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Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Tres Rios Ecopark, connected to the convention center

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Meeting facility
Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, mud baths, hydrotherapy
8 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
6 bars/lounges, 3 swim-up bars, 3 poolside bars, 2 beach bars

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking included
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Playa del Carmen, QROO
  • El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Gran Coyote Golf
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Tres Rios Ecopark
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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

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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About the neighborhood

Playa del Carmen

Beachside getaway.You'll find Tres Rios Ecopark and Gran Coyote Golf within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

What's nearby

  • El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course - 7 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Gran Coyote Golf - 8 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Playa Xcalacoco - 9 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Tres Rios Ecopark - 14 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 14 min drive - 6.8 miles

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

5-star luxury hotel near Tres Rios Ecopark, connected to the convention center
Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

For a free ride to the surf and sand, catch the hotel's complimentary beach shuttle. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or kick back in the shade with complimentary cabanas and umbrellas. At Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

A free manager's reception is offered daily. There are 8 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 beach bars, 3 swim-up bars, and 6 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This all-inclusive hotel also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool, and a steam room. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Playa del Carmen hotel.

  • 195 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 8 dining venues
  • 2 bars on the beach
  • 3 bars by the pool
  • 3 swim-up bars
  • 6 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 91548 sq ft of conference space
  • 8505 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2008
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

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 hot 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.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

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

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

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • 4 hot 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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 at the property
For any questions, 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive to the airport?

Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive is 26.7 mi (265-min drive) away from the Cozumel Intl. Airport (CZM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive.

How close is Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive offer free breakfast?

Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Riviera Gran Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive have a pool?

Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive features 3 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool.

Does Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive have a restaurant?

There are 8 onsite restaurants, offering options like Regional cuisine, garden views, and al fresco dining.

Does Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at SE Spa, where you can enjoy reflexology, massages, and aromatherapy.

How close is Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive to downtown Playa del Carmen?

Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive is 4.5 mi away from Playa del Carmen.

Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Resort I have been to.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamza

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best all inclusive in Riviera Maya! A true 5 star experience
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

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

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

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

Fabiola

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Todo estuvo muy agradable, las comidas exquisitas y todo, pero lo malo es que no hubo comunicación por parte de el área de alimentos para decirnos que también había alimentos para bebés, nos dimos cuenta al final de la estadía que había menús para niños, dependiendo de los meses y años que tuvieran
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

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