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A evaluate of Heaven at Onerous Rock Lodge Riviera Maya, an all-inclusive, adults-only, resort-within-a-resort expertise providing an elevated luxurious getaway in Puerto Aventuras close to Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
This summer season, my photographer-husband Javier and I stayed on the Heaven part at Onerous Rock Lodge Riviera Maya.
Throughout our 4-day keep we had been in a position to expertise its every of its particular eating places and bars, in-room eating, leisure, Eden seaside and Eden pool zones in addition to its wellness-themed gathering areas.
This evaluate of Heaven at Onerous Rock Lodge Riviera Maya is full of insider suggestions, particulars on eating and many unique pictures so you’ll be able to see what it’s actually like to remain right here.
Should you’re planning an all-inclusive luxurious trip in Mexico, learn on to find why it ought to be in your radar!
Location
Onerous Rock Lodge Riviera Maya is positioned in Puerto Aventuras, south of Playa del Carmen and north of Tulum (30 minute drive to every).
This sprawling resort is ideally positioned going through the Caribbean Sea sharing the coast with the gorgeous seashores of Xpu-Ha, Paamul and Akumal.
It’s additionally near prime points of interest resembling Xcaret Park and the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve.
Fast Overview
Benefits
- Prime location close to points of interest on Riviera Maya halfway between Playa del Carmen and Tulum.
- Resort-within-a-resort idea provides the texture of a boutique resort however entry to a wealth of facilities within the family-friendly Hacienda sections of the 85-acre resort.
- Adults-only part is non-public and never shared with household part.
- Above common gastronomy.
- All-inclusive listing contains snacks, informal and à la carte eating in addition to 24/7 room service.
- Properly established document of superior service.
- Superior day and night time actions and leisure.
- Drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and mini-bar.
- Personal seashores in protected cove don’t have any sargassum seaweed drawback.
- Pool and beachside service.
Good to Know
- Conventional room decor.
- A number of the essential night leisure is accessible to all-ages.
- It’s an extended stroll from the Heaven part to the eating places within the Hacienda Roja part. However golf cart shuttles can be found upon request.
Test charges and Availability at Onerous Rock Lodge Riviera Maya (Heaven Part) on Reserving.com.
Is This Resort for You?
Whereas writing for main magazines and guidebooks resembling Lonely Planet, Fodor’s, and A Style for Journey, I’ve been fortunate sufficient to remain at dozens of luxurious resorts in Mexico.
This was our first keep at a Onerous Rock Lodge. To be trustworthy, I wasn’t fairly certain what to anticipate with its rock music theme.
I’m extra of a “lounge by the pool with a guide” than “social gathering rock is in the home” persona kind.
However the elevated delicacies, mixture of wellness and stellar leisure, spectacular views and luxe amentities rapidly vaulted this resort onto my listing of the finest all-inclusive resorts within the Cancun Riviera Maya space.
By the point I swam with a college of tropical fish in turquoise waters, dined on Yucatan meals by candelight (and sang a duet with Elvis), I used to be a dedicated Onerous Rock fan!
This resort will enchantment to {couples} on the lookout for a full of life trip with heaps to do.
However it additionally works for travellers resembling teams of mates and solo travellers trying to have enjoyable, keep lively or get a wellness increase.
Whereas the age group of nearly all of the visitors gave the impression to be 30 to 40-ish, youthful and older visitors received’t really feel misplaced.
Throughout our keep we met a number of visitors on women (and guys) getaways, {couples} and multigenerational teams.
There’s sufficient nightlife taking place that you simply received’t be bored!
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Lodge Structure
You’ll arrive on the Hacienda Azul foyer the place you’ll be greeted by with a welcome cocktail. Then you definitely’ll enter the unique Heaven foyer for personal check-in.
You’ll want to decide up a map of the resort while you arrive. This 82 acre property is expansive, so having a map in hand will allow you to orient your self.
From there, you’ll be transferred to your suite within the Heaven part tucked on the northern fringe of the property.
We stayed within the Saxaphone constructing (Constructing 1). I’d suggest it because it’s near FARO restaurant, the Eden swimming pool, Eden seaside and waterfront promenade.
The 2 sections inside Heaven face the massive, adults-only Eden swimming pool with swim-up bar.
Right here, visitors can lounge within the solar, snorkel and swim within the Caribbean Sea in calm waters protected by a pure breakwater.
The themed paintings inside Onerous Rock’s foyer and public areas options icons of the rock, reggae and pop music world with references to Mexico’s heritage.
