The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai

The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai

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EDITION's Riviera Maya debut — 182 rooms and suites on two miles of white-sand beach within a nature reserve, opened 2023.

BrandEDITION Hotels
DestinationCancun
RegionMexico Central America & Caribbean
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingNature reserve with two miles of pristine white-sand beaches
Best ForDesign-led travelers seeking Schrager DNA on the Riviera Maya, F&B-driven couples, repeat EDITION guests collecting properties, families wanting luxury-tier beach access with contemporary design.
PrivacyHigh
Service24-hour concierge service
ButlerHigh
Private PoolYes
Built2023

The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai opened in 2023 as the brand's first property on Mexico's Caribbean coast. The 182 rooms and suites — 150 ocean-view rooms, 20 luxury suites, and 12 penthouse suites including The Sky Villa — sit within a nature reserve with two miles of private beach frontage. The p

Key Features

Dining

Signature Experience

Dinner at Sool — a World's 50 Best restaurant that functions as a standalone destination, which is the EDITION F&B format working at resort scale.

EDITION's design discipline translated to Riviera Maya scale, with two miles of nature-reserve beach frontage and F&B that draws non-guests — Sool's World's 50 Best recognition is unusual for a resort restaurant in this market.

Signature Suite: The Sky Villa

Largest luxury penthouse in North America, Ocean views, Spacious living room, Private beach, Private pool, Patio plunge pool, Sun-drenched terraces

Accolades

The Worlds 50 Best Restaurant, ADs 2024 Hotel Great Design Awards, HD Awards: Resort Finalist, Sleeper Magazine AHEAD Americas: Landscaping & Outdoors Spaces Winner

Vibe: Schrager-DNA, Nature-Reserve, F&B-Destination, Two-Mile-Beach

Featured In Our Collections

The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai is featured in 6 of our curated collections:

When to Visit Cancun

Best time: The ideal months for ultra-luxury travel are December and January, featuring perfect weather and festive atmosphere.

Demand: Luxury travellers flock to Cancun during the high season from December to April.

Pricing: Ultra-luxury property prices soar during high season, often doubling compared to low season rates.

Insider tip: Consider booking private yacht charters or exclusive dining experiences to elevate your luxury stay.

Avoid: Avoid September and October due to hurricane season.

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