Grand Luxxe Deluxxe One Bedroom at Vidanta Riviera Maya
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Grand Luxxe DeLuxxe One Bedroom at Vidanta Riviera Maya
*PLEASE NOTE: Per a Vidanta policy, ThirdHome members are limited to one (1) Grand Luxxe reservation every three (3) years. This policy has gone into effect for reservations made from May 15, 2023 and beyond.
*** The water park, Jungala, at Riviera Maya will be closed from April - July 2024. Re-opening is scheduled for July 8th.
Nestled in the midst of the tropical Mayan Jungle, Vidanta Riviera Maya is an experience like no other, where luxury vacationing meets the pristine, natural beauty of the Caribbean Sea and/or Mayan jungle. With over 1000 acres of paradise, it is the perfect destination for your next beach escape.
The One Bedroom Deluxxe features one bedroom with a king-size bed and in-room TV, a gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar, an attached dining room with formal dining table and sideboard, a living room with two sleeper sofas and a TV, two bathrooms and one Jacuzzi tub, and a private terrace, complete with outdoor lounge furniture.
A vacation at Vidanta Riviera Maya offers access to plenty of five-star amenities, such as acres of luxurious pools, the Spatium Spa and fitness center, and an array of casual and fine dining. Babysitting services are available at an extra cost. Golf enthusiasts will love the access to a Jack Nicklaus-designed, 18-hole championship golf course, and there’s also a theater that houses Joya, a permanent Cirque du Soleil production that features a unique dining experience and a show unlike any other in the world. Golf and spa packages are both available for your purchase.
A plethora of activities will be available to you during your stay, including cooking classes, salsa lessons, poolside activities, and the opportunity to book tours so you can explore the entirety of the Riviera Maya! Step back in time and explore the Mayan ruins of Tulum and Chichén Itzá, or discover the mysteries of Río Secreto. Shopping and delicious restaurants abound on Quinta Avenida in Playa Del Carmen, the perfect spot for a lively afternoon stroll. With so much to experience, you won’t want to miss a single thing!
Introducing Jungala, the luxury boutique waterpark of which you have always dreamt but never before experienced. Dedicated concierges, lush tropical surroundings, private cabanas, and some of the best water rides in the world, Jungala has it all, without the lines, crowds, or hassle of your traditional park. See Additional Fees below for pricing.
*Please note that the photos included herein are representative of Vidanta and not the actual unit you may be reserving. Interiors, views, layout and decor will vary by unit.
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No Pets Allowed | Handicap Accessible
Property Details
Size
Condo with 1 level
1 bedroom, 2 baths, 1227 square feet, 114 square meters
Bedrooms
King
4 guests maximum
Nearest airport
Cancun International Airport
30 minutes by car
Property View
Mayan Jungle
Additional Fees
$450 USD MANDATORY RESORT & BOOKING FEE, INCLUDES:
• Welcome Cocktail
• Digital Newspaper
• Gym Access
• Collective Internal Transportation
• Basic Wi-Fi Internet
• Local Telephone Calls
• Safe
• Cover to Santuario Entertainment Plaza
• Daily Housekeeping Service
NOTE: Resort Fees, if paid up front, are non-refundable.
ADDITIONAL FEES
• Valet parking: $100 MXN per night (approximately $6 US)
• A government-imposed lodging tax (5%). ($4 on average per night)
• A government-imposed environmental/infrastructure impact fee: Maximum $65.14MXN per unit, per night (Approximately $3.79USD per night)
OPTIONAL FEE
• Airport to Hotel Shuttle Service (one way): $15 USD per passenger (adult or child) - shuttle service must be secured with at least 5 days' notice prior to arrival
Please note that the resort fees and additional fees are subject to change.
Activities of Interest
- Arts
- Fish
- Golf
- Shopping
- Watersports
- Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ - This incredible show combines culinary and performing arts in an intimate theater setting, and will thoroughly engage your senses.
- Nicklaus Par Three Experience - Crafted by one of the legendary masters of the game, this is one of the world's most beautiful short courses.
- Tulaka Diving - Get up close and personal with incredible sea creatures during a dive!
Places of Interest
- Step back in time and explore the mysteries surrounding the amazing Mayan ruins at Tulum and Chichen Itza
- Very few places in the world boast the perfect conditions for an underground river, so make sure you don't miss your chance to see one in person at Rio Secreto.
- Akumal Beach is a gorgeous, serene beach popular with locals, featuring a barrier reef that calms the waters, making this area great for snorkeling!
