Riviera Maya All Inclusive Hotels

Riviera Maya

Famous for its white sand beaches and turquoise waters the Riviera Maya extends for some 75 miles and encompasses many towns and developments. From tiny coves to broad sweeping stretches of sand and modern developments to Mayan ruins the Riviera Maya has become popular with tourists from around the world and truly has something for everybody

Fact File

Airport Transfer

60 - 90 minutes from Cancun airport

Temperature Range

Lowest Dec/Jan 28c
Highest May 34c

Best For

Those looking for a relaxing location that provides a bit of everything Mexican Caribbean. From white sandy beaches to hidden mango groves in tropical lagoons. Modern hotels are situated within easy reach of ancient Mayan ruins.

Beaches

Supposedly the best beaches in Mexico including the stunning Playa Pariso in Tulum with its white sandy beach alongside a major Mayan archealogical site.

Food and Drink

As you would expect there is no shortage of bars and restaurants in the area but of course your all inclusive hotel probably has everything you need anyway.

Shopping

Playa del Carmen is the main shopping centre for the Riviera Maya

Languages

Both Spanish and English are spoken.

Currency

Mexican Dollar

Things to do

Visit the ancient Mayan pyramids at Chichen Itza
Visit the water park at Xel-Ha (snorkelling, dolphins, restaurants)
Visit Xcaret nature park
Visit Sian Ka'an Natural Park with mangroves, reefs, flora and fauna
Deep Sea fishing
Day trip to Cozumel
Swim with Dolphins

All Inclusive Hotels

El Dorado Seaside Suites

A Luxurious Beachfront boutique Riviera Maya Hotel 60 minutes from the Airport with palm trees and tropical sands. 2 Swimming pools, 4 restaurants (Mexican, Asian, Italian and International) 5 bars

Located in Kantenah Bay close to the Puerto Aventuras Golf Club, 10 minutes drive to Xel-Ha waterpark, 20 minutes drive to xcaret eco park. 25 minutes to Playa del Carmen

All rooms have air conditioning. Choose from Garden View, Ocean View, Jacuzzi suite or a Swim up Jacuzzi suite.

El Dorado Royale

Stretching along a mile of white sand beach this is an adult only Riviera Maya Hotel resort set within tropical gardens. All rooms feature a private Jacuzzi. Transfer from the aiport takes around 30-40 minutes. 10 swimming pools, 8 restaurants ( 2 International, 2 Caribbean, italian, Mexican, Asian), 11 bars, swim up bar, Tropical Health bar

Situated 27 km from Playa del Carmen and 37 km from Cancun.

Rooms are in 2 storey buildings throughout the site and have air conditioning.

Sandos Caracol Beach Resort

Set along the white sands of the Riviera Maya this is a village style Riviera Maya Hotel complex of palm topped buildings 45 minutes from the airport. 4 Swimming pools, 5 restaurants (Buffet, Italian, Steakhouse, Oriental, Mediterranean), 9 bars including a swim up.

Choose from a standard room, Ocean view room, Jacuzzi room or Jacuzzi Junior suite.

Playa del Carmen is 5km away and an 18 hole golf course is nearby

Grand Bahia Principe Mayan Riviera Resort

This resort consists of 3 Riviera Maya hotels alongside each other right on the white sandy beach. The three hotels are the Gran Bahia Principe Tulum, Gran Bahia Principe Akumal and Gran Bahia Principe Coba The resort is 60 - 90 minutes from the airport. 6 swimming pools, 15 restaurants (inc Seafood, International, Italian, Japanese, Mediterranean, Oriental), 22 bars.

All roomshave air conditioning and Junior suites are also available

The resort is 30 minutes from Playa del Carmen, 2 golf corses are nearby. It is also close to historic Tulum and the Xel-Ha natural park

Azul Hotel & Beach Resort

A boutique style Riviera Maya hotel on a white sand beach only 30 minutes from the airport. The beach is complete with a butler to ensure you have everything you could possibly need. 3 swimming pools, 3 restaurants (International, Mexican/Caribbean, Asian), 3 bars.

Air conditioning is in all rooms, Choose from superior or deluxe.

Situated 35 minutes from Playa del Carmen and 30km from Cancun.

Grand Gala Esmeralda Beach Resort

A new Riviera Maya hotel property for 2006 situated right on the beach and designed in the style of a traditional Mayan village 60 minutes from the airport. 6 swimming pools, 5 restaurants (Buffet, Mexican, French, Mediterranean, Italian), 2 Bars

Air conditioning is in all rooms, Choose from superior or deluxe.

Situated just 13km from Playa del Carmen and 25km from Cancun.

Adventure Spa Palace

A luxurious adult only spa hotel, supposedly the most spectacular spa resort in Latin America, 60 - 90 minutes from the airport. Every room has a double Jacuzzi. 3 swimming pools, 6 restaurants (Buffet, Mexican, Gourmet, Italian, Vegetarian, Oriental, Mediterranean), 9 bars.

