In late 2023, Hyatt and Parks Hospitality Holdings announced a collaboration that will expand Hyatt’s footprint in Mexico, with the development of four new properties. There’s one that I find to be most interesting, and I’d like to take a look at the latest details, as there are some interesting update.
Details of the new Park Hyatt in Cancun, Mexico
There are plans for the Park Hyatt Riviera Maya, located in Cancun, Mexico. The hotel was initially supposed to open in 2025, and Hyatt is officially claiming the hotel will open in 2026, though based on my understanding, that’s not realistic, and at this point an opening in 2027 is most likely.
Details about the property are very limited. When it was first announced, it was described as a “sophisticated resort” that will “offer beachfront access, immersive and rare culinary experiences, bars and lounges, and more than 3,000 square feet of meeting space including a 2,000-square-foot ballroom.”
Once open, this adds to a growing number of luxury points hotels in the Cancun area. Just recently we saw the opening of the St. Regis Kanai and Waldorf Astoria Cancun, so it’s nice to see Hyatt’s most luxurious brand also expand to the Cancun area. As a matter of fact, the Park Hyatt will be immediately next to the Waldorf Astoria.
The Park Hyatt brand is really growing in Mexico right now. We’ve seen the recent opening of the Park Hyatt Los Cabos at Cabo Del Sol, while the Park Hyatt Mexico City is expected to open in early 2027. Beyond that, we also saw the recent opening of the Alila Mayakoba, another good luxury option in the Cancun area.
The Park Hyatt Riviera Maya will be all-inclusive
Here’s an interesting revelation that wasn’t clear when the property was first announced. The Park Hyatt Riviera Maya is expected to be an all-inclusive property, making it the first Park Hyatt in the world where that’s the case.
Admittedly this is pretty normal for the Cancun area, but still, it’s noteworthy for a brand like Park Hyatt. Hyatt has been leaning heavily into the all-inclusive space in recent times, particularly through acquisitions. So while Hyatt has grown massively in terms of its number of all-inclusive brands, it’s surprising to see even a traditionally non all-inclusive brand get this kind of an experience.
I’m generally not a fan of all-inclusives, or at least historically haven’t chosen to vacation at them. However, after my recent Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection cruise, there is something I really enjoyed about not being nickel-and-dimed for everything, given how expensive luxury hospitality has become in so many places.
Bottom line
In late 2023, plans were announced for the Park Hyatt Cancun, which has since been branded as the Park Hyatt Riviera Maya. The hotel is expected to be all-inclusive when it opens in 2027, making it the first Park Hyatt property where that’s the case.
It’s awesome to see Hyatt’s luxury expansion in Mexico, as this will be the third Park Hyatt to open in a fairly short period.
What do you make of plans for the Park Hyatt Riviera Maya?
