Our TWIL Travel Advisor, Julie Law, had the opportunity to visit both the Chable Spa and Resorts in Mexico - the orignal location in Marida, and their newest beachside property in Maroma. Julie loved both properties that pride themselves on redefining wellness and renewing your soul.
Chable Yucatan
The Chable resort in Yucatan, Mexico is a wonderful jungle retreat that focuses on redefining wellness. The property is set on 300 hectares, therefore there is a great deal of land to discover. At the heart of the resort is a cenote that is at the center of their spa and offers many unique treatments that are sure to leave you relaxed before you return home.
Location
Situated inland, Chable Yucatan is a 45 min transfer from Merida airport. It is located on a 750 acre fenced in resort re-purposed from its original 19th century hacienda.
Facts and First Impressions
The beautiful long driveway delivers you to a stylish and remote setting featuring low rise architecturally stunning reception.
Friendly staff welcome you to an easy check in and very informative and quick tour of the hotel, it’s surroundings and your room.
Spa and Activities
Their world class spa is surrounded by the Mayan forest and at the center is a natural cenote. It offers multiple spa treatment rooms which are all housed in beautiful wooden cabins. They have a male and female section in the spa for hydrotherapy and hot tub/cold plunge pools. They interlink spa treatments with traditional ritual elements to achieve the pleasure of healthy living. They offer a variety of activities so that guests can personalize their experience, such as yoga negra, sound acoustic meditation, fitness facilities, temazcal and much more.
Rooms
The spacious casitas are set in the Mayan jungle and allow guests to be connected to nature while still keeping the comforts, The design is modern but warm using local sourcing of materials and artwork. The layout is beautiful and each casita offers a private plunge pool and lush patio furniture. Each room has either a king bed or 2 queen beds surrounded by curtains. The bathroom is lavish with an indoor and outdoor shower, separate toilet, double sinks and a large walk in closet.
Food and Drink
1. Ixi’im
The sophisticated menu created by Jorge Vallejo showcases an innovative blend of Mexican and local influences, integrating fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables harvested and gathered from the resort’s traditional Maya Garden. The restaurant also features the largest Tequila Collection in the World, innovative cocktails and a tailored wine list.
2. Ki’ol Restaurant
Within its oasis-like and vibrant ambiance, Ki’ol offers delicious meals crafted with fresh produce grown in our Maya Garden. Healthy and hearty breakfasts, ceviche’s, Mexican tostadas and light snacks garnished with nourishing ingredients, are among some of the dishes can be enjoyed while sunbathing. Open breakfast, lunch and dinner; guests can expect an array of dishes that go from local and traditional to international and exuberant. In terms of cocktails, we have them all, from the classic pool-side drink to the daring spirit mixes.
3. Wellness Restaurant
According to our wellness philosophy, the Spa restaurant offers well balanced meals combined with delectable menus, where the local dishes excel. We use local products, according to the season. Our culinary farm to table experience it’s based on leaves and vegetables, that are grown in our Ka’anche’s (Mayan garden).
4. Maya Garden
At the heart of Chablé is a traditional organic Maya Garden, recreating harvesting techniques that have not been used in over a century. Chablé’s culinary experience farm-to-table is based on the fruits, vegetables & herbs that are mostly sourced from this organic Garden. Upon request, guests will have the opportunity to partake in the gardening process during their stay.
Chable Maroma
The Chable Maroma is a beautiful property set in the Riviera Maya Jungle. The resort is designed with Mayan colors and regional materials to make each guest feel like they are immersed in the culture and Mayan landscape.
Location
Situated on the coast, this property is a 30-minute drive to Cancun airport and a 4-hour drive from its sister property, Chable, Yucatan, located in Merida.
Facts and First Impressions
This property has more of a resort feel to it than it’s Yucatan counterpart- it’s livelier, boasts a nice beach, with white and minimalist decor.
Rooms
2 presidential suites with 3 bedrooms are beautiful and spacious, however, they do not have beach views and lack privacy. .
This property would be quite noisy at night as its situated beside the beach bar and pool
8 standalone villas with a king bed and no roll away available. These villas are more private.
There are 5 rooms on property that can be connected with a king bed in one room and 2 queen beds in the other.
Food
Kaban
Offers traditional Mexican breakfasts and international specialties. For lunch and dinner their focus is on fresh seafood.
Bu’ul
Contemporary Restaurant featuring seasonal dishes. Their focus is to source their ingredients from locals and use organic products.
Raw Bar by Bu’ul
By far, my favorite of the 3 options! They offer sharing platters of different types of local seafood. Beautiful lounge seats and a bar that offers wines, cocktails and mixology pairs.
I had a relaxing and invigorating stay at both properties, they are the embodiment of a true wellness retreat. As a guest you will receive an authentic experience through their culinary delights, traditional spa practices and classic casita’s.
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