Hotel Project Types

Select a project type to see specifications, costs and timelines

Boutique Hotel

12–24 months

6–30 rooms with unique tropical design. Pool, restaurant, bar, spa, rooftop.

$24,000–$40,000 MXN/m²

Architectural design

Infinity pool

Restaurant and bar

Spa and wellness

Rooftop terrace

Full furnishing

Apart-Hotel

10–18 months

4–20 independent units for Airbnb/Booking. Kitchen, living room, private terrace.

$18,000–$30,000 MXN/m²

Independent units

Equipped kitchen

Private terrace

Shared pool

Airbnb optimization

Smart locks

Hostel / Budget Hotel

8–14 months

Dorms, private rooms, common areas. Backpackers and digital nomads.

$14,000–$22,000 MXN/m²

Shared dorms

Private rooms

Coworking area

Communal kitchen

Social terrace

Laundry

Hotel Renovation

4–10 months

Modernize an existing hotel: rooms, lobby, pool, restaurant. Minimal downtime.

$8,000–$16,000 MXN/m²

Phased renovation

Room upgrade

New lobby/reception

Pool remodel

Electrical update

Waterproofing

Boutique Hotel — Specifications

6–30 rooms with unique architectural identity. Contemporary tropical design that maximizes guest experience and revenue per available room (RevPAR).

Project Areas

Themed rooms

Presidential suite

Lobby / reception

Restaurant with kitchen

Bar / lounge

Infinity pool

Spa / wellness

Rooftop terrace

Parking

Service rooms

Industrial laundry

Admin office

Technical Specifications

Cat. 5 hurricane structure

Emergency generator

Fire protection system

20,000+ liter cistern

Treatment plant

Central HVAC or mini-splits

Solar panels (optional)

Professional WiFi network

Smart locks per room

Hotel PMS integrated

Architectural lighting

Premium waterproofing

Market Data — Boutique Hotel

Average RevPAR in Playa del Carmen for 4-5 star boutiques:

$2,500–$4,500 MXN/night

82% annual occupancy

ROI 5–6 years

Apart-Hotel — Specifications

Independent units designed for maximum profitability on vacation rental platforms. Each unit operates as a full apartment with kitchen and amenities.

Each Unit Includes

Full equipped kitchen

Living / dining area

1–2 bedrooms

Full bathroom

Private terrace / balcony

Spacious closet

Smart TV + WiFi

Smart lock with code

Common Areas

Shared pool

Rooftop with BBQ

Bikes available

Parking

Storage

Laundry

Airbnb Optimization

We set up your profiles on Airbnb, Booking, VRBO. Professional photography and dynamic pricing.

$1,800–$3,500 MXN/night

78% occupancy

Hostel / Budget Hotel — Specifications

Project optimized for digital nomads and backpackers. Low construction cost, high demand, simple operation. The fastest growing segment in the Riviera Maya.

Project Areas

4–8 bed dorms

Private rooms

Shared bathrooms

Communal kitchen

Coworking with WiFi

Social terrace

Hammock area

Individual lockers

Model Advantages

Lower investment per bed

High guest turnover

Community and reviews

2–3 staff operation

Bar/café income

ROI 3–5 years

Hostel Market

$400–$800 MXN/bed/night

85%+ occupancy

ROI 3–5 years

Hotel Renovation — Specifications

Full or phased renovation of existing hotels. Modernization without losing revenue — we work by sections to minimize downtime.

Intervention Areas

Rooms and suites

Lobby and reception

Restaurant / kitchen

Pool and deck

Exterior facade

Room bathrooms

Service areas

Landscaping

Technical Upgrades

Electrical update

New HVAC system

Waterproofing

Structural reinforcement

Full plumbing

Professional WiFi

Paint and finishes

Smart locks

Amenities We Build

Infinity pool

Restaurant and bar

Spa and wellness

Rooftop terrace

Gym / fitness

Parking

Professional WiFi

Smart locks

Solar panels

Cistern + pumping

Emergency generator

Fire protection system

Return on Investment (ROI)

Real data from the Riviera Maya hotel market 2024–2026

Type	Units	Investment	Annual Income Est.	Occupancy	ROI
Apart-Hotel (Tulum)	8 units	$7M–$10M MXN	$1.2M–$1.8M MXN	78%	5–7 years
Boutique Hotel (PDC)	12 rooms	$12M–$18M MXN	$2.4M–$3.6M MXN	82%	5–6 years
Boutique Hotel (Tulum)	20 rooms	$24M–$36M MXN	$5M–$8M MXN	85%	4–6 years
Hostel (PDC Center)	30 beds	$4M–$6M MXN	$1.5M–$2.5M MXN	88%	3–5 years

