Hotel Overview

The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya is an ultra-luxury all-inclusive resort set on 206 acres of pristine jungle and mangroves and with the finest white sand beach in the Riviera Maya. Guests can choose accommodations among oceanfront, ocean view and a Zen-like tropical setting, embraced by the flora and fauna of the Yucatan Peninsula's jungle. All 539 designer-like suites are exceptionally spacious, more than 1,100 square feet each, all with balconies, and some with private plunge pools. All feature fully stocked mini bars, L'Occitane amenities, artisanal mezcal, and Nespresso coffee machines. Bathrooms deserve special mention with walk in glass shower, deep soaking Jacuzzi tubs and marble interior. Eight restaurants, including five gourmet offerings, present a tour through Mexico, Europe and Asia. Cocina de Autor, at the hands of world-renowned celebrity chefs Bruno Oteiza and Mikel Alonso, holds the AAA Five Diamond Award, the first all-inclusive restaurant in the world to win this prestigious distinction. Se Spa is the region's largest spa sanctuary at more than 90,000 square feet, known for its authentic Mexican treatments, offerings from around world and signature seven-step water journey. Other features include 24-hour Personal Concierge; 24/7 in-suite service; three swimming pools; two fitness centers; water sports; innovative Kids' Clubs and Teens' Club; baby concierge; Karaoke Bar; Koi Bar; Piano Bar, and business center. The resort offers more than 91,000 square feet of meeting space and outdoor areas for events inclusive of a 31,000-square-foot Convention Center, able to accommodate up to 2,700 guests. The resort has won numerous awards from Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, USA Today and several other magazines and major companies worldwide, including Virtuoso's Best Spa and TripAdvisor's Hall of Fame. A member of the Virtuoso Hotels & Resorts Program.

Location

Riviera Maya - Beach
Cancún International Airport : 30 miles

Property Information

Year Built: 2008
Accessible rooms: 6
Floors: 4
Suites: 539

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Hotel Advisories

Advisory The Municipality of Solidaridad will be charging an Eco Tax of 20.00 Mexico Pesos (approx. $1.10 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.
Advisory The standard cancellation policy applies to all room categories unless booking a non-refundable room category. Non-refundable room categories will be 100% fully non-refundable at the time of booking.

General Policies & Fine Print

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

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_5.0 5728 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Incredible hospitality at Grand Velas

    We had an incredible time at Grand Velas. My four best friends and I have traveled the world and we all agree that we’d be hard pressed to beat the hospitality at Grand Velas. Everyone we came in contact with was more than polite — they were kind, gracious, immensely helpful and a true delight. In particular our personal concierge, Jorge, and our favorite beach attendant, Daniel. Additionally, each meal on property was consistently delicious. From the more casual breakfast options to the Michelin-starred dinner restaurant. The food was all 5 star worthy. I would absolutely come back!

    Nov 05, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Would rate this resort beyond excellent if it was available

    The service was impeccable and the food was out of this world. What other resort could you visit that has a Michelin star restaurant. We ate in 5 restaurants and visited Cocina De Autor twice. The liquors were top notch and not your run of the mill that you get in other resorts. I can't think of one negative thing to say about this resort. If you wanted to be treated like royalty, this is the place for you.

    Nov 03, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Wonderful family getaway!

    What a fantastic family getaway! We were a group of 7 celebrating our daughter's 40th birthday. Four of the group had previously vacationed there and loved it, so what better reason to go back! We were not disappointed! Everything from beginning to end was 5 star. Daniel, our concierge, was amazing. We received daily texts informing us of the daily schedule and he was always available to answer questions and make reservations. And always smiling! As The property is beautiful and immaculately maintained. The rooms were tastefully decorated and very comfortable. They even had a pillow menu! The food was excellent and the attention to detail was very apparent! But the big standout were the amazing employees! Each and every one said good morning with a smile. They couldn't do enough for you-whatever you wanted. Aside from our wonderful concierge Daniel, I want to mention several other employees. At the Bistro, Ariadna the hostess, always greeted us warmly. Francisco our waiter at the Bistro was so accommodating. He always remembered what we had ordered and took such great care of us. I'd also like to recognize: Fernando Bistro Iran pool Daniel Sen Lin Miguel Lucca German Lucca Antonio Cocina de Autor We didn't have the best weather but we couldn't have had a better vacation! We are looking forward to our next visit!

    Oct 30, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    I don’t know where to start!

    The Grand Velas is one of the most amazing resorts I’ve ever been too. I’m not sure where to even begin. The concierge Carolina was beyond incredible. We had to do nothing other than give input and she created everything for us day by day. The food was like none I’ve ever tasted. They go so far beyond to create a culinary experience for each and every guest. The workers almost fall over themselves to help you and be friendly beyond belief. The cleanliness of the resort is by far the best I’ve ever seen. The grand class rooms are huge and kept so well that you feel like you are home the second you walk in. All I can say is that this was my 16 visit to Mexico and I have stayed in some of the most incredible resorts that the mind could imagine, but this one stands out above them all without a question! Carolina was the beginning and end of each experience there and she represented the resort with passion and experience in a way I have not seen. Kudos to all staff there for making our experience one that will not be forgotten anytime soon!!!!

    Oct 27, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    The most luxurious and relaxing vacation ever

    The BEST! This is our 2nd time going to a Grand Velas property and I can say that it was an amazing stay. The room was stunning, the staff is so kind and warm, the food and drinks are wonderful and the best part of our stay was our concierge Aaron. He did not stop for one minute to ensure that we had everything we needed. We love this place and can’t wait to come back.

    Oct 25, 2024

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