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Grand Velas Riviera Maya vs El Dorado Royale by Karisma

Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Grand Velas Riviera Maya scores significantly better than El Dorado Royale, by Karisma. Grand Velas Riviera Maya comes in at #3 in Playa del Carmen with praise from 8 reviews including Oyster, Travel + Leisure and Jetsetter.

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
92.1
"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
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El Dorado Royale by Karisma
El Dorado Royale by Karisma
8 / 10
Km 45 Carretera municipio de solidaridad, Playa Paraiso, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $194 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Star Service Star Service
"Amid hundreds of acres of tropical forest and flanked by a white-sand beach and offshore rocks and coral, this adults-only all-inclusive resort offers a relaxing alternative to the pinched-in mega-resorts." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Although this beachfront property has been overshadowed by its newer neighbors, the location—amid 500 acres of lush jungle—is as alluring as ever." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Guests can indulge in gourmet culinary experiences at this adults-only, all-inclusive resort."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Romantic adults-only resort with swim-up rooms on the Riviera Maya’s azure Caribbean coast." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Adults-only playground on the Riviera Maya." Full review
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