Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Our Rating
8.1
9.2
Star Rating
4.0
5.0
Room Count
117
539
Restaurants
9
8
Pools
10
4
Year Opened
2021
2008
Year Renovated
2021
2021
Features
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Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort
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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Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Total Venues
7
15
Included
7
15
Extra Charge
0
0
Room Comparison
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Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Room Categories
10
11
Suite Categories
4
11
Activities Comparison
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Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Total Activities
20
23
Included
19
17
Extra Charge
1
6
Pros & Cons
Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort
Pros
17-pool Aqua Jungle complex is the largest aquatic footprint in the Riviera Nayarit all-inclusive category — compelling reason to book even without a beach.
24-hour fitness center is genuinely unusual at an all-inclusive and serves guests on any schedule.
10-treatment-room Tzicuri Spa in natural outdoor cabanas — the hillside jungle setting makes treatments more atmospheric than an interior spa.
Pet-friendly policy in Zafiro tower (first of any Marriott International all-inclusive in Mexico).
Cons
Hillside layout means golf cart dependency — waits happen during peak morning and evening hours, which affects access to the Teppanyaki and buffet.
No on-property beach: Tonati Beach Club is 10–15 minutes by shuttle and occasionally closes for private events without consistent advance notice.
Carbon Steel adults-only fire cooking restaurant from the 2025 expansion charges extra — confusing in an all-inclusive context.
No in-room kettles — an inconvenience for families with infants or guests who want tea outside of restaurant hours.
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
Cocina de Autor and Piaf book up as far as 6 months in advance in peak season — call before arrival rather than assuming on-arrival booking
Summary
Grand Velas Riviera Maya has a higher guest rating, while Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort has more restaurants, while Grand Velas Riviera Maya is the larger property, while Grand Velas Riviera Maya has more dining venues, while Grand Velas Riviera Maya offers more activities.