- Stroll down the lively street of Quinta Avenida in Playa Del Carmen, featuring boutique shops and delicious, local restaurants.
- Serving up delicious coffee and scrumptious pastries, Cafe Antoinette is great for a rest during long days exploring the area!
Reviews
Agni A.
March 2024Perfect relaxing holiday
Had a perfect relaxing holiday week at Riviera Maya. Would do it again.”
Heather A.
November 2022Timeshare pressure almost ruined it
This unit is gorgeous and Vidanta Puerto Vallarta is huge but was fun with lots to offer. Vidanta needs to change their check-in practices for ThirdHome members. We had to go through 3 levels of very aggressive time share sales people to get our room, including being threatened to not get the level we booked. Disappointing. We won’t go to Vidanta again 😠”
Terri M.
October 2023so awesome
The condo itself was gorgeous. The resort is amazing, though VERY spread out . The transportation was very convenient. ”
Photos - Grand Luxxe Deluxxe One Bedroom at Vidanta Riviera Maya
Reviews - Grand Luxxe Deluxxe One Bedroom at Vidanta Riviera Maya
Agni A.
March 2024Perfect relaxing holiday
Had a perfect relaxing holiday week at Riviera Maya. Would do it again.”
Heather A.
November 2022Timeshare pressure almost ruined it
This unit is gorgeous and Vidanta Puerto Vallarta is huge but was fun with lots to offer. Vidanta needs to change their check-in practices for ThirdHome members. We had to go through 3 levels of very aggressive time share sales people to get our room, including being threatened to not get the level we booked. Disappointing. We won’t go to Vidanta again 😠”
Terri M.
October 2023so awesome
The condo itself was gorgeous. The resort is amazing, though VERY spread out . The transportation was very convenient. ”
Jay O.
November 2023Very unique property
This property is huge and definitely amazing. The on site Night Show was also amazing and very well worth the cost of admission. The on site Water Park and on site Par 3 Golf Course is also wonderful and worth spending some time at. I normally would have given this Resort 5 Stars based on the facilities, buildings/structures, property grounds and rooms, however, nothing at this resort is inexpensive or nominally priced and some costs are even shocking and I think visitors need to know this in advance prior to booking. Also, the main reason for only 3 Stars is somewhat personal because this property is so expansive (which I must say is pretty cool and unique in itself) you are at the mercy of the shuttle vehicles that literally have to transport you almost everywhere (i.e, the Main Pool, Restaurants, Main Lobby, your rental car/Main Parking Lot, Night Show, Golf Course, Grocery Store, etc.) In other words, almost everything has to be timed and scheduled accordingly. If you are a spur of the moment person or just like to come and go as you please, this property is just too expansive so get ready to constantly contact the concierge and be shuttled almost everywhere. ”
Cary and J'ne T.
March 2024Great spring break trip
The Grand Luxxe property is beautiful and fun for the entire family. Teens loved hanging out at the Salum at night. Lots of good restaurants - Gong, Tramonto and various food options at Salum were our favorites. Service is great. Be prepared for a somewhat long check in process, but once done, it’s an amazing place to bring family/friends. ”
Edward Y.
March 2024Grand Luxxe Deluxxe One Bedroom at Vidanta Riviera Maya
This was our first visit to a Vidanta property and was very impressed with the overall resort. Excellent service, pools and amenities. Food was great and drinks kept flowing in the hot sun. Will visit a Vidanta property again.”
Adriana R.
March 2024Súper vacaciones
Ideal para descansar, convivir, relajarse”
Jeffrey and Julia M.
February 2024Great Resort
The resort, shows and food are top notch.”
Todd M.
February 2024Fantastic Experience!
Our 1BR at the Jungle Grand Luxxe was awesome! Service everywhere was impeccable, food options were terrific, and Joya show was great. Exclusive access to the Beach Club pool is a bonus! Plus, you can walk anywhere throughout the resort with the well groomed and vegetated walkways. ”
Michael B.
December 2023Great resort
Fair priced drinks and food and good service. ”
Michael P.
March 2022Love this place!
Vedanta does it right! We love this place and so do our kids. We always tip our shuttle drivers (we brought lots of $2 and $5 bills) and our servers--the crew at this resort is top notch and treat the ThirdHome members so well. ”
Robert L.
November 2023Mr
Huge place. Various levels of room quality options. Little places to go near our room so it was a 15 minute walk or shuttle to get anywhere. Weather was not reliable. Hot and humid with rain on a few days or our trip. Restaurants were good but a little pricey. No activities at beach (maybe because of weather). I prefer the reliability of weather in Cabo ”
Cynthia Hermosillo, Renee and Maic F.
