Milaroca, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Nayarit to open in 2025

Belmond has entered into an agreement with Cora Pacific Development to open Milaroca, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Nayarit on the Pacific Coast of Mexico in 2025. With design curation by Getty, Milaroca will be consciously and sensitively built from the ground up.  

Immersed in mountainous jungle and beaches stretching over two kilometres along Riviera Nayarit, Milaroca will adopt low-density and non-invasive building practices. Led by Waldo’s Designs and Clements Design, the property’s aesthetic will draw inspiration from the region’s beauty, storied native culture and the bohemian spirit of the nearby San Pancho and Sayulita villages.

Each of the property’s 57 guest pavilions will include a unique collection of contemporary custom-made furniture and crafted objects from local artisans. Importantly, interiors will be crafted in order to maintain an intuitive symbiosis with the outdoor spaces and surrounding jungle. 

“We have the incredible opportunity to craft a legend of the future with the best partners we could have asked for,” says Roeland Vos, President & CEO of Belmond. “With utmost respect to Riviera Nayarit’s multicultural history, abundant nature and the region’s carefree spirit, Milaroca will encapsulate the essence of contemporary lifestyle, creating a destination for today’s thriving creative community – a new legendary scene where new traditions are made, and long-lived rituals are celebrated.” 

The new resort will also introduce a ‘by invitation-only’ opportunity to own one of 27 uniquely-designed private villas serviced by Belmond, all of which also benefit from the Milaroca’s facilities.

Barbara Machen and Rosetta Getty comment on the announcement: “Our families have been traveling together to this beautiful area of Mexico for many years. As entrepreneurs and creatives ourselves we understand the importance of the destination that inspire, and we want to share our magical experience; a place for connection, to be returned to year after year, enjoyed by family, friends and peers from around the world, a true home away from home. Milaroca will be like no other resort, and Belmond is the only hospitality brand that truly creates unique luxury experiences in this way. We could not have asked for a better partner.”

The resort will join two other Belmond properties in Mexico – Casa de Sierra Nevada and the reimagined Maroma in Riviera Maya, set to open its doors in August 2023 following a complete renovation.