Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita

Located on a beautiful stretch of white sandy beach

Distance from Airport:

• 20 minute drive from Cancun International Airport

Distance from Downtown:

• 5 minutes from Puerto Morelos
• 15 minutes from Playa del Carmen
• 35 minutes from downtown Cancun

Distance from Beach: Located on the beach
Local Transportation Options: Taxis and buses, additional fees apply
Car Rentals at Hotel: Yes
Parking: Complimentary valet and on-site parking

Hotel Rating: EXL
Number of Rooms: 90


Room Category Descriptions:

• 1BS - One-Bedroom Super Saver
  These suites are 1130 square feet and are located on the first or second floor. A large living area contains a color TV, CD/DVD Player and minibar. The bedroom has a king-size bed, which can be changed for a double bed if desired. A huge marble bathroom has a sunken bath for two, glass showers and handcrafted sinks. The living room opens onto a large private terrace with a hammock and double sun lounger. Guests receive a welcome bottle of Tequila and hand-made beach bag in suite upon arrival and daily newspaper in language of guests. Occupancy: 2 adults / 2 total
  Bedding: 1 king-size bed
  
• 1B - One-Bedroom Suite (Until December 22, 2010) One-Bedroom Suite King Bed (effective for travel December 23, 2010 and beyond)
  These suites are 1130 square feet and are located on the first or second floor. A large living area contains a color TV, CD/DVD Player and minibar. The bedroom has a king-size bed, which can be changed for a double bed if desired. A huge marble bathroom has a sunken bath for two, glass showers and handcrafted sinks. The living room opens onto a large private terrace with a hammock and double sun lounger. Guests receive a welcome bottle of Tequila and hand-made beach bag in suite upon arrival and daily newspaper in language of guests.
  Occupancy: 2 adults / 2 total
  Bedding: 1 king-size bed
• 1BD - One-Bedroom Suite Double Beds (effective for travel December 23, 2010 and beyond)
  These suites are 1130 square feet and are located on the first or second floor. A large living area contains a color TV, CD/DVD Player and minibar. The bedroom have double beds. A huge marble bathroom has a sunken bath for two, glass showers and handcrafted sinks. The living room opens onto a large private terrace with a hammock and double sun lounger. Guests receive a welcome bottle of Tequila and hand-made beach bag in suite upon arrival and daily newspaper in language of guests.
  Occupancy: 3 adults / 3 total
  Bedding: 2 Double beds

• 1BP - One-Bedroom Suite with Private Plunge Pool (Until December 22, 2010) One-Bedroom Suite with Private Plunge Pool King Bed (effective for travel December 23, 2010 and beyond)
  These are 1130 square feet, ground level suites. A large living area contains a color TV, CD/DVD Player and minibar. The bedroom has a king-size bed which can be changed for a double bed if desired. A huge marble bathroom has a sunken bath for two, glass showers and handcrafted sinks. Both the bedroom and living room open onto a large private terrace with a plunge pool and double sun lounger. Guests receive a welcome bottle of Tequila and hand-made beach bag in suite upon arrival and daily newspaper in language of guests.
  Occupancy: 2 adults / 2 total
  Bedding: 1 king-size bed
• 1PD - One-Bedroom Suite with Private Plunge Pool Double Beds (effective for travel December 23, 2010 and beyond)
  These are 1130 square feet, ground level suites. A large living area contains a color TV, CD/DVD Player and minibar. The bedroom has a Double beds. A huge marble bathroom has a sunken bath for two, glass showers and handcrafted sinks. Both the bedroom and living room open onto a large private terrace with a plunge pool and double sun lounger. Guests receive a welcome bottle of Tequila and hand-made beach bag in suite upon arrival and daily newspaper in language of guests.
  Occupancy: 3 adults / 3 total
  Bedding: 2 Double beds
  
• OFL -– Lovers Suite Oceanfront
  A large living area contains a color TV, CD/DVD player, espresso machine, and daily stocked minibar with premium beverages, deli snacks, and wine and champagne by the bottle. The bedroom has an outdoor shower, huge marble bathroom with a sunken bath, and a private terrace with a plunge pool and double sun lounger.
  Occupancy: 2 adults total
  Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds, subject to availability at time of check in

Room Details:

• Adjoining Rooms: No
• Air Conditioning: Yes, ceiling fans also in rooms
• Bathroom Amenities: Oversized glass and marble bathrooms offer a private oasis with marble tubs for two and soothing jet showers. Bvlgari amenities and Frette linens.

