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Grand Velas Riviera Maya - All Inclusive

5.0 star property

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Ambassador Pool Suite Ocean View | View from room
8 restaurants, dinner served, Fusion cuisine

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Parking included

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Carretera Cancún-Tulum KM 62, Municipio Solidaridad, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Place, El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Xcalacoco
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Xcaret Eco Theme Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Nature View Suite - Zen Experience

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, free minibar

Nature View Suite - Zen Experience

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 110 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Nature View Suite with Pool - Zen Experience

Nature View Suite with Pool - Zen Experience

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lagoon view
  • 110 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, free minibar

Ambassador Suite Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 118 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Grand Class Pool Suite Ocean Front

Grand Class Pool Suite Ocean Front

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 128 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Ambassador Pool Suite Ocean View

Ambassador Pool Suite Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 118 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Zen Grand Two Bedroom Family Suite Nature View

Zen Grand Two Bedroom Family Suite Nature View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Resort view
  • 220 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Ambassador Two Bedrooms Family Suite Ocean View

Ambassador Two Bedrooms Family Suite Ocean View

Ambassador Two Bedrooms Family Suite Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 236 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Playa del Carmen

A stay at Grand Velas Riviera Maya - All Inclusive places you in the heart of Playa del Carmen, a short 8-minute drive from El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course. .This all-inclusive property is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Playa del Carmen Main Beach and 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Maroma Beach.

What's nearby

  • El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Playa Xcalacoco - 9 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 15 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Maroma Beach - 18 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Xcaret Eco Theme Park - 25 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amaranto - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mike’s Coffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Fresco Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪El Beso Pool Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Steakhouse - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Grand Velas Riviera Maya - All Inclusive

Grand Velas Riviera Maya - All Inclusive offers 539 accommodations with indoor private hot tubs and free minibar items. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 65-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and safes. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

SE Spa has 42 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 539 guestrooms, featuring indoor private hot tubs and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor pools, a fitness center, and karaoke. This property also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle.
Enjoy Fusion cuisine at Cocina de Autor (+12), one of the property's 8 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Visit one of the 6 bars/lounges, 2 beach bars, and 3 poolside bars for a refreshing drink. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to noon.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Playa del Carmen? This property has 94548 square feet (8784 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and noon. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Cocina de Autor (+12) - This beachfront fine-dining restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. 1-star Michelin rating.
Sen Lin - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open select days.
Lucca - Overlooking the pool and garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open select days.
Frida - This beachfront fine-dining restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Piaf (+12) - This beachfront fine-dining restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and guests can order late night fare from 24-hour room service.

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
24-hour room service
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Activities and facilities/equipment

All non-motorized water sports are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkeling

Land activities

Bicycling
Fitness facilities
Miniature golf
Soccer
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics
Cooking
Dancing
Pilates
Water fitness
Yoga

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Access to onsite nightclubs
Onsite live performances
Theme parties

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to noon
  • 2 beach bars
  • 3 poolside bars
  • 3 swim-up bars
  • 6 bars/lounges
  • 8 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cocina de Autor (+12)
  • Frida
  • Lucca
  • Piaf (+12)
  • Sen Lin

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Ecotours
  • Fitness classes
  • Foosball table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking
  • Mini golf
  • Piano
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (94,548 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 42 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (110 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (120 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local artist showcase
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Children's robes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 65

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Additional fees apply for connecting/adjoining rooms and are subject to availability.
This property's guestrooms are divided into 3 sections. Nature View suites are located in the Zen Grand section, located .75 miles (1,207 meters) from the beach, and are near the convention center, spa, and pool. Access to the beach and other sections of the property is provided via a 24-hour hotel shuttle. Ambassador suites are located around the resort's main infinity pool. Grand Class Ambiance facilities (restaurants and swimming pool) are reserved for adults and children age 12 and older only.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 65 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

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Grand Velas Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 823 out of 957 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 957 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 957 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 957 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 957 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marichelle

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place in Mexico
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Ford

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food is in another LEVEL. And not just at the restaurants. The poolside food is excellent, and everything is so fresh and beautifully prepared. The service is some of the best I’ve ever experienced. The grounds are immaculate. It’s the best hotel experience I’ve had in Mexico, by FAR.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osama, Oakville

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. Hospitality was top notch! Overall really clean , the spa was amazing as well. The beach was kept clean all the time as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
The Ambassador pool was magnificant
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

COREY, north LAS VEGAS

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

COREY, north LAS VEGAS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small for the price. Restaurant food was good. Pool/beach food was the best Buffet food not so good. Gym was tiny Show were fantastic Beach was awesome Concierge grand class amenities,Worth the money! They will do anything in there power you ask. Karaoke bar was dope. Resort grounds are beautifully done. Coffee shop sucked. Kids club awesome. The littles always wanted to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth Salomon

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place it’s the best hotel in the world just my concierge this time was really bad. He never let me know about the activities on time and game me any information. The rest was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martijn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Pedram

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely incredible! The staff, the rooms, the food- everything was perfection
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay -
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Artin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Floyd

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So many options and an excellent variety of experiences. Flavors and well made and fresh!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chaitanya

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adnan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing and the property is beautiful. Everyone here goes above and beyond to assist you. The property is truely a gem, luxury at its finest. Keep up the great work. My family and I had a wonderful time staying at the grand velas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

ALI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were supposed to receive an Oceanview room upon check-in, but were instead given a Garden View room. One of the main reasons we booked this resort was the promise of having access to the second-largest coral reef for snorkeling, directly from the property. Unfortunately, this turned out not to be true. As longtime fans of Grand Velas properties — having stayed at their Cabo and Puerto Vallarta locations — we expected the same level of service and quality. Sadly, this experience fell short. When we raised our concerns, the manager Mauricio was unhelpful and dismissive. Despite waiting over seven hours for a response, his only solution was to tell us to contact Expedia. As the manager, we expected him to take more responsibility in addressing guest issues, not delay and deflect.We seriously considered leaving due to the room discrepancy and lack of snorkeling access. To add to our disappointment, one of the pool staff members was unwilling to assist with setting up an umbrella until he saw my husband doing it himself. This behavior reflected poorly on the level of guest service we expected from a resort of this caliber. On a positive note, our personal concierge, Nora, was very kind and empathetic to our concerns. However, the situation was ultimately in the hands of Mauricio and Fernando, both of whom failed to resolve the issues and only worsened our experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service, great food. No tennis courts. Beach is ugly, they added a barrier to protect beach from hurricanes. If you are looking for turquoise ocean- not here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zvi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best ever
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025