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Paradisus Playa Del CarmenvsGrand Velas Riviera Maya
Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. Overall, Grand Velas Riviera Maya ranks significantly better than Paradisus Playa Del Carmen La Esmeralda. Grand Velas Riviera Maya comes in at #3 in Playa del Carmen with approval from 8 sources such as Jetsetter, Travel + Leisure and Star Service.
Paradisus Playa Del Carmen
Star Service
Oyster
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
5a Avenida Esquina Calle 112, Playa del Carmen 77719
From $311/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service "Situated on the northern fringe of Playa del Carmen, 2 kilometers north of Avenida Quinta nightlife, this is big, bubbly resort wing of Spain's Melia chain." Full review
Oyster All-Inclusive
"One of the best family-friendly, all-inclusive resorts... this luxury property is located directly on the Caribbean and includes access to a white sand beach." Full review
Fodor's "This all-inclusive offers flash and class in a Vegas-meets-cruise ship environment with 14 restaurants, 11 bars, and nearly 1,000 rooms scattered between two buildings." Full review
Afar Magazine "Luxurious all-inclusive resort houses 512 luxury suites, including 56 swim-up suites, 122 Family Concierge suites and two Presidential suites, allowing for two and three-bedroom suite configurations." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"This family-friendly beachside resort has 14 restaurants, 16 bars, and is perfect for active children." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This family-friendly oasis is set in a protected mangrove forest right on Mexico's Caribbean Sea"
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
