Grand Luxxe Riviera Maya Info wanted please!

[riu girl]

What is #11 Club be Playa on the map

Emailed the concierge and received this updated site plan of the Riviera Maya property. Thought I would share (if the upload works ). Looks like there is a pretty dense jungle in front of Grand Luxxe. Does it feel that way in person?

On the map that you posted is #11 Club de Playa, is this the NEW pool area for only Grand Bliss and Grand Luxxe vacationers?????
Thanks

 

[riu girl]

Menu for Grand Bliss Pool area at riviera maya

I have read that there is a spanish restaurant at the Grand Bliss Riviera Maya pool area? Does anyone know if servers come around the pool area and take drink/ food orders? If so, does anyone have a copy of a menu to share? We love how at the beach area at the Mayan Palace you can get french fries, 2 for one drinks (11-1) chicken casear salad etc. during the day and wondering what the grand bliss pool area offers.

Thanks for any advice.

 

[topdog]

Viewing the map posted by Lingber, the walk from Grand Bliss to the beach looks like a good hike. Does anyone know how often the shuttles/carts run from Grand Bliss?

 

[Lingber]

On the map that you posted is #11 Club de Playa, is this the NEW pool area for only Grand Bliss and Grand Luxxe vacationers?????
Thanks

Hi,

That is what I have read but not sure since we haven't been yet. I also read that pool use is determined based on where you stay. Grand Luxxe can use all pools, Grand Bliss can use everything except Grand Luxxe and so on.

 

[Sandy VDH]

The order goes from lowest to highest:

Mayan Palace
Bliss (not sure what adjective if any is in front of this)
Grand Mayan
Grand Bliss
Grand Luxxe

Grand Luxxe can use all pools. Grand Bliss and use all BUT Grand Luxxe. Grand Mayan can use all BUT Grand Luxxe and Bliss.

So that is the pattern. I do not think that the Bliss has it own pool. But clearly there is a separate Grand Luxxe, Bliss, and Mayan Pool in addition to the main pool at the Mayan Palace.

 

[ilene13]

I have read that there is a spanish restaurant at the Grand Bliss Riviera Maya pool area? Does anyone know if servers come around the pool area and take drink/ food orders? If so, does anyone have a copy of a menu to share? We love how at the beach area at the Mayan Palace you can get french fries, 2 for one drinks (11-1) chicken casear salad etc. during the day and wondering what the grand bliss pool area offers.

Thanks for any advice.

We ate at a Spanish restaurant at the NV Grand Bliss pool. I have not seen one in MR.

 

[ilene13]

Hi ilene13,

I look forward to hearing about your trip! If you have a chance please inquire about the completion date of the new GL gym. Thanks so much!

Since I am a gym rat that will be my first question.

 

[bravedog]

How much do drinks/food run here pp/day?

Just curious. I am about ready to grab someone's GL unit for July, but I am kinda curious how much this will set me back pp. There are six of us... I figure $200 per person per day seems reasonable. Also, I assume that we can charge everything on our bracelets? Sorry... first time doing this.

Thanks.

 

[Bryang73]

I have read that there is a spanish restaurant at the Grand Bliss Riviera Maya pool area? Does anyone know if servers come around the pool area and take drink/ food orders? If so, does anyone have a copy of a menu to share? We love how at the beach area at the Mayan Palace you can get french fries, 2 for one drinks (11-1) chicken casear salad etc. during the day and wondering what the grand bliss pool area offers.

Thanks for any advice.

I was just there last week and stayed at Grand Bliss. The unit was awesome and quiet, although the location is far away from the beach and pools- it's next to the Grand Mayan "Jungle" units. The GB-dedicated carts were mostly very efficient at shuttling guests wherever they want to go on property and all the drivers and staff were very nice and accomodating. I enjoyed the GB beach club pool area. It's a nice quiet retreat from the huge Mayan Palace pool area and I also liked it better than the two pools at the Grand Mayan. It's nice to be able to lounge on sand and see the sea as opposed to a lake or courtyard. It was also much less crowded than all the other pool areas, probably because there is only one GB building open so far. I did notice several GL wristbands as well as people there with Grand Mayan wristbands as well as a special "beach club" wristband. I assume the GM guests with those beach club access wristbands must've earned them in return for attending a sales presentation or something similar.

They offer chairside waiter service for drinks and a typical poolside food menu. I think it's probably the same, or very similar, menu that is served at the main MP pool: burgers, fries, tacos, wings, nachos, salads, club sandwich, etc. The new Spanish specialty restaurant is adjacent to the GB beach club pool and serves a more upscale menu with outside seating for both lunch and dinner. Happy hour with 2-for-1 drinks is daily from 3:00-4:00 and applies at the swim-up bar and waiter service. There may also be an earlier HH, but I never made it there early enough to find out. Enjoy your time there!

