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Grand Velas Riviera Maya

Carr Cancun Tulum Km 62, Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
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TOTAL EVENT SPACE:91,547ft²
LARGEST MEETING ROOM:16,760ft²
EVENT ROOMS:28
GUESTROOMS:539
AIRPORT:30 miles
2024 Forbes Travel Guide Award
An All-Inclusive Luxury Resort in Riviera Maya

A Destination That Inspires Connection and Celebration

An All-inclusive Luxury Resort in the Mexican Caribbean, with 83 hectares of natural beauty enhanced in 3 different environments: Zen Grand – 254 suites with views of the jungle and mangroves; Ambassador – 195 suites with ocean view; and Grand Class – 90 suites facing the sea. Recognized with 5 Diamonds by the AAA due to its excellent service, Cocina de Autor restaurant, awarded with a Michelin Star, a Convention Center, and outdoor areas for first-class events, is an excellent choice for MICE trips.

  • 539 Suites – Luxury All-Inclusives
  • AAA 5 Diamonds
  • Cancun Airport (CUN) 35 min away
  • Playa del Carmen 10 min away
  • All suites of 1,184 sq. ft. 
  • Signature Spa measuring over 89,000+ sq. ft. - awarded with Forbes 5 Stars
  • 18 Food and beverages outlets: 5 specialty evening restaurants + 3 daytime restaurants + 1 snack bar + 6 bars + 3 swim-up bars.
  • 30,000 sq. ft. Convention Center
  • 28 breakout sessions
  • 5 outdoor venues for private events

 

LUXURY ACCOMMODATIONS

Grand Velas Riviera Maya was built on 85 acres. Distributed over these 85 acres, we have three different natural environments: jungle, mangroves, and 1,500 feet of beautiful oceanfront. Along with the resort's owners, engineers, architects, and designers decided to create these three beautiful ambiance to highlight the natural beauty of our surroundings. The resort is composed of the following:

  • Zen Ambiance:
  • 254 Zen Suites with jungle views
  • Ambassador Ambiance:
  • 195 Ambassador Suites with ocean view 
  • Grand Class:
  • 90 Ocean-front suites

 

FACILITIES & SERVICES

World Class Hospitality with trendy facilities and services. Enjoy world-class service and genuine Mexican hospitality at Grand Velas, for a unique and sophisticated experience. Within our majestic Riviera Maya resort facilities for your Meetings and Conventions, there is a wide range of services either included or with additional cost.


CULINARY EXPERIENCE

Culinary experience starts in fifteen exquisitely designed Restaurants and Bars surrounded by lush vegetation or overlooking the ocean, Cocina de Autor restaurant Awarded with a Michelin Star, gourmet food service at all of the pool starting at 9:00 am, 24-hour Suite Service for elegant private dining and in-suite Mini bars with beverages and snacks.


SPA

SE Spa by Grand Velas Riviera Maya has received a Five-Star accolade, the highest rating in Forbes Travel Guide. This calming sanctuary pampers you with rejuvenating skin therapies, soothing massages, and ancient holistic rituals that restore and renew. Our Riviera Maya Mexico spa resort reveals your true essence. SE Spa at Grand Velas Riviera Maya has also been certified by Wellness for Cancer, an organization that trains spas and wellness centers providing personalized services to individuals touched by any type of cancer.


CONVENTION CENTER & OUTDOOR AREAS FOR EVENTS

The deluxe Convention Center at Grand Velas offers over 30,000 sq. Ft. of flexible event space for Meetings and Conventions in Riviera Maya, ranging from 10 to 2,700 guests. Outdoor venues for private function events are located in sophisticated scenarios rounded by jungle lush, by the pool, or at the beach.

The possibilities for breathtakingly- beautiful events are endless at Grand Velas! Dare to dream of a unique, unprecedented affair- we place at your disposal a terrace, a garden, and beach area for magnificent banquets set against the beauty of mangroves, the azure sea, and artfully designed landscaping.

AT A GLANCE
Opened
2008
Remodeled
2022
Valet Parking
Free
Other
No Smoking Rooms No Pets Allowed
TAXES & FEES
Room Tax
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WHAT'S INCLUDED

Hotel Amenities

Business
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast Included
  • 24-Hour Airport Shuttle
  • Business Center
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Childcare Services
  • Wedding Services
  • Concierge Services
  • Gift Shop
  • Medical Service
  • Car Rental
Recreation
  • Beach
  • Spa and Beauty Salon
  • Swimming Pools
  • Fitness Center
  • Minature Golf
  • Volleyball and Soccer
  • Yoga
  • Aerobics and Water Fitness
  • Kayaking and Snorkeling
  • Live Entertainment
  • Picnic Area
  • Children's Club and Game Room
Nearby
  • El Camaleon Golf Club
  • Fitness Center
  • Church of Guadalupe
  • Kool Beach Club
  • Quinta Alegria Shopping Mall
  • ADO International Bus Station
  • Rio Secreto
  • Dolphin Discovery Cozumel

Meeting Space

Capacity Chart
Total Sq Ft
Room Size Ft
Ceiling Ht Ft
Classroom
Theatre
Banquet 10
Reception
Conference
U Shape
GV- Grand Velas
16,760
-
18
1,500
1,800
1,000
N/A
N/A
N/A
A- Alejandra
2,424
-
18
150
200
170
N/A
N/A
N/A
A- Andrea + Monica + Marrisa
2,216
-
18
150
200
170
N/A
N/A
N/A
A- Fernanda
2,216
-
18
150
200
170
N/A
N/A
N/A
Anguiano
640
-
15
24
40
30
N/A
N/A
N/A
GV- Velas 1 - 6
5,587
-
18
500
600
330
N/A
N/A
N/A
GV- Velas 13 - 15
5,587
-
18
500
600
330
N/A
N/A
N/A
GV- Velas 7 - 12
5,587
-
18
500
600
330
N/A
N/A
N/A
Coronel
820
-
15
24
60
40
N/A
N/A
N/A
Lepe
820
-
15
24
60
40
N/A
N/A
N/A
A- Ambassador
7,158
-
18
460
620
520
N/A
N/A
N/A
Diego Rivera
1,184
-
15
40
90
60
N/A
N/A
N/A
Orozco
1,184
-
15
40
90
60
N/A
N/A
N/A
Siqueiros
1,184
-
15
40
90
60
N/A
N/A
N/A
Tamayo
1,184
-
15
40
90
60
N/A
N/A
N/A
Velasco
1,184
-
15
40
90
60
N/A
N/A
N/A
DINING, FOOD & BEVERAGE

On-Site Dining

Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Hot dates
Outdoor Venues
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Dates:
Apr 13, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026
Guestrooms:
50
Hot dates
Outdoor Venues
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Dates:
Apr 26, 2026 - Apr 29, 2026
Guestrooms:
50
Hot dates
Outdoor Venues
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Dates:
May 07, 2026 - May 12, 2026
Guestrooms:
50
LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION

What's Nearby?

Carr Cancun Tulum Km 62, Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Airport
Cancún International Airport is 30 mi / 48 km away