Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya and Tulum · Welcomes all ages · All-inclusive
One of the highest-end all-inclusives in the region, with multiple Michelin-caliber restaurants included in the rate rather than charged as upcharges. Priced accordingly, this is the property to book when you want the best version of all-inclusive, not the cheapest.
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Strengths
- Standout for food (VacationPro rating).
- Standout for rooms (VacationPro rating).
- Guest reviews average 96/100 from about 6,997 reviews.
- Has a kids club.
Tradeoffs
- Less of a standout for value.
- Not included: airport transportation extra.
- Not included: Cocina de Autor no-show fee.
Best for
Travelers who want an easygoing all-ages resort, with strong food and rooms.
Skip it if
You want nightlife and a busy pool scene.
The facts
- Age policy
- Welcomes all ages
- Airport transfer
- About 35 to 45 min from CUN
- Rooms
- About 539
- Restaurants
- 8
- Kids club
- Yes
- Water park or splash area
- No
- Beach swimming
- Not confirmed
Beach: Private beach; snorkeling and diving offered. No official description of swimming conditions.
Notable features
- Swim-up bar
- Kids club
- Teen club
- Spa
- Plunge pool rooms
- Accessible rooms
- Guaranteed connecting rooms
Notable inclusions
- 24-hour room service
- kids club and teens club
- Michelin-starred Cocina de Autor on site
- non-motorized water sports
Important exclusions
- airport transportation extra
- Cocina de Autor no-show fee
VacationPro ratings
Our editorial assessment, last reviewed 2026-09-22. Not a guest review score.
Guest reviews: 96/100 from about 6,997 reviews (average of TripAdvisor, Google, Costco and Expedia, via the community resort guide).
- the beach
- Strong
- food
- Standout
- pools
- Not rated yet
- rooms
- Standout
- nightlife and entertainment
- Not rated yet
- value
- Average
- family amenities
- Not rated yet
Price context
Upper price range for the area (our estimate). Check current rates.
Choosing a room
Entry-level rooms usually share the same inclusions. Higher categories can add views, swim-up access, or club-level perks, so ask what each category includes before paying more. Families should check each category's maximum occupancy.
Sources
Facts checked 2026-10-23 against official resort sources. Anything marked not confirmed is something to ask about before booking.
Official location page says 38 miles / 35 minutes from CUN; another Velas FAQ says 45 minutes, hence range. Official pages list 8 restaurants (Piaf, Azul, Frida, Bistro, Chaka, Sen Lin, Cocina de Autor, Lucca), though one Velas page lists only 7. Whether Cocina de Autor carries a surcharge for guests was not confirmed; only a no-show fee is stated. No water park; the Water Journey is a spa hydrotherapy circuit, not slides.
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