Fairmont Mayakoba vs Grand Velas Riviera Maya for a wedding
Side by side, from what each resort publishes. Unknown facts show as "Not published".
| Fairmont Mayakoba | Grand Velas Riviera Maya | |
|---|---|---|
| Destination | Cancun · Playa del Carmen | Cancun · Playa del Carmen |
| Packages from | $366 | Not published |
| Ceremony settings | ballroom, garden, beach | garden, terrace, beach |
| Wedding facts published | 8 facts | 8 facts |
| Hosts weddings | Yes, confirmed on the resort site fairmont-mayakoba.com · checked Oct 26, 2026 | Yes, confirmed on the resort site rivieramaya.grandvelas.com · checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| Resort type | Not published | All-inclusive rivieramaya.grandvelas.com · checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| Adults-only | No fairmont-mayakoba.com · checked Oct 27, 2026 | Not published |
| Rooms | Not published | Not published |
| Max wedding guests | 890 guests fairmont-mayakoba.com · checked Oct 26, 2026 | 1000 guests rivieramaya.grandvelas.com · checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| Min guests for a private event | Not published | Not published |
| Exclusive buyout | Not published | Not published |
| Indoor backup space | Yes fairmont-mayakoba.com · checked Oct 26, 2026 | Not published |
| Weddings per day | Not published | 1 per day rivieramaya.grandvelas.com · checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| Outside vendors | Not published | Not published |
| Outside vendor fee | Not published | Not published |
| On-site coordinator | Yes fairmont-mayakoba.com · checked Oct 26, 2026 | Yes rivieramaya.grandvelas.com · checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| Legal ceremony possible | Not published | Not published |
| Same-sex weddings | Not published | Not published |
| Day pass for non-staying guests | Not published | Not published |
| Venue fee | Not published | Not published |
| Group minimum (rooms) | Not published | Not published |
| Courtesy room block | Not published | Not published |
| Courtesy block terms | Not published | Not published |
| Contracted block terms | Not published | Not published |
| Group perks | Not published | Not published |
| How groups book | Not published | Not published |
| Symbolic ceremony possible | Not published | Not published |
| Marriage licence / legal fee | Not published | Not published |
| Wedding deposit policy | Not published | To reserve the date and location, a deposit of 5% of the total event cost and 5% of the total room block cost is required. rivieramaya.grandvelas.com · checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| Free wedding offer | Not published | Not published |
| Fee per extra guest | Not published | Not published |
| Share of guests who must stay on site | Not published | Not published |
| Nearest airport | CUN fairmont-mayakoba.com · checked Oct 27, 2026 | Not published |
| Airport transfer time | Not published | Not published |
| Last checked | Oct 27, 2026 | Oct 26, 2026 |
FAQ
Which is cheaper for a wedding, Fairmont Mayakoba or Grand Velas Riviera Maya?
Both resorts don't publish a package price, so we can't compare cost from published data.
Which can host more wedding guests?
Grand Velas Riviera Maya (1000 vs 890 guests published).
Which publishes more wedding facts?
Both publish 8 of the wedding facts we track on their own sites.
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