The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya is a hotel destination wedding venue in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, hosting 440 at dinner and 800 standing. Best months: January, February, March, December.

The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya

Playa del CarmenQuintana Roo, Mexico

The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya sits on private grounds along the Playa del Carmen coast with direct beach access, gardens, a pool and 124 ocean-view rooms and suites.

Guests
440 at dinner800 standing
Rooms
124 rooms
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Season
Best weather Dec–MarAisle estimate
Getting there
CUNabout 35 min by car

About the venue

The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya sits on private grounds along the Playa del Carmen coast with direct beach access, gardens, a pool and 124 ocean-view rooms and suites.

Ceremonies can be held outdoors or inside, seating up to 400 guests, with receptions for 440 seated diners or 800 standing across the resort's meeting and banquet spaces.

In-house catering, an on-site bar and an on-site coordinator handle the planning, and a full buyout is available if you want the resort to yourselves.

Cancun International Airport (CUN) is about a 35-minute transfer away.

  • 124 rooms and suites, all with ocean views, including options sleeping up to 7
  • Seated ceremony capacity for 400; 440 seated for dining or 800 standing
  • Outdoor and indoor ceremony and reception options, with indoor backup for weather
  • Direct beach access, gardens, pool and private grounds

Short answers

How many guests does The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya hold?
The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya holds 440 at dinner and 800 standing.
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Can guests stay at The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya?
Yes. 124 rooms.
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When is the best time for a wedding at The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya?
Best weather: December – March.
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How do guests get to The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya?
Fly into CUN, about 35 min by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
440 guests
Standing reception
800 guests
Ceremony, seated
400 guests

Staying over

Rooms
124 rooms
Room types
30 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Exclusive use required
No
Pets
Yes
Children
Yes

Best weather to marry

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  1. January: best
  2. February: best
  3. March: best
  4. April: good
  5. May: good
  6. June: out of season
  7. July: good
  8. August: out of season
  9. September: out of season
  10. October: out of season
  11. November: good
  12. December: best
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Nearest airport
CUN, 35 min by car
Phone
984 122 4800
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Reviews of The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya

“We’ve dined and done the spa at St. Regis’ before, but this our first time staying at one. Definitely 5 stars - but the service at Kanai is what sets it apart from other luxury resorts in the region.”

Courtney SmithRead the whole review on Google

4.7out of 5, from 384 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

Can we hold the ceremony outside and still have a backup plan?
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies and outdoor receptions are available, and the resort also offers indoor ceremony and reception space as a weather backup.
How many guests can the venue seat?
The resort can seat 400 guests for a ceremony, 440 for a seated dinner, and hold up to 800 standing.
Is a full resort buyout possible?
Yes, a buyout is available, but it is not required and exclusive use is not mandatory.
Are children and pets welcome?
Yes, both children and pets are allowed at the resort.
Who do we contact about weddings?
Rodrigo Almanza, Events Sales Executive, at rodrigo.almanza@stregis.com or +52 984 122 4800. Wedding pricing is quoted per head in USD.

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