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Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayavsFairmont Mayakoba
Both hotels are endorsed by experts. On balance, Fairmont Mayakoba scores significantly better than Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya. Fairmont Mayakoba comes in at 90 with approval from 9 reviewers including Condé Nast Traveler, The Telegraph and Afar Magazine.
Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya
Star Service
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Av Xaman-Ha Mza 9 y 10 Lote 1 Int.Fracc., Fase II Solidaridad, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $621/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service "This is Riu's best property here and one of the better all-inclusive values despite some fading elements in the accommodations." Full review
Fodor's "This enormous all-inclusive serves its luxury with an extra helping of glitz, but its breathtaking beach and exceptional service are what really shine." Full review
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Request a room overlooking the courtyard since those near the entertainment area tend to be noisy.
Jetsetter "Garden oasis on the white sands of Playacar Beach with a palm-lined pool, six restaurants and a long list of outdoor activities." Full review
Fairmont Mayakoba
Oyster
Travel + Leisure Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler Jetsetter Fodor's
Gayot
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph Travel + Leisure
Carretera Federal Cancun, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $222/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"Few properties in Riviera Maya offer the level of privacy the Fairmont Mayakoba does." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Fairmont Mayakoba is an eco-friendly alternative to the monolithic resorts clustered along the Caribbean coast of the Yucatán Peninsula." Full review
Star Service "This family-friendly resort—kids stay free—spans 45 acres of prime beachfront and is built around a series of canals blasted out of the limestone and fed with clear water from the underground rivers." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The 45-acre property "sprawls so naturally from ocean to mangrove that you feel completely removed" from the surrounding development." Full review
Jetsetter "Swank Riviera Maya sleep set in a private reserve of mangrove jungles and limestone canals along Mexico’s Caribbean coast." Full review
Fodor's "Set under a mangrove canopy, this sprawling luxury resort sets new standards in the Riviera Maya for sustainability and comfort." Full review
Gayot "Suites with private entrances and a 10,000-foot free-form pool create a seductive oasis on the Caribbean Sea."
Afar Magazine "The beach at the Fairmont Mayakoba is nothing short of a postcard everyday. White sand beaches a turquoise ocean and attentive staff looking after your every need." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"On Mexico’s Riviera Maya, the biggest and oldest of the hotels in the luxury Mayakoba complex has modern grandeur, facilities galore, and an exceptional lagoon-side Mexican restaurant." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Fairmont Mayakoba, located in Riviera Maya, offers a range of luxurious accommodations, from charming guest rooms to expansive suites"
