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Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive

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Ambassador Pool Suite Ocean View | Terrace/patio
Aerial view
Meeting facility
Sauna, spa tub, steam room, body treatments, mud baths, hydrotherapy

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
Playa del Carmen, QROO
  • Playa Xcalacoco
    8 min drive
  • Frida
    1 min walk
  • ADO Terminal Alterna Playa del Carmen
    14 min drive
  • Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo (PCM)
    15 min drive

Room options

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Ambassador Two Bedrooms Family Suite Ocean View | Children's theme room

Ambassador Two Bedrooms Family Suite Ocean View

  • 2540 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Ambassador Suite Ocean View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, free minibar

Ambassador Suite Ocean View

  • 1270 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Ambassador Pool Suite Ocean View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, free minibar

Ambassador Pool Suite Ocean View

  • 1270 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

Grand Velas Riviera Maya - All Inclusive

Pool
Hot Tub
Breakfast included
All inclusive
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (832)
The price is $1,175
per night
$1,175 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6
Grand Velas Riviera Maya - All Inclusive

About the neighborhood

Playa del Carmen

A stay at Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive places you in the heart of Playa del Carmen, within a 10-minute drive of El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course and Gran Coyote Golf. .This all-inclusive hotel is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Tres Rios Ecopark.

What's nearby

  • Playa Xcalacoco - 8 min drive
  • El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course - 8 min drive
  • Gran Coyote Golf - 9 min drive
  • Tres Rios Ecopark - 13 min drive
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amaranto - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Alberca - Pool - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Privilege Lounge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Piano Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Hacienda - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools
Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive offers 195 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and free minibar items. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Playa del Carmen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

3 outdoor swimming pools and 4 spa tubs are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, SE Spa. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Make yourself at home in one of the 195 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor swimming pools, 4 spa tubs, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
This hotel is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Enjoy Regional cuisine at Chaka, one of the hotel's 8 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Visit one of the 6 bars/lounges, 2 beach bars, and 3 poolside bars for a refreshing drink.

Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Playa del Carmen? This hotel has 91548 square feet (8505 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Chaka - Overlooking the garden, this family restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Sen Lin - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open select days.
Lucca - Overlooking the pool and garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open select days.
Frida - This beachfront fine-dining restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Cocina de Autor - This beachfront fine-dining restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open select days.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and 24-hour room service is available.

All inclusive details

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 2 beach bars
  • 3 poolside bars
  • 3 swim-up bars
  • 6 bars/lounges
  • 8 restaurants
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Chaka
  • Cocina de Autor
  • Frida
  • Lucca
  • Sen Lin

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • 4 spa tubs
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Mini golf
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (91,548 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Additional fees apply for connecting/adjoining rooms and are subject to availability.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

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Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mehul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

KAVEH, WEST ORANGE

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful facilities and food. Fanny at the swim up bar was phenomenal!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vardan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s was great
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

raul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

claudia V, Miami

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time in this wonderful hotel. Family friendly. Like a paradise.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren, Houston, TX

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service is amazing and so is the food. My daughter and her cousin absolutely loved the kids club. It is a beautiful resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful, all of the food is delicious, the staff is extremely welcoming and helpful, and the spa is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Andres, Los Angeles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Five diamomd star property, service and food, but unfortunately its beach is not fit for swimming due to sharp rocks, seaweed, and dirt. The hotel is cleaning the beach constantly but there is almost 0 swimmers in the beach. Very unfortunate as the hotel, staff and food trully meet exclusive 5 diamond star expectations.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mmm

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such an amazing trip to Grand Velas. We stayed at the Ambassador and everything was betond what we hoped for. The rooms were large, beds and pillows so comfortable and pool area was beautiful. The food both at the pool, and in the main restaurant were very good. The other restaurants far surpassed our expectations- it was just like dining at upscale restaurants every night. Our kids enjoyed the kids clubs and loved seeing the shows each night and picnics on the lawn during the day. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

