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Hilton Playa del Carmen, an All-Inclusive Adult Only Resort vs Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Grand Velas Riviera Maya is preferred by most professionals compared to The Royal Playa del Carmen. Grand Velas Riviera Maya has a TripExpert Score of 90 with positive reviews from 8 publications including Afar Magazine, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.
Hilton Playa del Carmen, an All-Inclusive Adult Only Resort
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Constituyentes Avenue #2, Playa del Carmen 77780
From $258 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter
"Spanish-colonial style sets a romantic vibe at this couples-only resort in Playa del Carmen."
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Choose among a handful of restaurants, ranging from an upscale gourmet Mexican-French fusion restaurant to an intimate Spanish tapas joint.
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"Royal Playa del Carmen is the glitziest resort in Playa del Carmen proper, overpowering the town's hip little hostelries with a full onslaught of opulence, but it is also the priciest."
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Guests have a number of dining outlets to choose from, including Maria Marie for French-Mexican fusion, oceanfront Pelicanos for Caribbean dishes and Asiana for Japanese fare of both teppanyaki and sushi.
Condé Nast Traveler
"This beachfront all-inclusive for adults "lives up to its name, with a great beach, great style, and all the trimmings.""
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Oyster
4.0
"This adults-only, luxury all-inclusive property with 507 rooms appeals to both 20- and 30-something couples."
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Fodor's
"If you're looking for the royal treatment, this is the place, from butler service and iPad check-in to in-room Jacuzzis and liquor bars."
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Grand Velas Riviera Maya
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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
Jetsetter
"All-inclusive resort near Playa Del Carmen with luxurious accommodations for family, business and romantic vacationers."
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Oyster
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"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."
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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)."
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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."
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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."
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