Vidanta Riviera Maya

[shirlasker]

What is weather like in mid October? What is the difference between Grand Luxxe, Grand Bliss and Grand Mayan at RM Vidanta?
Also my son and family are going as my guests ( I am owner GL loft). Will they have same privileges, as I do?

 

[TravelTime]

I can answer your first two questions and offer my perspective.

I think mid-October could be a nice time to visit. Usually, it is past the time when a hurricane is likely to hit. The weather will still be warm and humid but not as hot as the summer.

One difference would be how upscale each brand feels. Grand Luxxe is their premium brand and the rooms are very large, have the nicest finishes and it feels the most upscale. Grand Luxxe is very elegant and beautiful. It is my first choice when staying with Vidanta especially if you can get their 3 or 4 bedroom units which are unique and spectacular. Grand Bliss is very nice and to me it feels like their transitional brand. Grand Mayan feels more average in terms of style and tends to get more wear and tear. You can’t go wrong with any of the units though. They are all really nice and much better than most American brands.

At Riviera Maya, the other difference would be where the various brands are located and which pools you can access. You should look at the map and see where the various hotels are located and where the pools are. Someone else can add more about what amenities go with each brand.

I would avoid the presentation if you can. Vidanta is wonderful expect for the sales people. They are the most aggressive sales people I have ever met.

I have a few questions for others:
-Is Jungala operating?
-What happened to the Grand Luxxe Jungle rooms? I do not see them on the website.

 

[T-Dot-Traveller]

........Grand Luxxe is very elegant and beautiful. It is my first choice when staying with Vidanta especially if you can get their 3 or 4 bedroom units Someone else can add more about what amenities go with each brand.

I would avoid the presentation if you can ........the sales people. They are the most aggressive........

-What happened to the Grand Luxxe Jungle rooms? I do not see them on the website.

The RM Jungle units are listed as Grand Luxxe 1 bedroom Deluxxe.
[since they were built on the footprint of a Mayan Palace 2 bedroom - they only come as a 1 bedroom and have a smaller balcony with no dipping pool]. They are the close to Jungala Water park .

IF survived - Vidanta sales presentations are a form of an inoculation against all other TS presentations.

Excluding unit square footage and decor - (IMO) the most significant amenity difference is pool hierarchy. You cannot use a pool above your brand level. It is enforced by the colour of your bracelet that also is your room key.

For exchanges - the resort fee currently is based on unit size - so a Mayan Palace 2 bedroom exchange pays the same fee as a Grand Luxxe 2 bedroom . To date- the exchanger resort fee for 3 & 4 bedroom GL units is the same
As for a 2 bedroom.

 

[TravelTime]

The RM Jungle units are listed as Grand Luxxe 1 bedroom Deluxxe.
[since they were built on the footprint of a Mayan Palace 2 bedroom - they only come as a 1 bedroom and have a smaller balcony with no dipping pool]. They are the close to Jungala Water park .

IF survived - Vidanta sales presentations are a form of an inoculation against all other TS presentations.

Excluding unit square footage and decor - (IMO) the most significant amenity difference is pool hierarchy
You cannot use a pool above your brand level. It is enforced by the colour of your bracelet that also is your room key.

For exchanges - the resort fee currently is based on unit size - so a Mayan Palace 2 bedroom exchange pays the same fee as a Grand Luxxe 2 bedroom . To date- the exchanger resort fee for 3 & 4 bedroom GL units is the same
As for a 2 bedroom.

Is Jungala operating? I see it has a wave pool and lazy river. Has anyone been there? How is it?

 

[pittle]

Is Jungala operating? I see it has a wave pool and lazy river. Has anyone been there? How is it?

As far as I know, it is operating - maybe not every day. They have reduced the prices during the Covid time, but once the resort gets closer to full occupancy, the prices will go back up. They are listed as 1399 pesos ($70) per adult and children taller than 4 feet and 799 pesos($35) for Seniors and children shorter than 4 feet. They do give discounts for guests at the resort.

 

[PigsDad]

As far as I know, it is operating - maybe not every day. They have reduced the prices during the Covid time, but once the resort gets closer to full occupancy, the prices will go back up. They are listed as 1399 pesos ($70) per adult and children taller than 4 feet and 799 pesos($35) for Seniors and children shorter than 4 feet. They do give discounts for guests at the resort.

Are those prices per week? Per day???

Kurt

 

[hurnik]

Are those prices per week? Per day???

Kurt

According to the brochure I have (from pre-COVID) a day pass is $79 USD/$59 USD.
I'm assuming the $59 USD is for guests at the resort.

There's a 5-day pass WITH one Joya (cirque du soleil) pass for $199 USD/adult

 

[pittle]

Are those prices per week? Per day???

Kurt

Per day! It could get pricey for families!!! Last year the guest discount was 20 or 25%. off the posted price.