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The Grand Mayan Riviera Maya

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#44 of 161 hotels in Playa del Carmen
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    Km 48 Carretera Federal Cancun
    Playa del Carmen 77710
    Mexico
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TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars Based on 221 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4.5 based on 203 reviews Rooms
    • 4.5 based on 203 reviews Service
    • 4 based on 199 reviews Value
    • 4.5 based on 203 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 22 reviews Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 70% based on 217 reviews Families with young children
    • 60% based on 217 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 60% based on 217 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 40% based on 217 reviews Older travelers
    • 20% based on 217 reviews Young singles

Reviews of The Grand Mayan Riviera Maya

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5 of 5 stars
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Sep 1, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We spent the week of June 8-15 2008 on the ground floor on the end of Edificio Ocho at the Grand Mayan. This was our honeymoon and a wedding gift from my very generous in-laws. We LOVED every bit of our stay, and would go back any time!! We arrived a little too early so our room wasn't quite ready.... more

Aug 27, 2008

We returned from the Princess on Aug. 09 after staying there for 2 weeks with our two boys aged 9 and 12. Overall, I would say that the resort was pretty good. The good points: The rooms are really nice, the fridge was stocked early every day, the maids did the room punctually and did a good job. The bathrooms... more

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4 of 5 stars
upstate NY
Aug 25, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Was able to book the Grand Mayan through RCI as a trade. We were three women and we had a great time. The Cancun airport is completely renovated since last year and it was very easy to navigate. The hotel picked us up no charge, as prearranged. They don't have all inclusive here as in most time shares, but since... more

Aug 18, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

We just got back from the Grand Mayan last night and had a good time. The resort is HUGE as many have said. If your looking for a hotel where you are able to take an elevator down to the lobby and walk out to the pool, this is not the place. The rooms are about 15 minutes away. Literally.... more

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2 of 5 stars
sammie33
Aug 18, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Hear all kinds of great things about this resort and Traded our FIESTA AMERICANA points for a 2 bed room, but 2 main things are VERY disturbing: 1). the units are nice but they are in buildings that are a 20 minute walk to the beach; views are of the vegitation, jungle and are pretty much a disapointment. I really... more

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4 of 5 stars
New Jersey
Aug 15, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

Without a doubt, Grand Mayan is one of the nicest resort we ever stayed in during our travel. The rooms are spacious and the service was excellent. We even like the food. However, we make the mistake of going to time share presentation on the first day, and we really regret it. When they found out we were not willing... more

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4 of 5 stars
Southern Illinois
Aug 14, 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

you must know some things before you book here. I, along with my mother, my sister-in-law, my two daughters (17 & 18) and their friend, recently returned from a stay at The Grand Mayan 8/3 - 8/10. The weather was perfect....no rain and just a bit on the warm side. We rented a two-bedroom suite from an owner through EBay.... more

Aug 14, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

My husband and I and our family consisting of teenage to young adults absolutely loved the Grand Mayan..The check-in procedure was a little annoying but that was partly our fault. They offered to take our luggage while we waited for our suite to be ready but we held onto several pieces and then had to carry them around. So definitely... more

Aug 3, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

Just got back from an awesome week at the Grand Mayan Riviera Maya. We were 4 adults in a one bedroom deluxe and had such a great time. It doesnt matter if you stay in a building with a higher number, as the shuttles run very frequently. Trip Advisor reviews were so very helpful to us. Definitely frequent the Havana... more

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5 of 5 stars
Salem, NH
Aug 3, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

My wife had never been to Mexico (Cancun, etc) so we decided to go this year. We used a RCI exchange and found availability for a studio at The Grand Mayan, Apr. 19-26, 2008. I had never been to the Riviera Maya and wanted my wife's first visit to Mexico NOT be Cancun :) Using the fantastic Rivier Maya forum... more

Reviews of The Grand Mayan Riviera Maya

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Address: Km 48 Carretera Federal Cancun, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico