Royalton CHIC Cancun, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
Our Rating
9.2
8.0
Star Rating
5.0
4.5
Room Count
539
457
Restaurants
8
9
Pools
4
4
Year Opened
2008
2019
Year Renovated
2021
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Features
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Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Royalton CHIC Cancun, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
All-Inclusive
Yes
Yes
Adults Only
No
Yes
Beach Access
Yes
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids Club
Yes
No
Dining Comparison
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Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Royalton CHIC Cancun, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
Total Venues
15
16
Included
15
15
Extra Charge
0
1
Room Comparison
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Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Royalton CHIC Cancun, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
Room Categories
11
6
Suite Categories
11
6
Activities Comparison
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Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Royalton CHIC Cancun, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
Total Activities
23
22
Included
17
21
Extra Charge
6
1
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
Royalton CHIC Cancun, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
Pros
Level 18 rooftop pool with 360-degree Hotel Zone views is genuinely one of the best resort vantage points in Cancun
Vespa Italian restaurant is consistently the highest-rated specialty dining experience at this property — worth making a centerpiece of your trip
Hotel Zone location at Km 9.7 means easy access to Cancun's broader restaurant and nightlife scene without long transfers
All 458 rooms are suites starting at 603 sq ft — more standard space than typical Cancun hotel rooms
The Diamond Club upgrade is more impactful here than at lower-key properties — the exclusive pool and private beach section provide real respite from the social energy
Cons
Elevator wait times are a known issue during peak occupancy — use stairs for floors 1–5 as a practical workaround
Level 18 sunbeds are consistently limited; arriving after 10 AM in high season often means no available spots
Summary
Grand Velas Riviera Maya has a higher guest rating, while Royalton CHIC Cancun, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only has more restaurants, while Grand Velas Riviera Maya is the larger property, while Royalton CHIC Cancun, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only has more dining venues, while Grand Velas Riviera Maya offers more activities.
