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Exclusive New Guest Experience at Award-Winning Mexican Resort Only Available by Boat
January 05, 2023
Riviera Maya, Mexico (January 5, 2023) – The team at Rosewood Mayakoba, the luxury beachfront resort in Riviera Maya nestled between emerald jungle and turquoise Caribbean ocean, is pleased to present a secluded new venue, La Isla Secreta. Aptly named for its mystical ambiance and undisclosed location, La Isla Secreta is a private, adults-only speakeasy located on a private island within the resort and accessible only by boat. The distinctive new adventure offers guests a tucked away refuge within Mayakoba’s lush mangroves to relax and enjoy a curated menu of craft cocktails and rare Mexican spirits. La Isla Secreta is slated to open Thursday, January 5, 2023.
A retreat within a retreat, the exclusive reservation-only experience whisks guests from their suite-side private docks to the warm copal-scented La Isla Secreta. Upon arrival, guests are greeted with a bohemian yet elegant lounge, complete with conversational seating and rich organic textures including plush woven rugs and artisanal Yucatán textiles. Surrounded by dense greenery and hanging plants, flickering lanterns, and serene winding lagoons, the jungle lounge’s soft music complements the scene with slow rhythms designed to embrace the laid-back luxury of the space.
La Isla Secreta’s apothecary-inspired bar offers a craft cocktail list created by Director of Mixology Joshua Monaghan. The menu features prohibition-style cocktails – a nod to the secrecy of the space – elevated with small-batch agave spirits, local gin and whiskey, and sugar cane distillates like rum and charanda – shining light on the breadth of heritage Mexican spirits and cocktail culture. The list is completed with custom teas and infusions, prestige Mexican wines, and artisanal beers.
“La Isla Secreta embraces Rosewood Mayakoba’s sense of escape and discovery. It’s a romantic enclave for our guests, and a spot that feels remote but also right at home,” says Daniel H. Scott, Regional Vice President and Managing Director at Rosewood Mayakoba. “We’re thrilled to offer guests this exclusive new experience – a speakeasy set within the mangroves – that also encapsulates the spirit and culture of the Yucatán.”
La Isla Secreta is open Thursday to Saturday from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., with limited seating and for reservations only. Guests can book directly with their butlers at Rosewood Mayakoba, who confirm tables and transportation to the undisclosed location.
La Isla Secreta joins the eight existing distinguished culinary and bar offerings at Rosewood Mayakoba, including Zapote Bar, the award-winning craft cocktail destination that serves as a love letter to the Yucatán; La Ceiba Garden & Kitchen, an authentic al fresco culinary adventure showcasing Mayan heritage; La Cantina at Aquí Me Quedo, a beachside haven with Caribbean coastal fare; Agave Azul, the Northern Baja California seafood restaurant with Asian influences; Punta Bonita, the oceanfront lunch destination with a menu drawn from Mexico’s Southern Pacific coast; La Fondita, a Mexico City-inspired tostaderia and mezcaleria; and Pan Dulce, a traditional Mexican Bakery.
About Rosewood Mayakoba
Rosewood Mayakoba sits in the heart of a 620-acre resort enclave in the Riviera Maya. Built along winding lagoons and a mile-long arc of pristine beach, this oasis of indulgence offers 129 newly renovated suites with plunge pools, butler service, garden showers, individual docks, and an exclusive collection of Private Residences with the finest in-room design and details. Resort amenities include a signature Greg Norman championship golf course, award-winning dining destinations, Rosewood Explorers® for children, and Sense®, A Rosewood Spa, which is designed around a cenote, one of the sacred water wells of the ancient Mayans, and sits on a private island. The resort is built to abide by the highest of eco-standards, offering indulgence with awareness, and has recently been awarded the Rainforest Alliance Certification and was named one of Travel & Leisure’s Top Resort Hotels in Mexico in 2022.
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About Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® manages a global collection of 30 one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences in 18 countries. Each Rosewood property embraces the brand’s A Sense of Place® philosophy to reflect the individual location’s history, culture and sensibilities. The Rosewood collection includes some of the world’s most legendary hotels and resorts, including The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas and Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris, as well as new classics such as Rosewood Hong Kong and Rosewood São Paulo. For those who wish to stay a little longer, Rosewood Residences offer a distinct opportunity for the ownership or rental of properties co-located with a Rosewood hotel or resort and of standalone for-sale residences. Rosewood Residences are defined by the brand’s commitment to Enriched Living through thoughtful details and experiences that enhance the quality of life while evoking a sense of discovery and inspiration.
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