We needed a place to go, just the two of us and we knew we didn’t want to go the route of loud, crowded all-inclusives that Mexico seems to boast of. When we travel, we prefer unique, quaint, quiet, and low key places. I came across Viceroy Riviera Maya and was immediately hooked.
The Viceroy resort is hidden away in the small village of Playa Xcalacoco, which is just outside Playa Del Carmen. Viceroy consists of 41 villas, it’s adult only, and is set in a serene Mayan tropical rainforest. It looked to be the perfect, quiet, and quaint place that we were looking for.
We arrived in a large, open-air lobby and were greeted by the friendliest staff. They were so genuine and you could tell really enjoyed working there. This was just the place we were looking for, we could already tell that our experience was going to be great. After we checked in, our butler showed us to our villa through the most exquisite jungle path.
The villas at the Viceroy have thatched roofs and are very private, tucked away in the jungle. Each villa has it’s own private pool, an outdoor rainshower and living space complete with a hammock and chaise longer. The inside of the villas are just as wonderful and luxurious. As we arrived and were getting settled, our butler gave us a choice of handmade soaps to choose from and then cut a pretty big chunk of the scent that we chose to use in our luxurious bathroom.
The main swimming pool was low-key and so lovely. So many times, when you visit resorts in Mexico or in the Caribbean, you have to arrive super early to the pool to grab a good seat. Because the Viceroy is so small (and were were there at an off-season time, so there were maybe 10 other couples there during the week we were visiting which was so nice), there are plenty of chair options by the pool and on the beach.
The Viceroy has an excellent spa that we spent some time at. We have visited quite a few spas all over the world and this one was one of our favorites. There were so many treatments to choose from and even if you don’t include a spa treatment during your stay, you still have access to the hot tubs within the spa area, which is such a nice touch!
The food was fantastic, but our favorite meal each day was breakfast. There are two restaurants, both open air, and the ocean breeze on the beach felt so good each morning. There are TONS of options to choose from for all 3 meals, but our all time favorite thing was the churros. Goodness, we’ve never had such amazing churros. We may have had them for lunch and dinner everyday we were there, and then even a couple of times for an afternoon snack. There are different options regarding food and packages when you go to book your trip to Viceroy. If you have specific questions about the all-inclusive or half board options, feel free to ask in the comments of this post and we will be happy to help you.
3 Things We Loved at Viceroy Riviera Maya:
- The staff and how friendly and seamless they were. Every staff member knows you by name (for real) and it’s such a great touch. Before you need something, they have already thought of it and are on it already.
- The fact that it is adults only: the hotel has an intimate atmosphere and is so private. It’s a romantic hideaway, quiet, and is especially well-suited for couples and newlyweds. Kids can stay there if they’re over 12 years old, but honestly – we probably wouldn’t suggest this place for 12 year olds. There isn’t a ton for them to do.
- How chill this resort it. It’s super quiet, laid back, and perfect if you’re wanting to just sit and relax.
We have visited some pretty luxurious places, and Viceroy Riviera Maya is one of our top favorites, now. You can see more of our trip by clicking on the “Mexico” highlight over on Instagram.
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