May 2022Magnificent!
I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Grand Luxxe Deluxe One Bedroom at Vidanta Riviera Maya, and I can't say enough about how fantastic this experience was. The luxurious one-bedroom suite was beautifully designed, spacious, and offered breathtaking views. The resort itself is a paradise with so much to do, from relaxing by the pools to enjoying gourmet dining options. The exceptional service provided by the staff made our stay even more enjoyable. From check-in to dining recommendations, they were always attentive and accommodating. I highly recommend this property for anyone looking for a world-class vacation. It's a five-star experience all the way!”
Nicole C.
July 2023spectacular place
so many ammenities ,not as easily walkable but lots of transport to get everywhere on the golf carts very nice”
Loreny R.
July 2023The cart systems is the the worst.
The resort was nice and employees friendly. However, The property has grown so large that you have to take shuttles everywhere and there aren’t enough shuttles to cover the entire property so you’ll spend quite a bit of your vacation waiting on a shuttle to arrive and when one finally does - just hope it’s headed where you want to go. The cart systems is the the worst. The place is beautiful. The food is amazing. But the staff and system are extremely well trained to scam you. My advice to y'all is that if y'all would like to visit this resort dress up with a whole lots of patience. ”
Kenneth and Cynthia H.
February 2023Nice weeks getaway
We enjoyed our stay and love walking in the lush, tropical "boards" to get around the property. However this trip we stayed in a jungle area building, which really didn't lend itself to walking safely. Carts are always available to sometimes with a bit of a wait, but with no proper sidewalks to get to the main buildings and common areas, it was difficult. We did have a few issues with our building's concierge making reservations for us. Not sure why, but some details given were incorrect or didn't actually get made. All forgiven, we had a lovely visit.”
Justin A.
June 2023Nice place, friendly staff but definitely had issues
The good: - Very large, super pretty grounds. Definitely too big to walk with multiple buildings and restaurants. - Staff always very friendly and helpful. - Plenty to do on site. Lots of swimming pools, restaurants, beach, spa, water park, etc. - Good dining variety of slightly above average food quality. The bad: - Hard sold a "third home time share". I declined but they were very pushy to attend the meeting to get bonus keys from 3rd home. I'm guessing 3rd Home gets commission on referrals. I ran into another 3rd home person and he said they did go and the promised "1 hour" was really 4 hours. They were happy about the 5 bonus keys. - Multiple fees. Both third home and Vidanta assessed several hundred in fees. - Restaurants are overly expensive for the food quality. We're talking $20 burgers and $40-60 dinner entrees. - The golf cart shuttles are really required to get around and we'd typically wait 5-15 minutes to leave the rental and then another 5-15 minutes to catch a ride back. - Resort isn't close to anything so you need a rental car to get around. - The golf cart drivers had a strike on our check out day causing us to nearly miss our flight. No apologies from any staff and nobody would be honest with what was going on. So while we had some good family time, I wouldn't plan on going back.”
A Member
June 2023Amazing Resort
My family really enjoyed our vacation at the Vidanta Riviera Maya. The staff is very friendly and the level of service was great. The food quality at the many restaurants was surprisingly good and the condos and grounds of the resort are really stunning. I love the fact that Vidanta offers so many activities and onsite entertainment such as the Joya Cirque du Solei show (which was spectacular) as well as the water park for our kids and family to enjoy. The only negative I would say is that it is such a large resort and you need to take their shuttle carts to the different areas which sometimes you need to wait a bit for, but overall, the place is really amazing and Vidanta runs their resort very well. Also, the location is very good as it is only 30 minutes from the Cancun airport and only about 30 to Playa Del Carmen downtown. So easy access but for the most part you don't need to leave the resort to be entertained which was great for our family with all the kids.”
A Member
June 2023Amazing Resort
My family really enjoyed our vacation at the Vidanta Riviera Maya. The staff is very friendly and the level of service was great. The food quality at the many restaurants was surprisingly good and the condos and grounds of the resort are really stunning. I love the fact that Vidanta offers so many activities and onsite entertainment such as the Joya Cirque du Solei show (which was spectacular) as well as the water park for our kids and family to enjoy. The only negative I would say is that it is such a large resort and you need to take their shuttle carts to the different areas which sometimes you need to wait a bit for, but overall, the place is really amazing and Vidanta runs their resort very well. Also, the location is very good as it is only 30 minutes from the Cancun airport and only about 30 to Playa Del Carmen downtown. So easy access but for the most part you don't need to leave the resort to be entertained which was great for our family with all the kids.”
