
Ambassador has the largest pool on the property, as well as many restaurants. Ambassador is family-friendly, as well, while Grand Class is adults-only. The Ambassador and Grand Class sections are right on the beach. Still, they measure at 1,110 square feet. Zen is family-friendly, and one of the more subdued sections, with palapa roofs, soft music, and rooms on the "smaller" side for the resort. Some rooms even have their own private plunge pools. Each suite has spacious, luxurious bathrooms and private terraces. The resort sits on a lush 80-plus acres of beach and mangrove jungle, with more than 490 suites across three different buildings: Zen, Ambassador, and Grand Class. Sprinkled with accolades, like the AAA Five Diamond Award, Grand Velas Riviera Maya is one of the top resorts not only in the region, but one of the best resorts in Mexico. Highlights: A gorgeous beachfront setting with separate areas for adults only or families, as well as spacious pools, and an 89,000-square-foot spaĬhic and classic, Grand Velas Riviera Maya is one of the most well-known and luxurious all-inclusive resorts on the Riviera Maya. Grand Velas Riviera Maya Photo Source: Grand Velas Riviera Maya The resort prides itself on its Rituals of Sound program, which brings beats from Africa and the Middle East to the beaches of Mexico.įive dining options round out the resort, including a vegan taco truck that is open for lunch daily.Īddress: P.º Xaman - Ha Lote 1-Manzana 1, Playacar, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.Ģ. You'll find most of the action at the fire pit/DJ area, complete with low-to-the-ground seating, caravan-style decor, and direct views of the ocean. What's unique about Palmaia is that it has a roped-off section of the beach, which keeps an otherwise public beach quite private for resort guests. Some rooms are swim-up suites, but each building block of rooms has its own pool, too. It has 314 rooms, and each suite has its own lounge area and a patio or a terrace. It's located in Playacar, which is heralded as being one of the best beaches in Mexico. The resort offers 14 acres of posh, beachfront playground for adults to kick back on. With a perch directly on a soft, powdery stretch of white sand, the vibe here is boho-chic to the highest level. One of the newer resorts to hit the beaches of the Riviera Maya, Palmaia - The House of AiA has quickly skyrocketed to become one of the best all-inclusive resorts in this part of Mexico. Highlights: A 14-acre beachfront retreat with stunning suites, a fire pit and DJ area, and a signature Rituals of Sound program Palmaia - The House of AiA Photo Source: Palmaia - The House of AiAĪccommodation: Palmaia - The House of AiA Ready to discover Mexico's Caribbean coast? Check out our list of the best all-inclusive resorts on the Riviera Maya.ġ. Mexico's Riviera Maya is well-known for its vast selection of luxury all-inclusive resorts, as well.

Some, like Hotel Xcaret Mexico, are designed for fun and adventure, while others, like the Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun, are designed for couples-only romance. Here is where travelers will find some of Mexico's most impressive and luxurious resorts.Īll-inclusive resorts on the Riviera Maya run the spectrum, from boutique and intimate to sprawling mini-communities, all perched on sugar-colored sand and shrouded in lush, tropical jungle. The stretch of coast runs south of Cancun all the way down to Tulum. Mexico's Riviera Maya coastline is 100 miles of powder-soft sand turquoise Caribbean waters and thick, lush jungle. She visits Mexico's Riviera Maya at least twice a year.

Author Meagan Drillinger spends many months out of the year traveling and living in Mexico.
