Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa, Rivera Maya – Mexico
The luxurious Dreams Riviera Cancun takes its personality from its incredible location — just 30 minutes from the “hot” excitement of Cancun yet right on the “cool” Caribbean close to Playa del Carmen and many other of the Mayan Riviera’s most sought after sights. Most importantly, it is an enchanting wonderland where families, couples, singles and friends enjoy all the pleasures and privileges of Unlimited-Luxury where everything is included.
Dreams Resorts & Spas offer picture-perfect vacation experiences for couples and couples with children. Elegant accommodations, 24-hour room and concierge services and an array of amenities for every age and interest are all included in the Unlimited-Luxury® experience.
Resort Highlights
Your whole being will relax immediately, surrounded by the large sun-dappled swimming pools and a sugar white sand beach. To this, add lush tropical gardens and of course, the fabulous palm-filled beach. Your day and evening activities range from exciting to purely relaxing — with plenty to do for everyone including endless land and water activities, a world-class Dreams Spa by Pevonia and fitness center, nearby golf and much more. “Home” features the uniquely shaped octagonal room or suite, beautifully appointed with a private balcony, marble floors and full marble bath area with Jacuzzi tub and dozens of other luxury amenities and conveniences that anticipate your desires and fulfill them instantly.
Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa reflects the charm of the Mexican Caribbean with its glistening pools, lush tropical gardens and a palm-studded beach. A Four Diamond resort since 2014, the 486 luxury rooms and suites all offer at least one whirlpool, daily refreshed mini-bar, full marble bathroom and 24-hour room service. Nine gourmet restaurants without reservations, six bars ranging from elegant to swim-up and the world-class Dreams Spa by Pevonia® provide guests with a host of amenities. Guests will find excellent activity and entertainment options including a Mayan-themed Explorer’s Club for Kids, an outdoor theater with themed dinners and live entertainment, cooking classes and wine tastings in the Chef’s Garden and complimentary greens fees at a nearby championship golf course.
Unlimited-Luxury® where everything is included!
- Limitless access to gourmet à la carte dining options without reservations required
- Unlimited international and domestic top-shelf spirits
- Unlimited natural fruit juices and soft drinks
- 24-hour room and concierge services
- Pool and beach wait service
- Daily refreshed mini-bar with soft drinks, juice, bottled water and beer
- Daily maid service
- Endless daytime activities and live nightly entertainment
- Theme parties, oceanfront bars and entertainment venues
- No wristbands required
- All taxes and gratuities
- Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free international calling to the US, Canada and local landlines with Unlimited Connectivity. The mobile app also allows guests to view the schedules of all events, activities and restaurants at the resort, plus to learn about local destinations, excursions, and much more!*
Resort Amenities
- Accommodations for Physically Challenged Guests
- Activities Desk
- Aerobic Classes
- Aerobics (water)
- Ballrooms†
- Banquet Room†
- Bar (swim-up)
- Bars/Lounges
- Beach (onsite)
- Boat Rentals†
- Breakfast Room
- Business Center
- Car Rental Desk
- Children’s Activities
- Children’s Playground
- Coffee Shop
- Concierge
- Conference Rooms
- Cooking (classes)
- Currency Exchange
- Disco/Nightclub
- Dive Center
- Doctor (on call) †
- Entertainment
- Exercise Classes
- Facilities for Physically Challenged Guests
- Fitness Center
- Float Mats
- Game Room
- Gift Shop
- Golf (nearby) †
- Hospitality Desk
- Ice Machines
- Internet Service
- Jacuzzi (outdoor)
- Juice Bar
- Laundry Service
- Library
- Medical Services
- Meeting Room
- Multilingual Staff
- Newsstand†
- Parking Facility
- Ping Pong
- Pool (children’s)
- Pool (outdoor)
- Poolside Beverage Service Poolside Grill
- Poolside Meal Service
- Restaurants
- Rock Climbing Wall
- Safe Deposit Boxes (in room)
- Sauna
- Snack Bar
- Spa†
- Sundries Shop
- Taxi Stand†
- Tour Desk
- Tours & Excursions†
- Trail/Track (jogging)
- Travel Agency †
- Umbrellas (beach/pool)
- Valet Service
- Volleyball (beach)
- Waterslide
- Watersports† (motorized)
- Watersports (non-motorized)
- Wedding Coordinator
- Wedding Site
† Fees may apply
restaurants & bars
Portofino Restaurant: Fresh Italian and Mediterranean flavors. Hours: 6 pm to 11 pm. Dress code is Casual Elegance. Men – long pants, collared shirts and dress shoes. Women- blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses, with dress shoes.
