Grand Decameron Montego Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Our Rating
6.0
9.2
Star Rating
3.0
5.0
Room Count
144
539
Restaurants
4
8
Pools
2
4
Year Opened
1975
2008
Year Renovated
—
2021
Features
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Grand Velas Riviera Maya
All-Inclusive
Yes
Yes
Adults Only
No
No
Beach Access
Yes
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids Club
No
Yes
Dining Comparison
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Grand Decameron Montego Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Total Venues
10
15
Included
10
15
Extra Charge
0
0
Room Comparison
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Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Room Categories
2
11
Suite Categories
0
11
Activities Comparison
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Grand Decameron Montego Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Total Activities
25
23
Included
23
17
Extra Charge
2
6
Pros & Cons
Grand Decameron Montego Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive
Pros
Steps from the Hip Strip — the most centrally located all-inclusive in Montego Bay, giving guests the ability to step outside the resort gates for local food and nightlife.
2 km from Sangster Airport — the short transfer adds real time to short stays.
Excellent scuba diving directly from the property's beach, with the Montego Bay reef system praised by divers for marine diversity.
Live Jamaican reggae music in the lobby lounge is the real thing — not a show, actual local musicians.
Cons
Rooms in a 1980 property show their age — inconsistent hot water, maintenance issues, and threadbare towels are the most common specific complaints.
Pools close at 5-6 PM depending on the season — earlier than comparable properties, which frustrates guests who want late-afternoon swimming.
Mandatory resort fee ($4 per guest per night) and daily safe fee are payable on arrival — these are not disclosed as prominently in some booking channels.
Check-in can involve long lobby waits and occasionally room changes after arrival.
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, while Grand Decameron Montego Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive offers more activities.
