In case you are debating on visiting Riviera Maya however don’t wish to keep at an all-inclusive resort I extremely suggest Vidanta Riviera Maya simply 25 minutes south of the Cancun airport. They provide a wide range of room varieties to accommodate a variety of budgets. Plus, with a 1000 acre property they’ve bought tons to do proper on-site. From the gorgeous stretch of seaside to distinctive eating experiences to spectacular reveals like Joya by Cirque du Soleil your loved ones will keep entertained for days. I like to recommend spending a minimal of 4 days right here.
Grand Luxxe

Should you can afford it, keep within the Grand Luxxe part of the resort. (There are 6 inns right here to select from.) Right here all the pieces is barely elevated together with a non-public pool space with a sizzling tub, a well-equipped health middle, a decadent spa, and entry to the unique Seashore Membership. We cherished our room. We had entry to the connecting lock-out room as properly giving us two grasp bedrooms each had massive stroll in showers and big jacuzzi tubs. The patio was big with a eating desk, lounge chairs, and a shallow pool.
Seashore Membership

Our favourite place to spend our time was the Seashore Membership. This high-end pool has room for everybody to really feel unique. We went right here on a regular basis and every time we bought our personal cabana with lounge chairs and shops so I may cost my cellphone. It felt very personal, was by no means crowded, and had an excellent chill vibe. There’s even a bar cart roaming round able to make you an Aperol spritz! My solely remorse shouldn’t be spending extra time right here.
Jungala Water Park

There’s a reasonably new waterpark situated on property known as Jungala. It has massive physique slides and tube rides. There’s a massive lazy river with a bar midway by way of it so intelligent. Drinks are a further price. There’s additionally a big child’s space. Our favourite half was the recent tub and our personal cabana. The cabana had waitstaff so we may order lunch. Plus, the cabana space additionally had it’s personal personal loos which was a lot appreciated. How typically do you see a pleasant clear lavatory at a waterpark! The waterpark is a further price however the inns golf carts will take you over to the entrace.
Joya Cirque du Soleil

I had heard there was a Cirque du Soleil present within the space however I used to be shocked to search out out it was a part of Vidanta. The present is unimaginable. I don’t wish to give it away however in case you’ve seen any of their different reveals know this one is simply pretty much as good. We arrived early to benefit from the 3-course menu for dinner. There’s additionally an choice for dessert and drinks to be added to your tickets. Once you do the dinner you might be proper up shut which we preferred. Though, I like to recommend not sitting within the entrance row until you wish to find yourself on stage.
Wellness Refuge Spa

Eden and I LOVED the spa a lot we spend over 3 hours there. It began with hydrotherapy the place we loved a steam room, sauna, sizzling tubs, foot bathe whereas strolling on rocks, heated lounge chairs, and extra. After a busy few days, it was a dream for us to have the ability to decelerate. After hydrotherapy, we had been taken to our room. We shared a remedy room that kicked off with some form of fascinating Mayan spa welcome. Then we had an 80-minute full physique therapeutic massage that was divine. Including the spa to your go to is a should. We visited the newer spa within the Grand Luxxe space. I consider there may be one other spa on the property however didn’t have the prospect to see it. We additionally didn’t see any monkeys which was a bummer.
Le Petit Chef

Le Petit Chef is an especially distinctive dinner present that exceeded all my expectations. There’s a projector that tasks the chef onto the desk and he walks you all by way of your dinner. It’s colourful, entertaining, and academic. Plus, the meals was good. I did the paring which included one beer, tequila, a cocktail, and a few wine. I assumed the pairing was simply okay, so in case you are on a price range do the dinner solely. In case you are touring with youngsters this might be one of many highlights of your journey.
Waves n’ Tacos Auténtica Taquería

One among our favourite eateries within the Salum space of the resort is Waves n’ Tacos Auténtica Taquería. Their tacos al pastor are scrumptious. Plus, they’ve bought 4 or 5 salsas to select from on each desk. Their guacamole is great too. The opposite locations to eat had been good too however this simply occurred to be our favourite. I’m going to Mexico to eat Mexican meals, not hamburgers.
Private Chef

One of many coolest choices you might have whenever you keep in a room with a full kitchen is to have a non-public chef. The chef will come to your room and make breakfast or dinner. We had a chef whip up our breakfast one morning and it was unimaginable. It was a ton of meals and a beautiful setup. For breakfast, every individual will get to choose a foremost dish. All the pieces else you see within the picture comes with the expertise too. They’ll wrap up the leftovers and your fridge might be full.
Salum

The Salum space is a bohemian space blended with purchasing, eating places, cafes, and typically leisure. We solely managed to catch the outlets open as soon as since we spent most of our time on the pool or doing different issues within the night. At night time the steps mild up and is neat to see.
White Sand Seashores

Because of the huge measurement of the resort the stretch of seaside is huge too. I by no means needed to look forward to a seat as a result of there’s simply so many locations to hang around and sit. The seaside in entrance of the principle pool space has swings, cornhole and different video games. The seaside close to the Grand Luxxe has tons of chairs and tucked away between the seaside and the pool are hammocks and different cozy spots to take a seat.
All in all our expertise at Vidanta Riviera Maya was great. And I’m positive you possibly can see why I select Riviera Maya as certainly one of my 2025 Finest Household Trip Locations.
Test present charges for the Grand Mayan portion of the property right here. To remain in the identical part we did, the Grand Luxxe space, you possibly can verify the charges right here.