Traveling to Mexico for the World Cup? Score a Riviera Maya Getaway
Written by Mony Figueroa
If you’re already thinking about traveling for the World Cup, here’s the move most people don’t consider: don’t just follow the stadium schedule, build the trip around it.
Why not add a Riviera Maya escape? Major cities in Mexico have direct flights, so getting there is fast and easy. And between matches, you can trade crowded streets for a swim in your private pool or a drink overlooking the Caribbean.
You actually get to enjoy the fact that you traveled across the world for this.
And if you need one more reason, here’s what seals it: the Riviera Maya is positioning itself as a key hub during the tournament. Host-related events are expected across the region, and national teams have been linked to the area for pre-tournament training camps and preparation stays. So it won’t just feel like a beach vacation. It will feel like football season, just with better weather and better cocktails.
And just imagine….
Best case? Your team lifts the trophy and you’re celebrating in the Riviera.
Worst case? You’re still celebrating the summer from a beachfront villa in the Riviera.
We’ll take those odds.
Our Favorite World Cup Villas
Villa Naj Kan
Tankah Bay, Tulum, Riviera Maya, Mexico
20 Guests | 9 Bedrooms | 9.5 Bathrooms | Chef Included
You’ve got space for up to 20 guests, so you can bring the whole crew without squeezing anyone into a corner. It feels like your own private stadium, just with better views and much better food.
The chef handles every meal, so no one misses a goal running back from the kitchen. And because you’re in Tankah Bay, it stays calm and private, meaning the only noise you hear is your group reacting to the match. You can be as loud as you want, celebrate the wins properly, and let the tournament take over without worrying about anyone else.
Villa Lol-Beh
Soliman Bay, Tulum, Riviera Maya, Mexico
34 Guests | 12 Bedrooms | 12.5 Bathrooms | Chef Included
If you’re planning to go big for the World Cup, Villa Lol-Beh can handle it. With space for up to 34 guests across 12 bedrooms, this is where you bring the full crew and don’t have to think twice about it. There’s room for everyone to spread out during the day and then come together when the match starts.
Because it sits right on Soliman Bay, you get beach mornings, pool afternoons, and match time with the ocean just steps away. The chef takes care of every meal, so the only thing you have to focus on is the score. If you want the World Cup to feel like a full-on summer takeover, this is the setup.
Casa Yardena
Soliman Bay, Tulum, Riviera Maya, Mexico
26 Guests | 9 Bedrooms | 10 Bathrooms | Chef Included
With nine bedrooms and capacity for 26 guests, you can bring the group chat to life without anyone feeling crammed. The chef handles the food, whether that’s a full lunch spread or a poolside BBQ, so nobody disappears mid play.
You can cool off at halftime, reset with a drink under the palapas, and then go right back to celebrating like you’re front row. It’s big, it’s social, and it’s built for those matches that turn into memories you’ll still be talking about four years from now.
Villa Tulkal
Tulum, Riviera Maya, Mexico
24 Guests | 8 Bedrooms | 10.5 Bathrooms | Chef Included
At Tulkal, match day doesn’t feel rushed. Someone’s in the pool, someone’s lining up drinks at the bar, someone’s already debating lineups before kickoff. The space just works for it. You move easily between the lounge, the grill area, and the deck without feeling packed into one corner, and when the game starts, everyone naturally finds their spot.
The chef keeps everything flowing, so the only thing you’re thinking about is the score. You can cool off in the ocean between matches, reset, then come back loud for the next one. And the best part is you can bring up to 24 guests and still have room to breathe. It feels big, but it never feels chaotic.
Villa Kinich
Playacar Phase I, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Mexico
20 Guests | 7 Bedrooms | 11 Bathrooms | Chef Included
You’ve got space for 20 guests right on the beach, so the whole crew can settle in without feeling packed in. The pool, the outdoor lounge, and that rooftop all give you different spots to set the tone before kickoff. It feels social without being chaotic, like the kind of place where match days just fall into place.
The chef handles every meal, so nobody disappears mid play, and being beachfront means halftime can include a quick walk to the water instead of a snack run. You’re close enough to 5th Avenue if you want to take the celebration out later, but inside the villa, it’s just your group, your team, and the game.
Playacar Vista Estate
Playacar Phase I, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Mexico
42 Guests | 16 Bedrooms | 16.5 Bathrooms | Chef Included | Pet Friendly
If you’re going all in for the World Cup, Vista Estate lets you do it. With space for up to 42 guests across two side by side villas, this is where you stop limiting the invite list and just say yes to everyone. Rooftop pools, multiple hangout spots, and enough room to spread out mean match days can feel big without feeling chaotic.
Your private chef takes care of every meal, so no one has to leave the game to deal with the kitchen. Drinks stay cold, food keeps coming, and the only thing anyone’s focused on is the score. Also, being inside Playacar keeps you close to 5th Avenue if the celebration spills out after a win.
Sombras del Viento
Soliman Bay, Tulum, Riviera Maya, Mexico
16 Guests | 7 Bedrooms | 7.5 Bathrooms | Chef Included
Sombras del Viento works really well if you’re traveling with your close crew and want the World Cup to feel relaxed but still fun. With space for 16 guests and separate units, everyone can have their own room and privacy, but when it’s time for the match, it’s easy to come together without feeling cramped.
Meals are taken care of by your personal chef, so nobody has to step away during the game, and the game room gives you something to do between matches. And because you’re tucked into Soliman Bay, it stays quiet around you, which means the only real noise is your group reacting to every goal.
You’ve Waited Four Years, Make It Worth It.
If one of these villas already feels right, talk to our curators. Tell them your dates, your headcount, and how you plan to watch the matches, they’ll make sure everything’s ready before kickoff.
And if you still want more options, you’ll find plenty more across the Riviera Maya in the Maya Luxe collection, depending on how big your group is and how you want the trip to feel.
Just don’t leave this one to the group chat.