Louisa B.
May 2022Impressive Property
Gorgeous, well thought out and very comfortable accommodations. The location is perfect for a few minutes of walking to the Jade shopping center, pools and restaurants. The resort provides a unique eco environment, in which people are walking on the boardwalk surrounded by dense woods to their destination. The resort is huge and possibly employs over thousands of workers. It seems to me that its daily operations run like a well-oiled machine from my check-in, stay overnight, check-out and drop off at the airport. ”
Elizabeth B.
April 2023exceeded expectations!
Enjoyed out stay! Beautiful condo and lovely staff. the shuttle wait was never very long. the beach and pools were very nice and the food was delicious but VERY expensive. the check in was harassing but after that the stay was wonderful!”
Donna M.
March 2023Very Nice!
Excellent accommodations and the Resort was wonderful!”
Gigi W.
March 2023Vidanta Grand Luxxe at Riviera Maya
We loved staying at this resort! The accommodations were perfect, the service was great and the food at the resort was excellent! We attended the presentation to receive extra keys and they definitely put the hard sell on! The resort is very large and you take trams to each location but it was usually very timely and not as inconvenient as we thought it would be. ”
Nicholas K.
March 2023Pleasant stay, but prefer Nuevo Vallarta
We had already stayed at Vidanta in Nuevo Vallarta (and really enjoyed our experience ). So we decided to try the one in Riviera Maya. We stayed for 2 weeks. Overall we had a pleasant stay but there were a few things that were disappointing. - beach is nothing to rave about. Hardly anyone used it. you really need water shoes and try to walk through the corals and rocks for about 50 feet before enjoying the water. But then you have attend to a lot of sargassum which is a big problem. Full disclosure- I did use the beach several times and enjoyed the warm water! - it’s a smaller resort than the one in Nuevo. As a result there are limited dedicated pools for Grand Luxxe members. The beach club was nice but you have to line up early to reserve a spot. Although there are too many spots which require additional fees. This is the case for the main pool surprisingly. - our room in Nuevo was much nicer and spacious than the comparable one we had. We took advantage of many excursions which is a must! The Cirque du soleil Joya dinner and show at Vidanta is also a must do. Truly unique experience. The SALUM area I must say is better in Riviera Maya. ”
David L.
March 2023Beautiful Property.
We had a wonderful time at the grand Luxxe. The room was nicely appointed and roomy. The size of the property can be intimidating, but sorted it out by day 2. You can walk most anywhere in 10-15 minutes over wonderland skywalks set over the mangroves or take the frequent shuttles. The staff is above and beyond! ”
Gerard H.
March 2023Very nice, large resort
We stayed here in March of 2023. We were placed in a unit in what they call the Grand Luxe Jungle buildings. Keep in mind this resort is tremendous and not set up for walking. It is set up to take trams everywhere. The jungle buildings are the most remote. Other reviewers mentioned staying in the Grand Luxe Residences buildings. Which seems more upscale. However, trading through Thirdhome only allowed us the jungle building. We didn’t like our first unit. It had been overused and in need of renovation. We were switched the second day to building III, third floor, facing the water park. We like being at the canopy level of the third floor. Morning birds were amazing up there. Also quieter except for the water park noise which is during the day. Less used unit. Our first was 2857. Second unit was 3840. I think odd numbers face one way and even towards the water park side. The units are very large. Very nice. But will need a renovation soon. The employees here are amazing. Always smiling and friendly. We liked the restaurants too. As well as the Cirque Du Soleil show was fantastic. The bands were all tops notch. If you want a resort atmosphere, this is a great place. We also did the Mexican Fiesta which we probably would skip next time. We visited all four pools. In the end, our favorite day was getting a lounge bed on the beach next to the Grand Luxxe pool. Tip the attendant at the reception at the Grand Luxe pool as they can be very helpful in finding a nice location for you. Carrying towels, etc. All the pools have a different atmosphere so others might mind find one that better suits them. We had a car. But picking it up involved about 20+ minutes of travel. Which includes waiting for tram, travel time, walking to the car, etc. Plus this region doesn’t have anything but mega resorts around it so really no reason to leave anyway. We did visit the grocery store in Puerto Morales and that town once. It was about a 15 minute drive. Playa Del Carmen is 30+ minutes. We took the timeshare tour. We got done in three hours which is about as fast as it can possibly be done. They didn’t try to hard close, but we were passed on to four different people who soft closed us until we got our benefit for attending. Learned that Vidanta, the parent company is doing some amazing projects that hopefully ThirdHome will allow access to. Overall, I would suggest this to people looking for a mega resort. We kept saying it felt like Disney World without the rides. But lots of restaurants and nightly music. That’s a compliment because it’s run so well. But it also reflects the size. We had fun and wanted a resort this time. So it worked for us. This is a tipping resort. Everything can be charged back the room. Most dining and bars include a gratuity charge. But having some cash comes in handy for tips when needed too. ”
Cathy W.
