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Grand Velas Riviera MayavsLuna Blue Hotel
Both Grand Velas Riviera Maya and Luna Blue Hotel are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Grand Velas Riviera Maya scores significantly better than Luna Blue Hotel. Grand Velas Riviera Maya is ranked #8 in Playa del Carmen with approval from 5 sources such as Jetsetter, Condé Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet.
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
Luna Blue Hotel
Rough Guide Oyster
Calle 26 Norte, between 5th & 10th Ave, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $77/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Pool
- Free Parking
Rough Guide "Relatively far from the noisy fray, yet still close to the beach, Luna Blue is built around a central garden with tall palms and other shady trees."
Oyster Budget
"An excellent, back-to-basics lodging option, this budget hotel is centered around lovely, lush jungle grounds... holds 18 simple, no-frills rooms." Full review
