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Barrio Latino Hotel vs Grand Velas Riviera Maya

Both properties are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Grand Velas Riviera Maya is the choice of most reviewers compared to Barrio Latino Hotel. Grand Velas Riviera Maya is ranked #8 in Playa del Carmen with recommendations from 5 publications like Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and oyster.com.

Barrio Latino Hotel
Barrio Latino Hotel
7 / 10
Calle 4 entre Av 15 & Av 10, Colonia Centro Beach Area, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $69 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Free Parking
  • Multilingual
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Oyster Oyster
Budget
"Barrio Latino Hotel is a budget-friendly boutique located in the center of Playa del Carmen." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Offers 18 clean rooms with warm, rustic decor, good ventilation, ceiling fans or air-con, tiled floors and hammocks (in addition to beds)" Full review
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
8 / 10
Carretera Cancun Tulum Km. 62, Municipio de Solidaridad, Quintana Roo, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $961 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Jetsetter Jetsetter
"All-inclusive resort near Playa Del Carmen with luxurious accommodations for family, business and romantic vacationers." Full review
Oyster Oyster
All-Inclusive
"The Grand Velas -- set on over 80 acres of mangroves that meet a postcard-perfect beach of white sand and turquoise waters -- is one of Riviera Maya’s most sophisticated properties." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The activities desk will arrange an excursion to the Rio Secreto, a recently discovered underground river and cave system (four-hour trips from $69)." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"At this "modern, beautifully designed beachfront all-inclusive," the light-blue and turquoise exterior reflects the waterfront setting, while the curved architecture mimics the waves." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This hotel posts some of the highest all-inclusive rates to be found along the Riviera Maya. That many of its guests are happy to pay is indicative of the quality that runs throughout this over-the-top resort." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The AAA Five-Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya features 491 spacious suites boasting sweeping views of the shimmering Caribbean Sea or lush jungle vegetation." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"This resort is a true goliath with 531 rooms spread across a 200-acre beachside plot, six restaurants, two huge gyms and seven bars." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Wows guests with award-winning restaurants, an outstanding spa, and suites worthy of a world-class hotel...the jungle setting adds a sense of peaceful seclusion." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The mother of all beach resorts, the sprawling Grand Velas boasts one of the best spas on the coast; an azure, free-form infinity pool... and the list goes on." Full review