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Mexico · Updated 9 October 2026

The best luxury hotels in Riviera Maya

11 luxury hotels in Riviera Maya, compared on guest scores, price for your dates, rooms and location.

11Hotels compared9 with a Michelin Key
10.0Top guest scoreEtéreo, Auberge Collection
$885Median per nightLowest rates, Oct 2026
1,479Guest reviewsBehind these scores

Best luxury hotels in Riviera Maya for score, location and price

Each card is the highest-ranked hotel on its measure that is not already picked (hotels with 50+ reviews).

Palmaïa The House of AïA All Inclusive Wellness Resort
Highest guest score

Palmaïa, The House of AïA

9.6 from 172 reviews
Fairmont Mayakoba
Top-rated location

Rosewood Mayakoba

Location 9.3/10
NIZUC Resort & Spa
Most reviewed

NIZUC Resort & Spa

468 reviews, 9.0 average
Fairmont Mayakoba
Lowest price

Fairmont Mayakoba

From $503 a night

Riviera Maya luxury and 5-star hotels compared: price and guest score

Luxury hotels in Riviera Maya compared: area, guest score, location score, Michelin Keys and lowest price per night
HotelAreaGuest scoreLocation scoreMichelin KeysFrom, per nightAvailability
Etéreo, Auberge CollectionCheck termsPlaya del Carmen10.0 (3)8.32Sold outCheck availability
Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera MayaCheck termsPlaya del Carmen9.8 (31)9.82Sold outCheck availability
The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera MayaFree cancellationPlaya del Carmen9.8 (29)9.71$1,321Check availability
Palmaïa The House of AïA All Inclusive Wellness ResortFree cancellationPlayacar Zona Hotelera, Playa del Carmen9.6 (172)9.82$801Check availability
Chablé MaromaFree cancellation · BreakfastPlaya del Carmen9.4 (43)9.81$1,603Check availability
NIZUC Resort & SpaCheck termsHotel Zone, Cancún9.0 (468)9.11Sold outCheck availability
Viceroy Riviera Maya, a Luxury Villa Resort - Adults OnlyCheck termsPlaya del Carmen9.0 (84)8.61$792Check availability
Fairmont MayakobaFree cancellation8.8 (255)9.32$513Check availability
Fairmont MayakobaFree cancellationMayakoba, Playa del Carmen8.8 (255)9.3–$503Check availability
Grand Velas Riviera Maya - All InclusiveCheck termsPlaya del Carmen8.7 (39)9.2–$991Check availability
Banyan Tree MayakobaCheck terms · BreakfastMayakoba, Playa del Carmen8.6 (100)9.32$885Check availability

The 11 best hotels in Riviera Maya, ranked by guest score

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Palmaïa, The House of AïA

Playacar Zona Hotelera, Playa del Carmen · Paseo Xaman - Ha Manzana1, Fracc Playacar, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Mexico

9.6Exceptional172 reviews
  • 2 Michelin Keys
  • Leading Hotels of the World
Comfort9.9
Location9.8
Staff9.6
Value for money8.9
  • Free cancellation
From $801
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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Chablé Maroma

Playa del Carmen · Carretera Federal 307 Km 51 Punta Maroma, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Mexico

9.4Wonderful43 reviews
  • 1 Michelin Key
  • Leading Hotels of the World
Comfort9.3
Location9.8
Staff9.9
Value for money8.4
  • Free cancellation
  • Breakfast included
From $1,603
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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NIZUC Resort & Spa

Hotel Zone, Cancún · Boulevard Kukulcan Km 21 Punta Nizuc, 77500 Cancún, Mexico

9.0Wonderful468 reviews
  • 1 Michelin Key
  • Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
Comfort9.6
Location9.1
Staff9.4
Value for money8.4
    Sold out
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    Viceroy Riviera Maya

    Playa del Carmen · Riviera Maya Playa Xcalacoco Fracc 7, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Mexico

    9.0Wonderful84 reviews
    • 1 Michelin Key
    • Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
    Comfort9.6
    Location8.6
    Staff9.8
    Value for money8.4
      From $792
      a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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      Rosewood Mayakoba

      · Carretera Federal Cancun - Playa del Carmen Km 298, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Mexico

      8.8255 reviews
      • 2 Michelin Keys
      • Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
      • Rosewood
      Staff9
      Comfort9.2
      Value for money8.2
      Location9.3
      • Free cancellation
      From $513
      a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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      Fairmont Mayakoba

      Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen · Carretera Federal Cancun - Playa del Carmen Km 298, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Mexico

      8.8Excellent255 reviews
      • Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
      • Fairmont
      Comfort9.2
      Location9.3
      Staff9
      Value for money8.2
      • Free cancellation
      From $503
      a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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      Grand Velas Riviera Maya

      Playa del Carmen · Carretera Cancun Tulum Km 62, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Mexico

      8.7Excellent39 reviews
      • Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
      Location9.2
      Value for money7.8
      Comfort9.8
      Staff9.3
        From $991
        a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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        Banyan Tree Mayakoba

        Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen · Carretera Federal Chetumal Puerto Juarez, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Mexico

        8.6Excellent100 reviews
        • 2 Michelin Keys
        • Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
        Comfort9.2
        Location9.3
        Staff9.1
        Value for money7.4
        • Breakfast included
        From $885
        a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026

        Luxury hotels in Riviera Maya: frequently asked questions

        What is the highest-rated luxury hotel in Riviera Maya?

        Etéreo, Auberge Collection has the highest guest score in this selection: 10.0 from 3 reviews.

        How much does a luxury hotel in Riviera Maya cost?

        The lowest nightly rates found in Oct 2026 (2 adults) range from $503 to $1,603. The median is $885 a night. Prices change with dates.

        Which luxury hotels in Riviera Maya include breakfast?

        When rates were checked in Oct 2026, the lowest available rate included breakfast at: Chablé Maroma, Banyan Tree Mayakoba.

        Which luxury hotels in Riviera Maya offer free cancellation?

        5 of 8 hotels offered a free-cancellation rate when checked in Oct 2026: The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya, Palmaïa The House of AïA All Inclusive Wellness Resort, Chablé Maroma, Fairmont Mayakoba, Fairmont Mayakoba.