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Hilton Playa del Carmen, an All-Inclusive Adult Only ResortvsGrand Velas Riviera Maya
Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Grand Velas Riviera Maya is preferred by most professionals compared to The Royal Playa del Carmen. Grand Velas Riviera Maya has a TripExpert Score of 90 with positive reviews from 8 publications including Afar Magazine, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.
Hilton Playa del Carmen, an All-Inclusive Adult Only Resort
Jetsetter
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Constituyentes Avenue #2, Playa del Carmen 77780
From $258/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter "Spanish-colonial style sets a romantic vibe at this couples-only resort in Playa del Carmen." Full review
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Choose among a handful of restaurants, ranging from an upscale gourmet Mexican-French fusion restaurant to an intimate Spanish tapas joint.
Star Service "Royal Playa del Carmen is the glitziest resort in Playa del Carmen proper, overpowering the town's hip little hostelries with a full onslaught of opulence, but it is also the priciest." Full review
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Guests have a number of dining outlets to choose from, including Maria Marie for French-Mexican fusion, oceanfront Pelicanos for Caribbean dishes and Asiana for Japanese fare of both teppanyaki and sushi.
Condé Nast Traveler "This beachfront all-inclusive for adults "lives up to its name, with a great beach, great style, and all the trimmings."" Full review
Oyster4.0
"This adults-only, luxury all-inclusive property with 507 rooms appeals to both 20- and 30-something couples." Full review
Fodor's "If you're looking for the royal treatment, this is the place, from butler service and iPad check-in to in-room Jacuzzis and liquor bars." Full review
Afar Magazine "Here's my quick thought on The Royal: you will be taken care of, and you will want for nothing." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Guests can take their pick of two pools, seven restaurants, and five bars and lounges...it’s practically impossible to be bored — options abound, from tequila tastings to tennis on the rooftop."
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Travel + Leisure "This resort is perfect for couples and large groups looking to relax and indulge...each guest room has floor-to-ceiling windows, a furnished balcony, and a jetted tub"
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
