Top 10 Family Resorts In Riviera Maya, Mexico - Updated 2024

Aarti
Contributing Writer
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Located in Yucatan Peninsula, Riviera Maya in Mexico is a Caribbean coastline famed for its number of beaches, landmarks, and resorts. This Caribbean town is complemented with warm weather along with its beautiful people. There are several attractions you must visit while traveling here. Some of them include Museo Frida Kahlo Playa Del Carmen, Xcaret Park, Parque Nacional de Tulum, Chichen Itza, Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, and Dos Ojos Cenote, among plenty others. And if you are looking forward to exploring these beautiful destinations with your family and wondering where to stay, then check out these top family resorts in Riviera Maya, Mexico, for a blissful vacation.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to family-friendly amenities and activities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on October 31, 2024.

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1. Grand Bahia Principe Tulum (from USD 228)

Situated near popular attractions such as Xcacel Beach, Aktun Chen Natural Park, and Xel-Há Park, Grand Bahia Principe Tulum offers plenty of recreational activities for both kids and adults. The resort features Dolphinaris Tulum and a dolphin aquarium where guests can enjoy swimming with the marine creatures. Apart from this, the property also features an outdoor pool, a tennis court, a spa, a water park, a children’s playground, a game room, and a fitness center. The accommodations here are simply furnished and include a flat-screen TV, a minibar, an alarm clock, a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries.

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Bahia Principe Grand Tulum - All Inclusive

Wifi Available

Address: Carretera Chetumal - Cancún Km 250
32.31 km (20.1 mi) from Xcaret Park

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2. Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa (from USD 289)

The award-winning Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa boasts accommodations with a blend of luxurious contemporary design and Mexican colonial architecture. Enveloped by acres of lush jungle and tropical gardens, this resort offers rooms with a furnished and private terrace, a minibar, a marble bathroom, and 24-hour room service. Guests can enjoy the world-class amenities of here, including an all-year outdoor pool, multiple on-site restaurants, a fitness center, a spa center, a children’s playground, a splash park, and many other water-sport facilities.

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Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Carretera Chetumal Puerto Juarez Km 236.7 Tankah
46.85 km (29.2 mi) from Xcaret Park

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3. Luxury Bahia Principe Akumal

Overlooking the pristine ocean, Luxury Bahia Principe Akumal features amazing facilities, including a tennis court, an in-house restaurant, an outdoor pool, a nightclub, a fitness center, a kids’ club, and a water park. This accommodation offers rooms with air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, a sitting area, a balcony, and a private bathroom. The property is also close to popular landmarks such as Kantenah Bay and Xcacel-Xcacelito.

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Bahia Principe Luxury Akumal - All Inclusive

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Tactile

Address: Carretera Chetumal Benito Juarez, Km 250, Local B, Akumal, municipio de Tulum, Quintana Roo
33.05 km (20.6 mi) from Xcaret Park

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4. Grand Bahia Principe Coba

Step into paradise at Grand Bahia Principe Coba. This world-class resort boasts a wellness center, an outdoor pool, a garden, a terrace, a water park, tennis courts, a kids’ club, a game room, a fitness center, a nightclub, and live music performances. All the rooms are well-lit and spacious and come with a sitting area, a safety deposit box, a refrigerator, a flat-screen TV, an en suite bathroom with a spa, and a private balcony with outdoor furniture. Guests can enjoy activities around the property, including windsurfing, snorkeling, diving, and cycling, among others.

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Bahia Principe Grand Coba - All Inclusive

Wifi Available

Address: Carretera Chetumal - Cancún Km 250
33.35 km (20.8 mi) from Xcaret Park

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5. Sunscape Akumal Beach Resort & Spa (from USD 218)

Just steps away from the beach, Sunscape Akumal Beach Resort & Spa checks all the boxes for a perfect family holiday. Located in Akumal, this beautiful resort comes with an outdoor swimming pool, a kids’ club, a children’s playground, a game room, waterslides, water-sports facilities, a spa center, and free private parking facilities. The rooms at the property include a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, a coffee machine, and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries, and a hairdryer. This accommodation is also conveniently located 11km (6.8 miles) from Kantenah Bay and 9km (5.5 miles) from Xcacel-Xcacelito.

