brand of hospitality with the Yucatan Peninsulas modern and ancient cultures. Designed with a minimal environmental footprint to protect and preserve the Kanai's ecosystem, the ancient Mayan land delivers nothing short of its name, meaning Paradise on Earth.

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  • Daily breakfast for two
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Welcome amenity
  • Marriott Bonvoy points, elite nights and status benefits, as this is a direct hotel booking
  • Nightly Upgrade Awards can be applied to these rates

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Rooms and suites

10 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1Deluxe Room
1 King or 2 Queen, Living/sitting area, Wireless internet, complimentary, Coffee/tea maker
570 ft²
2Ocean View Room
1 King, Living/sitting area, Wireless internet, complimentary, Coffee/tea maker
570 ft²
3Premiere Room
Members only
4Premier Ocean View
Members only
Suites
Size
51 Bedroom Suite
1 King, Bathrooms: 1.5, Separate living room, Wireless internet, complimentary, Coffee/tea maker
Members only
6Superior Suite
1 King, Bathrooms: 1.5, Kitchenette, Dining area, Separate living room, Wireless internet, complimentary, Coffee/tea maker
Members only
7Jade Suite
1 King, Bathrooms: 1.5, Dining area, Separate living room, Wireless internet, complimentary, Coffee/tea maker
Members only
8Obsidian Suite
Members only
9Edition Suite
Bedroom 1: 1 King, Bedroom 2: 1 King, Bathrooms: 2.5, Dining area, Separate living room, Wireless internet, complimentary, Coffee/tea maker
Members only
Villas
Size
10Sky Rooftop Villa
Bedroom 1: 1 King, Bedroom 2: 1 King, Bedroom 3: 1 King, Bedroom 4: 1 King, Bedroom 5: 2 Queen, Bathrooms: 6, Kitchenette, Living/sitting area, Dining area, Separate living room, Wireless internet, complimentary, handy smartphone
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Marriott STARS always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

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What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

Do I earn Marriott Bonvoy points and keep my elite benefits? Is this considered a direct booking or a third-party booking?

Yes. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Marriott Bonvoy points and elite-night credit, and Marriott Bonvoy elite status benefits apply.

What room types does The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai offer?

The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai lists Deluxe Room, Ocean View Room, Premiere Room, Premier Ocean View, 1 Bedroom Suite, Superior Suite and 4 more. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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