El Dorado Royale Map (Most Up-To-Date)

El Dorado Royale runs as a mile long beachfront strip with three linked zones: Generations in the north, the main Royale center, and the Casitas enclave in the south. Key map choices are which zone to sleep in, how much you rely on shuttles vs walking, and how close you sit to restaurants, shows, and quieter Casitas pools.

Area / Zone	Best For	Key Tip	Watch Out
Generations / Northern Border	Adults wanting extra dining variety and short shuttle hops.	Walk beachfront path north from Royale to reach Generations quickly.	Family resort vibe, children cannot cross south into El Dorado sections.
Royale Lobby and Main Pool (La Isla)	Central access to most restaurants, bars, theater and activities.	Choose buildings 1 to 5 for fastest walk to pool and beach.	Livelier atmosphere with music, events and heavier foot traffic all day.
Spot Pool, Premium and Fuentes zone	Quieter sun time near premium suites and the culinary theater.	Use this hub as midpoint when walking between lobby and Casitas.	Can feel isolated at night if you prefer constant activity nearby.
Casitas 25 to 27 crescents	Casitas privacy while keeping walks to lobby and main restaurants shorter.	Great compromise zone for honeymooners who still want regular evening shows.	Beachfront here is calmer, but you still rely on shuttles for lobby.
Casitas 29 to 32 crescents	Maximum seclusion, romantic stays, and quiet semi private pools with bars.	Expect long, scenic oceanfront walks, or plan around shuttle timing nightly.	Furthest from main lobby, allow extra time for reservations and departures.
Saltwater Pool and Health Bar area	Wellness focused guests, fish filled saltwater swimming and healthy snacks.	Good anchor reference when finding premium buildings and the rocky shoreline entry.	Ocean entry remains rocky, bring water shoes and expect limited sandy stretches.

2025 El Dorado Royale Map + Printable PDF

El Dorado Royale’s current layout still works as a north to south coastal strip that links Generations, the central Royale core, and the Casitas crescents along one main spine road and a parallel beachfront path. Restaurants, theater, and the main activity pool remain clustered near the central lobby, while premium, wellness, and most Casitas pools sit progressively farther south, making shuttles important for guests booked in the deeper Casitas sections.

2025 El Dorado Royale Map Guide

Start by reading the map along two axes: north to south between Generations, central Royale, and Casitas, and beach to jungle between oceanfront rooms and inland activity or service areas. Use building numbers and Casitas crescent labels to pick your sleep zone, then overlay shuttle stops and pool clusters so you know when walking is realistic, and which areas suit party focused, wellness, or quiet romantic trips.

How is El Dorado Royale laid out, including the main resort and Casitas sections on the property map?

El Dorado Royale is a mile long beachfront strip with Generations north, Royale central, and Casitas Royale crescents south linked by paths and shuttles.

The resort sits between jungle and sea, running roughly north to south along Punta Brava. Generations anchors the northern tip, then the central El Dorado Royale zone holds the main lobby, Cocotal, the La Isla activity pool, most standard suites, and the primary theater and restaurant cluster. A beachfront promenade and a parallel inland service road act as twin spines that connect every zone.

South of the central buildings, the Casitas section begins. Standard Royale blocks are numbered roughly 1 to 24, then Casitas crescents take over, usually labeled from 25 through the low 30s. Each Casitas crescent forms a U shaped cluster facing the sea, with its own central pool, lazy river and swim up bar. Movement on the map is essentially linear, so your room’s number and section determine how close you are to the central hub versus the quieter far south end.

Where are all the restaurants located within El Dorado Royale?

Most restaurants cluster around the main lobby hub, the Kampai border zone, and along the central beachfront, with one Italian venue deep in Casitas.

Most dining is strung along the same north to south spine, so think in terms of hubs rather than isolated spots.

