Armony Marival Resort & Spa Punta de Mita - MGallery collection
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Our Rating
8.1
9.2
Star Rating
5.0
5.0
Room Count
—
539
Restaurants
5
8
Pools
5
4
Year Opened
—
2008
Year Renovated
2025
2021
Features
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Armony Marival Resort & Spa Punta de Mita - MGallery collection
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
All-Inclusive
Yes
Yes
Adults Only
No
No
Beach Access
Yes
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids Club
Yes
Yes
Dining Comparison
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Armony Marival Resort & Spa Punta de Mita - MGallery collection
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Total Venues
7
15
Included
6
15
Extra Charge
1
0
Room Comparison
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Armony Marival Resort & Spa Punta de Mita - MGallery collection
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Room Categories
11
11
Suite Categories
7
11
Activities Comparison
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Armony Marival Resort & Spa Punta de Mita - MGallery collection
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Total Activities
23
23
Included
18
17
Extra Charge
5
6
Pros & Cons
Armony Marival Resort & Spa Punta de Mita - MGallery collection
Pros
Watsu water therapy and sound healing are included in the daily program — unusual and genuinely valued wellness inclusions at this price tier.
Destiladeras Beach is consistently described as exceptionally clean and less crowded than the main Punta de Mita resort beaches.
The biophilic architecture is distinctive — this property has a specific visual identity that differentiates it from other Riviera Nayarit resorts.
The Saturday Mita Beats pool party and Friday Armony Vibes event give the property a social energy that more spa-focused resorts typically lack.
Cons
Timeshare presentation sales tactics are described across multiple reviews as aggressive and persistent — firmly declining on day one rather than politely entertaining it is the practical advice.
The access road is a poorly signed winding dirt road — GPS navigation to the property at night has caused arrival problems. Get specific written directions from the resort before departure.
Service quality is inconsistent — some staff interactions are excellent, others fall short for a property at this price point.
Room service carries a 10% service charge beyond the all-inclusive — factor this in if you plan to use in-room dining frequently.
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Pros
Cocina de Autor is the first all-inclusive restaurant in the world to earn both a MICHELIN star and AAA Five Diamond — included in the rate
SE Spa with Forbes Five Stars, 90,000+ square feet, and 40+ treatment suites is one of the largest and most awarded resort spas in Mexico
Three distinct ambiances mean guests in Zen Grand have a completely different resort experience from guests in Grand Class — useful for multi-room group bookings
Tulum ruins are 15 minutes away and cenote tours are easy half-day excursions from this location
Cons
Zen Grand suites are three-quarters of a mile from the beach — the shuttle runs frequently but beach access requires active planning
Summary
Grand Velas Riviera Maya has a higher guest rating, while Grand Velas Riviera Maya has more restaurants, while Grand Velas Riviera Maya has more dining venues.
