Playa del Carmen

The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya

Rialto Score 9+

A St. Regis hotel. Rialto is a Marriott STARS agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

Securing its spot on countless “best” lists, the all-new St. Regis Kanai Resort boasts an avant-garde exterior, signature butler service, and prime beachfront location within a 680-acre gated community. But those aren’t the only reasons you’ll love it. All 124 guest rooms and suites offer ocean views (some also have private plunge pools). And with eight distinct bars and restaurants, you can satisfy your craving for elevated Mexican cuisine one night and Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, or Asian Fusion the next.

Paseo Kanai 15, 77730 Playa del Carmen, Mexico
The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya
Two offers
4th Night Free
Stays Nov 25, 2026 to Jan 19, 2027 · Book by Oct 4, 2026
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Stays until Oct 31, 2026

About The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya

Insider tip

Stop into The St. Regis Bar for a constellation-inspired cocktail or a signature bloody Mary.

In the hotel’s own words

The St. Regis Kanai, Riviera Maya is a mystical paradise honoring the ancient Maya civilization. Situated atop red mangrove trees, this architectural masterpiece is inspired by the unique shapes and colors of the surrounding landscape. The resort’s circular buildings imitate the Pleiades star cluster – known as the celestial birthplace of the Mayans.

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The 124 rooms and suites’ design elements draw inspiration from the ancient Mayan culture and the Astor House legacy: from bedside ceramic light pendants and intricate walnut wood-carved headboards to bronze-finished mirrors, these timeless accommodations combine mystique and glamour.

The resort has eight restaurants and bars, a 20,000 sq. ft. Spa and Wellness Center with 8 treatment rooms: several pools, including and adults-only pool, beach and pool day cabanas, a Children’s Club, and sophisticated function space, counting the Great Lawn – a unique open-air beachfront venue, perfect for intimate events and large picture-perfect celebrations. The resort offers over two miles of pristine beach, and the turquoise sea is tranquil and swimmable, due to the Mesoamerican reef serving as natural barrier.

All the guestrooms and suites have a spacious terrace, and several categories offer a private plunge pool. All rooms have the signature St. Regis Butler Service, ocean views and are at walking distance from the beach.

Grab a snorkel and fins. St. Regis Kanai Resort is located just a half mile from a pristine part of the world’s second-largest coral reef.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Marriott STARS benefits, included

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Marriott STARS is Marriott's invitation-only VIP program, open to a small group of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below. 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.

  • 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
Sophisticated guestrooms with ocean views, sleeping/sitting area. King or Double Queen. 55” flat-screen TV, high speed wireless internet access, in-room safe, minibar. Second or third (top) floor location. Living/sitting area, terrace. St. Regis Butler Service is included. Connecting rooms available.
592 ft²
2Grand Luxe Room
Sophisticated guestrooms with ocean views, sleeping/sitting area. King or Double Queen. 55” flat-screen TV, high-speed wireless internet access, in-room safe, minibar. First floor location. Living/sitting area, terrace with a private plunge pool. St. Regis Butler Service is included. Connecting rooms available.
592 ft²
3Riviera Luxe
Sophisticated corner guestrooms with ocean views. Panoramic terrace with an outdoor bathtub., sleeping and sitting area. King bed. 55” flat-screen TV, high speed wireless internet access, in-room safe, minibar. Second or third (top) floor location. Living/sitting area, terrace. St. Regis Butler Service is included.
Members only
4Vincent Astor
A studio with ample outdoor space. Extra-large infinity plunge pool and a whirlpool. Outdoor garden. Sleeping and sitting area. King bed. 55” flat-screen TV, high speed wireless internet access, in-room safe, minibar. St. Regis Butler Service is included.
Members only
Suites
Size
5St. Regis Suite - Ocean View
St. Regis Suite · Suites with ocean views. Bedroom and a sitting room with a dining area, terrace. King bed. 55” flat-screen TV, high-speed wireless internet access, in-room safe, minibar. St. Regis Butler Service is included. Connecting rooms available.
Members only
6St. Regis Suite with Plunge Pool
St. Regis Suite - Plunge pool · Suites overlooking the mangrove and the ocean. Bedroom and a sitting room with a dining area, terrace with a plunge pool. King bed. 55” flat-screen TV, high-speed wireless internet access, in-room safe, minibar. St. Regis Butler Service is included. Connecting rooms available.
Members only
7Atlas Suite
Corner suites with ocean views. Bedroom and a sitting room with a dining area, extra-large terrace. King bed. 55” flat-screen TV, high-speed wireless internet access, in-room safe, minibar. St. Regis Butler Service is included. Connecting rooms available.
Members only
8Caroline Astor Suite
Suites with ocean views. Extra-large terrace with a plunge pool. Bedroom and a sitting room with a dining area, terrace. King bed. 55” flat-screen TV, high-speed wireless internet access, in-room safe, minibar. St. Regis Butler Service is included. Connecting rooms available.
Members only
9John Jacob Astor Suite
Spacious suites with ocean views. Oversized terrace with an extra-large infinity plunge pool and a whirlpool. Outdoor garden. Outdoor dining area. Bedroom and a sitting room with a dining area. King bed. 55” flat-screen TV, high-speed wireless internet access, in-room safe, minibar. St.
Members only
10Duplex Presidential Suite
Presidential Suite · Exquisite two-bedroom suite, two panoramic terraces, each one with a plunge pool and an outdoor shower. Spacious living area, a fully equipped kitchen with a staff entrance. The Suite counts with two bedrooms – King and Double Queen, each one with a luxurious full bathroom.
Members only

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

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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Yes. Connect Rialto to Claude or ChatGPT and ask for rates. You finish the booking on a secure Rialto page. Card details are not sent through the AI chat, so either you would approve the final checkout step and reconfirm all the information, or if you authorize your agent with Computer-Use permissions, it can fill out the checkout form as well.

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