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
Rixos Murjana - Ultra All Inclusive
Pros
The 42,000 sqm Murjana Waterpark is Saudi Arabia's first integrated hotel waterpark—children aged 5–14 will not want to leave, which is the key selling point for families.
The 111-meter main pool is genuinely wide enough for lap swimming at off-peak hours (before 9 AM), unusual for a resort pool.
Overwater villas are among the only examples of this accommodation category currently operating on Saudi soil—a genuine novelty for the market.
Separate ladies-only pool and beach are purpose-built and fully enclosed, not token add-ons—a meaningful differentiator for Saudi female guests.
Rixy Kids Club and Teens Club both run until 9 PM, giving parents a genuine evening window.
Cons
The resort opened in early 2026, meaning several dining venues were still listed as 'opening soon' at launch—not everything in the brochure will be operational on your arrival.
Transfer from Jeddah airport takes 90–120 minutes, making it a half-day commitment to get there. Factor this into short-stay planning.
Summary
Rixos Murjana - Ultra All Inclusive has a higher guest rating, while Rixos Murjana - Ultra All Inclusive has more restaurants, while Grand Velas Riviera Maya has more dining venues.
