Fiesta Resort All Inclusive Central Pacific - Costa Rica
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Our Rating
7.9
9.2
Star Rating
4.0
5.0
Room Count
408
539
Restaurants
4
8
Pools
4
4
Year Opened
—
2008
Year Renovated
2023
2021
Features
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Fiesta Resort All Inclusive Central Pacific - Costa Rica
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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Fiesta Resort All Inclusive Central Pacific - Costa Rica
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Total Venues
10
15
Included
10
15
Extra Charge
0
0
Room Comparison
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Fiesta Resort All Inclusive Central Pacific - Costa Rica
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Room Categories
11
11
Suite Categories
4
11
Activities Comparison
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Fiesta Resort All Inclusive Central Pacific - Costa Rica
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Total Activities
23
23
Included
21
17
Extra Charge
2
6
Pros & Cons
Fiesta Resort All Inclusive Central Pacific - Costa Rica
Pros
Pacific sunsets from the volcanic sand beach or the observation pier are a genuine resort highlight — not resort marketing, consistently flagged by guests as a trip memory
Cana Brava's seafood restaurant is significantly above average for an all-inclusive — the ceviche uses genuinely fresh product
The Premium zone upgrade delivers real value: ocean-view rooms, private pool, and Macarela exclusivity are tangible perks, not just branding
Latin American and Costa Rican clientele gives the property an authentic local atmosphere rather than a generic international resort feel
Heliconia Spa's oceanfront bungalow setting is distinctive — treatments in a tropical garden steps from the Pacific is a different experience from a standard hotel spa
Cons
The volcanic sand beach is unsuitable for swimming most days — guests expecting a Caribbean-style swim-and-snorkel beach will be disappointed
90-minute airport transfer from San Jose adds real friction to tight schedules and late-night arrivals
Room quality is uneven during the multi-year renovation — request a Building 1 (Fiesta Double) room to get the renovated standard; other categories may still be in the older condition
Three of four restaurants require a 2-night minimum stay for reservations — guests on shorter stays are limited to the buffet and snack bar for most meals
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
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.
