In just one year, Grand Residences, the latest luxury property by Royal Resorts, has reaped an array of accolades and climbed steadily up the rankings in Trip Advisor, the world’s largest online travel community. By the summer of 2014, it was rated as the No. 1 hotel in the Riviera Maya as a result of the excellent reviews received from guests, and had outstripped famous resorts in the area. It has now risen even further and is the No. 1 hotel in the Yucatan Peninsula out of 876 hotels.
There’s more, Grand Residences has started 2015 in style by reaching another Trip Advisor milestone. It features in the Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice Top Hotels in Mexico 2015, coming in at No. 7. In the Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice Top Luxury Hotels in Mexico 2015 it is ranked No. 8 and also has a mention in the Traveler’s Choice Top 25 Family Resorts in Mexico, all in all, a great way for the resort to celebrate its first anniversary.
Guests love the breathtaking beach and setting of Grand Residences, just to the south of the picturesque village of Puerto Morelos. The spacious and luxurious suites are equipped with everything they could possibly need on vacation, and a host of other creature comforts. From fragrant lilies and orchids, baskets of fresh fruit and snacks to a welcome gift of tequila and an evening turndown gift of Mexican folk art, the pampering starts from the moment they arrive.
Superb Suites with a World-beating View
Ocean-view or beachfront suites with one, two, three or four bedrooms are perfect for vacationing with family and friends. They all have an expansive living and dining area with sprawling sofas and hand-carved mahogany furniture and access to an outdoor terrace, gourmet kitchen, large bedrooms and bathrooms and come with endless touches of luxury including Jacuzzis, Bulgari® bath goodies, high speed Wi-Fi, 47” LED-1080p-HDTV and espresso coffee machines.
Open-air terraces offer breathtaking views of white sand, sparkling turquoise waters and the world’s second longest coral reef just offshore. Some of the two, three and four-bedroom units also have infinity plunge pools, gardens or even roof terraces with a larger pool, whirlpool tub, grill and bar for entertaining.
For a relaxing getaway for two, Grand Residences has Jr. Suites with a spacious bedroom, full bathroom, a kitchenette, Jacuzzi and a private terrace.
Grand Residences is Affiliated with The Leading Hotels of the World®
Grand Residences is affiliated with The Leading Hotels of the World, a hallmark of excellence, and guests enjoy the highest standards of hospitality and world-class services.
Dining is a delight with gourmet cuisine prepared by acclaimed French chef Yann Cozic, winner of Caribbean Journal’s Top Hotel Chef 2014 in the Caribbean Marketplace awards. Whether it is a candlelit dinner in El Faro Grill, also showcased in Caribbean Journal’s Top 50 Restaurants in the Caribbean 2014, Heaven Beach Bar for a seafood lunch and a view of paradise, traditional afternoon tea on the terrace or a delicious and varied room service menu for in-suite dining, the flavors are exquisite.
Additional culinary treats include several theme nights during the week and a second restaurant serving Mexican cuisine is scheduled to open this year.
Guests can relax by four spectacular pools, including an infinity pool rated by Caribbean Journal as one of the finest in the Caribbean, with pool butlers to bring them their favorite cocktail, fresh fruit and cooling Evian mist during the day. For more pampering, the Spa offers a collection of luxury massages and therapies to soothe body and soul.
For the activity-minded, there are tennis courts, a gym and snorkeling and bike trips. A daily activity program offers something for all ages and kids and teens clubs will keep the children entertained. Avid golfers can also sign out clubs and pit their skills on one of 12 championship courses in the area. When the urge to explore the Mexican Caribbean and the Yucatan takes over, the concierge can help arrange a variety of unforgettable sightseeing excursions, snorkeling, scuba, fishing charters, catamaran cruises and water sports.
Yet it isn’t just the world-class services and perfect white-sand beach that have won this new luxury hideaway such high praise, it is the time-honored hospitality and warmth of the staff led by General Manager Carlo Bicaci that sets the seal. Guests enjoy unique touches of luxury during their stay, including a welcome cocktail, afternoon tea and a weekly sunset cruise, and staff do everything they can to make each vacation a truly memorable experience and one that exceeds expectations.
For more information on Grand Residences Riviera Cancun visit: www.grandresidencesrivieracancun.com
Read what guests are saying about our latest luxury property.
“Best of the Best”
We just returned from a truly outstanding vacation experience. Everything…was superb.
“As the French would say “incroyable”!!”
We spent one week at the Grand Residences for our honeymoon, we were seeking relaxation, a little bit of sightseeing and a nice place to stay with good food.
I have got to say that our experience at Grand Residences was beyond nice or good, it was AMAZING.
“First class hotel and amenities”
We stayed 5 weeks in November and the first week in December 2014. The staff is amazing… Carlo the hotel manager is probably the best hotel manager on the planet…
“Beyond amazing!”
This is one of the best hotels I have stayed in. The rooms are fantastic with sea view, the service impeccable everywhere in the hotel from the housekeeping to the lollies [popsicles] and fruit offered by the pool!