travel42 Hotel Review: Catalonia Yucatan Beach Resort & Spa

Catalonia Yucatan Beach Resort & Spa travel42 Professional Hotel Review

Location and History

Catalonia Yucatan and its sister resort, Riviera Maya, are located within the upscale, gated community of Puerto Aventuras, which is a 15- to 20-minute drive south of Playa del Carmen.

In 2023, the two resorts were split in order to upgrade Riviera Maya while keeping Yucatan more moderate, though both primarily host families. Riviera Maya contains the more exclusive Privileged guest rooms, upgrades and private facilities, none of which are found at Yucata...