Bordeaux Restaurant: Elegant French fare and wine cellar. Dress code is Casual Elegance. Hours: Lunch – 11 am to 5 pm; Dinner – 6 pm to 11 pm. Dress Code: Formal. Men – long pants, collared shirts and dress shoes. Women – blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses with dress shoes.
Himitsu Restaurant: A fusion of Pan-Asian delicacies. Hours: 6 pm to 11 pm. Dress code is Casual Elegance. Sneakers/tennis shoes sleeves or shirts are required. Long pants are required for men. No sleeveless shirts or flip-flops allowed.
El Patio Restaurant: Delectable Mexican cuisine. Dress code is Casual. Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals are required. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.
Oceana Restaurant: Fresh grilled local and international seafood specialties. Hours: Breakfast – 8 am to 10 am; Lunch/Snack Bar (Seasonal) – 11 am to 5:30 pm; Dinner – 6:30 pm to 11 pm. Dress code is Casual.
Seaside Grill: Great steaks every evening. Dress code is Casual. Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals are required. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.
World Café: An international buffet of fabulous proportions. Hours: Breakfast – 7 am to 11 am; Lunch – 12:30 pm to 4 pm; Dinner – 6 pm to 11 pm. Dress code is Casual. Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals are required. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. No sleeveless shirts for men.
Coco Café: Enjoy various coffees, teas, pastries and deli snacks throughout the day. Hours: 7 am to 11 pm. No dress code.
Barefoot Grill: Enjoy light lunch specialties in a casual and relaxed outdoor setting. Hours: 11 am to 6 pm. No dress code.
Rendezvous Lobby Bar: International libations and tropical delights. Hours: Not listed.
Manatees: Jump in, swim-up, chill out! Hours: 10 am to 6 pm.
Desires Music Lounge: Great tunes, great sports, great fun! Hours: 10 pm to 1 am.
Barracuda: Beach-side sun and fun. Hours: 10 am to 6 pm.
Sugar Reef: Enjoy your favorite cocktail under a Palapa with great ocean and pool views. Hours: 10 am to 6 pm.
Show Time: Theater Bar. Hours: 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Revive Juice Bar: Healthy juices, fruits and other snacks at the spa. Hours: 10 am to 6 pm.
Resort accommodations
Standard Room Amenities: All rooms and suites are spacious and elegantly furnished — filled with luxurious amenities to relax, soothe and welcome you. Enjoy a drink, or a meal, on your private terrace with 24-hour room service at your cal. All guest rooms and suites offer the following amenities:
- One king or 2 double beds
- Private and furnished patio or balcony
- Full marble bathrooms
- A jetted aromatherapy whirlpool bathtub, separate shower, separate water closet
- Double vanities equipped with phone and sound speaker
- Bathrobes & slippers
- 32″ satellite television
- Air-conditioning with in-room climate control
- Sound system with in-house music channels
- CD/DVD player
- Direct dial telephone
- High speed internet
- MP3 docking station alarm clock
- Electronic in-room safe (lap-top size)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hairdryer
- Daily refreshed mini-bar with beer, juices, soft drinks and bottled water
- All guest rooms and suites are non-smoking
Preferred Club Rooms & Suites: All Preferred Club Premium rooms and suites offer impressive ocean front views, indoor and an outdoor Jacuzzi. Most ground floor suites provide outdoor plunge pool. We highly recommend this upgrade for a more memorable vacation.
- Preferred status and amenities
- Upgraded toiletries
- Concierge service
- Pillow menu
- Complimentary newspaper in room every day
- Free internet access in suite
- Upgraded mini-bar service
- Daily, continental breakfast service in the lounge and on the private terrace
- Afternoon snacks
- Evening, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres and exquisite desserts
- Governor and Presidential Suites offer a private outdoor area for private events
Premium Garden/Tropical View:The octagonal-shaped Premium Deluxe Tropical & Garden View Rooms offer fabulous views of the gardens and beyond. These rooms are located in Sections B on the exterior or lower levels. These rooms are 452 square feet squared in size with a maximum occupancy of three adults and one child or two adults and two children.
