Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Our Rating
8.1
9.2
Star Rating
4.5
5.0
Room Count
522
539
Restaurants
9
8
Pools
13
4
Year Opened
—
2008
Year Renovated
2016
2021
Features
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Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa
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 Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Total Venues
18
15
Included
15
15
Extra Charge
3
0
Room Comparison
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Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Room Categories
11
11
Suite Categories
6
11
Activities Comparison
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Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Total Activities
25
23
Included
14
17
Extra Charge
11
6
Pros & Cons
Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa
Pros
The swimmable cove is the most practical advantage over other Los Cabos properties — when the green flag is posted, guests can actually swim in the ocean rather than just look at it.
SOMMA WineSPA with vinotherapy treatments doesn't exist anywhere else in Los Cabos — a genuinely unique spa experience rather than a standard resort treatment menu.
On-site golf booking for the Jack Nicklaus Ocean Course makes same-day tee times feasible — the adjacency to Cabo del Sol's championship courses is the clearest differentiator for golf travelers.
Cons
La Bodega's $30 USD per person surcharge and Starbucks being extra cost are the two most commonly noted charges beyond the all-inclusive rate — budget for these separately.
The main beach is not swimmable for most guests on most days — if you're booking primarily for a beach-swimming holiday, this requires managing expectations about when the cove flag will be green.
The Cabo del Sol location is quiet and removed from Cabo San Lucas downtown — guests who want easy access to marina nightlife and restaurants will need transportation for every off-property excursion.
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 Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa has more restaurants, while Grand Velas Riviera Maya is the larger property, while Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa has more dining venues, while Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa offers more activities.
