Property Description
An all-inclusive luxury resort in the Mexican Caribbean, with 83 hectares of natural beauty enhanced in 3 different environments: Zen Grand – 254 suites with views of the jungle and mangroves; Ambassador – 195 suites with ocean view; and Grand Class – 90 suites facing the sea. Recognized with 5 Diamonds by the AAA due to its excellent service, a Convention Center and outdoor areas for first class events, it is an excellent choice for MICE trips.
• 539 Suites – Luxury All-Inclusive
• AAA 5 Diamonds
• Cancun Airport (CUN) 35 min away
• Playa del Carmen 10 min away
• All-suites of 1,184 Sq. Ft.
• Signature Spa measuring over 89,000+ sq. ft.
• 18 Food and beverages outlets: 5 specialty evening restaurants + 3 daytime restaurants + 1 snack bar + 6 bars + 3 swim-up bars.
• 30,000 sq. ft. Convention Center
• 28 breakout sessions
• 5 outdoor venues for private events
LUXURY ACCOMMODATIONS
Grand Velas Riviera Maya was built on 85 acres. Distributed over these 85 acres we have three different natural environments: jungle, mangroves, and 1,500 feet of beautiful oceanfront. Along with the resort's owners, engineers, architects, and designers made the decision to create these three beautiful ambiances in order to highlight the natural beauty of our surroundings. The resort is composed of the following:
Zen Ambiance:
- 254 Zen Suites with jungle views
Ambassador Ambiance:
-195 Ambassador Suites with ocean view
Grand Class:
- 90 Ocean-front suites
FACILITIES & SERVICES
World Class Hospitality with trendy facilities and services. Enjoy world-class service and genuine Mexican hospitality at Grand Velas, for a unique and sophisticated experience. Within our majestic Riviera Maya resort facilities for your Meetings and Conventions there is a wide range of services either included, or with additional cost.
CULINARY EXPERIENCE
Culinary experience starts in fifteen exquisitely designed Restaurants and Bars surrounded by lush vegetation or overlooking the ocean, gourmet food service at all of the pool starting at 9:00 am, 24-hour Suite Service for elegant private dining and in-suite Mini bars with beverages and snacks.
SPA
Signature Spa at Grand Velas Los Cabos defines a lifestyle. An authentic interpretation of luxury and wellbeing, where water, light, aromas, flavors and textures converge, creating an experience lived through seven sensory journeys and specialized Spa treatments. With 16 Spa Suites, wellness and pleasure in a luxurious level, menu with treatments from main healing world traditions.
CONVENTION CENTER & OUTDOOR AREAS FOR EVENTS
The deluxe Convention Center at Grand Velas offers over 30,000 Sq. Ft. of flexible event space for Meetings and Conventions in Riviera Maya, ranging from 10 to 2,700 guests. Outdoor venues for private function events are located in sophisticaded scenarios rounded by jungle lush, by the pool or at the beach.
The possibilities for breathtakingly- beautiful events are endless at Grand Velas! Dare to dream of a unique, unprecedented affair- we place at your disposal a terrace, a garden and beach area for magnificent banquets set against the beauty of mangroves, the azure sea and artfully-designed landscaping.
Green Sustainability
Green Initiatives:
CARBON RESPONSIBLE EVENT
Banyan Tree Mayakoba is the first resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico, to offer event planners the option to hold their events in a carbon responsible manner. By choosing Banyan Tree Mayakoba as the venue for their events, these companies will be playing their part to support the reforestation of areas of Mexico and provide employment to the local indigenous population. This triple bottom line approach is in keeping with the Banyan Tree corporate belief that there is no need to sacrifice the environment in order to deliver a sublime experience. The organizers will receive an event verification certificate provided by Reforestamos Mexico. Each guest receives a wooden artefact crafted by a local workshop based in the Buenavista community, which salvages wood from trees felled by natural causes and crafts them into forms that represent the beauty of Mexico’s Riviera Maya.
MELIPONA BEE
Inaugurated in may 2010, the meliponary “U najil Xunan Cab” seeks to keep the Mayan Tradition of beekeeping alive through the creation of small community enterprises that allow economic development of the local community through environmentally friendly productive activity. Now in the second stage, we are developing with the community honey based products that will allow to get added values to the precious honey. You can also be a part of this project, we can offer you the possibility of organizing a range of activities to suit your needs.
GREENING COMMUNITIES
Launched in 2007, this Banyan Tree’s group wide environmental initiative targeting climate change, Greening Communities challenges our resorts to plant at least 2,000 new trees per year for the next 10 years. While the initiative will offset a small amount of the globally produced atmospheric carbon dioxide, the main goal is to drive greater awareness of climate change among our communities, associates, and guests.
SEEDLINGS
In 2007, Banyan Tree launched Seedlings, a group wide initiative to support communities by building capacities of young people. A concerted effort to harness Banyan Tree’s core competencies to support enhanced long term prosperity within communities, Seedlings aims to guide youths at risk of societal exclusion to achieve what may have otherwise remained beyond their means. The effort starts with mentorship, continues with scholarship, and completes with internship as a means to provide young adults with the motivation and means to complete their education and successfully enter the labour force as adults.
