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
Premium pricing at the top of the Riviera Maya all-inclusive market — the quality justifies it but the commitment is real
Heritage Grand Perast by Rixos
Pros
The bay views from terrace rooms are genuinely hard to match in Montenegro — and the sea-view suite terrace is functional, not just decorative.
Breakfast at the Panoramic Restaurant is a consistent highlight: fresh, varied, and well-presented with a bay-facing terrace.
The thermal spa circuit (hammam, sauna, pool, steam room) is included in every booking — unusually generous for a B&B rate.
The car-free town of Perast means your immediate surroundings are genuinely quiet — no road noise, no traffic.
Cons
This is B&B, not all-inclusive — dinner, drinks, water sports, and excursions all add up fast if you're not budgeting for them.
Some rooms have compressor/ventilation noise, audible at night. Not universal, but specific enough to ask about at check-in.
Dinner quality lags behind breakfast — the two à la carte restaurants have received inconsistent reviews, while Perast's local restaurants are often better value.
Towel quality has been flagged by multiple guests as below what you'd expect at this price point.
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 Velas Riviera Maya offers more activities.
