El Cid To Open Luxury Resort in Cancun Riviera Maya

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. October 14, 2008

CANCUN, Mexico, October 4, 2005. El Cid Resorts will open its sixth hotel this December as part of the company's new, $200 million complex bordering Puerto Morelos National Reef Park in the Cancun Riviera Maya.

The oceanfront resort, Hotel Marina El Cid Cancun Riviera Maya, will be located 12 miles south of the Cancun International Airport, halfway between the city of Cancun and the town of Playa del Carmen. El Cid's new, 617 acre complex boasts a state-of-the-art marina, now in operation a block away from the resort site. In the near future, the complex also will house boutiques, El Cid To Open Luxury Resort in Cancun Riviera Maya

"Our guests will experience three fantastic worlds in one location," says Carlos Berdegue, CEO of El Cid Resorts. "The new resort will be close to Cancun, renowned for shopping and nightlife. Also nearby, guests can marvel at the ruins of the ancient Mayan civilization. "The resort's beaches will be right on Puerto Morelos," Bergegue continues. "Guests will find wide expanses of silky, white sand; clear turquoise waters, and spectacular underwater life ideal for snorkeling and diving."

Construction on the new, $40-million Hotel Marina El Cid Cancun Riviera Maya began in March, 2005. When completed, the 904,300 square-foot property will feature 350 suites in 11 four-story buildings. El Cid Cancun's architecture will mix colonial and modern styles, featuring palapa huts and sleek, brick-and-concrete structures surrounding a magnificent, 22,000 square-foot, free-form pool.

The first phase of development, scheduled for completion Dec. 17, will consist of 200 suites plus all public areas. Among its common areas, the 21-acre El Cid Cancun will have: restaurants, bars, business center, tropical gardens, hair/nails salon, and Temazcal spa. The beachfront pool will feature waterfalls, swim-up bar, in-water lounge chairs, sun deck and children's area with slides. Nearby will be an oceanfront mega Jacuzzi. For a change of pace, guests will drop by the resort's water sports facility, providing all the gear needed for snorkeling, diving, windsurfing, kayaking and sailing. Also on-site will be a state-of-the-art fitness center with steam room; sauna; massage rooms, as well as areas for aerobics, pilates and spinning classes.

Driving up to the all-suite resort, guests will be greeted by porters and bellmen. Inside, the lobby will be a study in muted elegance, featuring marble floors and sleek, minimalist d'ecor. There, guests will find check-in and concierge desks. Flanking the lobby will be a jewelry store, sundries shop, bar and upscale Mediterranean restaurant.

Accommodations at El Cid Cancun will range from 568 square-foot junior suites to luxurious 2,397 square-foot, three-bedroom/three-and-one-half bath accommodations. One and two-bedroom suites also are available (1,108 1,873 square feet respectively).

Each bright, airy suite will feature an oceanfront or pool view. Entering their rooms, guests will see contemporary d'ecor in fresh, tropical hues. Bathrooms will be above the industry standard with marble walls, floors and countertops and large walk-in showers with comfort benches. All suites will have nightly turn-down service and a choice of king-sized or double beds. Other features will include private terraces, satellite TV, safe-deposit boxes, and minibars stocked with beverages and snacks.

Two and three-bedroom suites will come with such additional features as spacious living and dining areas; full kitchen; extra-comfort, luxury beds and linens; Jacuzzi on the terrace; satellite TV in each bedroom, and 42-inch plasma TV in the living room.