Resort Details
- Aqua BarSwim-up Bar
Location: Main pools of each ambiance.
- AzulThis restaurant offers a panoramic view of the Mexican Caribbean, open-air terrace, air-conditioned seating area and casual, relaxed ambiance. It features an expansive international buffet, grilled specialties and à la carte menu.
Location: Ambassador.
Capacity: 280.
Dress code: During day short and t-shirt for men, swimsuit with pareo for women and compulsory footwear. In the afternoon and evening: bermuda, shorts or trousers, shirts with sleeves and sandals or closed shoes for men; casual dress, skirt, bermuda or trousers for women.
All ages.
Reservations are not required. - BistroOpen for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Bistro serves a wide selection of dishes featuring various world cuisines, complemented by an extensive international wine list.
Location: Grand Class.
Capacity: 120.
Dress code: Daytime short and t-shirt for men, swimsuit with pareo for women and compulsory footwear. Afternoon and evening: bermuda, shorts or trousers, shirts with sleeves and sandals or closed-toe shoes for men; casual dress, skirt, bermuda or trousers for women.
Minimum age 16 years.
Reservations not required. - ChakáA casual, open-air restaurant situated amid the tropical jungle foliage of Salam, Chechén and Chacá trees. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, it features an international buffet during the day and an à la carte menu of Mayan specialties in the evening.
Location: Zen Grand.
Capacity: 180.
Dress code: Daytime short and t-shirt for men, swimsuit with pareo for women and compulsory footwear. Afternoon and evening: bermuda, shorts or trousers, shirts with sleeves and sandals or closed-toe shoes for men; casual dress, skirt, bermuda or trousers for women.
Applies to 16 years old guests and older.
Reservations required only for dinner:
conciergerm@velasresorts.com. - Cocina de AutorRated Five Diamonds by the AAA, under the tutelage of Bruno Oteiza and Mikel Alonso, Cocina de Autor invites you to enjoy the most creative and avant-garde culinary experience, with a 12-course tasting menu inspired by the delicacies of the Mexican Caribbean.
Location: Grand Class.
Capacity: 60.
Dress code: Resort elegant (polo shirt, dress pants, closed-toe shoes for men, dress, skirt or pants for women, beach sandals are not allowed). Code applies to 16-years old adolescents and older.
Information and reservations:
conciergerm@velasresorts.com. - FridaRecipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award, Frida pays tribute to the famous painter Frida Kahlo with a menu for all ages featuring traditional dishes with a modern twist. Savor the authentic flavors that have made Mexican cuisine a part of the World Heritage of Humanity, such as fresh and dried chiles, local cheeses, herbs and more. Every dish is a gourmet work of art that reflects the country’s rich culinary heritage.
Location: Ambassador.
Capacity: 120.
Dress code: Resort elegant (polo shirt, dress pants, closed-toe shoes for men, dress, skirt or pants for women, beach sandals are not allowed). Applies to 16-years old guests and older.
All ages.
Information and reservations: conciergerm@velasresorts.com. - Karaoke BarA place to make memories of fun and laughter. Discover the nightlife of Playa del Carmen right at the resort.
Location: Ambassador.
Dress code: Elegant-casual (collared shirts, dress pants and closed-toe shoes for men; dresses, skirts, or dress pants for women; beach sandals, tank tops and shorts are not permitted).
Reservations are not required. - KoiThis Sports Bar & Lounge features spacious indoor and outdoor areas, immersed within the Mayan jungle and surrounded by lush flora and fauna. Enjoy shows and sports events on 231" Black Diamond screens, a dance floor with DJ, premium international beverages and cocktails made with natural ingredients.
Location: Zen Grand.
Dress code: Elegant-casual (collared shirts, dress pants and closed-toe shoes for men; dresses, skirts, or dress pants for women; beach sandals, tank tops and shorts are not permitted).
Reservations are not required. - LuccaItalian-Mediterranean cuisine
Lucca offers a full range of Italian and Mediterranean flavors in creations featuring seafood and fine cuts of meat, fresh pasta, pizzas and vegetarian options. From appetizers to lavish desserts, the restaurant offers the perfect dish for every type of guest.
Location: Ambassador.
Capacity: 132.
