Catalonia Playa Maroma — Family Review
Playa Maroma, Mexico · 5-star · 4.4/5 (12,871 reviews)
- Kids club
- Beachfront
- Pools
- Connecting rooms
- Sleeps up to 10
- Infant-friendly
- Spa
Catalonia Playa Maroma is a 5-star family-friendly resort in Playa Maroma, Mexico, about 35 minutes from Cancun (CUN). For families, it offers a kids club, direct beach access, pools, connecting rooms, rooms that sleep up to 10, cribs on request and a spa. Guests rate it 4.4/5 across 12,871 reviews. KindredTrips ranks complete trips here — flights plus hotel — by total cost for your exact family and dates.
Quick verdict
| Best for | Families with toddlers and preschoolers · Big families (rooms sleep up to 10) · Beach-first trips |
|---|---|
| Not ideal for | Families who need every detail confirmed up front — verify specifics when booking |
| Best ages | Infants & toddlers, school-age kids |
| Closest airport | CUN — Cancún International Airport |
| Transfer time | ~35 min |
| Kids club | Yes — minimum age not confirmed |
| Beachfront | Yes |
| Pools | Yes |
| All-inclusive | Not confirmed |
| Family room fit | Verified: Suite, 2 Bedrooms sleeps up to 5 |
Family fit at a glance
| Star class | 5-star |
|---|---|
| Guest rating | 4.4/5 (12,871 reviews) |
| Location | Playa Maroma, Mexico |
| Nearest airport | CUN — Cancún International Airport |
| Airport transfer | ~35 min |
| Kids club | Yes — ages not confirmed |
| Beachfront | Yes |
| Pools | Yes |
| All-inclusive | Not confirmed — check live rates |
| Infant-friendly | cribs available |
| Largest room sleeps | 10 |
| Connecting rooms | Available |
| Booked with our partner as | Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya |
Why families like it
Based on the amenity fields we've confirmed for Catalonia Playa Maroma:
- A kids club
- Direct beach access
- Pools
- Connecting rooms
- Rooms that sleep up to 10
- Cribs on request
- A spa
Best for / skip if
Book it if…
- Families with toddlers and preschoolers
- Big families (rooms sleep up to 10)
- Beach-first trips
Skip it if…
- You want a guarantee on a specific room type — always confirm the exact room when booking.
Room fit for families
- Verified family room: Suite, 2 Bedrooms — sleeps up to 5 (max 5 adults + 4 children), 2x Twin bed + King bed, in one unit. Verified 2026-05 from the LiteAPI room catalogue; confirm the exact room for your dates when you book.
- Connecting rooms are available — a practical option for families of 5+ or trips with grandparents.
- Cribs are available, so an infant typically doesn't consume a bed spot.
- Villas and suites are on the room map for extra space.
Room fit can still vary by date and party size. Search your dates and kids' ages to see which rooms actually fit your family.
Planning a family trip to Catalonia Playa Maroma
Catalonia Playa Maroma sits in Playa Maroma, Mexico. KindredTrips doesn't make you pick a destination first — enter your home airport, dates, and your kids' ages, and we compare the total cost of flying your family here against every other Caribbean resort we track, ranked together. Prices are live flight + hotel rates for your exact party, so the number you see is the trip you'd actually book.
What families say
15 family travelers rated this resort 4.8/5 on average · medium confidence.
- Beach for toddlers: 50% positive across 6 family mentions
Recent guest reviews
Real guest reviews of Catalonia Playa Maroma from our booking partners, with reviews from family travelers shown first. We show both what guests liked and what they'd warn you about.
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5/5Beautiful relaxing Easter…
Liked: We had an incredibly beautiful, relaxing, and interesting Easter holiday and truly enjoyed every moment. What stood out in particular was the absolutely perfect and exceptionally friendly service.
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5/5Repeat guest at Belmond…
Liked: Fabulous resort - manicured gardens, well-appointed rooms, wonderful staff throughout, delicious food at all restaurants and simply the best resort in all of the Mayan Riviera. Well worth a visit.
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5/5Amazing experience definitely top hotel in…
Liked: This hotel was amazing from the second we checked in there was a butler who we never heard the word no from everyone at the resort knows you by your first and last name Our room was spectacular right on the ocean and main pool was right by our door We…
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5/5
Liked: One of the best Hotels we have stayed in! Every thing was just great! The location is great and you really don’t have to leave the hotel! You feel at home and the staff and the manager all make you feel at home! Great food and great place to relax!
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Catalonia Playa Maroma appears in
- Best Caribbean Resorts with a Kids Club
- Best Beachfront Caribbean Family Resorts
- Best Infant-Friendly Caribbean Resorts
- Best Caribbean Resorts for a Family of 5
- Best Caribbean Family Resorts with Connecting Rooms
Catalonia Playa Maroma FAQ
Does Catalonia Playa Maroma have a kids club?
Yes — Catalonia Playa Maroma has a kids club, but we don't have a confirmed minimum age on file, so check with the resort if you're traveling with a child under 4.
Is Catalonia Playa Maroma all-inclusive?
We haven't seen all-inclusive rates for Catalonia Playa Maroma in recent live searches. Search your dates to see the meal plans actually on offer.
How far is Catalonia Playa Maroma from the airport?
Catalonia Playa Maroma is roughly 35 minutes by road from Cancun (CUN). Actual transfer time varies with traffic and transfer type.
Can Catalonia Playa Maroma sleep a family of 5?
Yes — the Suite, 2 Bedrooms sleeps up to 5 (max 5 adults + 4 children) in one unit, and connecting rooms are available for bigger groups. Verified 2026-05 from the LiteAPI room catalogue; confirm the exact room for your dates when you book.
Is Catalonia Playa Maroma good for toddlers?
Catalonia Playa Maroma shows toddler-friendly signals in our data: cribs are available, there's a kids club. Always confirm kids-club minimum ages directly.
How much does a trip to Catalonia Playa Maroma cost?
It depends on your origin airport, dates, and party — so we don't publish static prices. Run a KindredTrips search and we'll price live flights plus live hotel rates for your exact family, and rank this resort against every other Caribbean option by total trip cost.