Hotel Catalonia Playa Maroma
Hotel Catalonia Playa Maroma is a family-friendly all-inclusive resort in Playa Maroma, Mexico with 404 rooms. Amenities include Babysitting, Beach, Buffet Dining, Diving and Free Wi-Fi. Travelers rate it 4.7/5 across 11,080 Google reviews.
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Catalonia Playa Maroma's entire appeal can be stated simply: it's on Maroma Beach — one of the most beautiful stretches of sand on the Riviera Maya — and it costs a fraction of what Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun charges for the same shoreline. Travelers who've been to both describe the beach quality as identical (obviously — it's the same beach), with the resort experience being dramatically different in favor of Secrets. For travelers who care about budget more than resort amenities, Catalonia is the arbitrage play.
The resort itself is modest, though it's no longer fair to call the whole property dated: the Premium and Premium Deluxe rooms have been recently renovated with contemporary furniture and parquet floors, while base-category rooms still show their age. Food is the honest weak spot, and recent repeat guests say it has slipped further — 2026 reviews describe a buffet downgraded from its previous standard, with staples like steak and salmon removed in favor of basic, repetitive offerings. Coatis on the jungle path to the lobby are one of the most charming small touches at any Riviera Maya resort — harmless wildlife that visitors consistently mention fondly. The path itself through tropical vegetation is beautiful.
Pro tip from travelers: book the Premium section only. Those rooms are closer to the beach, recently renovated, and meaningfully better quality — and avoiding the trek from base rooms to beach and back makes the whole experience more relaxing. For Maroma Beach access at budget prices, Catalonia Playa Maroma has essentially no competition — the next option is paying 3–4x more for Secrets.
Pros
- +Located on the same Maroma Beach stretch as Secrets Maroma Beach — one of the Riviera Maya's most beautiful beaches
- +Family-friendly on an extraordinary beach at a fraction of Secrets Maroma's price
- +Coatis (raccoon-like wildlife) on the jungle path to the lobby — a charming local ecosystem touch
- +Beautiful jungle-path walk through tropical vegetation between beach and main facilities
- +Premium and Premium Deluxe rooms have been recently renovated with contemporary decor and parquet floors — and they sit close to the beach, making them clearly worth booking
- +Solid budget-to-beach-quality ratio — Maroma Beach at an accessible price
- +Good snorkeling in Maroma Bay's natural reef
- +Quieter than larger Cancun and Playa del Carmen properties
Cons
- −Food is the resort's weakest aspect and appears to be getting worse — 2026 repeat guests report the buffet stripped of previous staples like steak and salmon, leaving basic, repetitive offerings; one four-time returnee said it would be their last visit
- −Not luxurious — base-category rooms remain older and less impressive; only the Premium and Premium Deluxe categories have seen recent renovation
- −Sargassum affects this area seasonally — Maroma Beach has beautiful stretches interrupted by seaweed months
- −Base rooms significantly less impressive than the renovated Premium section — avoid unless budget-constrained
- −Not adult-only — families and couples share all spaces
- −Remote Maroma area means no walkable off-resort options
- −Entertainment and nightlife minimal — this is a relaxation resort
- −Bugs and natural insects are part of the jungle environment — expect this
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“Great hotel the only downside for us was entertainment. Events for kids are too late (starting 8:30 pm) and main event is 9:30. Our kids fall asleep after 15 mins of main event. For example at Riu we stayed last year, entertaining starts at 7 pm - mu...”
“We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Catalonia Playa Maroma and left with nothing but great memories. What we appreciated the most was the peaceful atmosphere of the resort. It’s a perfect place to truly relax. The swimming pool was very pleasant and ne...”
“I love the small resort I love the nature and all the different animals especially the monkeys. The food is amazing. The service is amazing. We have a beautiful room, private, secluded and nice. The guest services are nice. They came around helped us...”