A number of the most placing items are the bigger than life reveals of well-known clothes worn by rock icons. I used to be fascinated with the shows of collectible objects like Johnny Money’s black go well with (and guitar), Madonna’s patent leather-based bra and witchy boho gown worn by Stevie Nicks.
Onerous Rock is known for its music-related merchandise. So you’ll be able to store ’til you drop on the Rock Store and luxurious shops positioned inside each the Hacienda Azul and Roja sections.
Room Facilities
There are such a lot of room sorts obtainable at Onerous Rock Riviera Maya, they’re too quite a few to listing in a single put up.
There are 10 room classes inside the Heaven Adults-only part alone!
You possibly can browse your complete choice at Onerous Rock Lodge Riviera Maya.
Select from common choices resembling Deluxe Swim-Up (482 SF), Deluxe Diamond King (482 SF), Deluxe Diamond Terrace (964 SF) and extra.
Should you actually need to splash out, you’ll be able to even splurge on an Ocean Entrance Rock Star Suite (Two Bed room) with further perks (and private assistant) to make you are feeling like much more of a star.
We accessed our room, a Deluxe Diamond Terrace, instantly.
This magnificence featured views of each the pool and ocean. The balcony was decked out with a desk and chairs in addition to a hammock.
The room featured king measurement mattress, bathrobes and slippers, rest room with extra-wide vainness, separate bathe and bathroom, a console with espresso maker and mini-bar stocked with soda, bottled water, juice and home beer.
Tech included a Sensible Led TV with satellite tv for pc, free wifi within the room and all through the resort, direct-dial phone.
Twice-daily housekeeping contains turn-down service.
🌟 Professional Tip: Music followers will love the distinctive facilities together with a collection of Fender Guitars and Crosley turntables obtainable upon request (and topic to availability). You may as well order a curated music playlist only for you
The Deluxe Sky Terrace suite additionally had a 2nd flooring patio with hydro tub and lounge chairs.
It supplied spectacular views and fairly a little bit of privateness.
If our keep had been longer I’d undoubtedly have hung out lounging there at sundown or within the night.
🌟 Stairs to 2nd flooring terrace are steep so when you’ve got mobility points you would possibly need to op for a swim-out.
Eating and Eating places
One other interesting side of Heaven at Onerous Rock Riviera Maya is its vary of all-inclusive eating places, bars and in-room eating experiences.
The three Heaven eating places supply a gastronomic journey by means of regional Yucatan, Thai-inspired and worldwide delicacies, substances and strategies.
FARO Gastro Market
At FARO, Heaven’s Gastro Market restaurant, you’ll be able to get pleasure from a spread of elevated dishes whereas gazing on the glowing Caribbean on the terrace.
Or, if you need some AC go for eating inside the up to date inside.
I actually appreciated how the meals was introduced at FARO. It was a mixture of self-serve and made-to-order service, so all the things was recent and hygenic.
One in every of my pet peeves at many different all-inclusive resorts is sharing serving utensils with visitors who think about the buffet their private grazing board, eating off their plates whereas serving themselves.
You received’t discover that at Onerous Rock Riviera Maya’s Heaven part.
Right here many dishes are pre-portioned or “assisted buffet” on the meals stations which suggests the meals is served by employees.
The meals market corridor idea additionally offers for personalisation of the dishes.
Whether or not you’re ordering an omelette at breakfast or a grilled steak with shrimp at lunch, you may get your dish ready the best way you prefer it.
There’s additionally tableside drink service.
The attentive serving employees take orders for drinks together with beer, wine and specialty espresso at your desk.
Open for breakfast and lunch, FARO has relaxed, quiet vibe.
Menu at FARO Gastro Market
The menu at FARO relies on themes at its 9 foods and drinks stations. These embody:
- Grill Rock (steak, rooster, meats and burgers)
- Mexico Lindo (conventional Mexican dishes). Every thing from chilaquiles made to order at breakfast to recent made tortillas on a comal.
- Water & Earth (seafood together with ceviches and paella).
- Contemporary & Scrumptious (salads, chilled bites, sushi, vegetarian and vegan).
- World Kitchen (cuisines of the world) Dishes from Spain, Italy and Asia.
- Sip (drinks of all sorts)
- Candy (desserts)
- Specialty Coffees
Wai – Thai and Pan Asian Delicacies
For dinner, there are two choices inside Heaven. Each eating places are set amid lush gardens wrapped round reflecting swimming pools with atmospheric lighting in order that they’re fairly romantic at night time.