Dress code: Resort elegant (polo shirt, dress pants, closed-toe shoes for men, dress, skirt or pants for women, beach sandals are not allowed). Applies to 16-years old guests and older.
Information and reservations: conciergerm@velasresorts.com. - PiafRated Four Diamonds by the AAA. Experience the culinary art of French cuisine in the romantic and enchanting ambiance of Piaf. Its Swarovski crystal curtains, lighting and design come together in perfect harmony to create an atmosphere of delicate extravagance.
Location: Grand Class.
Capacity: 96.
Dress code: Resort elegant (polo shirt, dress pants, closed-toe shoes for men, dress, skirt or pants for women, beach sandals are not allowed). Applies to 16-years old guests and older.
For ages 16 and over
Information and reservations: conciergerm@velasresorts.com. - Piano BarWhen the sun goes down, this ocean-view bar comes to life. Sample the best cocktails and domestic and imported wines, with the excellent service that characterizes Grand Velas.
Location: Ambassador.
Dress code: Elegant-casual (collared shirts, dress pants and closed-toe shoes for men; dresses, skirts, or dress pants for women; beach sandals, tank tops and shorts are not permitted).
All ages.
Reservations are not required. - SinLinRecipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award, Sen Lin takes diners on a journey through the culinary traditions of China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia and Thailand. Immersed in the jungle, the restaurant highlights the mystique of the Riviera Maya, offering new aromas and flavors, in addition to a lounge bar serving exotic cocktails.Location: Zen Grand.
Capacity: 128.
Dress code: Resort elegant (polo shirt, dress pants, closed-toe shoes for men, dress, skirt or pants for women, beach sandals are not allowed). Applies to 16-years old guests and older.
All ages.
Information and reservations: conciergerm@velasresorts.com. - SinLin BarThis bar offers a tranquil, captivating ambiance amid the Mayan jungle. Relax on wooden chairs in our lounge, surrounded by natural sounds and soft lighting, or indoors with various types of music.
Location: Zen Grand.
Dress code: Elegant-casual (collared shirts, dress pants and closed-toe shoes for men; dresses, skirts, or dress pants for women; beach sandals, tank tops and shorts are not permitted).
All ages.
Reservations are not required. - Sky BarOffering an exceptional view from the Grand Class ambiance, this bar was placed in between two haute cuisine restaurants. With lounge music and stunning design, it creates the perfect welcome to an unforgettable experience.
Location: Grand Class.
Dress code: Elegant-casual (collared shirts, dress pants and closed-toe shoes for men; dresses, skirts, or dress pants for women; beach sandals, tank tops and shorts are not permitted).
For ages 16 and over.
Reservations are not required.
- 24-hour room service†
- Babysitting†
- Beauty shop/salon†
- Business center†
- Car Rental Services†
- Concierge desk†
- Connecting rooms†
- Currency exchange†
- Exercise gym†
- Lobby†
- 24-hour room service†
- Babysitting†
- Beauty shop/salon†
- Business center†
- Car Rental Services†
- Concierge desk†
- Connecting rooms†
- Currency exchange†
- Exercise gym†
- Lobby†
- Parking†
- Pool†
- Spa†
- Travel agency†
- Valet parking†
- Water sports†
- Wireless internet connection in public areas†
- Convention Centre†
- Please contact the hotel for additional information.
† Fees may apply
- Children's poolThere is a children's pool on-site.
- Children's program, onsite
Kids club for ages 4-12.
Bask in the sun while your kids enjoy the vacation of a lifetime! The kids club is an innovative program where kids play and create memories through fun activities in a supervised environment.
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-siteStationary Bicycles
StairMaster
Treadmills
Weight stations
Yoga classes
Kinesis
Personal training - Non-Motorized Water Sports
- PoolThere is a pool on-site.
- Spa †• Lobby Spa
• Flotarium
• Janzu Suites
• Couple's Suites
• Bridal Spa Suite
• Luxury and multifunctional Spa Suites
• Beauty Salon
• Lockers area
• Water Ceremony
• Rest area
• Spa Boutique with products of exclusive brands
Jungle Kids SpaWELCOME! RELAXATION IS OUR MISSION,AND PAMPERING IS OUR SPECIALTY.Our treatments are gentle, playful, and madeespecially for kids like you.GET READY TO SPARKLE AND SHINE! - Teen programs
Teen's club for ages 12-17.