morgan , uk

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great but need to work on kid friendliness
This was our 3rd trip to Grand Velas but the first with kids. While almost everything was great they need to work on a few things. Firstly provision of high chairs is almost non existent. It often took 15 mins to get a high chair and one time we got given one which was blatantly dangerous - our child could easily have slipped out of the bottom. Considering how many kids were around i found this totally baffling and the constant battle to find high chairs very wearing. Additionally the service in Azul buffet at peak times is horrendous. My wife asked for tea on arrival every day and often the tea never actually arrived despite multiple requests. I think she probably only succeeded in getting tea 2/6 days.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Juan, Guatemala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Best of the Best in service!
If you’re looking for a great family experience with the best service and a five star property you should consider the Grand Velas. It’s amazing!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and service,but beach Is not the best.
This hotel is definitely characterized for its service and food. All was great, I just wish the beach was better. I've seen much prettier beaches in Playa del Carmen/Riviera Maya. As for the staff, they treat you so well you feel the need to tip them even though tips are supposed to be included in the all inclusive price, which is definitely not inexpensive. The facility is beautiful and the spa is amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place with great staff and food!
Great food and awesome staff and service. 2nd time staying at resort with 3 kids. Pricey but well worth the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

April, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Resort!
I travel to Mexico at least 2x a year and I did a lot of investigating to find an upscale hotel for a special 4 day trip for my daughter and I. We just returned and was very impressed with the resort overall. The hotel was beautiful, the restaurants were top notch, the hotel staff and concierge was very pleasant and helpful and we enjoyed our stay tremendously. The kids program is excellent and provided lots of fun, exciting activities, however I wish they would have done more activities outside at the beach or in the pool. The fitness centers at both the Ambassador area and the Zen area were very good and extremely clean. The beach was amazing and very well-maintained and absolutely beautiful. Service and level of personalization was impressive. The restaurant choices were delightful and Sen Lin asian restaurant at the Zen property was one of the best dining experiences we had. Azul buffet for breakfast and lunch was outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant
I have been to this hotel yearly since it opened. Very plaesant

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury a galore with a few black spots.
This is my 4th time at Las Velas and once again they delivered almost to perfection, a few spots during our stay. The hotel was entering the low season and the occupancy was very low, but somehow during the first 5 nights we stayed at an Ocean View suite. Not much of an ocean view and more a pool view, did not complaint about it, but the room description was deceiving. The last two days paid for an Ocean Front, Private pool suite, and we got a room with a partial ocean view, since we were also looking at the roof of one of the restaurants. In addition, and to my surprise, the two qeen beds were significantly smaller than the other room with no view. At some point I even thought about asking the hotel staff to move me to the first room as it was more comfortable and since we were at the beach or pool most of the day, the view at the end was not as important. In summary, on a hotel were all the interactions are scripted to deliver a superior service, I feel than on an almost empty Hotel, if the staff was really looking to deliver a wow factor, they should have given a bit more thought on the room assignment, after all we were repeating customer paying the modest amount of $1200 a night.

10/10 Excellent

Eros, San Jose, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel, excellent service
Food is great, hotel staff is nice and courteous. The only complain I would have is about swimming in the ocean. There were rocks and in a windy/wavy day it is impossible to see them to avoid and the water is too shallow to enjoy it.

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room Description
I was disappointed with the room description and layout. On my reservation the description of the room was "one bedroom family suite". When I got there the room was just a basic standard room with no separate bedroom. This is difficult with young kids and I felt the description was misleading.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best all inclusive food!
Amazing service. Great weather. Beautiful property. Dinner Restaurants reminded us of food from good Chicago or nyc spots. No solicitation for tips. Breakfast and lunch buffets were excellent as well. Had sushi almost daily!

10/10 Excellent

luis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel Todo el personal muy amable Los califico 10 Todo está allí Playa Comida amables
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Playa libre de zargazo, la matienen impecable, la y variedad de los es muy buena. Con muchas amenidades, todo lo descrito en la pagina web disponible y en buen estado. Personal excelente. En el area de alberca pueden mejorar un poco la atención del personal, hay gran disparidad en la calidad, resaltando por ejemplo el Sr. Israel que redimió a sus compañeros porque todos los demas eran de regular a malos. Me parece que el valor que pague (con descuento de un 30%) es justo con la calidad/precio, no estoy segura de que pagaria la tarifa completa.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El mejor
Excelente
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019