• Balcony / Patio: Yes, all rooms have a private terrace
• Cribs: No
• Internet Access: Additional fees apply for Internet access in rooms, Internet is available in the library at no charge
• Iron / Ironing Board: Yes / Yes
• Kitchen Facilities: No
• Non-Smoking Rooms: Yes, subject to availability at time of check in
• Rollaway Beds: No
• Safe Deposit Boxes: Yes, in room and free of charge
• Smoke Alarm / Sprinklers: Yes
• Telephone: Yes with voicemail in rooms, additional fees apply
• Television / Radio: TV with Satellite Cable and DVD player in room

Hotel Details:

• Babysitting Service: No
• Check-in / Check-out: 3:00pm / 12:00 noon, personalized in-suite check-in
• Concierge: Yes
• Courtesy room / Day Room: Yes, Hospitality room with lockers and showers is availible
• Housekeeping Service: Daily
• Luggage Check / Storage: Yes / Yes
• Luggage Porter / Bellhop: Yes / Yes
• Number of Floors / Elevators: 3 floors / None
• Other Guest Services: Daily Tea Hour is served each afternoon in the open-air Birds lounge.

Handicapped rooms: No
Preconfirmed handicapped rooms: No
TDD rooms: No
Wheelchair accessible: No
Wheelchairs available at hotel: No
Handrails in bathroom: No
Roll-in showers: No
Bars in shower/chair: No
Shower lift: No
Alert Plus - audio/visual alert system: No
Smoke detectors with flashing light: Yes
Lamps that flash on/off if phone rings: No
Shake alarms/pillows: No
Closed-captioned TV: No
Braille: No
Seeing eye dogs allowed: Yes

Dining Facilities:

• La Canoa - Experience fine dining at its best and most creative with a dramatic fusion of styles based upon the spices and chilies used in the cuisine of warm-weather countries.
• Kaax - Hand-painted murals depicting the flora and fauna of the region fill the walls of this intruiging restaurant. Featuring an original Mexican menu that adds the true authenticity of the region, this restaurant sets itself apart from the other Yucatan dining experiences.
• El Chiringuito - Situated on the beach, this casual open-air, oceanside grill offers a variety of fresh seafood, Mexican seafood stew, chicken, meats and fresh pizzas grilled to perfection over a wood fire.
• No reservations needed at the restaurants, casual dress is acceptable at all restaurants.
• Room Service - Yes

Cocktail Lounges or Bars:

• Hippos Bar - Covered by a large palapa at the heart of Paraiso de la Bonita, during the day this bar features drinks as well as a menu offering light snacks. At night, Hippos is the ideal place for a quiet pre-dinner drink where a variety of Mexican snacks are available for you to try.
• Library Bar - Featuring an extensive reading collection and soothing ocean views, this bar is a relaxing and inviting meeting place for guests.

  Private Dining Option: If you want to enjoy a magical and romantic evening to celebrate a special event, a special lunch or just to be alone together, the hotel can create the perfect setting and dining experience. Contact the concierge upon arrival for arrangements.

Pool: Yes, 2 pools
Whirlpool: Yes 2, one outside and one inside located in the spa


Beach: Located on a private beach
Watersports: Water toys are complimentary and include aquatic activities, including Riviera Maya scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, kayaking, paddleboats and hobiecat. Also complimentary is boat/shuttle ride to Puerto Morelos. Boat leaves at 1pm everyday. Guests have one hour in Puerto Morelos, before the boat returns.


Spa: Yes, offering the only Thalasso-certified spa in North America where they practice unique therapies combining ancient traditions and modern health science. The 24,000-square-foot spa offers ancient therapies like Thalasso and Temazcal to refresh your body and spirit.
Fitness Center: Complimentary use of gym and Thalasso Center facilities which include sauna, steam room and whirlpool. Yoga and Pilates classes are also available.


Golf: Nearby are fabulous signature golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, P.B. Dye, Robert Von Hagge and Greg Norman.
Tennis: Complimentary day-time use of tennis courts


Shopping: One shop on site, La Bonita
Other: La Bonita catamaran is a 48-foot luxury boat decorated in the same style as the suites in the hotel. There is an art-filled living room and four cabins, each one decorated in its own unique style with air conditioning and an in-suite bathroom. You can enjoy the Caribbean with private day cruises and the same excellent level of service, elegance and unique attention to detail as you find in the hotel. La Bonita catamaran is available for private cruises, moonlight dining, cocktail parties or or overnight excursions. Additional fees may apply.

Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita provides you with an Endless Privileges designed to
create unparalleled experiences focused on luxury, wellness, romance and
enrichment in ideal beachfront setting -

• Concierge services and 24 hour front desk
• No check in or check out time (based on availability in high season)
• Beach bag
• Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner gourmet dining options with an assortment of organic food and beverage selections
• Complimentary cocktails and specialty beverages from a variety of domestic and international premium brands
• 24-hour private, in-room dining
• Maid services three times each day
• Fresh bottle of champagne and basket of fruit daily
• Welcome bottle of Tequila
• Daily shopping excursions by boat (times are arranged directly through hotel)
• Hydrothalasso pool and aqua gym
• Complimentary Visia analysis, a digital complexion analysis that uses a multi spectral imaging system to identify problem areas of your complexion
• Complimentary cell phone with unlimited worldwide calls and concierge service
• Complimentary 24-hour laundry service (non dry cleaning items)
• Relaxing 20 minute reflexology massage per guest
• Temazcal ceremony (every other day) recognized as a ritual that improves both spiritual and emotional health
• Access to sauna, steam room, whirlpool and cold plunge pool
• Complimentary anti-aging medical diagnostic to identify your health characteristics, risk factors, goals and expectations
• Daily afternoon tea time featuring real live plants for tea infusions
• Ocean front air conditioned fitness center - open daily - provides full range of cardio-conditioning fitness equipment including free weights, treadmills, lifecycles, stair climbers and cross trainers
• Daily exercise and fitness activities such as Yoga, Pilates and salt water aqua gym
• Complimentary golf at El Camaleon (transportation, rental clubs not included)

• Minimum check-in age: 18
• Credit card deposit required upon check in: Yes, for incidentals

Other Restrictions:

• Teens from 02 years and older are accepted in the property all year long, sharing their parents suite and extra person charge applies.

• Year built: 2001

• Small, intimate and luxurious hotel
• Suites include eclectic furnishings from around the world, hand-picked by the owners themselves.
• Hotel has a private 48-foot luxury catamaran to rent for the day or night
• The 22,000-square-foot Thalasso Center & Spa is the first of European Thalasso luxury spas in North America
• Member of both The Leading Small Hotels of the World and Virtuoso
• Clients receive daily a la carte breakfast, private in room check-in, bottle of tequila, a handmade beach bag along with use of gym, sauna room, whirlpool, daily tennis and boat shuttle to Puerto Morelos.
• 2009 AAA Five Diamond Award Winner
• Named to Conde Nast Travelers Gold List 2009, as well one of the Top 25 Mexico Resorts at the Conde Nast Travelers Reader's Choice Awards and and rated in the Top 4 Luxury Coastal Resorts in the World according to World Luxury Hotel Awards
• La Conoa restaurant is a AAA 4 Diamond Award winning gourmet restaurant

• Great for adults looking for a secluded and luxurious resort.

• 18 years old to check in
• Minimum child age is 02 yrs old
• Limited child/youth activities
• Quiet and relaxing resort

Available only through the Luxury program.

Guests purchasing a package through the Luxury program enjoy the following special privileges at Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita:

• A special welcome gift in suite upon arrival on behalf of Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita and MLT Luxury program.
• Special romantic turn down service with set up of sunken tub with candles.
• Bottle of tequila and champagne in suite
• Catamaran Sunset Tour

Available only through the Romance program

Honeymoon couples staying at Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita receive Free honeymoon in Paradise bonus values featuring:

• Unpacking and pressing service for the couple on arrival
• Large red rose floral arrangement in the suite
• Specialty spa basket in the room upon arrival
• Handmade beach bag
• Sunrise champagne breakfast in bed or on the terrace of the suite
• A one and a half hour private catamaran sail with beverages
• Romantic surprise dinner on the pier for the couple with live music
• Nightly "lavish chocolate" turn down service
• A night of rose petals, candles scented oil bubble bath with the couple's favorite drinks
• Specialty AromaSea couples massage on the beach (80 minute treatment)
• 10% discount on all spa treatments (product purchases not included) for the couple throughout the day)

Restrictions apply including:

• Applicable room categories: Ocean Front One Bedroom Suite with Private Plunge Pool (1BP)
• 7 night minimum stay
• Honeymoon couple must present proof of marriage within the past year upon check-in. Wedding certificate or marriage license will qualify.
• Services are valid per room per stay unless otherwise noted
• Services are subject to change or substitution based on availability at the discretion of the hotel
• No cash value for unused services

  Available only through Romance program

  Honeymoon couples staying at Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita receive complimentary honeymoon amenities including:

• Welcome letter
• Fresh fruit
• 1 bottle of champagne
• Fresh flowers in the suite on the arrival day
• Romantic décor in room upon arrival
• Special turn-down service
• Champagne breakfast in bed (reservations must be made in advance with concierge)
• 15% discount on all spa treatments (product purchases not included)

Restrictions apply including:

• Honeymoon couple must present proof of marriage within the past year upon check-in; wedding certificate or marriage license will qualify.
• Services are valid per room per stay unless otherwise noted.

• Services are subject to change or substitution based on availability at the discretion of the hotel.
• No cash value for unused services

Available only through the Romance program.


