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Fairmont Mayakoba vs Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya
Both hotels are endorsed by experts. On balance, Fairmont Mayakoba scores significantly better than Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya. Fairmont Mayakoba comes in at 90 with approval from 9 reviewers including Condé Nast Traveler, The Telegraph and Afar Magazine.
Fairmont Mayakoba
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Jetsetter
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Carretera Federal Cancun, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $222 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Few properties in Riviera Maya offer the level of privacy the Fairmont Mayakoba does."
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Travel + Leisure
"The Fairmont Mayakoba is an eco-friendly alternative to the monolithic resorts clustered along the Caribbean coast of the Yucatán Peninsula."
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Star Service
"This family-friendly resort—kids stay free—spans 45 acres of prime beachfront and is built around a series of canals blasted out of the limestone and fed with clear water from the underground rivers."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"The 45-acre property "sprawls so naturally from ocean to mangrove that you feel completely removed" from the surrounding development."
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Jetsetter
"Swank Riviera Maya sleep set in a private reserve of mangrove jungles and limestone canals along Mexico’s Caribbean coast."
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Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya
Star Service
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Av Xaman-Ha Mza 9 y 10 Lote 1 Int.Fracc., Fase II Solidaridad, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $621 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"This is Riu's best property here and one of the better all-inclusive values despite some fading elements in the accommodations."
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Fodor's
"This enormous all-inclusive serves its luxury with an extra helping of glitz, but its breathtaking beach and exceptional service are what really shine."
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Request a room overlooking the courtyard since those near the entertainment area tend to be noisy.
Jetsetter
"Garden oasis on the white sands of Playacar Beach with a palm-lined pool, six restaurants and a long list of outdoor activities."
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