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Riviera Maya · Mexico
84.2EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100Price on request
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- couples
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Viceroy Riviera Maya
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
3,204 guest reviews analysed
Playa Xcalacoco Frac, 7, Riviera Maya, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Distinctions
Forbes Travel Guide
Global excellence index
Reader distinction
Advisor network
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
89.2 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 3,204 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google and Booking.com.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- couples
- honeymoon
- beach
- privacy
About Viceroy Riviera Maya
Viceroy Riviera Maya is an adults-only luxury villa resort located on the Riviera Maya, offering 41 private villas, each with its own plunge pool. The resort features a private beach and a main swimming pool for guests. Dining options include Coral Restaurant + Bar, serving international and Mexican cuisine, and La Marea, which specialises in Mexican dishes. The spa provides massages, facials, and energy therapies inspired by ancient Mayan traditions.
The property holds a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating and is listed among La Liste's Top 1000 Hotels for 2026. Coral Bar offers tropical cocktails, enhancing the resort's relaxed beachfront atmosphere near Playa del Carmen.
Why it stands out
Viceroy Riviera Maya is listed for its adults-only beachfront setting, 41 private villas with plunge pools, and strong culinary and spa offerings. Recognised with a Forbes Four-Star rating and a place in La Liste's Top 1000 Hotels for 2026, it meets EMPTYJET standards for quality and service.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Keys
- 41 rooms · 41 villas
- Brand
- Viceroy
- Type
- Beach, Romantic, Private villas, Adults-oriented
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Activities
- Private beach — an adults-only beachfront luxury villa resort near Playa del Carmen
- Swimming pool — In addition to the private plunge pool in your villa, Viceroy Riviera Maya features a resort pool
Dining
- Multiple restaurants — Coral Restaurant + Bar; La Marea
- Bar — You'll also have easy access to Coral Bar where you can enjoy tropical cocktails
Policies
- Adults only — evidence: an adults-only beachfront luxury villa resort
Rooms
- Rooms with private pool — In addition to the private plunge pool in your villa, Viceroy Riviera Maya features a resort pool
Wellness
- Spa — Massages. Facials. Energy therapies. Our spa awakens ancient Mayan traditions to bring you balance and healing.
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Beach
Verified 19 Aug 2026Services
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- Forbes Travel GuideFour-Star2026
- La ListeTop 10002026
- Condé Nast TravelerReaders' Choice Awards
- American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
- VirtuosoMember
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Location
20.6656, -87.0334Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed5 fields
- Official brand / collection siteBrand10 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider3 fields
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