Top 5 Beach Resorts in the Riviera Maya
Welcome to the stunning paradise of the Riviera Maya, a breathtaking stretch of coastline in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. Boasting crystal-clear turquoise waters, powdery white sand beaches, and a vibrant culture, the Riviera Maya is a dream destination for beach lovers. To make the most of your tropical getaway, we’ve compiled a list of the top 5 beach resorts in the Riviera Maya.
#1 Hyatt Ziva Cancun
Nestled in the heart of Cancun’s famous Hotel Zone, Hyatt Ziva Cancun is a all-inclusive upscale family-friendly resort, with a tower for exquisite adult-only rooms and a rooftop pool. It enjoys a prime location along the sparkling shores of the Caribbean Sea and is only about 15 miles from the Cancun International airport. Located on a scenic peninsula, it is surrounded by ocean on three sides. The Hyatt Ziva Cancun has 2 beaches to choose from, one on each side of the point. The beach is calm which is unusual for the Cancun Hotel Zone, so great for younger swimmers. This property also have dolphins on-site and offers the opportunity to interact with them during your stay. If you are looking for a resort that offers a great beach, close to the airport, beautiful grounds, lots of dining options, good service, kids club, nice activities, and more than Hyatt Ziva Cancun is an excellent choice for your next beach vacation!
#2 Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach
This all-inclusive family-friendly resort boasts a privileged position along the shores of the Caribbean Sea. Guests are greeted with an endless stretch of sugary white sand, gently caressed by the turquoise waters. The pristine beach serves as the perfect backdrop for sun-soaked relaxation, invigorating walks along the shore, or simply unwinding in a beach cabana while taking in the breathtaking views. The beach at this property is calm and clean and has minimal sargassum issues. This perfect family resort doesn’t feel too childish. The kids club is one of the largest offered in the destination. There are also lots of options for food and for those with gluten-free or vegetarian dietary requirements, this resort has separate menus in almost all the restaurants It is also close to downtown so it is super easy to get out and explore!
#3 Secrets Maroma
This adults-only all-inclusive 5 star resort is located on the famed Maroma beach, and it has one of the best locations on the beach. It is located around 15-20 minutes from downtown Playa del Carmen, and around 35 minutes from the airport. It’s a small to mid size resort and is easy to get around and is a very walkable resort. The beach is what Secrets Maroma is known for: long, huge, wide, powdery white sand, beautiful water, lots of seating areas-it has it all!
#4 Barcelo Maya Grand
Located about 45 minutes from the Cancun airport, this large resort complex has one of the longest beaches in Mexico! The Barcelo Maya Grand is made up of 6 different sections within this resort complex: Barcelo Maya Riviera (adults-only), Barcelo Maya Caribe, Barcelo Maya Beach, Barcelo Maya Colonial, Barcelo Maya Tropical and Barcelo Maya Palace. There is bus transportation to shuttle you to the different sections. Guests staying at Tropical, Colonial, Beach or Caribe will have access to all four resorts. Guests staying in the Palace section will have access to all 5 sections. Finally, guests staying at the AO Maya Riviera section will have full access to everything. This resort is one of the best for onsite snorkeling. This is not super common in the area! It’s possible to see a variety of fish, turtles, sting rays and more right from shore. The Barcelo Maya Grand has something for everyone and is a great option for budget-minded travelers.
#5 Secrets Akumal
This very lush, tropical, adults only resort will feel intimate but not too small with fantastic snorkeling with turtles and the incredible powdery white sand, gently swaying palm trees, and crystal-clear turquoise waters of the beach.
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