February 2023Beautiful place
We enjoyed our time very much at Grand Luxxe Vidanta. The resort is huge and had everything. There are many large pools to choose from. We found the beach club was perfect for us and spent most our days in a rented cabana. We spent time every day at the Spa and Work out facility at the Spatium. We also enjoyed the Dinner and Show and felt the VIP is worth the price. The room is spacious and very nice. The food is very good, but yes you pay for it. We did not spend too much time at the beach as it had a lot of Sargassum washing on shore. They try to clean it, but can't keep up! We were never approached about attending a sales pitch and were grateful! Overall a great experience!”
Kristin R.
February 2023Grand Luxxe
Interesting place. Rooms fairly far from the water. Pools are nice. Property is quite large --- when arrived there was no personal orientation. Therefor we were quite confused the the first 2 days.”
Maggie M.
February 2023Relaxing week in Mexico
We recently stayed at the Grand Luxxe at Vidanta Riviera Maya and it was an incredible experience! The resort itself is stunning, with beautiful grounds and plenty of activities to keep you entertained. The section that we were in had a private pool that was more serene than the main pool. We lived the “ Cabana Life” all week. In fact, we never left the resort. The rooms were spacious and the housekeeping staff was very attentive. We even had turn down service . Everyone at the resort was incredibly friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious and we enjoyed 2 themed nights complete with shows! The beach was beautiful too. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend the Grand Luxxe at Vidanta Riviera Maya to anyone looking for a luxurious and relaxing getaway.”
Ron M.
January 2023Never Again
Sent this to Ashley Brown - our 3rd Home Partner Marketing Associate -Hi Ashley - just home from our trip to Vidanta Riviera Maya. Thought in your role you'd be interested in a couple of things - When we checked in and identified as 3rd Home the gentleman told us we were the first 3rd Home couple to be in the Grand Luxxe Jungle as opposed to the Grand Luxx Residences - which are much nicer. Did we do something wrong on our reservation? We also sat through what was promised as a 60 minute sales presentation (it was 3 hours of me saying no, no, and no again). They wanted to make sure I was aware that Vidanta was backing away from their relationship with 3rd home and any of their new properties would not be available to 3rd home members. That was a surprise to me so I thought I'd pass it along to you. I won't belabor the mold in the showers and the bed bugs in our bed! We fortunately had a nice weather week but won't be going back to that property again. Thanks - Ron Manion ”
Ernie and Gena J.
January 2023Always nice
Everything is nice at this resort. Sometimes it takes too long for them to check you in but overall nice stay nice staff ”
Daniel and Anna M.
April 2022Amazing
This vacation surpassed our expectations. so much to do on property our multifamily group was able to find activities for everyone. The Staff were extremely accommodating the food and Beverage options are quality and each restaurant was better than the next. We will be back!!! ”
Barry L.
