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Banyan Tree Mayakoba is a resort destination wedding venue in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, hosting 500 at dinner and 600 standing. Best months: January, February, March, December.

Banyan Tree Mayakoba

Playa del CarmenQuintana Roo, Mexico

Banyan Tree Mayakoba sits on the coast at Playa del Carmen, about 40 minutes from Cancun International Airport (CUN), with 159 all-villa and suite accommodations spread across beachfront, lagoon and garden settings.

Guests
500 at dinner600 standing
Rooms
159 rooms
Ceremony
Chapel on site
Season
Best weather Dec–MarAisle estimate
Getting there
CUNabout 40 min by car

About the venue

Banyan Tree Mayakoba sits on the coast at Playa del Carmen, about 40 minutes from Cancun International Airport (CUN), with 159 all-villa and suite accommodations spread across beachfront, lagoon and garden settings.

Couples can marry in the on-site chapel, on the beach or in the gardens, then move to an indoor or outdoor reception for up to 500 seated guests or 600 standing.

In-house catering handles the menus, including kosher options, and an indoor backup space is available if weather turns.

Group bookings start at a 50-guest minimum, with pricing quoted in USD.

  • On-site chapel plus outdoor ceremony options on the beach and in the gardens
  • Seated dining for up to 500 guests and standing capacity of 600
  • 159 rooms, villas and suites, including three-bedroom beachfront pool villas sleeping up to 7
  • Direct beach access, sea views, pool and garden settings on property

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
500 guests
Standing reception
600 guests
Smallest party taken
50 guests

Staying over

Rooms
159 rooms
Room types
20 listed

The ceremony

Chapel on site
Yes
Outdoor ceremony
Yes
Indoor option if it rains
Yes

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: best
  2. February: best
  3. March: best
  4. April: good
  5. May: good
  6. June: out of season
  7. July: good
  8. August: out of season
  9. September: out of season
  10. October: out of season
  11. November: good
  12. December: best
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Getting there

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Nearest airport
CUN, 40 min by car
Phone
800 953 0565
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Reviews of Banyan Tree Mayakoba

“Banyan Tree Mayakoba was pristine,everyone we encountered was professional, polite, and helpful. Cristiano went above and beyond with his welcoming and kind hospitable personality.”

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4.7out of 5, from 1,539 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

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How many guests can the venue host?
The venue accommodates up to 500 guests for seated dining and 600 standing, with a minimum of 50 guests for wedding groups.
Can we hold the ceremony outdoors?
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are offered, and there is also a chapel on site. An indoor backup space is available, and receptions can be held either indoors or outdoors.
How far is the resort from the airport?
The nearest airport is Cancun International (CUN), roughly a 40-minute transfer.
What accommodation is available for our guests?
There are 159 rooms across villa and suite categories, from the Bliss Pool Villa and Serenity Pool Villa (up to 3 guests) to three-bedroom beachfront and family villas and residences that sleep up to 7.
Who do we contact about booking a wedding?
The groups team can be reached at +52 984 877 3699 or groups.mayakoba@groupbanyan.com. Pricing is quoted in USD.

Weddings held here

2020 · Banyan Tree Mayakoba
Jerry & Alexis Casselano

100 of our closest friends and family joined us for an UNFORGETTABLE weekend. Every single aspect of our weekend was picture perfect. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure everything is looked after.

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