The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancun
The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancún Celebrates Its Official Opening with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, Marking a New Era of Luxury in the Mexican Caribbean
The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancún officially opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that brought together industry leaders, government officials, project owners, and strategic partners, marking the arrival of a remarkable new luxury destination to Marriott International's portfolio in Mexico.
Flavio Carlos Rosado, Secretary of Health QROO; Bernardo Cueto, Secretary of Tourism QROO; Ana Patricia Peralta, Mayor of Benito Juárez; Mara Lezama, Governor of QROO; Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, Secretary of Tourism of Mexico; Lisa Slepchenko; Alfredo Bataller, CEO AB Living Group; George Fleck, SVP Global Brand Leader, St. Regis; Federico Greppi, President, Marriott CALA; Idu Ribeiro, General Manager; José Aguilar Rodríguez, Municipal Trustee, Isla Mujeres. — Photo by Marriott
The celebration was attended by Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, Mexico's Secretary of Tourism, and Mara Lezama Espinosa, Governor of the State of Quintana Roo, who highlighted the importance of luxury tourism development in the region and its positive impact on the local economy, job creation, and the continued positioning of the Mexican Caribbean as one of the world's premier travel destinations.
The resort's owners also celebrated the opening as a significant milestone in their vision to establish Costa Mujeres as a world-class hospitality destination, underscoring the investment, dedication, and long-term commitment behind the project.
During the ceremony, Idu Riberio, General Manager of The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancún, welcomed guests and reflected on the significance of the opening for both the brand and the destination.
One of the celebration's signature moments was the traditional St. Regis Sabrage, the brand's iconic ritual symbolizing the transition from day to evening. On this occasion, the ceremony carried special significance, marking not only the closing of the day but also the official opening of the resort and the beginning of a new era for Costa Mujeres.
The ceremony concluded with a guided tour of the property, where guests explored the resort's guestrooms and suites, distinctive culinary venues, and oceanfront spaces that define its contemporary luxury experience.
As one of the most anticipated luxury openings in the Mexican Caribbean this year, The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancún further strengthens the St. Regis brand's presence in the region while elevating the standard for ultra-luxury hospitality in Mexico.
About The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancún
The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancún is the newest addition to Marriott International's luxury portfolio in Mexico. Located in Costa Mujeres, just north of Cancún, the resort is nestled between the Caribbean Sea and a protected mangrove reserve, near the ancient archaeological site of El Meco and surrounded by the Mesoamerican Reef, the second-largest barrier reef system in the world. Designed by acclaimed architecture firm Sordo Madaleno, the resort draws inspiration from Mayan heritage and storytelling, seamlessly blending cultural legacy with contemporary luxury. The property features 163 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites—including the exclusive Caroline Astor Suite and Presidential Suite—as well as 86 private branded residences spanning up to 900 square meters (approximately 9,700 square feet). Guests can enjoy nine distinctive dining venues, more than 12,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space anchored by the Astor Ballroom, and a comprehensive wellness experience centered around The St. Regis Spa. Signature St. Regis traditions, including the Evening Ritual featuring the celebrated Sabrage ceremony, along with curated cultural experiences inspired by local traditions, position the resort as a new benchmark for ultra-luxury hospitality in the Mexican Caribbean—where history, nature, and contemporary sophistication converge.