Viceroy Riviera Maya A Luxury Villa Resort
Playa del Carmen, MXAll travelers
Intimate 41-villa jungle hideaway with private plunge pools
Intimate 41-villa jungle hideaway with private plunge pools
- 41 rooms
- 64 dining venues listed
- ~50 min from CUN
Resort facts & overview
- Location
- Playa del Carmen, MX
- Audience
- All travelers
- Brand
- Independent
- Rooms
- 41
- Dining listed
- 64 venues
- Airport
- CUN
- Transfer
- ~50 min
Why travelers love it
“Intimate 41-villa jungle hideaway with private plunge pools”
With just 41 thatched-roof villas tucked into the rainforest north of Playa del Carmen, this is one of the smallest and most personal luxury properties on the Riviera Maya — every villa comes with its own private plunge pool. The vibe is hushed and grown-up rather than party-resort, and service consistently rates among the best in the region, though value scores are noticeably lower given the rates.
Food & drink
StandoutCuisine punches above the all-inclusive category, with inventive regional Mexican dishes and standouts like black risotto, short rib birria, and eggplant dip that guests rave about even after ten nights.
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What you'll enjoy
- Creative regional Mexican plates
- Both on-site restaurants consistently strong
- Dietary restrictions accommodated with care
- Mezcal tasting is a highlight
Dining overview
Dining is small in scale, with a main restaurant and beachside venue focusing on regional Mexican and Yucatecan cuisine. Note that the property is not all-inclusive in the traditional sense — meals are typically à la carte.
64 documented dining venues
7:00 AM to 11:30 AM
bar
At Viceroy Riviera Maya, we strive to meet the highest quality standards. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Please advise your order taker immediately of any food allergies.
7:00 AM to 11:30 AM
restaurant
At Viceroy Riviera Maya, we strive to meet the highest quality standards. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Please advise your order taker immediately of any food allergies.
A Taste of Paradise
bar
Re-create the Coral Restaurant + Bar experience with resort-inspired recipes developed by our chef and mixologists — perfect for the next time you entertain at home.
Counts and access can vary by source and room tier.
View 4 menus
Coral Restaurant + Bar
Menu
11:30 AM
5:00 PM
10:30 PM
Sample Menus
Juices
Meat
Desserts
Grill
Desserts
Garnacheria $64
Desserts
A Taste of Paradise
perfect for the next time you entertain at home.
Jungle Water
Garnachería Nights
Breadcrumb
Stay Connected
La Marea
Menu
10:30 PM
Sample Menus
Sides
Others - Otros
FRANCE-FRANCIA
NEW ZELAND-GERMANY-AUSTRALIA
NEWZELAND-AUSTRALIA
PORTS BY GLASS
RED-TINTOS
Romance à la Carte: Dinner and Yucatecan Serenade in Your Villa
Garnachería Nights
Breadcrumb
Stay Connected
Food & drink photos
Food & drink photos
Beach
MixedThe beach is small, narrow, and shared with public foot traffic, and the sea in front of the property isn't the strongest for swimming; sargassum shows up seasonally as it does across the Riviera Maya. Staff keep the sand raked and the loungers pampered.
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What you'll enjoy
- Beach team constantly grooms the sand
- Attentive lounger service with cold towels
- Lovely sunrises from the shoreline
Heads up
- Water entry not ideal directly in front
- Sargassum influxes in some months
- Narrow, non-private stretch with passersby
The resort sits on Playa Xcalacoco, a quiet stretch of white sand with turquoise water that's generally swimmable, though like much of the Riviera Maya it can see sargassum seaweed in summer months. The beach is narrower and more natural-feeling than the wide expanses farther south.
Photo: Tripadvisor
Pools
StrongOne tranquil main pool by the beach, always a lounger available, plus your own private plunge pool at every villa. Small by design, not a swim-up-bar scene.
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What you'll enjoy
- Private plunge pool in every villa
- Main pool never overcrowded
- Poolside service from Pepe, Luis and team
- Heated plunge pools on request
Heads up
- Only one small main pool
- No swim-up bar
Beyond the small adults-only main pool near the beach, the real draw is that every villa has its own private plunge pool, so most guests spend pool time in total seclusion.
Rooms & suites
41 roomsAll 41 accommodations are standalone villas with palapa roofs, indoor-outdoor showers, and private plunge pools, ranging from one-bedroom Luxury Villas to larger beachfront and signature suites. Rooms score 4.8 on TripAdvisor — among the highest in Playa del Carmen.
Luxury Villa with Private Plunge Pool
The entry-level villa, sleeping up to four with either a king bed or two queens. Residential-style standalone villa with a heated plunge pool, private patio, outdoor moon shower, and a hammock, all tucked into the jungle.
- View:Garden view
- Sleeps:4 guests
- Size:93 m² (~1,001 ft²)
Includes
- +heated private plunge pool
- +outdoor moon shower
- +hammock
- +Italian linen bathrobes
- +Corpus bath amenities
- +Egyptian cotton sheets
- +Bose radio
- +pillow and soap menus
Royal Villa with Private Plunge Pool and Deck
A step up from the Luxury Villa with an added private sunbathing deck wrapped around the plunge pool. King bed, jungle setting, designed as an indoor-outdoor retreat for two.
