First Margaritaville Island Reserve Resort Opens in Cancun on July 1

Image: PHOTO: Compass Bar at the new Margaritaville Island Reserve by Karisma Riviera Cancún, Mexico. (Photo courtesy of Karisma Hotels & Resorts)
Image: PHOTO: Compass Bar at the new Margaritaville Island Reserve by Karisma Riviera Cancún, Mexico. (Photo courtesy of Karisma Hotels & Resorts)
Laurie Baratti
by Laurie Baratti
Last updated: 9:05 PM ET, Tue June 30, 2020

Set to open Wednesday, July 1, 2020, is Karisma Hotels & Resorts' highly-anticipated new property, the Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun. Situated on the stunning shores of Riviera Maya, it will become the brand's first Mexican property, as well as the first to introduce customers to Margaritaville's new laid-back, luxury 'Island Reserve' concept.

"We're thrilled to introduce our unmatched atmosphere to travelers looking to escape to the coastline of Mexico for a no-worries vacation and are confident our first, new Margaritaville Island Reserve will become a preferred destination," said John Cohlan, Margaritaville's CEO. "We partnered with Karisma Hotels & Resorts to launch our first resort in Mexico because of the company's outstanding reputation for creating and managing award-winning all-inclusive properties with exceptional food and beverage programs, and best-in-class guest service and cleanliness standards, among other amenities and offerings essential to the Margaritaville experience."

The Island Reserve Inclusive concept blends the amenities typical of a world-class, all-inclusive resort with Margaritaville's signature laid-back vibe. While maintaining a casual, carefree atmosphere, Island Reserve raises offerings to a new, premium standard for guests in search of exceptional quality within a fun, relaxed Caribbean setting. Guests at Island Reserve can expect to enjoy outstanding service, and top-quality drinks and dining while staying in a Margaritaville state of mind-perhaps, with a few unexpected twists toss into the mix.

Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun will tout 148 guestrooms and suites with oceanfront and swim-up options. In a property-exclusive, first-of-its-kind Karisma offering, every accommodation includes a complimentary, customizable in-room bar. They can also stock their rooms with drinks and snacks from the Joe Merchant's Coffee & Provisions onsite shop.

Four onsite restaurants and six specialty bars stand ready to provide a lively selection of food and beverages, all included, of course. Dining venues serve everything from homemade Italian and traditional Mexican favorites to Caribbean and International cuisines, or bold Latin-Asian fusion fare.

Activities are never in short supply, including beachside favorites such as snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, SCUBA diving and Aqua Fit sessions, or soccer or volleyball on the sand. Or, guests can participate in cooking and cocktail classes, dance lessons or yoga practice.

There's also a daily schedule of live entertainment and interactions, including performances by musicians, beach parties, mariachi fiestas and a host of engaging tournaments.

The family-friendly resort even offers all-inclusive playtime opportunities for children at the Parakeets Kid's Club, where supervised activities for kids ages four through twelve years take place daily. Young guests can make new friends while participating in such activities as cooking classes, piñata-making, crazy lab experiments, dancing, movie nights, pajama parties and more.

Through July 31, 2020, Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun is offering a "License to Chill" special opening sale of up to 66-percent savings on standard prices, plus an additional $150 resort credit, a complimentary spa treatment and a free mixology class. Rates cover all accommodations, including taxes; an array of food, beverage and premium alcoholic drink options; a Joe Merchant's In-Room Bar; 24-hour room service and Island Ambassador personal concierge service.


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Laurie Baratti

Laurie Baratti

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Laurie Baratti is an Assistant Editor for TravelPulse. She is a San Diego-based journalist whose work has previously appeared in publications like TravelAge West, SPACE, Modern Home + Living, Montage, and Sandals Life magazines. Travel writing has long been her passion, and she is always looking for excuses to explore the world outside of her native California. Laurie is also a lifelong equestrian, a proud pet-parent, and an underground advocate of the Oxford comma.

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