Maroma Resort & Spa

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September 17, 2014 by EXPERT

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Maroma is a romantic resort on a beautiful, wide beach. The property’s original building was a Spanish style hacienda purchased by Orient-Express and developed into a small resort. With only 80 rooms set across 200 acres, Maroma has an authentic Mexican feel, and the property is lushly landscaped. Maroma provides each guest with one complimentary snorkeling outing to the second largest coral reef in the world. Departing at 11 a.m., we were the only two guests on that boat the day. We spent 45 minutes in a section of the reef with lots of colorful tropical fish, and our guide pointed out some sea creatures we would otherwise have missed - a giant starfish, a Morey eel, and a sting ray. We spent four nights in a second floor Ocean View room. After staying at Rosewood in a large suite, our room was small by comparison, but by the second night, we fully enjoyed the spacious room! A large balcony with sofa and two chairs overlooks the beach and pool. My only complaint with the room is that the bathroom provides only a single vanity. The shower was set in a large tiled bathtub; although I prefer separate step-in showers, this was perfectly acceptable.

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Junior Suites (there are four on property) are larger than Ocean View rooms. This room category has everything I would want in a room —direct beach and ocean view; a large terrace from which to enjoy it(pictured above); and a large bathroom with dual vanities, step-in shower, and a tile soaking tub. The upgrade path goes from Jr. Suite to Master Suite and One Bedroom Suite, the latter being a remarkable room with a large patio overlooking the beach, a large sitting area, a circular bedroom, your own exercise room, a large bathroom, and a private plunge pool. The entry level Garden Room was a bit small and dark as it faces the property’s lush landscaping. I would book the Ocean View category at a minimum, but the Junior Suite I was shown is what I would recommend for most guests.

Overall

Orient Express properties have the flavor of older, more traditional resorts, and Maroma is a good choice for guests seeking this kind of accommodations. Guests looking for contemporary rooms with flat screen TVs and all the latest amenities will be happier with other choices.

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