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 Radamis Sharm El Sheikh
Pros
14 à la carte dinner restaurants for a full week's stay means you eat in a different restaurant every night without repeating—genuine variety that most Sharm resorts can't match.
The Rixy Kids' Club's themed areas (police station, fire station, cooking academy) are substantially more developed than typical Egyptian hotel kids' facilities.
6 km from Sharm Airport means transfers take under 10 minutes—a real convenience for late flights.
The 2023 full renovation means room quality is uniformly current—no tired carpets or outdated bathrooms.
Cons
The resort's multi-building scale (Tirana, Blue Planet, Beach Side) means the shuttle is necessary for daily movement—guests who dislike waiting for transport should request a Beach Side room to minimize dependence on it.
With up to 1,642 rooms at full occupancy, the resort operates at a large-scale hotel pace—service response times and reservation availability for à la carte restaurants can stretch in peak weeks.
Summary
Grand Velas Riviera Maya has a higher guest rating, while Rixos Radamis Sharm El Sheikh has more restaurants, while Rixos Radamis Sharm El Sheikh is the larger property, while Rixos Radamis Sharm El Sheikh has more dining venues, while Rixos Radamis Sharm El Sheikh offers more activities.
