Grand Riviera Princess
5-Star Hotel











This beachfront resort spreads 674 suites across tropical grounds 10 minutes from Playa del Carmen. Themed restaurants, 12 pools, swim-up bars, and free snorkeling and kayaking are all covered. Your rate also opens up the neighboring Grand Sunset Princess.
All-InclusiveBeach AccessWater Sports IncludedSpa & WellnessFamily-FriendlyCouple's RetreatOcean ViewPoolSwim-Up BarMultiple RestaurantsLuxury
Hotel Information
Dining & Beverages
Restaurants
- Food Market Riviera Restaurant - International buffet with a different themed dinner each night
- Food Market Sunset Restaurant - International buffet with themed dinners through the week, on the Grand Sunset side
- Market Maya Buffet Food Restaurant - International buffet serving breakfast and lunch
- Bocado Restaurant - Casual snack spot open through the middle of the day
- La Hacienda Restaurant - Mexican a la carte dining, reservation needed
- La Volta Restaurant - Northern Italian a la carte, reservation needed
- La Vaqueria Restaurant - Charcoal grill for meat, reservation needed
- Galerie Restaurant - International gourmet a la carte, reservation needed
- Restaurant Wok - Oriental fusion drawing on Vietnam, Thailand, and Korea
- Teppanyaki Restaurant - Hibachi with Japanese-style show cooking at shared tables
- Hikari Nikkei - Japan and Peru fusion, reservation needed
- Sumauma Restaurant - Brazilian skewer service, at the Grand Sunset Princess
- Platinum Market Buffet Restaurant - International buffet for Platinum and Villa guests
- Platinum Restaurant - International a la carte for Platinum and Villa guests
Bars
- Maya Pool Bar - Poolside, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Fantasy Pool Bar - By the Sunset Fantasy pool, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Tequila Bar - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Poquito Bar - Beach bar, 10:00 am to 6:30 pm
- Riviera Lobby Bar - 8:00 am to 11:00 pm
- Lobby Bar Sunset - 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm
- Plaza Bar - 11:00 am to 1:00 am
- Plaza Ice Cream Parlour - 3:30 pm to 10:00 pm
- 9th Avenue Coffee Shop Bar - 3:30 pm to 10:00 pm
- Theatre Bar - 7:30 pm to 1:00 am
- La Hacienda & Galerie Bar - 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm
- La Volta Trattoria & La Vaqueria Bar - 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm
- 5th Avenue Sports Bar - Open 24 hours with snacks and drinks
- Disco Bar Areito - Late-night bar and dancing for adults, 10:30 pm to 1:00 am
- Sumauma Bar - Inside the Sumauma restaurant
- Platinum Bar - Platinum and Villa guests, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
- Platinum Beach Bar - Platinum guests, 10:00 am to 6:30 pm
- Platinum Lounge Bar - Platinum guests, 7:00 am to 11:00 pm
- Relax Bar - Villa guests, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
What's Included
- Unlimited meals and drinks around the clock, local and international brands
- Every restaurant and bar on the Grand Riviera and Grand Sunset sides, within the categories each guest holds
- Wi-Fi in the rooms and some areas of the resort
- Internal shuttle around the resort grounds
- In-room safe and concierge service, in person 7:00 am to 11:00 pm and by phone 24 hours
- Daytime and evening entertainment programming
- Room service carries a surcharge in the Junior Suite, Junior Suite Deluxe, and Junior Suite Deluxe Pool Access categories
- Spa treatments, motorised water sports, the water sports centre, babysitting, laundry, phone calls, shops, and the medical centre all carry a surcharge
- The shuttle into central Playa del Carmen costs 85 pesos per person each way
- A municipal environmental sanitation charge is payable at the property on arrival
Pool & Beach Access
Pool
- 12 outdoor pools spread across the grounds, some with in-pool whirlpools
- Swim-up bars at several of the pools
- Swim-out rooms with direct pool access in the Deluxe Junior Suite Swimout, Family Club Deluxe Swimout, and Platinum categories
- Children's pools, including one in the Kids Club area
- Two pools reserved for Platinum guests and one for the Laguna Villas
Beach
- White-sand Caribbean beachfront with palapas and loungers, about 900 meters from the lobby
- An internal shuttle runs between the lobbies and the beach
- Platinum guests have an exclusive beach area with waiter service
- The beach itself is public, as all Mexican beaches are, rather than private to the resort
Spa & Wellness Services
- Spa: Princess Spa at Grand Riviera Princess, with massage rooms, treatment cabins, and a hydrothermal circuit
- Products: Organic and eco-friendly facial and body products
Services
- Massages, including aromatherapy and hot stone
- Facial treatments
- Body treatments
- Beauty salon offering hair, manicure, and pedicure services
- Note: Spa treatments, the hydrothermal circuit, and beauty salon services are available at additional cost.
Fitness & Recreation
Fitness
- Fully equipped gym
- Five tennis courts
- Four pickleball courts
- One paddle tennis court
- One multipurpose court
Included Activities
- Snorkelling, sailing, and kayaking for free use
- Daytime programme with bingo, beach zumba, water polo, pool aerobics, petanque, soccer, and foam parties
- Nightly shows at the Princess Theatre
- Areito disco with national and international drinks
- Live music in both lobbies
- Kids Club for ages 4 to 12 with an outdoor games patio and palapa
Guest Services & Concierge
- Concierge in person 7:00 am to 11:00 pm, by phone 24 hours
- 24-hour medical service at additional cost
- ATMs and currency exchange at each lobby reception, handling Canadian dollars, US dollars, euros, and British pounds
- Excursion desks near the lobby and the pool area
- Free parking
- Online check-in
- Restaurant reservations through the resort web app or at the main lobby
- Special diet and food intolerance requests handled by the food and beverage team
- Cribs and extra beds on request, subject to availability
- Babysitting at additional cost, 350 pesos per hour per child for children over 2
- Wedding and events planning, with legal, symbolic, Christian, Catholic, Mayan, and South Asian ceremonies
Outdoor Spaces & Grounds
- Tropical gardens and native wildlife across the grounds
- Beach walkway lined with Mayan god statues
- Princess Theatre for nightly entertainment
- Wedding venues including the Riviera Gazebo, the Riviera Bridge, and Poquito Beach
- Ballrooms and event rooms including Oaxaca, Hidalgo, Guerrero, and Nayarit
- Internal shuttle running about every 15 minutes between the lobby and other points
Policies
- Check-in: 3:00 pm
- Check-out: 12:00 pm
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Pets: Not permitted. The property has no pet programme and cannot host pets in its facilities
- Children: Children up to 2 years old stay at no additional cost when sharing an existing bed with parents or guardians. From age 3, children pay for their stay and receive their own all-inclusive wristband. Kids Club runs for ages 4 to 12
- Cancellation: Pay now rates are non-refundable. Pay at hotel rates can be cancelled free of charge up to 2 days before arrival
- Resort Access: Guests have full access to the facilities, restaurants, bars, pools, and activities of the adjoining Grand Sunset Princess under the same all-inclusive plan