 

[Lingber]

Relax, you have made a great choice with the msuite at RM.

The best way to describe it is a one bedroom attached to
a massive one bedroom. Seemingly endless balcony with
a dipping pool.

Maid service twice a day and a great shuttle service.

If you drive, see coba, tulum and its an easy 2 hour drive
to chitanita (sp).

Your gonna love it there, I think its a total of about
2700 square feet of luxury.

Hey Derb - Thanks for the feedback! I just saw your response and realized we are neighbors I'm in Parkland.

We had thought about renting a car but we are 4 couples so would need two. May just book a private excursion to Tulum as we are not big fans of bus tours. Has anyone done that? Any recommendations on who to use? We are going in July so it will be hot!

 

[ilene13]

Hey Derb - Thanks for the feedback! I just saw your response and realized we are neighbors I'm in Parkland.

We had thought about renting a car but we are 4 couples so would need two. May just book a private excursion to Tulum as we are not big fans of bus tours. Has anyone done that? Any recommendations on who to use? We are going in July so it will be hot!

Lingber we too may be your neighbors soon--relocating. We always rent a car in Mexico. We like the ability to come and go as we please. If you are looking to book a private excursion look into USA transfers--they are very reliable and reasonably priced.

 

[Lingber]

Lingber we too may be your neighbors soon--relocating. We always rent a car in Mexico. We like the ability to come and go as we please. If you are looking to book a private excursion look into USA transfers--they are very reliable and reasonably priced.

ilene13, That's wonderful. We just love it here. We moved south in '93. Love to visit up North but don't miss living there. Good luck with the move! And I am looking forward to hearing about your trip next month!

 

[Lingber]

Bumping this back up. Looking forward to hearing updates on the Grand Luxxe spa and fitness center and any other info anyone wants to share.

 

[ilene13]

We arrived at the Grand Luxxe in the RM on Friday. The new lobby is beautiful but the new gym and spa are not yet open. We always rent a car and now you are allowed to drive to the new lobby and they valet it from there-- no need to take the shuttle to the Grand Mayan lobby and wait. They opened a beach club for GL and GB guests. It is very nice. There are pools and beach chairs. A few new restaurants on property-- French, Spanish and Mayan.
Oops I forgot- the walkways are great, as I'd rather walk than take a shuttle.

 

[pittle]

Thanks for the update. Please keep them coming in since there has been so much activity at the RM location this year.

 

[Lingber]

Yes! Thanks so much for the update. That's great about the walkways. We are looking forward to using them as well. What building are you in? Is coffee still available in the bldg or do you need to go to the lobby? Also Did they give you any idea when the gym will open?

Have a fabulous time!

 

[ilene13]

We are in building 1 and the back door is a 2 minute walk to the lobby. I will always request bldg 1 from now on. Yes there is still coffee in the building. We ate at the Spanish restaurant lst night, it was excellent they had flamingo dancers. Lovely evening. We are going to Circque du Soliel tonight. They said the gym will be open in late April.

 

[Lingber]

We are in building 1 and the back door is a 2 minute walk to the lobby. I will always request bldg 1 from now on. Yes there is still coffee in the building. We ate at the Spanish restaurant lst night, it was excellent they had flamingo dancers. Lovely evening. We are going to Circque du Soliel tonight. They said the gym will be open in late April.

You are awesome ilene13! Thank you!

 

[ilene13]

We went to Circque du Soliel last night. We had the dinner package. The entire evening was wonderful. The food was good and the show was delightful. Do not miss it.

 

[s1b000]

We went to Circque du Soliel last night. We had the dinner package. The entire evening was wonderful. The food was good and the show was delightful. Do not miss it.

Thanks for sharing we are going in three weeks and were wondering if the show and dinner combo was a great deal

 

[Lingber]

I was on the Cirque Website today. The prices are posted there. I spent some time searching but wasn't able to locate any discounts anywhere so it seems to be the full rate. Based on Ilene's comments that she enjoyed both the show and dinner I want to book it for our trip in July but, Unfortunately they don't have any availability out past May. Guess I have to wait

 

[ilene13]

Thanks for sharing we are going in three weeks and were wondering if the show and dinner combo was a great deal

I think we paid about 2300 pesos per ticket. Had dinner at the French resturant, Azur, last night. It was excellent.

 

[s1b000]

Did you book in advance on the web or upon arrival at the resort?

 

[ilene13]

Did you book in advance on the web or upon arrival at the resort?

If you are asking about CIRCQUE I booked on their site-- I am a member of the Circque club(it's free to join). Be careful as there are other sites to book on, use the official site. I bought the tickets in December. We sat at table E2. It is for 2 people and it is in the exact center.

 

[s1b000]

Gracias, I'll go and book it!