• Cocotal (international) sits in the main lobby complex, acting as the central breakfast and dinner anchor.
• D’Italia Villas (Italian) is also in the central lobby area, close to Cocotal and Martinis Lobby Bar.
• Santa Fe Grill sits in the central zone, within easy walking distance of the lobby and main pool.
• Rincón Mexicano is tucked into gardens in the main Royale section, near the central pathways.
• Jo Jo’s Caribbean Seaside Grill sits directly on the central beachfront promenade for casual seaside lunches.
• Kick Grill is located right on the sand, serving ultra casual bites near the main beach loungers.
• Fuentes Culinary Theatre stands near the Spot Pool and premium buildings, slightly inland from the beach path.
• Spot Restaurant is by the Spot Pool in the premium area, midway between lobby and Casitas.
• Health Bar is near the saltwater pool at the Royale and Casitas border, convenient for wellness and premium rooms.
• Kampai (Pacific Rim) sits at the transition between main Royale and Casitas, a key crossroads dinner option.
• D’Italia Casitas lies inside the Casitas section near early crescents, ideal for Casitas guests avoiding long walks north.

Where are the main activity and entertainment areas at El Dorado Royale, like sports facilities and show venues?

Most activity and entertainment clusters around the La Isla main pool, Fuentes Culinary Theatre, the central theater zone, and jungle side sports courts.

Most high energy or organized activity sits in a few clear hubs.

• La Isla main pool in the central Royale section hosts daily games, music and the busiest swim up bar.
• The beachfront near Jo Jo’s forms the core beach activity zone with social loungers and water focused fun.
• Fuentes Culinary Theatre, near the Spot Pool and premium buildings, anchors the signature evening dinner show experience.
• The main theater and convention area in the central zone handle larger evening shows and events.
• Tennis courts and the greenhouse sit on the jungle side of the property, away from the beach, concentrating sports and tour activity there.

How do the internal shuttles run at El Dorado Royale, and where are the shuttle stops located?

Shuttles run a north south loop along the main road, stopping at each lobby, Fuentes junction, and early and deep Casitas benches.

Shuttles follow the main internal service road that parallels the beach, linking all three zones, so think of one long spine with repeatable pickup points.

• Generations lobby stop sits at the northern end, starting the loop toward the main Royale section.
• Royale main lobby stop is the central hub, useful when arriving, departing or moving between restaurants and the main pool.
• Fuentes Culinary Theatre junction has a stop near the Spot Pool and premium buildings, acting as a handy midpoint transfer.
• Casitas main gate stop lies around Casitas 25 and 26, where many guests board for dinners back at the lobby.
• Deep Casitas turnaround stop near the low 30s crescents serves the most secluded Casitas and is the southern loop endpoint.
• Drivers often accept flag down pickups along the main road when seats are free, especially outside peak dining and checkout times.

Where are the pools at El Dorado Royale, and which ones are generally quieter or more private, especially in Casitas?

Pools run from lively La Isla to quieter Spot, Health Bar and semi private Casitas crescents, giving clear choices between party and privacy.

Most pools sit along the same north to south beachfront corridor, with quieter pockets set slightly off the main hub.

• La Isla main pool sits in the central Royale zone and is the loud activity hub with games, music and a busy swim up bar.
• The Spot Pool, near premium buildings and Fuentes, is a designated quiet pool where guests mostly read and sunbathe.
• The Health Bar pool and nearby saltwater pool sit by the Royale and Casitas border, attracting wellness focused and mellow swimmers.
• The saltwater pool near Health Bar is rock lined, fed by the sea and used more for relaxed, fish watching dips than party time.
• Each Casitas crescent surrounds its own semi private pool and lazy river with a dedicated swim up bar, usually the quietest option.

How far is the walk between the Casitas section and the main lobby at El Dorado Royale?

From the nearest Casitas it is about a 5 to 8 minute walk to the main lobby, and from the farthest crescents about 15 to 20 minutes.

The Casitas start just south of the main Royale blocks, so guests in the first crescents (around 25 to 27) typically cover the distance to the main lobby in roughly 5 to 8 minutes at a normal pace. This assumes you follow the main internal path rather than lingering on the beachfront promenade.

From the deeper Casitas crescents in the high 20s and low 30s, the walk stretches to about 15 to 20 minutes, especially in daytime heat. Many guests mix walking with the shuttle, walking north along the oceanfront for scenery, then catching a cart from the Casitas gate or Fuentes area when heading to the lobby for shows or checkout.

How does El Dorado Royale’s layout connect and compare with nearby El Dorado Casitas Royale and Generations Riviera Maya?

Royale sits central, Casitas extend south as an adults only enclave, and Generations Riviera Maya rises north as the family tower linked by paths and shuttles.

