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Viceroy Riviera Maya, a Luxury Villa ResortvsHotel Riu Palace Mexico
Both hotels are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Viceroy Riviera Maya is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Riu Palace Mexico. Viceroy Riviera Maya has a TripExpert Score of 91 with accolades from 7 publications like Gayot, Oyster and Star Service.
Viceroy Riviera Maya, a Luxury Villa Resort
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Fodor's
Gayot
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Playa Xcalacoco Frac 7, Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo 77710
From $525/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Oyster Luxury
"With just 41 private villas, the Viceroy Riviera Maya attracts couples looking for a quiet, romantic retreat." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Formerly the Tides Riviera Maya." Full review
Star Service "Apt alternatives include Hotel Esencia, A Seaside Estate and Belmond Maroma, though the wow-factor here is tailored in private, freestanding huts that create unique worlds unto themselves." Full review
Fodor's "Punta Bete's most luxurious jungle-beach resort is as romantic and exotic as ever." Full review
Gayot "Viceroy's signature urban-chic style blends seamlessly into its beachfront setting."
Afar Magazine "There is no better place to get away from it all than Viceroy Riviera Maya." Full review
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Make sure you pick up a kayak at the hotel and go kayaking in the jewelled waters of the Caribbean Sea.The spa boasts of a variety of treatments, including archetypal Mexican experiences such as Mayan massages and Sweat Lodges.
The Telegraph9.0
"A rustic-glam hideaway, this pristine, upscale resort straddles the beach and lush jungle in its own self-contained oasis." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "taying at the Viceroy Riviera Maya is a vacation in the truest sense of the word...and it’s all fronted by seven miles of glorious, white sand beaches." Full review
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Just remember that you are in the jungle, so be sure to keep your eye out for the wily spider monkeys.
Hotel Riu Palace Mexico Star Service
Avenida Xaman-Ha Manzana 3 Lote 4, Playacar, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $758/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "Rates are a bit steep for Riu, but the standards at this affiliate are notably higher than what you'll find at Riu's Lupita and Tequila sibs." Full review
