“Maroma Spa by Guerlain is the perfect synergy of healing experiences celebrating Mayan culture alongside Guerlain’s unparalleled expertise in well-being for body, mind, and soul. We are delighted to share our holistic and pioneering wellness approach with our guests.”
Mystical Ambiance Sets the Stage for Spiritual Healing
Led by internationally renowned design studio Tara Bernerd & Partners, the newly renovated space, in harmony with nature, features nine treatment rooms enriched with local design elements such as geometric shapes and artisanal objects, many of which have been bespoke designed by Tara Bernerd & Partners working in conjunction with local artisans.
Throughout the spa, guests enjoy direct views of the jungle and an array of earth-tone hand-crafted pots filled with lush greenery, which contrast with the pops of ochre yellow, light blue, and dark red throughout the furnishings.
The reception provides an instant sense of relaxation, featuring timber screens for private consultation areas, hand-painted Saltillo tiles, and beautifully carved millwork in traditional Mayan patterns.
The treatment rooms themselves feature muted neutrals and warm wooden furniture, enriched with beautiful hues of rich teal blues and greens, and hand-carved onyx stone hand basins.
Spa guests have plenty of tranquil spaces to rest post-treatment, from the calming steam room to the serene garden, which showcases a variety of spiritual trees, some of which feature hidden carvings that lend to the mystical atmosphere of the spa.
Abundant with healing plants, the apothecary features bespoke shelves in a rich, mid-toned timber and a floor inset with stones in a pattern of concentric circles, taking inspiration from the hives of the revered Melipona bee.
The Revered Melipona Bee
Maroma continues its collaboration with Fundación Selva Maya and Mayahuum, helping to protect the endangered Melipona bee, a species critical to the ecology of the Yucatán Peninsula.
This collaboration is further amplified with the support of Guerlain, with initiatives such as expanding resident hives to reach at least 100 new hives by 2025, and the introduction of Guerlain’s Bee School and “Women for Bees” into the local communities.
Both educational programmes are designed to raise awareness of the importance of protecting bees and maintaining traditional know- how, the Guerlain’s Bee School caters to children whilst the “Women for Bees” programme to Mayan women, who will raise bees in their respective communities to preserve awareness of the ancient tradition.