Resort	Relation on map	Access rules	Typical use
El Dorado Royale	Central strip between Generations and Casitas	Adults only; can access Generations, not Casitas pools or most Casitas areas	Main hub for dining, theater and activities
El Dorado Casitas Royale	South of Royale in numbered crescents along the beach	Casitas guests access all Royale; Royale guests limited inside Casitas pools	Higher tier, romantic, semi private enclave
Generations Riviera Maya	Directly north of Royale along same beachfront spine	Families stay here; adults may walk or shuttle south into Royale only	Family friendly tower with shared transport

All three share a continuous beachfront promenade and a parallel shuttle road, so movement is linear, with Royale acting as the operational center.

How does the overall size and scale of El Dorado Royale compare to Secrets Maroma Beach?

El Dorado Royale feels larger and more sprawling than Secrets Maroma because its mile long linear layout spreads guests out along the coast.

Resort	Map scale and layout	Walking experience	Overall feel
El Dorado Royale	Very large, mile long linear strip along the shoreline	Long walks common, shuttles helpful end to end	Sprawling, estate like, exploratory
Secrets Maroma Beach	Similar acreage but compact horseshoe style footprint	Most venues a short walk from central courtyard	Intimate, centralized, resort village

In practice, Royale feels significantly bigger because everything is stretched along one axis, so distance between lobbies, pools and rooms grows. Secrets Maroma uses a tighter, inward facing plan that keeps beach, pools and restaurants clustered, so you trade some of Royale’s wandering estate vibe for easier, faster navigation.

How are swim-up suites positioned around El Dorado Royale, and what are the main pros and cons of those locations?

Swim up suites sit on ground floors of main buildings and Casitas crescents, swapping privacy and warmth for instant, social pool access.

Swim up positioning and tradeoffs are fairly consistent across the map.

• Main section swim ups sit on the ground floor, opening onto moat style lazy rivers that lead toward larger shared pools.
• These moats hug three story buildings, so they are shaded much of the day, which keeps water noticeably cooler than main pools.
• Foot traffic and neighbors swimming past terraces reduce privacy, especially near the activity pool side of the resort.
• Casitas swim ups line crescent specific lazy rivers that feed only that section’s private swim up bar, so they feel more exclusive.
• Both areas can see extra humidity inside ground floor rooms, so strong air conditioning use is important.

Where is El Dorado Royale located within Riviera Maya relative to other Karisma hotels on a regional map?

El Dorado Royale sits mid corridor in Riviera Maya between Cancun and Playa, flanked on site by sister Karisma resorts Generations and Casitas.

El Dorado Royale occupies a beachfront parcel at roughly Kilometer 45 on Highway 307, about 20 miles south of Cancun Airport and 15 to 20 minutes north of Playa del Carmen.

• To the north on the same shoreline sits Generations Riviera Maya, sharing the compound and shuttle spine.
• To the south along the same beach lie the Casitas crescents, marketed as El Dorado Casitas Royale.
• On a regional map all three appear as a single Karisma cluster on Punta Brava, between Puerto Morelos and the Mayakoba area.

What is the internal floor plan layout of premium suites at El Dorado Royale?

Premium suites use an open studio layout with in room jacuzzi, dual vanity bath, separate toilet room and a furnished terrace or balcony.

Premium suites in the main Royale section function as one large studio style space. The sleeping and lounging area sit together, with the bed facing toward the terrace doors and a sitting area nearby. A jacuzzi tub is set in the main room rather than hidden in the bathroom, emphasizing couples use and sightlines to the terrace.

Behind this, the bathroom zone typically holds double sinks, a separate glassed in shower and a distinct water closet. Outside, each suite includes a terrace or balcony with seating or a daybed, oriented toward gardens, pools or partial ocean views. Casita level suites overlay this same logic and add the private walled Aguas del Amor outdoor shower.

What is the typical driving route and travel time from Cancun Airport to El Dorado Royale?

The drive from Cancun Airport to El Dorado Royale follows Highway 307 south for about 30 minutes, covering roughly 20 miles in light traffic.

Vehicles exit Cancun International Airport and merge onto Federal Highway 307 heading south toward Playa del Carmen. The route runs straight through jungle with resort entrances on the left, passing the Puerto Morelos area before reaching approximately Kilometer 45. El Dorado Royale’s gated entrance sits on the east side, followed by a long internal driveway to the lobby.

