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BlueBay Grand EsmeraldavsGrand Velas Riviera Maya
Both BlueBay Grand Esmeralda and Grand Velas Riviera Maya are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Grand Velas Riviera Maya is the choice of most reviewers compared to BlueBay Grand Esmeralda. Grand Velas Riviera Maya has a TripExpert Score of 90 with praise from 8 publications including Jetsetter, Oyster and Condé Nast Traveler.
BlueBay Grand Esmeralda
Jetsetter
Star Service
Oyster
Carretera Federal Chetumal- Puerto Juarez km 300, Camino a la Pileta, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $196/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Jetsetter "All-inclusive enclave with three pools, six restaurants and a stand-out spa near Playa del Carmen." Full review
Star Service "This enormous all-inclusive hotel, set on 180 acres, is located 35 minutes (69 kilometers) south of the Cancun International Airport." Full review
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range hotel has a lot to offer for families and couples who are looking for a low-maintenance beach vacation at a good price." Full review
Grand Velas Riviera Maya Jetsetter Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler Star Service
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Carretera Cancun Tulum Km. 62, Municipio de Solidaridad, Quintana Roo, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $961/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter "All-inclusive resort near Playa Del Carmen with luxurious accommodations for family, business and romantic vacationers." Full review
Oyster All-Inclusive
"The Grand Velas -- set on over 80 acres of mangroves that meet a postcard-perfect beach of white sand and turquoise waters -- is one of Riviera Maya’s most sophisticated properties." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The activities desk will arrange an excursion to the Rio Secreto, a recently discovered underground river and cave system (four-hour trips from $69)." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "At this "modern, beautifully designed beachfront all-inclusive," the light-blue and turquoise exterior reflects the waterfront setting, while the curved architecture mimics the waves." Full review
Star Service "This hotel posts some of the highest all-inclusive rates to be found along the Riviera Maya. That many of its guests are happy to pay is indicative of the quality that runs throughout this over-the-top resort." Full review
Afar Magazine "The AAA Five-Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya features 491 spacious suites boasting sweeping views of the shimmering Caribbean Sea or lush jungle vegetation." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"This resort is a true goliath with 531 rooms spread across a 200-acre beachside plot, six restaurants, two huge gyms and seven bars." Full review
Frommer's "Wows guests with award-winning restaurants, an outstanding spa, and suites worthy of a world-class hotel...the jungle setting adds a sense of peaceful seclusion." Full review
Lonely Planet "The mother of all beach resorts, the sprawling Grand Velas boasts one of the best spas on the coast; an azure, free-form infinity pool... and the list goes on." Full review