Complimentary wedding packages include:

• Services of Judge or non-denominational Minister
• Personal on-site wedding coordinator
• Complimentary room upgrade for the bride and groom (based upon availability)
• Unpacking service for the bride and groom and pressing of the wedding gown and the attire of the groom
• Delivery of couples welcome amenities to their guest's rooms
• Wedding menu tasting for the bride and groom the day before the wedding
• Bride's bouquet
• Boutonniere for groom
• Choice of wedding cake
• Champagne toast for up to 17 guests
• Printed menu cards
• Photography services for 1 hour and 30, 4 x 6 pictures
• Romantic dinner for the bride and groom during their stay on the pier or on their suite terrace
• Nightly romantic turn-down service for the bride and groom
• Specialty Mayan couple's massage on the beach (80-minute treatment)
• Personalized gift for the bride and groom upon their arrival home

Hotel restrictions and qualification:

• To qualify for this complimentary wedding) a total of 8 rooms with a 3-night minimum stay in any room category and must be purchased through the Romance program , including the wedding couple's room.
• If the minimum room requirement is not met additional fees will apply for the wedding ceremony.
• Details on how to confirm the date, time, and location for your complimentary wedding will be provided to you by a Romance travel specialist after your reservation is confirmed with deposit or final payment.

Other information:

• Not included is the blood test, document translation fee and any registration fees. Contact hotel for up-to-date listing of costs.
• Weddings perform Monday through Saturday only, no Sunday services.
• Wedding guests who are not staying at Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita will be required to purchase day pass to attend ceremony.
• Minimum age to attend is 18 years old.

  Government regulation and required documentation to get married in Mexico (legal civil ceremony).

• A minimum of 4 business days is needed from date of arrival in the country to compete all required paperwork and tests prior to ceremony
• Civil ceremonies are not performed on Sundays
• Couples 17 years of age and under require parental approval.
• Completed marriage application (provided at hotel)

• Valid passports
• Tourist information card (provided upon entry to Mexico)
• Certified copy of birth certificates
• Legal documentation of adoption or name change if applicable
• Original blood tests to determine blood type, HIV, and STD. Tests must be performed in the destination. Results generally take 24 hours to receive and are valid for up to 14 days. If tests are positive, the wedding ceremony cannot be performed.
• 4 witnesses with valid passports. Witnesses may be provided by the hotel if you do not have witnesses traveling with you.
• Divorced individuals must provide a certified copy of the divorce decree. If you are divorced more than once, a certified copy of each divorce decree is required. Women are not allowed to re-marry in Mexico for 300 days following their divorce. For women who have been divorced less than 1 year, a pregnancy test must be performed in the destination. If the test is positive, the wedding ceremony cannot be performed.
• Widowed individuals must provide a certified copy of the former spouses death certificate.
• Names on passport and birth certificate must match. If names do not match due to divorce or death, then the name on the certified copy of the birth certificate should be the name used on the tourist card upon entering Mexico. This name will also be used as the maiden name on the wedding application.
• Birth certificates, name change, adoption, divorce decree, and death certificate all require an Apostille seal attached for use in Mexico. The Apostille seal is the official seal of the Secretary of State from the state where the document was originally issued to certify its use in a foreign country. This is not the same as a notary public stamp. The process of obtaining an Apostille is done via mail. Call your Secretary of State's Notary Public to find out the mailing address and forward your documents to them with a small fee (if applicable) for processing. Once complete, the original documents will be returned to you with the seal. You do not have to do anything in person. You should plan additional time to compete this process prior to travel.
• Birth and death certificates submitted with the marriage application remain on file in Mexico and will not be returned to you.
• All documents must be translated into Spanish by an on-site translator (available at hotel)
• Additional documentation requirements if you are marrying a Mexican national citizen

  Please note that Government required documentation is subject to change. All information should be verified directly with the Wedding Planner at the hotel prior to travel.

Available only through the Romance program.

The following wedding packages are available for purchase by guests staying at Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita in Riviera Maya.

Highlights of the Love in Paradise package include:

• Services of a Judge or non-denominational Minister
• Services of a on-site personal wedding coordinator
• Unpacking service for the bride and groom and pessing of the wedding gown and attire of the groom
• Complimentary upgrade to the next suite category booked for the bride and groom, subject to availability at the time of check-in
• Specialty spa basket in room on arrival
• Wedding menu tasting for the bride and groom the day before the wedding
• Love in Paradise wedding cocktail party including your choice of canapés and 1-hour open bar with premium liquors (available for up to 20 guests staying at the hotel)
• Choice of wedding cake and sparkling wine for the toast for up to 20 guests
• Champagne toast for up to 20 guests
• Specialty Mayan couple's massage on the beach (80 minute treatment)
• Romantic surprise dinner for the bride and groom
• And more

  For complete details see the Wedding Package information listed under the 'Activities+More' tab in the Destination section of our website for this destination.

  Restrictions and conditions may apply. Specific documents are required to get married in Mexico. Details on how to confirm the date, time, and location for your wedding will be provided to you by a Romance travel specialist after your reservation is confirmed with deposit or final payment.