January 2023GREAT if you don't get trapped in the Timeshare time warp LIE
When we arrived, the reception person told us we needed to go to the next station to learn about our privileges as a ThirdHome member at the resort. The gentleman there, Ocatvio, told us that it was NOT a sales presentation or timeshare presentation but was specifically a way to orient Thirdhome members to the facilities. (LIE) Since the resort is huge, we thought it was a good idea. ... WRONG! The folks there literally sucked out 6 hours of our life (9:45am to 3:45pm) and put us through a gauntlet of 4 different closers trying to sell us on what is essentially a $150,000 condo they are trying to sell for $6,000,000 if you add up all the weeks ($500k for 4 weeks!)... PLUS resort fees that are more expensive than the ThirdHome week itself. All I can say is I should have known better. So my bad! But do not go. Trust me. (You're probably wondering why my wife and I stayed through 6 hours.) ... We are too! Frankly, I got caught up in politely arguing about the value and did not realize how much time had transpired. Plus I did not want to be rude and stand up and leave. Don't make that mistake. If you find yourselves in the midst of a timeshare presentation, feel free to get up and walk out. They would do same to you. Other frustrations are that they really do not want you to leave the resort because they make so much on food and beverages (I was told Vedanta netted $750MM last year). They don't allow private taxis or shuttles to enter the resort unless you are arriving from the airport or leaving. So, just expect to pay $30 for 3 tacos and $5 for soda water. But having said that, the food is really quite good and if you go with the expectation that these are US 4* to 5* food and beverage prices you will not be disappointed. I cannot express how nice the service is by the average worker there. As a TH member, you have access to the Beach Club and free use of all the outdoor beds/and covered areas. These are very comfortable and the pools are beautiful. The rooms are really very high-quality as well and certainly worth much more than we as TH guests pay. I spoke to one gentleman who sadly bought into a timeshare and he has been paying around $3600/week as a resort fee to use his 3 bedroom room that he purchased as a timeshare. Uggh. So, with the warnings about the Timeshare and expensive food, I highly recommend going. We will return.”
Aurelie G.
December 2022Awesome resort for families with children
Great service, well maintained, tons of restaurants and pools, with new activities (Jungula water park and Le Petit Chef restaurant were hits) as well as old favorites (Cirque du Soleil). These units are spacious, have 2 separate sleeping sofas, and come with extra access to resort areas. Please stop the timeshare presentation push though. ”
Aurelie G.
December 2022Awesome resort
Great service, well maintained, tons of restaurants and pools, with new activities (Jungula water park and Le Petit Chef restaurant were hits) as well as old favorites (Cirque du Soleil). These units are spacious, have 2 separate sleeping sofas, and come with extra access to resort areas. Please stop the timeshare presentation push though. ”
Renu B.
December 2022Always a good time!
I love the Vidanta! What keeps me coming back is the staff and the Beach Club pool. The units are very large, clean, & comfortable! The property is lush!”
Stewart W.
November 2022Nice trip
My wife and I stayed in the residences for a week in November. Weather was great, resort is gorgeous, and the restaurants and food were the main highlight. The restaurants were fantastic. Hotel staff was very nice and service was great. There's also lots of wildlife all over the resort that ew enjoyed. This resort is definitely family and kid focused, which may be why it wasn't our favorite. The entire place shuts down at 10:30pm. The room itself was just ok. There's no view, and the thermostats didn't seem to work (it was always freezing). The resort is also VERY spread out. You have to wait for shuttles to drive you anywhere you wanna go (gym, food, beach). Didn't bother us at first, but after a while it becomes less desirable. It took us 5 days to finally learn our way around and how to get to places on our own. ”
Michael P.
November 2022Luxury in paradise
Vidanta never disappoints. This resort offers the ultimate in relaxation and a retreat from the craziness of life. There are plenty of options for pools and restaurants and the beach is lovely. You can take a shuttle or walk for exercise—the furthest walk is only about 20 minutes. The staff is lovely in every way. Vidanta pays them a base fee and small tips along the way really help these folks that are working hard to provide for their families (I would suggest bringing lots of $2 and $5 bills). Gratuity is included in restaurant charges but it’s still nice to add a little extra for the server. You can absolutely decline the sales pitch breakfast. I found out that as Third Home Members, a positive review means the world to the organization because it helps spread the word. This is one of Third Home’s best partnerships—you will love your time at the resort in one of their Grand Luxxe rooms!”
Brad C.
April 2022Beutiful property and unit
Can't wait to stay again. Good staff and restuarants. Loved Cirque show and the beach club. ”
Brad C.
April 2022Great stay
Wonderful property. Unit was immaculate and gorgeous. Property is very large. ”
Terry S.
November 2022Great stay in Grand Luxxe
Great facilities but the resort fee is getting a little expensive. Also the food at the restaurants at Vidanta resorts has also gotten very expensive. Be warned!”
Daniel and Anna M.
April 2022Loved every minute
We had an amazing time the room was perfect, the food was incredible everywhere, there is so much to do and experience on property and to top it off the Cirque de Soleil shap and dinner was spectacular!! Would return in a heartbeat. ”
A Member
April 2022Great Stay for families and large groups
Great property , areas, pools and beach. Food was also good, the service was at first with some troubles but they were fixed. ”
Lynn M.
January 2022Nice suite, good resort
I enjoyed the resort, and the one bedroom suite was spacious. There was a king bedroom, then two couches that converted into two twin beds each, so six people stayed comfortably. Also, the living room could be closed off from the dining room, so that was great for watching tv, or when it was time for bed. Resort is nice, but we like Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta better.”
