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Royal Hideaway PlayacarvsGrand Velas Riviera Maya
Both hotels are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Grand Velas Riviera Maya ranks slightly better than Royal Hideaway Playacar. Grand Velas Riviera Maya scores 90 with praise from 8 publications such as Star Service, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
Royal Hideaway Playacar
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Lote Hotelero No. 6 Fracc., Playa del Carmen 77710
From $295/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Condé Nast Traveler "Rooms, divided among villas named for flowers, provide Zen-like ambience with "dark wood furniture and Carrera marble"." Full review
Star Service "Makes a valiant effort to provide something near to luxury, including an updated all-inclusive option that refrains from tagging guests like cattle." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This adults-only all-inclusive resort is just a five-minute stroll from Playa del Carmen, so if its activities... aren't sufficient, there's always city entertainment nearby." Full review
Jetsetter "Margaritas on the sandy beach, a dinner theater, an infinity pool surrounded by lounge chairs and staffers who’ll bring all the food and drink you could want." Full review
Fodor's "Art and antiques from around the world fill the lobby, and streams, waterfalls, and fountains fill the grounds of this 13-acre resort on a stretch of pristine beach." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This fully-inclusive beachside resort boasts a balmy ocean breeze, heady cocktails and six restaurants." 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
