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Park Hyatt Riviera Maya
Park Hyatt Riviera Maya
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Five-Star·4.3
Sandals Dunn's River
Sandals Dunn's River
Five-Star·4.8·Adults Only

Quick Stats

Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.3 (1,041)
Google Rating
4.8 (1,548)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $400
No
Adults Only
Yes
Kids' Club
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Boutique
Resort Size
Mid-size
50 min
Airport Transfer
30 min

Vibes

Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Lively
Yes

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Diving
Golf
Yes
Nightlife
Yes

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

Sandals Dunn's River

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 5 pools
  • 12 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service
  • Swim-up suites

Pros · Park Hyatt Riviera Maya

    Pros · Sandals Dunn's River

    • Recently renovated and reopened Sandals resort.
    • Adults-only couples-focused setting.
    • Strong restaurant and bar inventory.
    • Excellent pool and room-category variety.
    • Access to nearby Sandals Ochi amenities.

    Cons · Park Hyatt Riviera Maya

      Cons · Sandals Dunn's River

      • Transfer from MBJ or KIN is much longer than from OCJ.
      • Some guest feedback reports crowding or noise in busier periods.
      • Food feedback is positive overall but more variable than official positioning suggests.
      • Premium suite categories are expensive.
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