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St. Regis raises its flag in Riviera Maya

Seaside resort neighbouring the UNESCO World Heritage Sian Ka’an Reserve

Last Updated

March 16, 2023

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has boosted its presence in the Americas with the opening of The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya.

Located adjacent to a 250-hectare nature reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site – the Sian Ka’an Reserve, the resort is a short drive from both Cancun and Playa Del Carmen and offers a gateway to the wonders of the region, from the luxuriant biodiversity of its natural parks and the mysticism of its cenotes, to the vivid blues of its ocean and the cultural richness of its archaeological sites.


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The resort features an exceptional circular exterior design inspired by the constellation Pleiades, resulting in unrivaled ocean views from nearly every vantage point.

Designed with a minimal construction footprint aimed at protecting the natural reserve, The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya is suspended above a mangrove forest with the different elements of the hotel connected by elevated walkways. Guests of the resort are immediately transported into the magic of Kanai with a multi-story open-air water installation leading into the main lobby.

Floor-to-ceiling panoramic views of the mangroves give way to lush gardens and an expansive outdoor lawn with direct access to 3.2 kilometres of undisturbed white sand beach.