Douglas D.
March 2022Nice Room, Quite Far Away
Our suite was in the Jungle units which are at the very innermost part of the property and well away from all of the activities and restaurants. With three children it meant waiting for the shuttle to get anywhere as it was too far to walk with all our clan. Other than that, they stay was wonderful. Jungala was nice, not as large as we expected but also not crowded so we felt like we had the place to ourselves. The Cirque show was one of the best we've seen but the dinner before the show was exceptional! It was a great experience.”
Michael P.
March 2022This place delivers!
My son said this was one of the best trips ever. This resort has it all and as a 3rd Home member, get to enjoy the perks of the beach club which gives you amazing seating on a private beach. The restaurants are wonderful, the staff is so caring and kind. We got to enjoy every bit of the resort and also went on a couple of outings which were a lot of fun. My son really enjoyed playing beach volleyball throughout the week and made a ton of friends. Wonderful stay!”
Juraj M.
March 2022Juraj -Vidanta
It is huge, very good quality and service.Only disadvantage is that the beach because of the corals is not to good.”
Christopher P.
February 2022Grand Luxxe
Beautiful albeit very large resort. They nickel and dime you to death and exchange rate through them is worse than in town. Would not charge my credit card in pesos as my card exchange rate was better than theirs.”
Gena D.
February 2022Beautiful property!
Beautiful property and amenities! ”
Adam M.
January 2022Large Resort, not residence club - Just know what to expect
So we had previously secured through third home a 4 bedroom suite at the Nuevo Vaharta Vidanta Resort. It was a fairly impressive 5000 square foot suite with full kitchen, laundry facilities, private elevator, huge balcony with plunge pool, and a private roof top pool to enjoy. While we were only able to secure a 1 bedroom deluxe suite at the Riviera Maya resort we assumed while smaller it would be similar. We were wrong. First, you should know that you will be in Jungula which is their water park and not in the residence club. So in effect you are simply in a suite just like any other hotel or resort. While the accommodation was fine, it was small, with various usual hotel issues, and overall not what ww expected. Much louder, music from water park, a very long walk from almost anything, no laundry facilities, definitely not a full kitchen, very limited balcony overlooking nothing. The positives, are that the people working at the resort really do their best to try and make it a wonderful stay. We had some nice meals, and enjoyed both the grand luxxe and beach club pools. All in all we had a fine stay at the resort, but if you have stayed in a larger suite at the residence club just know this is not that. Enjoy!”
Amy L.
January 2022Too much like Disney World
The resort and pools were very nice but it just felt like Disney World. You had to take a tram to go everywhere. Walking really wasn't an option. There aren't pathways to get from your condo to all the pools and restaurants. You have to take a tram. The food at the restuarants was just mediocre and pricey. You expect Mexico to be reasonable and the prices were higher than in the US. The whole place was built there, like going to Epoch Center with it only pretending to be authentic. Leaving the resort to go eat elsewhere wasn't really an option. The store onsite was very limited and also expensive. You can't go in the water at the beach because it is all coral rock. We walked down the beach to another resort to go in the ocean. The condo was very nice and had daily maid service and turn down service. They really want you to go thru their time share sales pitch. Definitely avoid doing that! I booked it "keyless" so it was fine for paying the exchange fee, however if I had paid more than the exchange fee to go there, I would not have been pleased.”
Bruce N.
November 2021Fun relaxing time in tropical paradise
Our stay in the beautiful unit was wonderful. Housekeeping and their delightful surprises were enchanting. The chocolates every night -a sweet touch. Waking up in the jungle -going to the beach so close- walking distance- floating down the lazy River spinning slowly in an inner tube- delicious restaurants so many Available I can’t even recall them all….. there was even a cirque du Soleil show! Great relaxing time- will definitely be back again!”
Bruce N.
November 2021Fun relaxing time in tropical paradise
Our stay in the beautiful unit was wonderful. Housekeeping and their delightful surprises were enchanting. The chocolates every night -a sweet touch. Waking up in the jungle -going to the beach so close- walking distance- floating down the lazy River spinning slowly in an inner tube- delicious restaurants so many Available I can’t even recall them all….. there was even a cirque du Soleil show! Great relaxing time- will definitely be back again!”
Margaret V.
October 2021Jungle Escape
Wonderful property, lots of walking & beach time. Food was great & the staff really make you feel welcome. We will be back.”
Paul N.
