Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Guests arrive at a clifftop resort where floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Caribbean, and every moment, from cocktail hour to the first dance, unfolds with 24-hour personalized service.
Grand Velas Riviera Maya is a hotel destination wedding venue in Q.R., Mexico, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Cancún International Airport (CUN), 45–60 minutes. Best months: February, March, April, May.
About Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Guests arrive at a clifftop resort where floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Caribbean, and every moment, from cocktail hour to the first dance, unfolds with 24-hour personalized service.
Grand Velas Riviera Maya transforms a destination wedding into an all-inclusive experience where your guests move from ceremony to celebration without leaving the property.
With 499 suites, spa facilities, and five restaurants, everyone stays, plays, and celebrates under one roof.
Ask about a date.
Choose a day from the calendar.
Nothing is reserved until the venue confirms. A first note comes back within two business days.
Gracias Grand Velas for making this trip relaxing, enjoyable, and truly memorable. My husband and I visited for a long weekend (but not quite long enough!) for my 40th birthday.
Beth Finnegan · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CUN, 60 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 499 all-inclusive suites with private terraces and ocean views on the Riviera Maya coast
- 5 on-site restaurants and bars offering international and Mexican cuisine
- Full-service spa with 32,000 sq ft of treatment facilities and wellness programs
- 4.8/5 Google rating across 2,000+ reviews from verified guests
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PMGuest arrival; check-in and welcome reception by the pool
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PMSpa treatments and brunch for wedding party
- 5:00 PM–6:30 PMCeremony on oceanfront terrace or garden venue
- 7:00 PM–11:00 PMCocktail hour, dinner, dancing, and dessert reception
- All dayGuest leisure time; optional excursions, spa, water sports
- 6:00 PM onwardsOptional farewell dinner or casual gathering
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CUN · about 1 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Cancún International Airport.
- Typical total
- $25,000–60,000+Aisle estimate
See the full figure+
$25,000–$60,000+ for 50–100 guests (3-night event with accommodations)
- Ceremony fee
- $2,500–5,000Aisle estimate
Depending on venue and decor
- Reception
- $120–200 a headAisle estimate
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$120–$200 (all-inclusive catering, beverages, service)
- Room rate
- $300–600 a nightAisle estimate
See the full figure+
$300–$600 per suite (group rates available; all-inclusive)
- Weather window
- February – May
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 322 226 8689
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Wedding packages are customized. Costs vary by season, guest count, menu, and ancillary services. Request proposal directly from sales team for final quote.
Questions about the venue
Can you accommodate large weddings?+
Yes. Grand Velas can host ceremonies and receptions from 20 to 150 guests, with outdoor beachfront venues, indoor ballrooms, and garden terraces to choose from.
Are accommodations included in the wedding package?+
Suites are booked separately at all-inclusive rates. Most wedding packages cover venue, catering, and coordination, allowing you to negotiate group room blocks for guests.
Do you handle destination guests with ease?+
The resort specializes in destination weddings. Concierge arranges airport transfers, assists with guest logistics, and coordinates all-inclusive packages so your party can relax.
What vendors are available on-site?+
Photography, videography, floral design, and entertainment are available through the resort or approved partners. The wedding team coordinates with external vendors as needed.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
Still deciding? Elena is Aisle’s AI wedding planner. Give her a month and a guest count and she will forecast the budget, work out how your guests would travel, and put a first plan on paper. No account needed.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.