The Westin Porto de Galinhas, an All-Inclusive Resort
Our Rating
9.2
8.4
Star Rating
5.0
4.5
Room Count
539
154
Restaurants
8
6
Pools
4
3
Year Opened
2008
2022
Year Renovated
2021
2022
Features
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Grand Velas Riviera Maya
The Westin Porto de Galinhas, an All-Inclusive Resort
All-Inclusive
Yes
Yes
Adults Only
No
No
Beach Access
Yes
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids Club
Yes
Yes
Dining Comparison
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Grand Velas Riviera Maya
The Westin Porto de Galinhas, an All-Inclusive Resort
Total Venues
15
14
Included
15
14
Extra Charge
0
0
Room Comparison
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Grand Velas Riviera Maya
The Westin Porto de Galinhas, an All-Inclusive Resort
Room Categories
11
14
Suite Categories
11
6
Activities Comparison
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Grand Velas Riviera Maya
The Westin Porto de Galinhas, an All-Inclusive Resort
Total Activities
23
24
Included
17
18
Extra Charge
6
6
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
The Westin Porto de Galinhas, an All-Inclusive Resort
Pros
Only internationally branded all-inclusive in South America — gives guests Brazil's most-celebrated beach with the structure of a major hotel program
Villa category with private pools (700–1,000 sq ft) represents strong value compared to equivalent Mexico or Caribbean private-pool villas
The Caldinho Trolley and Galinhas Bistrô are genuinely regionally specific — the Northeast Brazilian culinary identity isn't diluted into generic 'international' offerings
24-hour fitness center and Run Concierge program are among the most developed wellness setups in the all-inclusive segment
The natural tidal pool excursion (jangada raft at low tide) is one of the most memorable beach experiences in South America and is steps from the resort
Cons
A la carte restaurant access is gated by length of stay — guests on 3-night stays cannot access Velas or Galinhas Bistrô, which limits the dining differentiation
Porto de Galinhas Beach has surf and current conditions that make direct ocean swimming inconsistent — the pools become the primary swimming option on rougher days
Summary
Grand Velas Riviera Maya has a higher guest rating, while Grand Velas Riviera Maya has more restaurants, while Grand Velas Riviera Maya is the larger property, while Grand Velas Riviera Maya has more dining venues, while The Westin Porto de Galinhas, an All-Inclusive Resort offers more activities.