Air conditioning is in all rooms, each room also has a balcony or terrace.

Occidental Grand Flamenco Xcaret

An impressive beachfront complex alongside the famous eco-archaelogical Xcaret park Riviera Maya Hotel. Transfer from the airport takes 60 - 90 minutes. Close to tropical forests and ancient Mayan ruins. 5 swimming pools, 11 restaurants (including International Buffet, Beachfront, Mexiacan, Mediterranean, Oriental, Steakhouse, Seafood, pizzeria), 10 bars

Air conditioning is in all rooms, Choose from superi, junior suites or Royal Club.

Situated 35 minutes from Playa del Carmen and 30km from Cancun.

Iberostar Paraiso del Mar

Set upon the beautiful sands of Paraiso del Mar this tranquil Riviera Maya hotel resort nestles between the palm trees and the waterfall and fountains of the swimming pool. Airport transfer takes 30-40 minutes. Large freeform swimming pool, 7 restaurants ( Buffet, Mexican, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Steakhouse, Japanese, Brazilian, 8 Bars.

Air conditioning is in all rooms, Choose from a standard room or a junior suite.

Iberostar Paraiso Maya

This luxurious mexican Riviera Maya hotel sits within its own tropical gardens on the white sandy beach 45 minutes from the airport. Amongst its many attractions are a wave pool. 8 swimming pools including wave pool, 9 restaurants (including Cajun, Gourmet, Italian, Seafood, Mexican, Steakhouse, French, Japanese), 7 bars

Air conditioning is in all rooms along with a private jacuzzi.

Situated 30 km from Playa del Carmen and 45 km from Cancun. Paraiso Golf club is right next door.

Iberostar Paraiso Lindo

Set on a white sandy beach amid tropical gardens and lagoon style pools including a wave pool. Airport transfer to this Riviera Maya hotel takes 30-40 minutes. 5 swimming pools, 6 restaurants (buffet, Cajun, Italian, Chinese, Steakhouse, Gourmet), 14 bars.

Standard rooms and junior suites both have air conditioning and satellite tv.

Situated 30km from Playa del Carmen.

Valentin La Hacienda

An impressive beachfront Riviera Maya hotel complex set along a white sandy shore, designed to look like a series of traditional hacienda's. The airport is only 25 minutes away. Lagoon styl swimming pools, 6 restaurants (Italian, Gourmet, Steakhouse, Japanese, Mediterranean), 6 Bars

Air conditioning is in all rooms, Choose from junior suites, deluxe ocean view junior suites or Golden Junior suites.

Situated 10 km from Puerto Morelos an 1 km from the Palace Golf Course.

Sandos Playacar Beach Resort

Positioned on the white sands of Playacar, this Riviera Maya hotel resort is designed to replicate a traditional mexican village. Airport transfers take 60 - 90 minutes. Ideal for families as it benefits from an on site kids club. 2 freeform swimming pools plus small pool for each of the 16 Hacienda blocks. 4 restaurants (Buffet, Italian, Mexican, Mediterranean), 4 bars.

Air conditioning is in all rooms, Choose from junior suites, deluxe ocean view junior suites or Golden Junior suites.

Air conditioning is standard in all rooms.

Playa del Carmen is only 3km away with bars and nightlife. Playacar golf Course is also nearby.

Iberostar Tucan

A stunning beachfront Riviera Maya hotel looking out to the Azure ocean and surrounded by acres of tropical gardens. 3 Swimming pools, 6 restaurants ( Buffet, Italian, Mexican, Steakhouse, Tropical, Japanese), 6 bars

Air conditioning is standard in all rooms.

Close to Playacars 18 hole Golf course.

Recommended Reading

2006 Can-Do Riviera Maya (Map)

Book Description
The Can-Do Riviera Maya Map-Guide covers day trip destinations along the coastal area south of Cancun, including Tulum and Punta Piedra with its wide beaches and tiny cabanas. Everything you need to know to plan your trip, make reservations in advance, and make the most of your time in the Cancun area. An incredible amount of information in an easy-to-read format. Locates and describes more than 500 hotels & condominiums, restaurants, and other attractions such as unique nature/ amusement/ water parks. Includes underground caves and underground rivers that you can snorkel through. Tourist parks include Crococun, Tres Rios, Xcaret, and Xel-Ha. Attractions include prices, times, and web sites when available. Archeological sites, caves & cenotes, dive shops, gas stations, taxi stands, markets, laundry facilities and more. Wide range of activities including Goyo Morgan's jungle tours near the fishing village of Punta Morelos. Scenic beaches, all-inclusive resorts, small villages, and pleasant surprises. Mapping in full color and 50 color photos. Fully indexed.

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