- View:Garden view
- Sleeps:2 guests
- Size:93 m² (~1,001 ft²)
Includes
- +private sunbathing deck
- +heated plunge pool
- +outdoor moon shower
- +hammock
- +matching his-and-hers closets
- +Corpus bath amenities
- +Egyptian cotton sheets
- +Italian linen bathrobes
Premium Villa with Private Plunge Pool
The romantic pick at the resort: larger footprint, walk-in closet, and a deep soaking tub in addition to the plunge pool and outdoor shower. King bed only, capped at two guests.
- View:Garden view
- Sleeps:2 guests
- Size:158 m² (~1,701 ft²)
Includes
- +heated plunge pool
- +outdoor moon shower
- +hammock
- +deep soaking tub
- +walk-in closet
- +double-sink vanity
- +Bose radio
- +Egyptian cotton sheets
Room details here are AI-assisted, compiled from the resort's own website and public sources. Categories and names change often — confirm the exact room when you book.
Room photos
Photo: Tripadvisor
Photo: Tripadvisor
What’s included
StrongAt luxury-boutique pricing you're paying for service, privacy, and villa design rather than scale or beachfront. Most guests feel it's worth every penny; a minority feel the facilities are dated and due for the announced renovation.
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What you'll enjoy
- All-inclusive package widely called worthwhile
- Service quality rivals top city hotels
- Repeat guests return year after year
Heads up
- Rooms and grounds feel dated to some
- Beach and pool footprint modest for the price
Package inclusions and upgrade access have not been collected yet. Confirm them for your room and dates when booking.
Amenities & activities
Couples
IdealA honeymoon and anniversary favorite: private plunge-pool villas, jungle seclusion, and White-Lotus-level pampering make this one of the most romantic addresses on the Riviera Maya.
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What you'll enjoy
- Private plunge pool and outdoor shower per villa
- Intimate 40-villa footprint
- Butler service via WhatsApp
- Quiet, sensual, adults-in-practice vibe
Families
Not a fitNot designed for children: no kids club, no activities, and the whole appeal is hushed grown-up serenity. A few multi-generational trips have worked, but families are the exception.
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What you'll enjoy
- Villas are spacious enough for small family groups
- Staff accommodating to all guests
Heads up
- No kids club or children's programming
- Atmosphere skews adult and quiet
- Layout and vibe not built for young kids
Peace & Quiet
StandoutSerenity is the whole product: 40 villas tucked into the jungle, no loud pool scene, no entertainment schedule to speak of. The one caveat is the party resort next door, which occasionally bleeds noise across the property line.
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What you'll enjoy
- Jungle setting muffles the outside world
- No spring-breakers or loud pool crowds
- Villas feel completely secluded
- No forced activities or animation
Heads up
- Neighboring resort music can carry over
- Earplugs offered as the fix
The Wayak Spa offers Mayan-inspired treatments, steam room, and sauna, and the resort has a fitness center, yoga, and concierge-arranged excursions to cenotes and ruins. Butler service is included with every villa.
Resort amenities
What past guests say
Latest reviews from Tripadvisor
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Ratings breakdown
Know before you book
- Water entry not ideal directly in front
- Sargassum influxes in some months
- Narrow, non-private stretch with passersby
- Only one small main pool
What you should know
What to Know
A 12 to 18 month renovation closure was announced starting May 2026, so confirm reopening before booking. Also plan around a small beach with limited swim entry, noise drifting from the neighboring resort, and booking excursions independently rather than through the hotel.
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What you'll enjoy
- Butler reachable on WhatsApp
- All-inclusive upgrade recommended by most
- Only about 40 villas, so book early
- Spa is genuinely top tier
Heads up
- Extended renovation closure planned
- Neighboring resort noise can intrude
- Third-party tour operators offer better value than in-house
- Ocean in front is not the best swim spot
WATCH OUT: Seasonal heads-up
- Sargassum seaweed possible on the beach, typically April through August
- Atlantic hurricane season runs June through November, peaking September
Transfer from Cancun airport runs roughly 45–60 minutes; the resort can arrange private transfers. This is a couples-leaning property despite being open to all ages — families with young children may find it too quiet and the layout (jungle paths, plunge pools at each villa) less than ideal. Confirm meal plan before booking, as it's typically not fully all-inclusive.
Good to know
- Every villa has its own private plunge pool
- Only 41 villas — book well ahead in high season
- Not a traditional all-inclusive; meals are generally à la carte
- Adults-only main pool, though the resort itself welcomes all ages
- Small property with no kids' club or big-resort entertainment
All photos
Photo: Tripadvisor
Photo: Tripadvisor
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What we know
Everything below comes from data we collected: here's the inventory for this resort.Updated October 2026- Photos
- 246
- Review excerpts
- Not yet collected
- Dining venues
- 64
- Menus
- 4
- Room categories
- 7
- Videos
- 2
- Editorial lenses
- 8
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- Last updated
- October 27, 2026
- Sources
- Official resort siteTripadvisorDirect resort mediaMenu documents
- Completeness
- 100%
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- 244 photos
- 64 dining venues
- 4 menu docs
- 31 videos