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Hurricane Wilma, which hit the Yucatán Peninsula in October, did extensive damage to the coast. At press time, most of the Riviera Maya hotels that were closed following the storm had reopened.

Paraíso de la Bonita Resort & Thalasso
Balinese sculptures, marble pillars, and Bulgari-stocked bathrooms makes this the most over-the-top resort on the coast.
Doubles from $700
KM 328, Carr. Cancún-Chetumal, Bahía Petenpich 800/223-6800 or 52-998/872-8300
www.paraisodelabonita.com

Maroma Resort & Spa
The launching pad for the Riviera Maya is reopening its doors this month after an extensive floor-to-ceiling renovation.
Doubles from $480
KM 51, Carr. Cancún-Tulum; 866/454-9351 or 52-998/872-8200
www.maromahotel.com

Fairmont Mayakoba
Briefly delayed due to Hurricane Wilma, the first hotel at Mayakoba is set to open this spring.
Doubles from $439
Carr. Federal Cancún, Playa del Carmen; 800/441-1414
www.fairmont.com

Ikal del Mar
A sexy, eco-conscious hideaway in the jungle.
Doubles from $650
Xcalacoco; 888/230-7330 or 52-984/877-3000
www.ikaldelmar.com

Hotel Esencia
The owners of Ikal opened this family-oriented retreat between Playa del Carmen and Tulum.
Doubles from $525
Km 264, Carr. Tulum-Cancún, Playa del Carmen; 800/525-4800 or 52-984/840-9003
www.hotelesencia.com

Hotel Deseo
The name of this sleek Playa del Carmen party hotel means desire.
Doubles from $158
5 Avda. and Calle 12, Playa del Carmen; 52-984/879-3620
www.hoteldeseo.com

Hotel Básico
Sister hotel to Deseo, this equally festive property embraces a utilitarian motif with its cheeky use of rubber and latex.
Doubles from $158
Calle 10 between Avdas. 5 and 10, Playa del Carmen; 52-984/879-4448
www.hotelbasico.com

Amansala
Popular for its Bikini Bootcamp program.
Doubles from $125
Km 7.7, Carr. Tulum–Boca Paila; 52-984/100-0717
www.amansala.com

Mezzanine
This four-room beachfront hotel has established a following, thanks to its lounge parties.
Doubles from $198
Km 1.5, Carr. Tulum–Boca Paila; 52-984/804-1452
www.mezzanine.com.mx

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