CSR activities for groups:
PLANT A TREE
Either you’re traveling alone or with your family, planning your wedding or event; at Banyan Tree Mayakoba, we offer you the possibility of planting trees helping this way to reforest local rain forests in community based projects and therefore reducing your CO2 emissions. By contributing to the reforestation program, you also contribute to the conservation of threatened ecosystems and native species, regulation of regional micro-climates while Improving the livelihood of local communities, creating stronger community structures and reducing dependency on aid
REVIVING THE MEXICAR ART
What better way to experience the Mexican art that learning from a true local artist? Join us in this painting lesson where Arturo Garcia, member of our staff shows you his very own vision of Mexico trough his paintings, while he teaches you his unique painting technique.
CHICZA – ORGANIC AND BIODEGRADABLE CHEWING GUM
Since it´s opening in 2009, Banyan Tree Mayakoba has offered to its guest the possibility of knowing Chicza, the only biodegradable and certified as organic chewing gum in the world; is produced by the Consorcio Chiclero, a group of around 2,000 Mayan “chicleros” working in an area of 1.3 million hectares of Rainforest. They work in a sustainable way, not only preserving natural resources, but also allowing equal and balanced exchanges among many individual elements
Details / Other Expenses
Check In: |
3:00pm |
Check Out: |
12 Noon |
Year of Last Renovation: |
2008 |
Floors: |
4 |
Rooms: |
539 |
Corridors: |
All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
Non Smoking Rooms: |
539 |
Handicap Rooms: |
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Suites: |
539 |
Room Windows: |
Windows Do Open |
Cleaning Frequency: |
Daily |
Meeting Rooms: |
10 |
Meeting Space: |
33237 sq. feet |
Banquet Space: |
Holds 840 people |
Dist. to Food/Bars: |
On-site
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Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: |
On-site
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Dist. to Nearest Gym: |
On-site
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Lounge/Bar Hours: |
10:00am-1:00am |
Pool Info:
An expansive infinity pool creates
breathtaking views of the ocean,
while twelve smaller pools create a
sensual haven in front of the lavish
swim-out suites (13 pools with a total
area of 8,000 m² /86,000 sq ft).
From 6 am to 6 pm
Outdoor
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Ownership: |
Velas Resorts |
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation: 24 hours |
Nightly Parking: |
$0 |
Typical Group Deposit: |
10% from the total amount |
Total Taxes: |
16.00% |
Total Misc Fees: |
$0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
State Tax: |
16.00%
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Occupancy Tax: |
5.00%
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Banquet Labor Fees: |
25.00 Per Person (AFTER 11PM SERVICE)
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Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: |
25.00 Per Person (per private event)
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Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: |
30.00 Per Person (per private event)
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Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: |
50.00 Per Person (per private event)
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Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: |
110.00 Per Person (per private event)
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Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: |
120.00 Per Person (per private event)
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Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: |
18.00 Per Person
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Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: |
80.00 Per Person (per private event)
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Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: |
140.00 Per Person (per private event)
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Morning Break Cost: |
18.00 Per Person
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Afternoon Break Cost: |
18.00 Per Person
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Banquet Reception w Hors d'oeuvres: |
25.00 Per Person/Per Hour
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Amenities / Features
Airport & Shuttle Information
La Riviera Maya acoge este resort brindándole todas sus bondades naturales: desde milenarios cenotes y hermosa jungla tropical con ejemplares de la fauna de la región que la habitan graciosamente, hasta kilómetros de playas de arena blanca frente a las aguas turquesa del Caribe Mexicano. Disfrute en familia de todo lo que sólo un Todo Incluido de Lujo le puede ofrecer. Grand Velas Riviera Maya se encuentra en una envidiable ubicación: a sólo 5 minutos de la zona centro de Playa del Carmen y de los principales parques ecológicos de la región, y a 35 minutos del Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún..
Local Shuttle Info: 15ud one way to 5th Avenue (down town) 10 minutes far from the hotel
Breakfast Information
Our Resort is an All Inclusive (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, buffet style).
Pet Friendly?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Parking Info
Internet / WiFI
Complimentary WiFi in all areas.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
Day 1
- Breakfast:
Chez Celine - A charming French bakery offering delicious pastries. Located 5 km from the hotel.
- Lunch:
La Cueva del Chango - A popular spot for authentic Mexican cuisine. Located 8 km from the hotel.
- Dinner:
Alux Restaurant - A unique dining experience in a cave setting. Located 10 km from the hotel.
- Activity:
Xcaret Park - Explore the natural wonders of the Riviera Maya through various activities. Located 15 km from the hotel.
Day 2
- Breakfast:
The Pitted Date - A vegan-friendly cafe with a variety of healthy breakfast options. Located 6 km from the hotel.
- Lunch:
La Parrilla - Enjoy traditional Mexican dishes in a lively atmosphere. Located 9 km from the hotel.
- Dinner:
Oh Lala! - A cozy restaurant serving creative international dishes. Located 7 km from the hotel.
- Activity:
Cenote Dos Ojos - Dive into the crystal-clear waters of this stunning cenote. Located 20 km from the hotel.
Day 3
- Breakfast:
La Cueva del Chango - Start your day with a delicious Mexican breakfast. Located 8 km from the hotel.
- Lunch:
El Fogon - Savor mouthwatering tacos at this local favorite. Located 7 km from the hotel.
- Dinner:
Harry's - A sophisticated steakhouse with a wide selection of premium cuts. Located 4 km from the hotel.
- Activity:
Tulum Ruins - Explore the ancient Mayan ruins overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Located 65 km from the hotel.
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