Impressed by the delicacies of Thailand, glamorous Wai Restaurant is the proper date night time venue.
The menu shines with basic dishes resembling Pad Thai, stir-fried rice noodles tossed with shrimp or rooster, eggs, tofu and bean sprouts bathed in a tangy tamarind sauce.
And there’s additionally spicy Tom Yum soup and fragrant Massaman curry of tender chunks of rooster simmered in creamy coconut milk sauce and mix of heat spices.
Whereas Wai is common for romantic eating, it’s additionally a profitable possibility for teams. The menu makes a speciality of shareable plates resembling grilled rooster satay with wealthy peanut sauce, crispy crab rangoon wontons and crunchy spring rolls.
Click on right here to see the menu at Wai Restaurant at Heaven. Reserve upfront.
Uma – Maya Barbacoa and Yucatan Delicacies
This upscale Mexican restaurant blends custom with fashionable class.
Highlights of the menu contains Yucatan specialties resembling cochinita pibil (marinated pork) and tacos de barbacoa, tender beef slow-cooked in a pib (Mayan underground oven) topped with a creamy avocado emulsion for an ideal stability of smoky and wealthy flavours.
A seafood standout, pescado zarandeado, options the catch of the day, first marinated in achiote, garlic, and citrus juices then grilled. It captures the essence of coastal Mexican delicacies in freshness and flavour.
The trendy Mexican delicacies, paired with wines sourced from the Valle de Guadaloupe makes, for a memorable eating expertise.
Click on right here to see the menu at UMO Mexican Restaurant. Reserve upfront.
Toro Steakhouse and Different Onerous Rock Eating places
Company inside Heaven even have entry to the a la carte and buffet eating places inside the Hacienda part of the resort.
One in every of our favourites in Hacienda was Toro Steakhouse. It’s broadly thought-about probably the greatest eating places at Onerous Rock Riviera Maya.
At Toro Steakhouse, highlights of the menu included grilled salmon with bourbon sauce, a vegetarian eggplant and beef grilled to perfection over mesquite wooden.
Sure cuts resembling Ribeye and New York are a part of the all-inclusive eating plan. You possibly can improve to a Huge Boy Tomahawk steak for 2 (38 oz), a strip loin Wagyu (10 oz) and Alaska King Crab at further price.
Should you’re a lover of sides like me, you’ll be in your joyful place at Toro.
There’s a wide array of appetizers, salads and sides together with a velvety roasted tomato cream soup, creamed spinach, baked or garlic mashed potatoes, truffled fries, mac & cheese and extra.
Click on right here to take a look at the complete menu for Toro Steakhouse.
🌟 Professional Tip: Whereas TORO is family-friendly and may get busy, choose to dine outdoor on the terrace. There are a number of quiet tables for 2 overlooking the gardens and Caribbean Sea.
Should you’re on the lookout for adults-only eating, we additionally heard good issues about Zen (Asian), Ciao (Italian) and Le Petit Cochon (French).
In-Room Eating
In relation to room service, the Heaven Part at Onerous Rock Riviera Maya does a stellar job.
To start, it was very easy to put an order utilizing the in-room cellphone. The dishes arrived in underneath half-hour and had been precisely as ordered.
You may simply brunch and munch from the room service menu all day and never be bored.
The breakfast menu alone featured objects resembling banana pancakes (with salted caramel sauce), a biscuit with sausage, bacon and egg, waffle with yogurt mousse and orange essence together with classics resembling Continental and full American breakfasts.
The mini-bar (mushy drinks, beer and juices) was replenished each day and bottled water was delivered upon request.
This is among the finest in-room eating menus and experiences I’ve present in Cancun and Riviera Maya.
Bars and Nightlife
Along with the swim-up pool bar, there’s the Arribo Bar (beside Wai and UMO eating places), the Heaven lounge and Membership Heaven, a nightclub with DJs, karaoke and different occasions.
Night leisure and stay music exhibits passed off within the Hacienda sections.
For a boutique-sized property we had been actually impressed by the nightlife and issues to do.
Summer time Like Heaven and Different Particular Experiences
Past the nightlife and eating venues, there are a wealth of curated culinary and leisure experiences obtainable throughout particular occasions.
Mixology classes, tequila tastings, pool events and different unique experiences preserve visitors linked to what’s hip, native and impressed.
Our go to coincided with the 7-week Summer time Like Heaven occasion.
So we loved entry to unique pop-up activations resembling a brunch with stay music, a pool social gathering with a DJ on the Eden Pool and a enjoyable class that includes mezcal with visitor Mixologist Gabriel Molina of Tulum @liiquid.remedy.
