Viceroy Riviera Maya, a Luxury Villa ResortvsRosewood Mayakoba
Viceroy Riviera Maya and Rosewood Mayakoba are both praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Rosewood Mayakoba is preferred by most writers compared to Viceroy Riviera Maya. Rosewood Mayakoba comes in at 92 with accolades from 7 reviewers like Jetsetter, The Telegraph and Oyster.
Viceroy Riviera Maya, a Luxury Villa Resort
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 Telegraph
9.0
"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.
Rosewood Mayakoba
Ctra. Federal Cancun, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $965/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Rosewood Mayakoba is a gorgeous, peaceful retreat within the resort community of Playa Del Carmen, set on a mile-long stretch of beach." Full review
Star Service
"The pinnacle of hospitality in Playa del Carmen, and a nominee for best Mexican hotel, this Rosewood property is a champion." Full review
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Child-care services are available on request.
Afar Magazine
"Rooms, too, are spacious and have either tile or wooden floors, comfortable beds and chairs, and a layout and design that draws guests to outside spaces such as patios and balconies." Full review
Fodor's
"From the moment you set foot on the palapa-roofed boat that brings you to your room's private dock, the Rosewood transports you to an exotic world." Full review
Gayot
"A luxurious all-suite property nestled in the verdant Riviera Maya."
Jetsetter
"Luxury all-suite retreat with personalized butler service, on a mile-long beach along the Riviera Maya." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Located within the luxury Mayakoba complex on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, Rosewood Mayakoba makes the most of its beachfront and lagoon-side setting." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Just north of Playa del Carmen, visitors can indulge in the finest with a stay at Rosewood Mayakoba, where boats usher guests to their suites via winding canals"
Travel + Leisure
"The Rosewood Mayakoba's suites feature heated plunge pools, so you can enjoy a relaxing dip while looking out over the coastline with a drink in hand."
Travel + Leisure
"Rosewood Mayakoba features 129 suites, including two, three, and four bedroom accommodations and private residences. As far as dining, every meal was wonderful"