The Royal Haciendas

November 20, 2009 by Fractional & Shared Ownership Property News & Reviews

A five-star vacation hideaway at the heart of the Riviera Maya, Mexico

Warm sun year-round, crystal-clear turquoise waters and miles of powder – white sand that is cool to the touch whatever the weather would seem powerful attractions enough to lure visitors from a cold grey climate, yet the Mexican Caribbean offers so much more.

It is home to some of the most beautiful beaches on the planet, the world’s second longest coral reef, ancient Mayan temples, nature parks and lively resort towns offering a sophisticated blend of shopping, dining and nightlife. All this has made the area and its twin destinations of Cancun and Riviera Maya a top holiday spot and one that is increasingly popular with visitors from the United Kingdom.

Yet visitors to the Mexican Caribbean soon discover that one trip is not long enough to experience everything in
this tropical playground. There is so much to see and do that you can spend a lifetime of vacations here and many
people do just that, choosing to return to Royal Resorts, their Mexican home away from home, year after year.

Founded in Cancun in 1975, Royal Resorts is a pioneer vacation ownership company, which has grown over the years with Mexico’s premier master-planned resort. It now has six beachfront resorts in Cancún and the Riviera Maya, over 80,000 member families from all over the world and some of the highest customer satisfaction rates in the industry.

What makes Royal Resorts so irresistible and has its members anxiously counting the days on their calendars until their next trip? Its resorts offer a winning combination of luxury villa accommodation, five-star services and hospitality. The fully furnished two-bedroom, two-bathroom villas sleep six and have ocean-view terraces. Mark Carney O.B.E., Royal Resorts Marketing & Sales Director says, “We thought about what families need on vacation and we have taken care of every detail. Our villas are spacious, comfortable and impeccably maintained; they are equipped with everything you could possibly want during your holiday and there’s maid service every day except Sunday.” This philosophy also extends to resort amenities and activities, there is something for all ages, from pools and tennis courts to an activity program, tour desk and restaurants offering a variety of dining choices.

As the popularity of the Riviera Maya skyrocketed, the Royal Resorts developers decided to expand into the area, selecting the Grand Coral beach and golf community, ten minutes to the north of district capital Playa del Carmen and 30 minutes from Cancún International Airport, to be the site of The Royal Haciendas, their latest resort. “There is enormous demand for the Riviera Maya and more than ever, Royal Resorts member families are deciding to extend their vacations south of Cancún. People love the area, its natural beauty, attractions and its laid-back ambiance,” says Mark Carney. “Since its launch in 2005, The Royal Haciendas has had a tremendous reception and villa sales have exceeded our expectations.”

Nestled on the shores of two sheltered bays with miles of soft white sand on the doorstep, The Royal Haciendas takes its inspiration from the grand old henequen haciendas of the Yucatán. The low-rise buildings are set in extensive gardens and feature arches, columns, fountains and terraces.

A low-density development, The Royal Haciendas was built in accordance with the strictest environmental regulations. The gardens are planted with native species of trees and shrubs to attract birds, butterflies and other
wildlife, and the resort has its own reverse osmosis water purification system and recycling program. It also follows MARTI (Mesoamerican Reef Tourism Initiative) green policy recommendations to minimize the impact of tourism on the area’s ecosystems and the offshore reefs.

Showcasing the best features of the Royal Resorts in Cancún, the villas at The Royal Haciendas represent the culmination of over 30 years of vacation villa design experience. All 252 units sleep six and have two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a spacious living and dining area with two Murphy beds, a fully equipped kitchen and an ocean-view terrace that is perfect for relaxing, al fresco dining and stargazing. Additional touches of luxury include flat screen TVs, DVD players, wireless Internet access, granite counter tops and a whirlpool tub for two on the terrace.

The villas are available in two floor plans: the Oceanview villa (153m2/1,648sq.ft) and the Penthouse and Beachfront Villa (160m2/1,722sq.ft), which in addition to the aforementioned features, also has a small lounge area in the master bedroom and a larger master bathroom with closets. The villa color scheme is rich in terracotta, beige, Indian gold and sepia with accents of Spanish tile, wood, stone and hand-painted wall motifs.

The villas are also designed in keeping with the Royal Resorts Flexivilla concept: the second bedroom is a lock-off room with a kitchenette and its own separate entrance, giving families the option to use the entire villa or to convert the unit into a suite sleeping four and a separate Jr. suite for two.

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