Etéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection, Playa del Carmen, Mexico

At first light, pelicans arrow across a glassy Caribbean while the jungle exhales cool, herbal air. 

Etéreo lays just 75 suites and casitas along a protected stretch of Playa del Carmen coast, where limestone paths slip through palms and every terrace seems to hover between sea and sky. 

It’s Riviera Maya distilled: salt on your lips, copal on the breeze, and water everywhere—pools, cenotes, and the warm, pale-blue sea.

What Makes It Special

• Beachfront location within a preserved mangrove and palm grove—wild yet impeccably groomed.
• Low-density scale (75) with generous suites/casitas, many offering plunge pools and ocean views.
• Deep-wellness spa inspired by Mayan rituals—copal cleanses, herbal steams, cacao ceremonies, and hydrotherapy.
• Serious dining that celebrates Yucatán’s pantry—nixtamalized corn, citrus, chiles, wood fire, and fresh-caught seafood.
• Thoughtful programming: sunrise yoga platforms, paddleboards on calm mornings, and stargazing and storytelling after dark.

A Day at Etéreo

Morning

A tray with café de olla and warm conchas arrives at your door; you pad out to your terrace as the sea shifts from pale mint to turquoise. After a beach walk, breakfast might be chaya eggs, charred salsa, and papaya sweet as honey. A slow swim in the infinity pool mirrors the sky.

Afternoon

Slip into the spa hydro circuit; eucalyptus steam gives way to a cool plunge and the scent of crushed herbs. Lunch under a tamarind tree is grilled octopus with lime and avocado, an agua fresca beading the glass. Doze beneath a palapa while the tide hums.

Evening

Golden hour paints the mangroves honey; a mezcalita arrives with sal de gusano on the rim. Choose between coastal wood-fire plates or a chef’s counter of crudos and citrus. Lanterns spark to life along the pathways; musicians tune a handpan.

Night

Back in your casita, shutters open to the sea. Linen sheets are cool; the room holds whispers of salt and copal as waves fold the day closed.

Insider Tips for Etéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection

• Ocean View Suites are worth the splurge for stunning sunrises. Mangrove Suites with plunge pools are more affordable, serene, and surprisingly scenic.
• Avoid bringing expectations of a “resort pool”—this is a wellness retreat, not a party scene.
• Use WhatsApp to communicate with your advisor or butler—staff respond instantly and can handle everything from spa bookings to airport transfers.
• The pool and beach bar close around 5 PM, and the main bar by 11:30 PM—plan for early, relaxed evenings.
• Participate in cultural and mindfulness activities—cooking classes, cacao ceremonies, and Mayan storytelling, etc.
• Tap water is not served free in restaurants—fill your own reusable bottle from the complimentary still or sparkling water stations.

Why We Love It (Curated Highlights)

At Hotelagio we hand-pick only stays that feel truly one-of-a-kind. This property made our list because of these rare details:

• Jungle-to-sea immersion—mangrove shade meets barefoot-soft beach in a few quiet steps.
• Ritual-forward wellness—Mayan-inspired ceremonies and an excellent hydro circuit.
• Fire & citrus cuisine—local corn, bright salsas, and pristine seafood, plated with restraint.
• Private-feeling suites—terraces and plunge pools that make the room a destination.
• Evenings with a hush—low lighting, starlit skies, and thoughtful live sets.

For Whom

For couples: terraces for two, candlelit dinners in the sand, soaking tubs, and plunge pools.
For wellness seekers: sunrise yoga, sound baths, herbal treatments, and calm-swim coves.
For families: spacious suites, gentle water, nature-based activities (note: the vibe stays serene).
For friends/occasions: intimate scale with big-resort amenities—perfect for milestone escapes.

Quick Facts (Luxury Snapshot)

Location: Playa del Carmen area, Quintana Roo, Mexico—~40–50 min from Cancún Intl. (CUN)
Rooms: 75 suites & casitas (many with plunge pools and sea views)
Rates: From USD 661—premium for secluded beachfront, standout spa, and culinary focus
Best for: Wellness-led beach breaks, design-minded romantics, slow-food travelers
Style: Resort, Tropical—limestone, warm woods, woven fibers, and Caribbean blues