Our exclusive Teens Club is the perfect place to chill out in a relaxed, supervised environment.
- Golf †Grand Velas Riviera Maya has special agreements with two world-class golf courses:
-El Camaleón - 5 minutes away
-Grand Coral -10 minutes away
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews from Apple Vacations Customers
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
6379 reviews
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Dec 26, 2025Grand velas little kid/baby friendly
We had a wonderful experience. First family vacation as a family of 5 (5yr, 2yr, and 11mo old) and we really enjoyed grand velas. So baby friendly… had a crib, bathtub, highchair ready for us in the room and a highchair at every meal, they not only provided silicon bibs for meals, but they washed and returned them to us for each meal. The pools have so many shallow areas for babies to splash and toddlers to stand. We used the baby sitting service one night and Susi was amazing, she texted us updates as we asked. Our personal concierge Izamar Soto (Iza) was incredible. She helped us with activities, baby sitter, room service, and even returning our toddler’s shoe before we noticed it was missing. Everything was a text away with Iza, so convenient to order baby’s snack from a text while he was napping. Iza had my kids favorite snacks in the room daily, made a special balloon bubble bath, and more. Traveling with three kids 5 and under is tricky, but this resort made it as easy as I can imagine.
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Dec 26, 2025
Home away from home
Our family of 11 had the best time at GV. This is our 11th time. It’s our home away from home. We love every thing at GV. It’s spectacular experience.
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Dec 26, 2025
Top notch service!
Had an amazing second trip to this resort. Kids club is great and food is too. Special thanks to the pair of Jorge and Emmanuele at the family pool for being the best! They gave us top notch service daily!
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Dec 26, 2025
Great family stay
Marvelous vacation with our three boys. The personal concierges, Lio and Alexa, made it particularly sweet, including a surprise Star Wars themed decoration in our suite on the last day! We will be back!
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Dec 26, 2025
Best service, wonderful family experience.
We had a wonderful stay at this resort. Highly recommend for a relaxing family experience. While this resort would likely be appealing to anyone, it is an exceptional place to visit for a family in our phase of life - we have three children between the ages of 10 and 6. It is a place where the family has great together moments, the kids have fun individually thanks to kids clubs for teens and littles, and the adults can have their time as well. In a four night stay, my wife and I enjoyed two date nights at world class on site dining restaurants, which is more than we have had consecutively since before we had children. Our children met friends the first day and were just as excited to have dinner at the kids club and catch a show with their pals than to come to dinner with us. The resort is aging but incredibly well maintained considering the size. Staff can be seen everywhere painting and trimming and polishing constantly, the rooms are huge. It never feels busy because of how vast the facilities are. The rooms are huge, clean, quiet and cool; the beds are perfect. The food and drinks are not like any all inclusive offering we have experienced. Patron margaritas by the pool and world class dining at night made it feel like a luxury resort. The most noteworthy quality of this resort however, is the staff. I don't think I have ever been served like this before. I recognize this is subjective to who is writing the review, but every interaction we had was professional, kind, respectful, and friendly. This is one very well managed business, if something doesn't go your way during your stay, it will not be from the business or the staff's lack of trying. If you spend time there, look for Luis from Acapulco at the Ambassador pool. If you stay on the Zen side, hopefully you land Jessica as a concierge. Happy travels!
- AdvisoryImportant Information For Our Guests Please be aware that due to changing weather and ocean conditions, beach shapes and characteristics may vary.
- AdvisoryGuests requesting connecting suites will be charged $75 per 2 suites, per night, collected by the hotel at check in. The fee is subject to change without prior notice. The information published here is to give the client an estimate of additional fees they may be responsible for but not a guarantee of the final amount due.
- AdvisoryThe Municipality of Solidaridad will be charging an Eco Tax of 30.00 Mexico Pesos (approx. $1.60 USD) per room per night. This amount is not included in your vacation price and will be collected at your hotel. These funds are being used to protect, maintain and conserve the natural beauty of the destination the area and its surroundings. This fee is subject to change at any time without notice by the hotel.
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies: Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
- Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed
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