Resort Details
- Bars*Lounge Bar: Access to the Lounge Bar will be permitted only to persons over 18 years old
with beverage service and a concert by a live pianist every night.
*Sports Bar 5 Avenue
*Bar Areito inside Areito Disco
*Pool Bar Relax
*Poolbar Fantasy Bar
*Poolbar Maya Bar
*Poolbar Tequila
*Chill Out Ibiza
*Lobby Bar Sunset
*Lobby Bar Riviera
*Platinum Sunset Bar
*Platinum Riviera Bar.
*Theater Bar
*Beach Bar Poquito
*Bar Punta Bete
*Bar Chactemal
*Chill Out Bar
*Bar Piano - Chill OutOpen from Monday to Saturday divided in 4 sittings (6:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm). Maximum occupancy of 30 people. Only guests staying in the Yucatan Platinum Suite can dine at this restaurant.
- La FondueSwiss thematic restaurant. Air conditioned. Open from 6:00pm to 11:00pm. A la carte menu on request. Possibility of special diet or vegetarian menus on request. Non-smoking. This restaurant is not included for guests in the Junior Suite category.
- La HaciendaMexican restaurant. Air conditioned. Open from 6:00pm to 11:00pm. A la carte menu on request. Possibility of special diet or vegetarian menus on request. Non-smoking.
- La Tortuga RestaurantAir conditioned. International buffet. Possibility of special diet or vegetarian menus on request. Non-smoking.
- La VaqueriaGrill restaurant. Air conditioned. Open from 6:00pm to 11:00pm. A la carte menu on request. Possibility of special diet or vegetarian menus on request. Non-smoking.
- Las OlasSeafood restaurant. Air conditioned. Open from 6:00pm to 11:00pm. A la carte menu on request. Possibility of special diet or vegetarian menus on request. Non-smoking.
- Le FleurInternational gourmet restaurant. Air conditioned. Open from 6:00pm to 11:00pm. A la carte menu on request. Possibility of special diet or vegetarian menus on request. Non-smoking. This restaurant is not included in the All Inclusive program ($).
- Mama MiaItalian Restaurant. Air conditioned. Open from 6:00pm to 11:00pm. A la carte menu on request. Possibility of special diet or vegetarian menus on request. Non-smoking.
- MisoAsian restaurant. Air conditioned. Open from 6:00pm to 11:00pm. A la carte menu on request. Possibility of special diet or vegetarian menus on request. Non-smoking.
- Negresco RestaurantAir conditioned. International buffet. Possibility of special diet or vegetarian menus on request. Non-smoking.
- RivieraInternational Buffet. Non-smoking. Air conditioned.
- SunsetInternational Buffet. Non-smoking. Dress Code: In order to
respect the different cultures visiting the hotel, guests
are requested to observe dress codes. The use of a t-shirt and shoes is obligatory. Please do not enter while wet. - TapasSpanish cuisine. Access to the Tapas bar will be permitted only to persons over 18 years old. Serving dinner with prior reservation. Operates two shifts every night and every shift will offer a live Flamenco show to liven up the dinner.
- 24-hour front desk†
- Air conditioning†
- Disco†
- Exercise gym†
- Housekeeping†
- Laundry Facilities†
- Room service†
- Tennis court†
- Water sports†
† Fees may apply
- Fitness center on-site †Fully equipped Fitness Center within Spa complex
- General †
-Daytime organized activities
-2 paddle courts-a pickle ball court
-Multi use court (basketball, football, soccer, etc)
-Introductory scuba lesson in swimming pool (1 lesson per person per stay) - Pool †12 swimming pools (8 main swimming pools for adults and 4 for children), some with Jacuzzis inside.
- Tennis court †
† Fees may apply
Customer ratings & reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
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Es un hotel fabuloso, comida deliciosa y servicios magníficos, he ido 2 veces y las 2 veces han sido estupendas
El hotel es fabuloso, las instalaciones son muy bonitas y los servicios son muy buenos, la comida es muy rica, y la playa está muy bonita, lo recomiendo totalmente, tiene muchas albercas y todas están muy padres, he ido 2 veces y las 2 veces me han gustado
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Excellent resort, had fun trip with family
We had a most amazing family vacation at the Rivera Princess, Playa del Carmen. The facility is very beautiful and well maintained. The rooms were nice and clean and the beds comfortable. The resort is huge so get ready for a lot of walking through beautiful tree lined pathways. We enjoyed the walking as the weather in March was gorgeous – hot with cool breeze from the sea. The resort has multiple pools, most of them with there own swim up bars. The bars have a wide selection of cocktails to make everyone happy. I enjoyed beer while the missus loved mojitos and margaritas. The kids liked the non alcoholic mocktails and soft drinks. The staff is mostly very helpful and cheerful. There is no dearth of towels, there are places to get fresh towels for the beach and pools everywhere. The resort has its own private beach. It is small but beautiful, there was sea-weed on the beach but the resort cleans it up daily (no smell). We didn’t have an issue and enjoyed the beach. There are enough lounging chairs at the beach for everyone. There is a bar at the beach too that you can walk up to and get your drinks (no service to get you your drinks). If you intend to walk into the sea do get suitable sandals as the surface under water is slightly rocky. Food: We liked the buffets. The selection was amazing. Fresh fruits, salads, desserts were amazing. The main course selection was wide and diverse but usually so so. The meat was chewy and almost always overcooked (beef and pork). I liked the chicken and grilled fish. My wife is vegetarian and there was slim pickings for vegetarian main course. That having said there was good soup, salads, fruits, appys (onion rings, fries, grilled veggies) which were adequate. Restaurants: You can book dinner at multiple restaurants on site. You can only book for the 3rd day of your visit onwards. We liked the Italian restaurant, we had high