As soon as you pull up to the entry of the Viceroy Riviera Maya, you are absorbed into the jungle, and you know you are entering a magical place. A welcome ceremony from a Mayan Shaman punctuates your immersion into this new world. As you close your eyes to accept his blessing and breathe in the aroma of the incense, you know you have arrived. Now, you are on vacation!
The Viceroy Riviera Maya has quickly become my favorite 5-star hotel option in Riviera Maya. It is intimate and genuine, and I found the food and service top-notch. The decor of the rooms and the public spaces does a great job of combining modern contemporary design with traditional Mayan elements.
I stayed in a Premium Villa with 1,700 sq. ft. of space, including an impressive bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers and an outdoor living room with lounge furniture and a heated plunge pool. All accommodations at the Viceroy Riviera Maya are stand-alone villas featuring outdoor showers and private plunge pools regardless of the villa category. I prefer the signature or premium categories for their extreme privacy surrounded by lush vegetation; these villas are perfect for a romantic getaway or for anyone looking for ultimate seclusion. The ocean view and beachfront villas lack privacy because the villas are also exposed to public walkways to get those fantastic ocean views.
Each villa is assigned a butler, and VIP guests are treated to little special touches and gifts throughout their stay, including handmade soaps, a tequila welcome amenity, etc. The Viceroy Riviera Maya is a Virtuoso property, so clients of Ourisman Travel will also receive the following amenities:
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Continental breakfast daily for up to two in-room guests served in the restaurant
- USD 100 Resort or Hotel credit, to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
- Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
The food and beverage manager has invested much time and energy into developing unique and locally inspired menu items and dining experiences, including a taco night inspired by typical street food, an excellent wine list featuring Mexican wines, a beach BBQ with communal-style dining, a lawn picnic featuring paella with a Mayan twist, artisanal cocktail-making classes, and a special chef’s table with an expertly curated menu. At the Viceroy Riviera Maya, you will never go hungry, and you will never get bored! You may, however, develop a mild addiction to the most delicious tamarind margaritas!
After all this fantastic dining, the morning yoga sessions by the beach are most welcome! And, when you’re done enjoying the beautiful resort facilities, you can escape to your private suite surrounded by a lush tropical jungle while away the hours in your heated plunge pool.