Premium Deluxe with Plunge – Pool Garden/Pool View: The octagonal-shaped Premium Deluxe rooms also offer a spacious terrace with plunge pool and indoor Jacuzzi. These rooms offer spectacular views of the gardens or pools. Located on the ground floors in Section C. These rooms are 710 square feet squared in size with a maximum occupancy of three adults and one child or two adults and two children.
Premium Deluxe Ocean View: The octagonal-shaped Premium Deluxe Ocean View Suites offer an indoor Jacuzzi. These rooms offer spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea. Located on the Section C in the interior or upper levels. These rooms are 452 square feet in size with a maximum occupancy of three adults and one child or two adults and two children.
Preferred Club Room with Plunge Pool: The octagonal-shaped Preferred Club Ocean View Suites offer an indoor Jacuzzi and a spacious terrace with both an outdoor Jacuzzi and plunge pool. This suite features spectacular views. Located on the ground floors in Section A. These suites are 538 square feet in size with a maximum occupancy of three adults and one child or two adults and two children.
Preferred Club Honeymoon Suite Ocean Front: The Preferred Club Ocean Front Honeymoon Suites offer marble floors, a king bed, desk, spacious terrace with outdoor Jacuzzi. These suites feature spectacular ocean front views. Located in Section E. These suits are 678 square feet in size with a maximum occupancy of two adults.
Preferred Club Master Suite Ocean Front: The Preferred Club Ocean Front Master Suites offer a separate living area, separate dining area, fully-equipped bathroom with separate shower, a desk and a spacious balcony with exterior Jacuzzi. These suites feature spectacular ocean front views. Located on floors 2 through 5 in Section E. These suites are 1206 square feet in size with a maximum occupancy of three adults/ one child or two adults/ two children.
Preferred Club Governor Suite Ocean Front: The Preferred Club Ocean Front Governor Suites feature ocean front views, a separate living area and an outdoor Jacuzzi, spacious terrace with plunge pool. These suites features spectacular ocean front views. Located on the ground floors in Section E. These suites are 1572 square feet in size with a maximum occupancy of three adults and one child or two adults and two children.
Preferred Club Presidential Suite Ocean Front: The Preferred Club Ocean Front Presidential Suites offer a separate living room with additional seating arrangements, dining table that has the ability to seat 6, a spacious terrace that includes an outdoor plunge pool and direct access to the sandy-white beach. These suites also feature a separate bedroom with a king bed and spacious terrace with exterior Jacuzzi. These suites feature spectacular ocean front views. Located on the ground floor in Section E. These suites are 2885 square feet with a maximum occupancy of three adults and one child or two adults and two children.
resort activities
- Float in the pools
- Children’s activities/programs
- Snorkel among the world’s second largest barrier reef
- Ocean kayak
- Windsurfing
- Jogging
- Euro-bungee
- Ocean trampoline
- Water aerobics
- Yoga
- Beach Volleyball
- Cooking, cocktail, dance and Spanish lessons
- Bocce ball, biking and billiards
- Dive clinic
- Moonlit theme parties and dancing
- Spectacular live music and shows
- Desires nightclub plus other great evening bars
- Movies on the beach
- Stargazing
- Watersports
Explorer’s Club: The supervised Explorer’s Club keeps your kids totally entertained with exciting games, adventure and exploration from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The Explorer’s Club, included in your Unlimited-Luxury privileges, is wonderful not only for kids who have the time of their lives — but for parents who finally get time of their own. Created especially for youngsters 3-12 years old, all Explorer’s Clubs are fully and professionally supervised and filled with adventures kids will really enjoy and treasure.
Time flies by with daily activities based around nature, science and exploration. Hunting for hidden treasure. Splashing into the sea from an ocean trampoline. Sandcastle competitions. Creative arts and crafts. Even movies in the moonlight!
The Explorer’s Club provides:
- Large, secure playground area
- Ocean trampoline
- Sand castle contests
- Storytelling and music
- Treasure hunts
- Arts and crafts
- Indoor game room
- Video games
- Big screen movies under the stars
- Even a weekly camp out on the beach or at the club (with parent’s approval) ….and other great adventures!
Wedding activities
Contact us to learn more about wedding packages.