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Grand Velas Riviera Maya - Playa del Carmen, Mexico - 5 Star Luxury All Suites & Spa Resort

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ROOMS & SUITES: 491


The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya, an all-suites and spa resort located five minutes from Playa del Carmen, represents the latest and most sophisticated iteration of the ultra-luxury, all-inclusive resort experience.


This Leading Hotels of the World designated resort is the preeminent one of its class boasting 491 suites, each more than 1,000 square-feet, in three separate ambiances-- adult-only ocean-front and ocean-view Ambassador Grand Class Suites, family-friendly Ambassador Suites and Master Suites embraced by the flora and fauna of the Yucatan Peninsula's jungle. The resort presents a gastronomic tour of the Yucatan, Europe and Asia offering seven restaurants with world-class chefs from France, Spain and Mexico; dedicated butler service for each guest, and the region's largest spa sanctuary at over 89,000 square-feet specializing in signature treatments inspired by ancient cultures from around the world. The spa recently won Virtuoso's "Best Spa" in the world and a SpaFinder Readers' Choice Award. The resort was designed by lauded Mexican architecture firm Elias and Elias and features the sleek and modish interiors that fuse the serenity of the Caribbean with the vibrancy of Yucatan cultures.

AFFILIATIONS

Leading Hotels of the World
Virtuoso

ACCOLADES & ARTICLES


AWARDS

AAA 5 Diamond Award
A-List - Luxury Travel Magazine Award
Green/Sustainable Hotel Certification
Leading Spa
SpaFinder Award

ACCOMMODATIONS

Ambassador Grand Class Suite
Ambassador Pool Suite
Ambassador Suite
Master Suites

AMENITIES & SERVICES

All-inclusive amenities:

Elegant, spacious all-suite accommodations.
Three hotel ambiances, including ocean front adults-only, ocean view family-friendly and verdant jungle views.
Gourmet tour-around-the-world dining experiences
Breakfast, lunch and dinner a la carte or buffet at Bistro, Azul Restaurant, and Chaká
Dinner a la carte at Frida - Mexican gourmet cuisine
Dinner a la carte at Piaf - traditional French gourmet cuisine
Dinner a la carte at Sen Lin Restaurant & Bar - Gourmet Asian cuisine
Dinner a la carte at Cocina de Autor - Signature restaurant from world renound chefs - Bruno Oteiza and Mikel Alonso. Menu changes each evening.
Concierge service at pool and beach area
Domestic and International Premium Brands at Lobby Bars and Aqua Bars
24-hour In-Suite Dining
Minibar in suite including snacks
Riviera Maya Water Journey - ultra-luxurious hydrotherapy spa
Life Fitness Center
Work-out programs with personal trainer
Exercise programs such as yoga, Pilates, capoeira, tai chi, and meditation
Recreational activities program
Grand Kids Activities Program
Non motorized water sports (kayaks, boogie boards)
Infinity Pool
Infinity Jacuzzi
Children's Pool
Karaoke Bar
Live music at Lobby Bar and Sky Bar
Live music at our specialty restaurants
Parking lot & valet parking
Concierge service, 24 hrs
Taxes and tips

Additional amenities for a fee:

Special wine and imported liquors
Laundry & Dry Cleaning
Beauty Parlor
SPA Treatments & Services
Art & Ceramic Workshop
Long Distance Calls
Tours & Transportation
Shops & Boutique
Catering Service
Wireless Internet service
Doctor consultations & diagnosis
Business Center
Travel Agency
Car rental
Baby Sitting Services
Airport-Hotel-Airport Transportation
Any item or service not mentioned in the inclusions

Meeting & Wedding Facilities - Grand Velas All Suites & SPA Resort Riviera Maya offers 91,547 square feet of elegant and flexible event space for your convention, wedding, reunion, or special event in beautiful Riviera Maya. A team of professional event coordinators can help with everything from site selection to catering to room block and group activities.

LEISURE

Life Fitness Center
Work-out programs with personal trainer
Exercise programs such as yoga, Pilates, capoeira, tai chi, and meditation
Recreational activities program
Grand Kids Activities Program
Non motorized water sports (kayaks, boogie boards)
Infinity Pool
Infinity Jacuzzi
Children's Pool

SPA

A member of The Leading Spas of the World. Awaken the spirit and soothe the body in our world-class spa offering a unique "journey" for your senses. Our extensive menu of spa services features signature treatments, holistic packages, and traditional services including massage, body wraps, facials, manicures, and much more.

EXPLORE

Grand Velas All Suites & SPA Resort Riviera Maya is located 5 minutes away from downtown Playa del Carmen and 35 minutes from Cancun International Airport.

Explore these sights from Grand Velas All Suites & SPA Resort, Riviera Maya:

Playa del Carmen, 5th Avenue - 5 minutes
Cancun, Hotel Zone - 60 minutes
Isla Mujeres - 20 minutes ferry ride from Cancun
Chichen Itzá - 3 hours
Aktun Chen - 1 hour
Tulum Ruins, archeological site - 45 minutes
Xel-Ha - 45 minutes
Xcaret - 10 minutes
Cozumel - 30 minute ferry ride from Playa del Carmen
Ruinas Del Rey - 30 minutes
Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve - 1 hour
Tres Rios Ecopark - 1 hour

AIRPORT

Cancun International Airport (CUN)

AIRPORT DISTANCE

35 minutes

HIGH SEASON

November through April

GETTING THERE

Grand Velas All Suites & SPA Resort is 35 minutes from Cancun International Airport. Taxis and private transportation services are available at the airport; or the resort can arrange transfers for an extra charge.


 

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