Grand Velas Riviera Maya vs Ocean Coral & Turquesa
Velas Resorts vs Ocean by H10 Hotels — Side-by-side resort comparison
Key Metrics
| Metric | Grand Velas Riviera Maya | Ocean Coral & Turquesa |
|---|---|---|
| Our Rating | 9.2 | 8.1 |
| Star Rating | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Room Count | 539 | — |
| Restaurants | 8 | 11 |
| Pools | 4 | 4 |
| Year Opened | 2008 | — |
| Year Renovated | 2021 | — |
Features
| Metric | Grand Velas Riviera Maya | Ocean Coral & Turquesa |
|---|---|---|
| All-Inclusive | Yes | Yes |
| Adults Only | No | No |
| Beach Access | Yes | Yes |
| Spa | Yes | Yes |
| Kids Club | Yes | Yes |
Dining Comparison
| Metric | Grand Velas Riviera Maya | Ocean Coral & Turquesa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Venues | 15 | 20 |
| Included | 15 | 20 |
| Extra Charge | 0 | 0 |
Room Comparison
| Metric | Grand Velas Riviera Maya | Ocean Coral & Turquesa |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 11 | 9 |
| Suite Categories | 11 | 8 |
Activities Comparison
| Metric | Grand Velas Riviera Maya | Ocean Coral & Turquesa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Activities | 23 | 20 |
| Included | 17 | 15 |
| Extra Charge | 6 | 5 |
Pros & Cons
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
- Premium pricing at the top of the Riviera Maya all-inclusive market — the quality justifies it but the commitment is real
Ocean Coral & Turquesa
Pros
- Ten à la carte restaurants create enough dinner variety to avoid repetition on stays of a week or more — a meaningful advantage over properties with 3–4 specialty venues.
- The Teenclub's 8-hour daily operation (2–10 PM) with actual gaming infrastructure (PlayStation, Xbox, Wii, Guitar Hero) is one of the more substantive teen programs in the Riviera Maya — families with teenagers specifically call this out.
Cons
- With 10 à la carte restaurants requiring reservations, the arrival-day booking process is high-stakes — guests who don't organize restaurant reservations immediately at check-in lose access to the best dinner windows.
- The El Beso adults-only section is converting to Privilege service by May 2026 — confirm the exact current status and what's included before booking if the adults-only component was a factor in choosing this resort.
Summary
Grand Velas Riviera Maya has a higher guest rating, while Ocean Coral & Turquesa has more restaurants, while Ocean Coral & Turquesa has more dining venues, while Grand Velas Riviera Maya offers more activities.