21 Feb 2022
Mayan gods, shamanism and herbalism inspire Conrad’s first destination spa in Mexico
BY Megan Whitby
Hilton has unveiled a secluded beachfront resort named Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya in Mexico, marking Conrad’s debut in the Mexican Caribbean.
Located in a secluded bay surrounded by tropical forest and pristine Caribbean waters, the 349-room resort is complete with a destination spa and designed to offer a transformative retreat space.
“The Caribbean and Latin America have long been a priority market for Hilton with Mexico leading the way,” said Danny Hughes, executive vice president and president, Americas, Hilton.
“It’s our fifth-largest presence globally by number of hotels, and Tulum is a central part of our growth strategy.”
Nestled within lush mangroves, Conrad Spa Tulum is a destination spa purposefully designed as a wellness refuge.
The menu offers a range of services inspired by the legends of the Mayan gods of sun and wisdom and traditional Mexican herbalism in individual treatment rooms or casitas.
Each ritual begins with a cleansing copal limpia ceremony and guided meditation before therapists perform treatments using fresh herbs grown in the hotel’s gardens.
For guests looking for a more spiritual wellbeing journey, the property has an in-house Shaman to perform ancient rituals including purifying gratitude and sacred cenote ceremonies.
Experiences include a menu of body treatments, a sensory Water Ritual and the Mayan Manteada – an ancient massage technique in which shawls are tied around the waist to relax and realign the body.
The spa encompasses a steamroom, plunge pool, sauna, five pools and Spa Bar, as well as a retail boutique.
Resort design
Situated among jungles, beaches, hidden cenotes and colourful flora and fauna, Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya is designed to connect guests with Tulum’s distinctive landscape.
Upon entering the lobby, guests pass through ornate wooden doors, engraved by local artisans, and are greeted by sweeping ocean views and an immersive art installation.
The nature-inspired theme continues into guest rooms, incorporating organic elements such as stone, wood and metal.
Complete with floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic ocean views, each room is designed with calming tones, elegant furnishings, a private balcony and relaxation tub or plunge pools on the ground floor rooms.
Those seeking additional space can enjoy a suite complete with a living room and adjacent dining area for up to eight people, as well as a spa-inspired master bathroom complete with a soaking tub and rainfall shower.
Guests staying at Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya’s will have access to five distinct restaurants as well as six bars and lounges featuring globally-inspired cuisine. Meanwhile, the resort offers 55,000sq ft of indoor-outdoor event space.
Commitment to sustainability
The resort is dedicated to safeguarding Tulum’s landscape and its resources and, according to Hilton, conservation is ingrained in the DNA of Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya.
Efforts range from environmental education curriculum to multiple rescue and relocation programs for its mangroves, wildlife and coastal forest.
The hotel team also emphasises preservation and sustainability through its sea turtle protection programme, as well as a waste management system and water quality monitoring projects.
Spanning five continents with more than 40 properties, Conrad is set to expand its footprint in key urban and resort destinations including Los Angeles, Nashville, Sardinia and Rabat, Morocco.
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