In normal conditions a private pre booked transfer takes about 25 to 35 minutes door to door. Shared shuttles or multiple stops at other resorts can extend the journey toward 45 to 60 minutes, especially at busy arrival times.

Which room locations at El Dorado Royale are best suited for a private, romantic honeymoon stay?

Best honeymoon spots are upper floor beachfront Casitas in the late 20s blocks, which mix privacy, ocean views and distance from main crowds.

For honeymoon privacy, focus more on zone and height than on absolute proximity to the lobby.

• Second floor beachfront Casita suites in sections around 29 to low 30s give elevated ocean views and private plunge pools without people swimming past.
• Deep Casitas crescents in the high 20s and low 30s sit furthest from the main pool and lobby, so paths stay quieter day and night.
• Earlier Casitas crescents around 25 to 27 still feel secluded but shorten walks to shows and central restaurants, a good compromise for first timers.
• Upper floor beachfront main section buildings 1 to 5 suit couples wanting views and fast access, with slightly less seclusion than Casitas.

Which routes and areas at El Dorado Royale are wheelchair-friendly or step-free for guests with mobility challenges?

Most paved paths and lobbies are step free, but long distances, no elevators and tricky beach entries make ground floors and shuttles essential.

Most of the internal circulation uses concrete or paver walkways that run roughly parallel to the beach and connect lobbies, restaurants and pools without steps. These routes are technically wheelchair friendly from Generations through the central Royale zone and down into Casitas, especially if you stay close to the main spine road or central paths rather than cutting through sand.

The main challenge is distance and vertical access. Residential buildings usually lack elevators, so guests using wheelchairs or walkers should secure confirmed ground floor rooms. Traversing up to a mile between deep Casitas and the main lobby can be exhausting in a manual chair, so motorized scooters or frequent use of bellboy and shuttle carts are strongly recommended. Beach access points often include steps or soft sand, so expect limited true wheelchair access directly onto the shoreline.

How can guests locate specific buildings or room numbers, such as Casita suite 2101, on the El Dorado Royale map?

Use the building numbers on the map, with 1-24 as main blocks and 25-32 as Casitas crescents, then match room digits to floors.

El Dorado Royale uses a two part system: numbers 1 to 24 mark the main Royale buildings, while mid 20s into the low 30s mark the Casitas crescents. On any property map, first find the building or Casitas section number that matches the first two digits of your room code.

Room 2101 is a good example. The “21” points to Building 21 in the main Royale premium garden area near the Health Bar, not to a Casitas crescent, since Casitas usually start at 25. The “01” typically indicates a ground floor unit within that building, so you navigate to Building 21 rather than searching inside the Casitas cluster.

Where are the main beach access points and beachfront areas at El Dorado Royale?

Beach access runs along the full promenade, with the sandiest lounging zones near Jo Jo’s and in front of the mid to southern Casitas.

Most entry points are short paths breaking off the beachfront promenade toward loungers and palapas.

• Central zone access paths sit near Jo Jo’s Caribbean Grill and Kick, putting you close to the liveliest beach area.
• The stretch in front of the main activity pool has loungers but a rockier shoreline, where water shoes help with entry.
• Casitas mid sections offer some of the better, calmer sandy patches, especially for quiet sunbathing.
• All along the coast the Kan Kanán breakwaters keep water relatively calm but can concentrate seagrass at certain spots.

Which buildings or room categories at El Dorado Royale typically offer the best ocean views?

For strongest ocean views, target upper floor beachfront buildings 1 to 5 in Royale or second story beachfront Casita suites in the late 20s.

In the main Royale section, buildings 1 to 5 sit closest to the shoreline and face the sea directly, so upper floor Jacuzzi Junior Suites usually see over palms and palapas. Ground floors here trade some view for easier beach access. Premium garden buildings farther back gain quiet but lose clear horizon lines.

In the Casitas enclave, beachfront Casita categories in crescents around 29 to low 30s combine elevation and distance from crowds. Second story infinity pool Casitas typically clear dune vegetation, so balconies frame stronger, more panoramic ocean views than most ground floor swim ups.

Archive El Dorado Royale Maps

Below are all official map versions released for El Dorado Royale between 2024 and 2022.

2024 El Dorado Royale Map

2023 El Dorado Royale Map

2022 El Dorado Royale Map