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
Impression Moxché by Secrets
Pros
AAA Five Diamond resort with the first AAA Five Diamond restaurant (Teodoro) in the Hyatt Inclusive Collection — genuine culinary prestige
All 198 suites include private balcony soaking tubs at the entry-level 731 sq ft category — not an upgrade feature
Access to 14 restaurants across both properties creates dining variety that most all-inclusives at this size can't match
The Gypsy speakeasy with a nightly password behind a fake pharmacy is a genuinely fun and original feature
Complimentary greens fees at El Camaleon at Mayakoba (PGA Tour host course) plus two additional championship courses
Cons
Sargassum seaweed from May through September is the most consistent guest complaint — ocean swimming can be unappealing during peak buildup
Teodoro costs $250/person for stays under 5 nights — feels like a surcharge at ultra-luxury price points
Included wines are consistently described as poor quality — better bottles start at $75-$100 with active upselling
Summary
Impression Moxché by Secrets has more restaurants, while Grand Velas Riviera Maya is the larger property, while Impression Moxché by Secrets has more dining venues, while Impression Moxché by Secrets offers more activities.