hopes for the Mexican restaurant (Haciende) but were disappointed. We kinda liked the flexibility of the buffets and didn’t regularly go to the restaurants. The sports bar was nice with pool tables and snacks. Entertainment: This was the best part of our stay for us. The kids simply loved the shows which were very high quality. We met some of the dancers at the buffet (Joel the main dancer was so sweet). They had a different themed dance performance everyday at the theater and another event at the main plaza. While we were there the dance themes were – Pirates, Michael Jackson, Disco, Mexican ethnic dances, Neon dancers. The main plaza events were – fire performers, Tenor singers, Mariachi, Silent dance (whish was the best). There was also two quiz shows while we were there which the kids loved. The resort also has a lot of activities: pool tables (8 ball), tennis courts which offers beginners and advanced lessons, Beach volleyball, pickle ball, basketball, beach soccer, court soccer, archery etc. We used some of these facilities but it was a bit hot to be playing outside so didn’t use all of these. Some of these facilities were for platinum or 18+. We didn’t get the upgrade to platinum and didn’t really think we needed to. There were travel desks all around the resort but we stayed at the resort other than one day trip to Playa town. The resort does run a shuttle to the town ($5 per person one way). All in all we loved the resort. Thank you guys for making our vacation memorable.
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Good times over St Patricks Day
I don't know what several of the negative reviews I read were talking about. About the only things that I could make up to complain about would be the buffet wasn't incredible but didn't care much as the drinks kept a flowing without being on an empty stomach. Enjoyed the steak house and Italian a la carte restaurants. And after a little too much to drink on St Paddy's Day your security staff were professional and helpful in getting me back to my room through the maze in the dark (which was still difficult to figure out while sober might I add) Did find it confusing when some folks and I had wandered a little too far and our wristbands were not eligible for the same drinking benefits across the resorts. Sports bar was cool too but missed having the casino to play in. But overall had a great time and enjoyed my week there
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Air conditioning doesn't work
The air conditioning is broke. I had 2 laguna villa suites and the coolest my room would get is 23 c. The other room 24c. That's about 75 degrees Fahrenheit. The humidity in the room was the same as outside, near 100%. The sheets felt damp like you were camping in a tent. We called maintenance to address the issue. They did some testing and said the room should be able to cool to 19c but that there was a pump in the cooling tower that wasn't working. They would have to shut the cooling tower down to repair it . I was shown 7 other rooms, 5 laguna villas and 2 platinum rooms after that sweat drenched first night and there were all the same temperature as ours. We prefer our rooms to be around 70 f with less than 100% humidity. This is our second time at this resort. The first time was about 10 years ago and it was fine. Overall, the service is good, the food is average except for the sports bar which was terrible. We've been to riviera maya resorts close to 20 times and haven't had a room this bad. Take it from a well seasoned traveler (airline pilot) don't book this resort until they repair the ac unless you like a warm humid room. March 24-28 2025. We booked thru expedia and they were going to contact the property, get a refund for the unused portion of our stay and rebook us at another resort. Maintenance thought they could fix the issue and we wanted to give them the opportunity to, but by the time they gave up we only had a couple days left. Expedia always takes good care of me (platinum) and were willing to do whatever it took. The resort however, had no answers to the issue.
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A memorable family holiday
We had an unforgettable holiday at the Grand Riviera Princess. Everything was perfect: a beautiful setting, comfortable rooms and a top atmosphere. The staff is very attentive and do everything to make every moment pleasant. Special mention to Beatriz of the buffet, always smiling and attentive, and to Francisco, the bell boy, for his warm welcome and professionalism. The hotel is a true paradise with lush nature and animals everywhere, which made the experience even more magical. An awakened dream that we recommend 100%! Looking forward to returning!
- AdvisoryStudents & Spring Breakers will not be accepted at any of the Princess Hotels at any season of the year (January 1st to December 31st).
- AdvisoryFollowing the successful renovation of its Dominican Republic hotels, the company will refurbish its Mexican resorts, Grand Sunset Princess and Grand Riviera Princess. The phased project begins in May 2025 and ends by April 2026, improving rooms, restaurants, and common areas. Sales for Princess Family Club Riviera will be closed from October 16, 2025, to May 1, 2026. The company ensures no disruption to service or comfort and will provide regular updates on the renovation’s progress.
- AdvisoryThe Municipality of Solidaridad will be charging an Eco Tax of 33.95 Mexico Pesos (approx. $1.67 USD) per room per night. This amount is not included in your vacation price and will be collected at your hotel. These funds are being used to protect, maintain and conserve the natural beauty of the destination the area and its surroundings. This fee is subject to change at any time without notice by the hotel.
- Check in: 3:00 PM
- Check out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- General policies:
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
- Pet policy : Pets Not Allowed