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
Secrets The Vine Cancún
Pros
No reservations required at any of the five à la carte restaurants — eliminates the daily queuing game common at competing properties.
The Vine Bar's 3,000-label wine cellar with resident sommelier is a genuine amenity, not a marketing hook — included tastings make it accessible to non-experts.
Adults-only policy enforced (18+) — the atmosphere is noticeably quieter than family-friendly all-inclusives in the same price tier.
Five-restaurant variety plus multiple bars means food fatigue is uncommon even on 10-day stays.
12th-floor Olio restaurant (Preferred Club) delivers a view that's genuinely hard to replicate elsewhere in Cancún's Hotel Zone.
Cons
Infinity pool sunbeds are contested — without a rope-off-with-towels policy enforced consistently, the best spots go to whoever arrives earliest.
Sargassum seaweed affects the beach from May through September; the resort manages it daily but guests with firm beach plans should check seasonal timing.
Summary
Grand Velas Riviera Maya has a higher guest rating, while Secrets The Vine Cancún has more restaurants, while Grand Velas Riviera Maya is the larger property, while Secrets The Vine Cancún has more dining venues.