A neon-themed social gathering at Heaven Nightclub, morning Agua Yoga and a particular stay fireplace dancer present rounded out the vary of enjoyable each day choices all through the week.
Property Facilities
Eden Swimming Pool
The glowing new Eden Pool is the center of the adults-only part at Onerous Rock Riviera Maya.(Credit score: Francisco Sanchez)
It contains a swim-up bar topped with a DJ stand and is circled by lounge chairs, seaside umbrellas, Bali beds and Grand Cabanas (obtainable at further price).
Seaside at Onerous Rock Riviera Maya (Heaven Part)
The adults-only Eden Seaside zone options loungers, Bali beds (further price), a seaside bar with beachside service and an oceanfront scorching tub that’s the most important I’ve seen amongst resorts within the Cancun Riviera Maya space.
Inside the small however non-public seaside space, visitors can channel their adventurous sides with snorkeling and non-motorized watersports resembling SUP and kayaking.
This glowing seaside options turquoise water and powdery white sand. A novel function of the seaside at Onerous Rock Riviera Maya is {that a} breakwater of limestone rock protects the cove from massive waves and sargassum seaweed.
But the breakwater contains a channel open to the Caribbean Sea that circulates the water and permits for the entry of small tropical fish.
We noticed colleges of sergeant majors and loved watching gray heron dive for fish within the waters past the cove.
With its string of comparable coves alongside the waterfront all the best way to the family-friendly Hacienda part, Onerous Rock Lodge Riviera Maya is a good possibility in case you’re travelling throughout seaweed season of Might to October.
Bar service on the seaside begins at 11:00 am and meals service at midday.
Rock Spa and Hydrotherapy Circuit
To unwind even additional, the Rock Spa provides a peaceable sanctuary full with hydrotherapy circuit, together with a temazcal (Mayan steam bathtub) and 50 therapy rooms.
We didn’t have time to go to the spa throughout our go to however the remedies (further price) sounded very interesting and upscale.
Look ahead to promos resembling Summer time Like Heaven for particular pricing.
🌟 Insider Tip: For a wellness increase, don’t miss yoga and pilates periods on the Eden Seaside Membership.
Abstract of this Overview of Heaven at Onerous Rock Lodge Riviera Maya
You’ll really feel like rock star royalty at Heaven, the brand new, adult-only part at Onerous Rock Lodge Riviera Maya.
Whether or not you’re chasing tropical fish in a personal cove or eating at one of many upscale eating places, you’ll benefit from the mixture of world class luxurious, attentive service and enjoyable within the solar.
Heaven completely combines the intimate really feel of a boutique-sized property with the gang pleasing pleasure and facilities of the Onerous Rock Lodge model.
Planning
Onerous Rock Lodge Riviera Maya Official Web site: https://resort.hardrock.com/riviera-maya/
Test charges and Availability at Onerous Rock Lodge Riviera Maya (Heaven Part) on Reserving.com.
Deal with: Carratera Cancun-Chetumal, KM72, Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico
FAQs
The Heaven Part at Onerous Rock Lodge Riviera Maya is reserved for adults-only. Positioned in Puerto Aventuras between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, it options the Eden Seaside and glowing Eden Pool in addition to three eating places, two bars (together with swim-up) and two buildings completely for adults aged 18 and over. Company within the Heaven part additionally get pleasure from entry to the facilities inside the sprawling family-friendly Hacienda part.
Protected by a stone breakwater, the seashores at Onerous Rock Lodge Riviera Maya are calm and seaweed-free relying on climate circumstances. Any sargassum is cleared away by resort employees. Not like some seashores alongside this coast the place there are highly effective waves and robust currents, the water at Onerous Rock is evident and calm. The ocean present travels in by means of openings within the rocks that provide recent seawater and permit marine life resembling tropical fish. So convey your snorkel gear!
The Onerous Rock Lodge Riviera Maya is positioned 1 hour and quarter-hour from Cancun Worldwide Airport (CUN) by non-public switch. It’s additionally 1 hour and quarter-hour from Tulum Airport (Felipe Carrillo Puerto Worldwide Airport TQO) by non-public switch.
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Dividing her time between Canada, Guatemala and Mexico (or the closest tropical seaside), Michele Peterson is the founding father of A Style for Journey. Her award-winning journey and meals writing has appeared in Lonely Planet’s cookbook Mexico: From the Supply, Nationwide Geographic Traveler, Fodor’s and 100+ different publications.
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