Construction Cost by Zone

Playa del Carmen

$24K–$38K

MXN/m² · Boutique

82% occupancy

Tulum

$28K–$42K

MXN/m² · Boutique

85% occupancy

Puerto Aventuras

$22K–$34K

MXN/m² · Apart-Hotel

75% occupancy

Cancún

$26K–$40K

MXN/m² · Boutique

80% occupancy

Package Comparison

Included	Boutique	Apart-Hotel	Hostel	Renovation
Architectural design	✅	✅	✅	✅
6-discipline plans	✅	✅	✅	Partial
3D Renders	✅	✅	✅	Opcional
Permits and licenses	✅	✅	✅	✅
Turnkey construction	✅	✅	✅	✅
Pool	✅ Infinity	✅ Compartida	Opcional	✅ Remodelación
Restaurant / kitchen	✅ Completo	Opcional	Comunal	✅ Remodelación
Spa / wellness	✅	Opcional	—	Opcional
Fire protection	✅	✅	✅	✅
Full furnishing	✅	✅	✅	Opcional
Airbnb/Booking setup	Opcional	✅	✅	Opcional
Civil protection	✅	✅	✅	✅

Investment by Type

HOSTEL

Budget Hotel

$14,000

MXN/m² — desde

30+ beds
Full common areas
Integrated coworking
Timeline: 8–14 months

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APART-HOTEL

Independent Units

$18,000

MXN/m² — desde

4–20 complete units
Equipped kitchen per unit
Airbnb/Booking setup
Timeline: 10–18 months

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Hotel Construction Process

1

Factibilidad

Estudio de mercado y terreno

2

Diseño

Arquitectura y renders 3D

3

Permisos

Licencias y DRO

4

Cimentación

Estructura y obra negra

5

Acabados

Interiores y exteriores

6

Instalaciones

Eléctrica, hidráulica, HVAC

7

Amueblado

FF&E completo

8

Entrega

Protección civil y apertura

"Recrea built our 8-unit apart-hotel in Tulum in 14 months. The finish quality and Airbnb optimization helped us reach 82% occupancy from the first quarter."

— Alejandra R., Hotel investor, Tulum

Frequently Asked Questions

The cost ranges from $24,000 to $40,000 MXN/m² depending on the level of finishes, amenities and location. A 12-room boutique hotel (approx. 800 m²) requires an investment of $12M–$18M MXN. Includes design, permits, construction, installations and furnishing.

Municipal construction license, DRO (Director Responsable de Obra), Environmental Impact Statement (MIA) from SEMARNAT for coastal zones, Civil Protection permit, tourism operation license (SECTUR), hotel land use permit, and SAT registration. We manage all procedures.

Yes. The Riviera Maya maintains 80%+ average annual occupancy, with high season (December–April) above 90%. Typical ROI is 5–7 years for boutiques and 3–5 for hostels. Tourism in Quintana Roo grew 12% in 2025.

Yes. All hotel structures are calculated for Category 5 hurricane winds (260+ km/h), seismic zone B and karst limestone soil. We use f'c=300 kg/cm² concrete, grade 42 steel, and comply with NTC and CFE Civil Works Design Manual.

Yes. Turnkey service includes FF&E: beds, furniture, linens, bathroom amenities, industrial kitchen, pool equipment, decorative lighting, and tech equipment (PMS, WiFi, smart locks). We deliver ready to operate.

Yes. The apart-hotel model is designed specifically for vacation rental platforms: independent units with kitchens, smart locks for automatic check-in, photogenic design for listings, and profile setup on Airbnb, Booking and VRBO.

Free: Construction Cost Guide 2026

Real prices per m² — updated monthly.

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Hotel Construction in the Riviera Maya

Hotel Project Types

Boutique Hotel

Apart-Hotel

Hostel / Budget Hotel

Hotel Renovation

Boutique Hotel — Specifications

Project Areas

Technical Specifications

Market Data — Boutique Hotel

Apart-Hotel — Specifications

Each Unit Includes

Common Areas

Airbnb Optimization

Hostel / Budget Hotel — Specifications

Project Areas

Model Advantages

Hostel Market

Hotel Renovation — Specifications

Intervention Areas

Technical Upgrades

Amenities We Build

Return on Investment (ROI)

Construction Cost by Zone

Playa del Carmen

Tulum

Puerto Aventuras

Cancún

Package Comparison

Investment by Type

Hotel Construction Process

Factibilidad

Diseño

Permisos

Cimentación

Acabados

Instalaciones

Amueblado

Entrega

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to build a boutique hotel in Playa del Carmen?

What permits do I need to build a hotel?

Is investing in a Riviera Maya hotel profitable?

Do you build for hurricane resistance?

Do you include furnishing and equipment (FF&E)?

Can you build a hotel for Airbnb operation?

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