HACIENDA VISTA REAL VILLAS & VIDA REAL SPA Paseo Xaman-ha, Ret. 3 Lotes 12 Y 13 Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

THE DESTINATION

Hacienda Vista Real luxury spa destination is a golf and spa enthusiast's dream -- located in the development known as Playacar, inside the Golf Course, deep in the heart of the Mayan Riviera.  Playacar is in the small town of Playa del Carmen, close to Cancun’s International Airport, west of the Island of Cozumel in the State of Quintana Roo.

THE SPA

Vida Real Spa draws on the ancient wisdom of the Mayans, who, by their knowledge of the environment and their belief in harmony,  developed some of the finest healing and purification processes. Vida Real Spa is a place where ancient civilizations believed in water’s natural wonders as an essential element to heal and find the divine power for eternal life. Today, Vida Real Spa, becomes a place where the curative power directly descends from skies through millenarian rituals and evolutionary knowledge of these cultures, where the continuous water being the main tool to heal and to purify the spirit.  Vida Real Spa offers a comprehensive menu of water based treatments and more, including thalassotherapy in a sea water pool, water aerobics, breath therapy; a complete menu of  massage, including holistic, lymphatic drainage, Mayan (with warm herbs and essential oils), Lomi Lomi, hot stone, Reiki, and luxury VIP suites for couples; Facial and Body Phototherapy; skincare and body wraps; hydrotherapy baths, including salt water, flower petal, and Turkish baths with steam and sauna; spiritual exercises including Yoga, Meditation, and Tai Chi; and a complete menu of hair, nail and beauty services. The spectacular building housing the spa is a destination unto itself.  The $7 million dollar four level spa has been modeled after a Mayan pyramid, and offers on the ground floor, a Mayan theme, with a 50 foot waterfall plunging to a natural pool, thalasso therapy rooms, and a 50 foot rock climbing wall, and an outdoor Zen garden, where Yoga and Tai Chi are practiced.  On the first floor, reception, men's and women's humid areas (steam) and the gym are presented in a Roman theme, with wall murals modeled on Pompeii and jetted baths to resemble roman baths.  On the second floor, terraces, Swiss showers, Turkish baths, VIP suites, the beauty salon, swimming pool, and cafe lounge are presented with an Asian theme.

THE GUESTROOMS

Hacienda Vista Real offers 75 luxury villas, a spectacular spa drawing on the Mayan landscape and tradition, and a spa  vacation like no other.  Each villa affords an incomparable view of the Playacar golf course, is finely furnished and decorated, and offers a fully equipped kitchen, jetted tub, central air conditioning, cable and satellite programming, telephone, and internet access.

ACTIVITIES

The Playacar Golf Club, designed by architect Robert Von Hagge, opened in September 1994.  This magnificent golf course de par 7202 yards of longitude is set in the Mayan jungle, surrounded by several lakes and natural flora and fauna, only minutes away from the crystalline waters of the Mexican Caribbean. In addition, this ocean-front resort offers superb sea side activities.  The Playa Real Beach Club provides guests with lounge chairs, hammocks, storage lockers, snorkeling equipment, beach volleyball, fitness and Tae-bo classes, banana boats rides, kayaks, kite surf lessons, live music with a DJ, and venues for wedding and special event parties. Additional activities include water and land sports, children's' and adults swimming pools, games, fitness, and outdoor activities.

DINING

For your dining pleasure, the tropical fruits of the sea, combined with the aromas of Mayan land compliment the splendid Mexican and international recipes which make up the delicious plates found exclusively in Restaurant Jazmín. Steaks, smoked fish, lobster, and gigantic-shrimp cocktails are only a selection of the specialties that distinguish Jazmin. All dishes are served with a complimentary Mágicos Dessert and breads hand baked by on site pastry chefs. Jazmin offers the finest selection of wines chosen and imported from the top vineyards in the world. The Menu de Jazmín offers a wine list to satisfy the highest caliber of taste buds. Tantalize your pallet with the wine that best compliment our delicious plates. Diners seeking a casual environment will enjoy the onsite cafe offering gourmet coffees and a variety of snacks and desserts, and a pool side delicatessen and lounge, offering drinks and cocktails, sandwiches, hamburgers, coffee and dessert, with live music each evening.  The convenience shop also stocks everything you will need for your stay without leaving the hotel -- from soft drinks to snacks to suntan lotions and gifts.

HOTEL AMENITIES

Air Conditioning Babysitters Balconies Cable/Sat TV Kitchens Cribs Medical Services Pay Movies and Films Room Service Laundry Services Non-Smoking Rooms Water Sports Children's Pool Land Sports Beach Club Concierge Golf Shopping Jetted Tubs Complimentary Toiletries Business Center Conference Facilities Currency Exchange Handicapped Accessible Maid Service Parking Wake Up Calls Spa Fitness Center

GETTING THERE

Hacienda Vista Real is located in the heart of the championship Playacar Golf Course, in the small town on Playa del Carmen, approximately 56 kms South of the International Airport of Cancun, just off the highway of Cancun - Tulum in the Riviera Maya and 21 kms to the west of the Cozumel Island in the state of Quintanaroo.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Xcaret Eco-Archeological Park:  Snorkeling, swimming with dolphins, and ritual Mayan Indian dance. Mayan Ruins:  Take in either Tulum -- the only of its type to overlook the ocean, or Coba, located on Lake Macanxoc and Lake Coba. Cancun: This vibrant and popular destination city blends both the natural beauty of the Caribbean with world class restaurants, shopping, water activities and golf. Playa del Carmen Downtown 5th Avenue:  The street vendor shopping experience -- the heart and soul of Playa del Carmen.  Stroll among restaurants, clubs, vendors, shops, and more.