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Viceroy Riviera Maya

4.5 of 5
Playa Xcalacoco Frac 7, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico (Formerly The Tides Riviera Maya)
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Ranked #39 of 186 hotels in Playa del Carmen
4.5 of 5 stars 310 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Plunge pool(12)
  • Very good(7)
  • Thatched roofs(5)
  • Dirt road(4)
  • Own private(3)
  • Deep tissue massage(3)
  • Citronella candle(3)
  • Lounge chair(3)
  • Best part(3)
  • So wonderful(3)
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MRD01
New York, NY
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

The property is unique among luxury hotels in the area. It is small in both size and the number of guests it can accomodate. We seldom saw more than 4 or 5 other couples. After you get used to the size, it is ultimately one of the very best things about the resort. You get a good feeling of what... More

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lulu33469
West Palm Beach, Florida
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I have stayed at "The Tides" in Zihuatanejo, twice, so I had a idea, how superb "The Tides" can be even though the Viceroy has just taken over this hotel. We loved our Villa and the fact that our private plunge pool was heated and the temperature could be adjusted. Plenty of privacy, very clean & comfortable. However, we were... More

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The Tides Riviera Maya, General Manager at Viceroy Riviera Maya, responded to this review
9 February 2012

Dear Lulu33469, I hope you had a safe trip back home. Thank you for your great comments and for your feedback. As you mention we do not heat the main pool because it is not needed due to the weather we have in most part of the year, however we do heat the plunge pools of every villa because this... More

kandicef
Illinois
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

First I must say this is a beautiful resort. We stayed in room 37 which I must say looks exactly like the pictured advertisement. We were kept awake by loud voices late into the night and awakened by crying children early. There was no inside dinning and it was quite cold and windy at least half of the time. The... More

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The Tides Riviera Maya, General Manager at Viceroy Riviera Maya, responded to this review
10 February 2012

Dear Kandicef, Thank you for providing us with very helpful feedback. We now there is always room for improvement and we appreciate our guests comments. I personally will make sure that we review our service standards to ensure the food gets hot to the table and we will certainly reinforce our pest control, as you mentioned we are sorrounded by... More

char h
los angeles
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

the authenticity of the jungle atmosphere paired with high end resort luxuries makes teh tides riviera maya an incredible destination. the rooms are so private - and the service to discreet - that it is easy to forget there are other guests being tended to as well. strolling along the jungle paths was such a relaxing treat. the short walk... More

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The Tides Riviera Maya, General Manager at Viceroy Riviera Maya, responded to this review
9 February 2012

Dear Char H, I hope you enjoyed our retreat with all the enhancements, our new Gym, Boutique, grill restaurant, lobby, and of course our new villas! It is always satifying to read loyal and happy guest´s that would like to return as soon as possible, so please let me know when you are coming back and we will make sure... More

Vicky G
Kew Gardens, New York
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

I absolutely loved this hotel, I was so sadden to leave. Yes it was a bit out of our price range but through Gilt Groupe we had the most magical honeymoon ever! The staff was friendly, the rooms were super and quiet, we did get the last room on the property but that made it all the best as honeymooners... More

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Mark H
Los Angeles, California
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

If you love your privacy, are a hopeless romantic, and small details mean the world to you, then book this resort. The staff magically know just when to surface and then leave you alone... there is an element of magic in the air ! Even when we booked a spa treatment it seemed we had the place to ourselves. By... More

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itunu
London
Contributor
12 reviews
11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

Alberto at front desk was v good. The service overall was good but when we asked for staff to come to the room it took some time and the cleaning was a bit hit and miss. The first 2 luxury villas we stayed in had problems with air con and noise (neighbour partying and building noise) so we got an... More

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The Tides Riviera Maya, General Manager at Viceroy Riviera Maya, responded to this review
16 January 2012

Dear Itunu, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, and for providing very helpful feedback for us because it is only with our customers feedback that we can excel. I wanted to let you know that as we speak we are changing the AC units for Chillers, a better and more silent equipment, so this... More

Pssmythe
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

Fabulous resort with outstanding service and amenities. Very impressive. The cost for food and drink on site was excessive and a distraction from the overall experience. This is Mexico where one looks also for outstanding value. If that is what you are looking for you may look elsewhere. If money is no object, then enjoy. You won't be disappointed. More

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ElizaViajera
Los Angeles, California
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

My husband and I recently returned to The Tides Riviera Maya. This enchanting property has been one of our favorite hotel destinations on Mexico's Caribbean coastline for several years, and it was one of our honeymoon destinations. The resort's magical setting, pervasive serenity throughout the property, delicious and authentic cuisine, and exceptional service keep us returning - and this latest... More

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The Tides Riviera Maya, General Manager at Viceroy Riviera Maya, responded to this review
5 January 2012

Dear Eliza Viajera, Thank you for bieng true to The Tides Riviera Maya. We certainly like to have as many repeat guests as possible and we like to know them so next time they come we can surprise them with something they like. Thank you for sharing your comments with the TA community, we have actually come a long way... More

suppergal
roland park
1 review
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011
8
people found this review helpful

When you arrive, down a very bumpy road to the modest but tasteful frontage, you are greeted in a way that makes you feel happy and relaxed. The pathways leading to the villas are in a jungle-Balinese style. I was hesitant about booking at the Tides due to the ongoing construction but was assured that the construction had concluded and... More

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The Tides Riviera Maya, General Manager at Viceroy Riviera Maya, responded to this review
5 January 2012

Dear suppergal, It is disapointing to read that we did not meet your expectations. I truly apologize for the inconveniences you had to go through. Let me tell you that part of our rennovation and expansion consists in substituting the A/Cs and pool heaters to a newer and better system that will be completely silent avoiding any disruption to our... More

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Viceroy Riviera Maya Also Known As

  • Tides Riviera Maya Hotel
  • Tides Riviera Maya Resort
  • Tides Riviera Maya
  • Ikal Del Mar
Address: Playa Xcalacoco Frac 7, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico (Formerly The Tides Riviera Maya)

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