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Sunscape Akumal Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

Wifi Available

Address: Carr. Cancún - Tulum KM 252, Xpu Ha, Tulum, Mexico, 77780
31.41 km (19.6 mi) from Xcaret Park

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6. Andaz Mayakoba (from USD 355)

A well-gated complex situated in Playa del Carmen, Andaz Mayakoba is perfect to spend a holiday with family. This pet-friendly property offers access to the spa center, multiple restaurants, a tennis center, a golf club, and many other water-sports facilities. Guests can feel free to use the bicycles available on-site. All the air-conditioned rooms here include amenities like a flat-screen TV, a sitting area, and a private bathroom. Some of the accommodations also feature lake or sea views.

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Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya, By Hyatt This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Carreterra Federal Chetumal-Puerto Juarez KM 298
15.43 km (9.6 mi) from Xcaret Park

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7. Hilton Playa del Carmen (from USD 266)

Conveniently located close to Fifth Avenue, Hilton Playa del Carmen is just what your family vacation needs. This all-inclusive beachfront property features world-class amenities, with extraordinary service, unlimited entertainment, and recreational activities. The rooms here come with either ocean or garden views and feature facilities such as a flat-screen LED TV, a BOSE sound system, a hot tub, a fully stocked minibar, and more. There are also scuba-diving classes, daily social events, boutique shops, and nightly live music.

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Playa del Carmen, an All-Inclusive Adult Only Resort This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.

Wifi Available

Address: Avenida Constituyentes 2, Playa del Carmen, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, 77710
7.6 km (4.8 mi) from Xcaret Park

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8. Ocean Riviera Paradise (from USD 153)

Located near Playa del Carmen, Ocean Riviera Paradise boasts a spa center, a fitness center, multiple outdoor pools (including one for children), 12 on-site bars, 10 restaurants with kiddie meals, a 24-hour front desk, and free internet throughout the property. Enjoy staying in rooms that come with a flat-screen TV, a sitting area, an en suite bathroom, and a balcony with beautiful views of the surroundings. At the resort, guests have access to the bowling alley, non-motorized sports, a nightclub, a theater, and a casino.

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Ocean Riviera Paradise - All Inclusive This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille

Address: Crta. Cancún Chetumal, km 296, Manzana 020, Lote 007-1, Playa Xcalacoco, El Marlyn Azul, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, 77511
13.32 km (8.3 mi) from Xcaret Park

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9. Grand Velas Riviera Maya (from USD 1082)

If you are looking for a place that hosts plenty of activities for children as well as the adults, then you must check out what Grand Velas Riviera Maya has to offer. Overlooking the Caribbean Sea and surrounded by lush gardens, this property features multiple in-house restaurants, an outdoor pool, a kids’ pool, an indoor swimming pool with saunas and whirlpool baths, a family area, a children’s playground, and a spa center. It is awarded the rating of AAA Five Diamond, and the spacious suites here boast an ultra-modern decor with tiled floors and include L'Occitane toiletries and a Nespresso coffeemaker. Guests can also enjoy amazing amenities in the rooms, such as free internet, a flat-screen TV, a sitting area, a minibar, and an en suite bathroom—furnished with a deep-soak hot tub and a walk-in glass shower.

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Grand Velas Riviera Maya - All Inclusive This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Carretera Cancun Tulum Km 62
14.54 km (9.1 mi) from Xcaret Park

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna Fitness centre

10. Azul Beach Resort Riviera Maya by Karisma (from USD 273)

Located just a hop, skip, and jump away from Bahia Ptempich Beach, Azul Beach Resort Riviera Maya boasts best-in-class amenities with its beach-butler and concierge services. Guests can choose between suites and rooms that offer beautiful Caribbean decor. All the units have a flat-screen satellite TV, free internet, an iPod docking station, a fully stocked minibar, a DVD player, and a balcony/veranda offering pristine views of the Caribbean Sea or the gardens. Some of these units come with swim-up facilities or a large hot tub. On top of these amazing amenities, the resort also features meeting rooms, car rental services, a kids’ club, scuba-diving lessons, and more.

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Visit the stunning Riviera Maya for a memorable vacation

If your idea for a beautiful family holiday includes tropical weather, sandy beaches, palm trees, and historical attractions, Riviera Maya is for you. And for an unparalleled holiday experience, you must check out these top family resorts in Riviera Maya, Mexico, which will surely check all your boxes.

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Born in Mumbai and brought up in Bangalore, India, Aarti is a full-time freelance writer by profession. She is a lover of everything the ‘blue dot’ offers—world cultures, off-the-beaten tracks,...Read more

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