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BlueBay Grand Esmeralda vs Viceroy Riviera Maya
Both properties are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Viceroy Riviera Maya ranks significantly higher than BlueBay Grand Esmeralda. Viceroy Riviera Maya comes in at #2 in Playa del Carmen with praise from 7 reviewers including Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Oyster.
BlueBay Grand Esmeralda
Jetsetter
Star Service
Oyster
Carretera Federal Chetumal- Puerto Juarez km 300, Camino a la Pileta, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $196 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Jetsetter
"All-inclusive enclave with three pools, six restaurants and a stand-out spa near Playa del Carmen."
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Star Service
"This enormous all-inclusive hotel, set on 180 acres, is located 35 minutes (69 kilometers) south of the Cancun International Airport."
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range hotel has a lot to offer for families and couples who are looking for a low-maintenance beach vacation at a good price."
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Viceroy Riviera Maya
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Fodor's
Gayot
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Playa Xcalacoco Frac 7, Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo 77710
From $525 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Luxury
"With just 41 private villas, the Viceroy Riviera Maya attracts couples looking for a quiet, romantic retreat."
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Travel + Leisure
"Formerly the Tides Riviera Maya."
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Star Service
"Apt alternatives include Hotel Esencia, A Seaside Estate and Belmond Maroma, though the wow-factor here is tailored in private, freestanding huts that create unique worlds unto themselves."
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Fodor's
"Punta Bete's most luxurious jungle-beach resort is as romantic and exotic as ever."
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Gayot
"Viceroy's signature urban-chic style blends seamlessly into its beachfront setting."