June 2021Wonderful stay for a group of eight
We reserved four rooms through Third Home: a two bedroom, and three one bedroom suites. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Vidanta Grand Luxxe. The accommodation was beautifully appointed, spacious, clean and modern. The resort staff were friendly, helpful and courteous. The resort grounds are beautiful and well maintained. Our favorite parts of the resort were the Beach Club, a beautiful pool area for Grand Luxxe members with fabulous cabanas, drinks and food, and the Salum Beachside Eateries and Market. Further to the above, on the plus side: rooms are even bigger than they appear in the photos, really high end; food at the resort was above expectations and a very pleasant surprise; the Beach Club pool, the only real option, unless you love swim up bars (which is in the main pool with everyone else at the resort); and Dalila, our concierge and contact at the Vidanta for Third Home. She mentioned the time share sales pitch but never pressed us to do it. She was also very helpful with checkin and getting beer and wine put in the rooms before our guests arrived. Only a couple small things on the down side: checkin is a long process (one hour from arrival to room); the resort is huge, so you will need to take trams (like Disney) to get around to some places (checkin and out, golf, Cirque du Soleil); beach is average at best and near impossible to go into the water because of rocks/reef, it is a pool resort not a beach resort. The "negatives" are minor and should not deter you. Just wanted to share for full transparency. We loved our trip (eight of us) and had a wonderful time. Happy to provide more details and info if you would like to reach out to me. ”
Teresa and Richard H.
May 2021Beautiful resort and enjoyed our stay!
The resort is very well kept and clean. The rooms are very nice and modern and housekeeping was very good about coming once a day (would come twice if you requested it). The resort has everything you need (multiple pools, gym, spa, 6+ restaurants, bars, beach, golf, etc.). and the shuttle service that takes you around is convenient (never had to wait more than 10 mins for a shuttle to get somewhere). They could make the check in process a little more efficient as we were anxious to get to our room after a long travel day and it took a few hours. ”
Lori W.
April 2021Beauty & the beach
Service, facilities, and the room were top-notch. This is a huge property so to get around you must take shuttles. Although the beach is on the property, the water is very rough & lots of seaweed. So most activities revolve around one of the many beautiful pools. ”
David M.
April 2021Amazing
So relaxing. Great foot and customer service. Can't wait to go back.”
Justin R.
March 2021Meh. No thanks.
These one bedroom units are in the middle of nowhere at this mega resort. We’ve stayed here a few times in a few different room sizes and I will never come back here unless it’s in a 2bd+. The larger rooms are closer to the grand luxxe lobby, gym, spa, beach, pool, and transportation. ”
Michael H.
January 2021Wonderful Getaway
Wonderful and easy getaway for our family to get some sun and relaxation. The Vidanta resort is first class with excellent dining, pools, beach, golf and other resort facilities. The staff could not have been nicer. I would add that during this time of Covid, the resort took procedures for hand sanitizer, distancing, and masks very seriously and we always felt very safe. ”
Roman T.
January 2021RT
Very nice suite. Great cleaning staff. Very good food choices and quality. Good value on food and drink. Very marginal WIFI, kept getting booted off and having to re-access it. Very friendly and courteous staff. Lots of walking and fairly confusing trail layout - but also very pleasant walkways. On property shuttles were pretty mediocre - confusing system, and lots of waiting for them. Joya was awesome - great food and fantastic entertainment. Will go again.”
Romina C.
July 2020Awesome
Beautiful property and beautiful resort!!! Would definitely go back again and again... The food is exceptionally good. The only 2 problems we had: 1) the property is huge....you either walk for miles and miles or you got to wait for the little golf cart to come pick you up...but they are not that frequent. 2) the resort is 40 minutes south of Cancun so every time you have to go to Cancun, it is a very expensive taxi ride.”
Tom and Kim P.
January 2020No Ocean View; Not a Good Value
It is a pretty and very large timeshare property but not close in proximity to anything. We were supposed to be in an upscale area of the property but you either waited 5-15 min. for a shuttle or you walk many miles a day. No rooms had an ocean view, only a jungle view and not ideal when you are at an ocean resort. We were excluded from using the Grand Luxxe pool even though we were staying at the Grand Luxxe. They claimed this pool is for Grand Luxxe Members only and not applicable to Third Home members or others. We also learned that a hot tub is an inside jacuzzi tub, not a hot tube on a patio as we know it. Further, they made it very difficult to convert USD to pesos. Overall, I do not believe this is a worthy Third Home property or a good value. ”