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Ocean Blue & Sand
Ocean Blue & Sand
Five-Star·4.6
Park Hyatt Riviera Maya
Park Hyatt Riviera Maya
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Five-Star·4.3

Quick Stats

8.4
Overall Score
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (17,614)
Google Rating
4.3 (1,041)
From $103
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Boutique
30 min
Airport Transfer
50 min

Vibes

Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
Yes
Quiet
Yes

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
Kids
Diving
Yes

Ocean Blue & Sand

  • 2 pools
  • 9 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 30 min from PUJ

Park Hyatt Riviera Maya

  • Park Hyatt's first-ever all-inclusive
  • Just 148 rooms and suites — 550 to 2,300+ sq ft, some with private plunge pools
  • Opening rates from about $1,500 a night for two
  • Bookable with World of Hyatt points — 45,000 to 85,000 a night

Pros · Ocean Blue & Sand

  • Large review base and strong recent overall ratings across official, Tripadvisor, Expedia, and other sources.
  • Direct beachfront setting with two large pools and a swim-up bar.
  • Good family infrastructure, including Daisy Club, Teenclub, sports area, bowling, and nightly entertainment.
  • Dining variety is broad for the price point, with two buffet restaurants, seven themed restaurants, coffee shop, and 11 bars.

Pros · Park Hyatt Riviera Maya

    Cons · Ocean Blue & Sand

    • Seaweed and beach-maintenance variability are recurring issues.
    • Rooms can feel dated or damp in some buildings.
    • Food and drink quality is inconsistent across restaurants and guest sources.
    • Sales-pitch pressure, sunbed competition, and service inconsistency appear in recent guest feedback.

    Cons · Park Hyatt Riviera Maya

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