Grand Decameron Cornwall Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Our Rating
6.2
9.2
Star Rating
4.0
5.0
Room Count
146
539
Restaurants
2
8
Pools
2
4
Year Opened
2016
2008
Year Renovated
2024
2021
Features
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Grand Decameron Cornwall Beach, A Trademark 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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Grand Decameron Cornwall Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Total Venues
14
15
Included
14
15
Extra Charge
0
0
Room Comparison
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Grand Decameron Cornwall Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Room Categories
2
11
Suite Categories
0
11
Activities Comparison
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Grand Decameron Cornwall Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Total Activities
23
23
Included
20
17
Extra Charge
3
6
Pros & Cons
Grand Decameron Cornwall Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Pros
Under 6 minutes from Sangster International Airport — the fastest all-inclusive resort transfer in Jamaica, which adds meaningful time to a short stay.
2024 renovation means the rooms are among the most recently updated of any Montego Bay all-inclusive at this price tier.
Cornwall Beach and Doctor's Cave Beach are both within walking distance — guests can experience two of Montego Bay's best beaches without transportation.
The live Jamaican band in the lobby lounge delivers genuine reggae and Caribbean music, not generic resort cover songs.
Cons
Two on-site restaurants is thin for a week-long stay — the buffet and one à la carte option require the sister property access to feel like a complete dining program.
Oliva reservations — the most sought-after dinner option — fill within hours of check-in during peak season. Late-arriving guests may struggle to get a table all week.
Buffet food quality is inconsistent based on timing — late diners at the Jamrock buffet find less variety than guests who eat within the first 30 minutes of service opening.
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 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.
