Lift passes and group ski lessons included — this meaningfully reduces the total cost versus booking independently in St. Moritz.
Lunch at Corviglia (2,550m) and Corvatsch mountain restaurants is included on specified days — these are proper gourmet lunches, not cafeteria food.
Sauna and hammam are included (not extra-cost as at many alpine properties) — good for daily muscle recovery.
The family programming is comprehensive: kids' clubs from age 4 with dedicated ski instruction means parents genuinely ski full days.
The international, social atmosphere makes it easy to connect with other guests — Club Med recruits G.O.s from multiple countries, and the conversational mix reflects that.
Cons
Not ski-in/ski-out — budget 5–10 minutes walk or shuttle time to reach the nearest lift at Corviglia each morning.
Wi-Fi is only available in common areas, not in rooms — this is an actual inconvenience rather than a feature.
Rooms are compact and in some cases have outdated finishes — the 2010 renovation shows its age in smaller details.
The sauna areas are gender-segregated — mixed-group use is not possible.
Ski and snowboard equipment rental is extra cost and can be expensive on-site — pre-book online.
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 is the larger property, while Grand Velas Riviera Maya has more dining venues, while Club Med Saint-Moritz Roi Soleil offers more activities.
