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 5741 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Best Family Trip of all time!!!!

    Overall- this was our second time at this resort and we loved our stay even more than the last. Last time we stayed at the ambassador two bedroom family suite and this time we stayed at the grand class oceanfront suite Room- the housekeeping was excellent! The room was amazing because we had the ocean front view with tremendous privacy because their were no walkways also the beach is set lower and rooms were on higher ground so no one on the beach could look into the rooms yet you have a beautiful ocean view from your room. The one con here is that if you love leaving your room and walking onto the beach then it’s not exactly a quick walk. Pool- staff is nice- the beds fill up quick but the staff can help you find a chair. - the service poolside was nice they take drink and food orders- you can also order drinks and food at the swim up bar- they also had fresh coconuts available to drink pool side and beach side which def was a nice touch in our opinion. Beach- staff did a great job cleaning up the seaweed - but the water/sand bit too rocky in some areas - would highly recommend wearing water shoes for comfort Pros Service - impeccable- best staff and service from the housekeeping to room service to concierge to kids club to restaurants (this is probably the highlight of this place that they are able to consistently provide great service). The staff always provided great service regardless of whether they were tipped or not- the resort was very busy when we went but the staff did not let any guests feel neglected- they consistently did their best to address all details for all guests Activities Adults- several nice activities throughout the day wish they added a letter in the room everyday for you to know the activities because they fill up fast- but they try their best to get you in if you’re interested. Kids club- our kids 8 and 4 year olds enjoyed kids club and it was hard to get them to come back to do activities with us- the staff at kids club were really accommodating whenever possible esp if they didn’t have too many kids- it was super easy to check in and check out kids which was the best part- I loved that we did not have to sign up for activities you can just stop in whenever you want- I also loved that parents could stay with kids if wanted at the kids club or just leave them and go. Restaurants- wish they had a few more choices of restaurants, but each and every restaurant had impeccable service - delicious food! - the presentation to the taste everything was perfect. Gym- they have two: one in the zen area and one in the ambassador section - both gyms are excellent although I liked the zen gym better as it was more spacious. Transportation is available at all times between the different areas of the resort and you never have to wait more than a minute or two Cons None whatsoever

    Nov 30, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    AMAZING RESORT

    We really had a spectacular time at this resort. The facilities were amazing. The restaurants are the quality of food were superb especially considering this was an all inclusive resort. The place is very kid friendly and our concierge Annie was spectacular. She helped with us with everything from organizing transportation to dinner reservations, and making sure everything was in order. We specifically stayed at the Zen. Transport to and from the various locations was very easy with the shuttle services. Really was one of my overall favorite vacation !

    Nov 30, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Amazing

    It was so nice our helpers name was Annie and we loved her so much she was amazing and the whole trip was incredible and the service was out of this world I highly recommend and the rooms are amazing and the staff is here to help whenever you need!!

    Nov 30, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Another great experience at Grand Velas!

    Just spent the week with my family at this wonderful resort. I highly recommend it. The staff is amazing. They have the best attitude and the highest level of service. Special thanks to our private Concierge Alexa. This is the third time she takes care of us. She is the best of the best. Words are not enough to describe her professionalism and kindness. Over the top!!! Finally the staff at the pool is amazing. Luis took care of us all week and he was a great host at his pool section. Always with a smile. Very polite and attentive. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

    Nov 30, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Another great Thanksgiving at Grand Class

    Another great trip at Grand Velas. The poolside service cannot be better at the pool thanks to Luis, Tayde, Reuben, Orlando at Ambassador pool. We also loved Yasmin and Miguel at the Grand Class pool! Also, thank you to Amy for always making us feel special! Senior Lobo will see you again next year!

    Nov 29, 2024

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