Dreams Riviera Cancun

This resort 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 other Mayan Riviera sights.

Ideally located between Cancun’s southern tip and Playa del Carmen and just a short 20-minute drive south of Cancun International Airport, Dreams Riviera Cancun is situated along a stretch of a natural pure white sand beach in the Riviera Maya. The world’s second largest barrier reef lays just offshore from this AAA Four Diamond resort with underground rivers and caves, perfect for a day of scuba diving. Perfect your swing with complimentary green fees at a championship golf course nearby. The mixture of developed sites and un-excavated ruins make for adventurous exploration into the region’s mysterious Mayan past. This Unlimited-Luxury® haven, designed to reflect the charm of the Mexican Caribbean, is surrounded by glistening pools, lush tropical gardens and a palm-studded beach. 

All 486 newly renovated, premium octagonal rooms and suites resort allow guests to luxuriate in private and spacious accommodations with each room having at least one whirlpool and ground floor room offering a plunge pool, daily refreshed mini-bar, full marble bathroom, and a wealth of amenities. Nine gourmet restaurants without reservations required include one buffet, five à la carte, one adults-only àla carte, one bistro and one café.  Six bars range from elegant to swim-up. 24-hour dining options allow guests to enjoy late night bites at World Café. Or stay in and order room service. It’s all available at any hour day or night. Plus, a state-of-the-art fitness center and lavish full-service spa provide guests with a host of amenities. 

Portofino - Fresh Italian and Mediterranean flavors. 

Bordeaux - Elegant French fare and wine cellar. (Adults Only)

Himitsu - A fusion of Pan-Asian delicacies. 

El Patio - Delectable Mexican cuisine.

Oceana - Fresh grilled local and international seafood specialties. 

Seaside Grill - Great steaks every evening. 

World Café - An international buffet of fabulous proportions. 

Coco Cafe - Enjoy various coffees, teas, pastries and deli snacks throughout the day.

Barefoot Grill - Enjoy light lunch specialties in a casual and relaxed outdoor setting. 

Rendezvous Lobby Bar - International libations and tropical delights

Manatees - Jump in, swim-up, chill out

Desires Music Lounge - Great tunes, great sports, great fun

Barracuda - Beachside sun and fun

Sugar Reef - Enjoy your favorite cocktail under a palapa with great ocean and pool views

Revive Juice Bar - Healthy juices, fruits and other snacks at the spa

A   private,   candlelit,   seaside   dinner   for   two  provides an extra element of romance.*

*Additional cost.

With Sip, Savor & See you will have various dining options depending on the resort you are staying at. Indulge at an assortment of restaurants featuring cuisine ranging from French and Italian to fresh seafood, Mexican specialties and Pan-Asian fare.

Transportation costs are not included.

Guests of Dreams Riviera Cancun, Dreams Puerto Aventuras, Dreams Tulum, Dreams Sands Cancun, Now Jade and Now Sapphire each have access to one another, for a total of 42 dining options.

* Note: Sip, Savor & See dining experiences may be limited due to private events or resort buyouts.

At Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa, these amenities include:

• 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
• Fitness center
• Endless daytime activities and live nightly entertainment
• Theme parties, oceanfront bars and entertainment venues
• No wristbands required
• All taxes and gratuities included
• Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free international calling to the US, Canada and Mexico with Unlimited Connectivity. The mobile app also allows you to view the schedules of all events, activities and restaurants at the resort, plus to learn about local destinations, excursions, and much more
• Unlimited-Luxury® for couples and couples with children.
• Small Dogs Welcome -  Please speak to your Destination Weddings Specialist for more details.

Kids ages 3 to 12 can have the time of their lives at the Explorer’s Club – all a part of their Unlimited-Luxury® privileges at Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa!Created especially for youngsters, the club is fully and professionally supervised and filled with adventures and activities that they will enjoy and treasure for a lifetime, while giving parents time on their own to spend vacation time their way. Time flies by with daily activities based around nature, science and exploration.

Once a week, the Explorer’s Club offers a camping adventure on the beach as well! They’ll make new friends from around the world, while parents reconnect with each other. Parents, we can even provide dinners for your kids when you want to enjoy a romantic evening alone!

• Arts & Crafts
• Planetarium kid's theater
• Pyramid-shaped climbing wall
• Splash fountain
• Playground area
• Indoor game room with digital interactive game tables, board games, TVs and video games
• Ball pit
• Piñata competitions
• Weekly campout adventures
• Big-screen movies by the Barefoot Grill area
• Sandcastle contests
• Treasure hunts

Please note that the entire Explorer’s Club staff is American Red Cross certified, both in CPR and First Aid, and parents get a pager should they be needed for any reason.

• Three pools (two of which are heated) and two outdoor whirlpools
• Water and land aerobics
• Explorer's Club for Kids
• Beach and water volleyball
• Cooking and cocktail making classes
• Wine tastings 
• Tequlia tastings
• Dance classes
• Spanish lessons
• Yoga
• Bocce ball 
• Billiards
• Soccer 
• Football
• Climbing pyramid
• Sport fishing*
• Big screen movies by the Barefoot Grill area
• Live nightly family-friendly entertainment
• Biking
• Weekly beach parties
• Mexican bingo
• Theme nights
• Beach olympics
• Ping-pong and table games
• Euro-Bungee
• Diving clinic*
• Scuba diving*
• Swimming with the dolphins (nearby)*
• Hobie cats
• Kayaks
• Snorkeling
• Sailing
• Water polo

*Additional cost

Dreams Resorts & Spas offers a full luxury experience for families, couples and singles who want to have fun in the sun. Each of the hotels has beautiful beaches and a variety of gourmet restaurants and activities.

Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa is a luxurious vacation sanctuary for families, couples and friends offering the privileges of Unlimited-Luxury —where everything is included. Located along the famed Riviera Maya, the glorious colors of the classic colonial hacienda and contemporary architecture are set against a brilliant white beach, deeply azure sea and multi-hued greens of tall palms.

Within the “Dreamscape” are a wealth of luxury accommodations, sensuous spa services, exquisite dining and lounges and other leisure opportunities — more than enough to fill your days, nights and memories. The impeccable quality and services have earned this resort the elite recognition awarded by Preferred Hotel & Resorts Worldwide.

Tulum held a mystical power over the ancient Mayan civilization which built its world famous pyramids here. Today, this remarkable area on the Mayan Riviera continues to be revered, not only for its history, but its extraordinary beauty and hospitality. As well as the resort's AAA 4 Diamond Award status, the historic Tulum, Mexico location was voted as the #18 Best Destination in the Caribbean and Mexico for the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Awards.

Portofino - Fine Mediterranean and Italian dinners à la carte. Non-smoking.

Himitsu - Luscious Chinese and Thai specialties à la carte.

Seaside Grill - The luxurious Sunset Terrace offers a premium, relaxing area for guests who are looking for absolute indulgence with something extra special. With an elevated view of the Caribbean Sea, they guarantee the best views for weddings, events, and romantic dinners. Their culinary team and wait service is on-hand to make your visit as special as possible. There is no better place to watch the sunset than our Sunset Terrace.

El Patio - Authentic Mexican à la carte favorites.

Bordeaux - Exquisite candlelit à la carte French masterpieces. Adults only; terrace open for families.

Gohan - Peruvian food

World Café - An international buffet of fabulous proportions. Non-smoking.

Coco Café - Premium coffee and deli snacks in a casual and relaxed atmosphere.

Barefoot Grill - Enjoy light lunch specialties in a casual and relaxed outdoor setting. Non-smoking.

Rendezvous - The main lobby bar serving tropical, national and international specialties. Molecular cocktails every Friday evening.

Sugar Reef - More good times in the sun

Manatees - Frolicking swim-up bar

Revive - Another way to relax at the spa

Sky Bar - Sports bar

The Lounge Bar - Evening bar

Smoothie Bar - Frozen fruit drinks 

Guests of Dreams Riviera Cancun, Dreams Puerto Aventuras, Dreams Tulum, Dreams Sands Cancun, Now Jade and Now Sapphire each have access to one another, for a total of 42 dining options.

With Sip, Savor & See you will have various dining options depending on the resort you are staying at. Indulge at an assortment of restaurants featuring cuisine ranging from French and Italian to fresh seafood, Mexican specialties and Pan-Asian fare.

Transportation costs are not included.

* Note: Sip, Savor & See dining experiences may be limited due to private events or resort buyouts.

• 3 Swimming Pools
• Spa
• 7 Restaurants
• Fitness Center
• Golf
• Children's Club
• Small Dogs Welcome -  Please speak to your Destination Weddings Specialist for more details.

The huge, Mayan- themed Explorer's Club, which is 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.

Entering the Mayan Temple entrance leads to a whole world of adventure. Inside the “tribal village” there are daily activities based around nature, science, exploration and creative arts.

The Explorer's Club provides:

• A wonderful playground area
• Splash fountain
• Treasure hunts
• Sand castle contests
• Climbing wall
• Indoor game room
• Giant TV
• Story telling and music
• Video games
• Kitchenette
• Mini stage
• Interactive game EyePlay
• Big screen movies under the stars and other adventures - even a weekly camp out!

• Huge free form pool, quiet pool and separate children's pool
• Sailing
• Windsurfing
• Kayaking
• Snorkeling
• Water aerobics
• Diving lessons in pool
• Euro-bungee (for children 3-12 only)
• Water aerobics
• Tennis
• Volleyball
• Bocce-ball
• Ping-pong
• Table games
• Shuffle board
• Dance lessons
• Theme dinners
• Weekly pool party
• Deep sea fishing
• Scuba diving

The pools are heated between December and March depending on climate conditions.

Events may be rescheduled without prior notice.

Temazcal Ritual Ceremony – one hour long lead by an Intercessor who guides participants through the spiritual ritual, involving aromas, herbal steams, sounds and sensations. Merge this spiritual and cultural aspect into a Mayan Wedding Ceremony for an extra unique touch.

Dreams Spa By Pevonia® - spa facilities include: hydrotherapy room, beauty salon, 9 interior cabins (including a couples treatment room), whirlpool, cold-plunge, regular and Swiss showers, exterior palapas, 3 beach cabins, 2 jungle cabins, a holistic cabin, Pevonia® brand names, Spa Pantry, Temazcal
Spa Pantry - guests can make their own spa products from the local plants and herbs with a knowledgeable spa staff member – then take it back to a jungle cabin for a relaxing treatment

Set in a tropical landscape of evergreens, wheat-colored sand and sparkling sea, combining a AAA Four Diamond award designation with Unlimited-Luxury® amenities, this resort offers the perfect escape for couples, singles and families.

Set in a tropical landscape of evergreens, wheat-colored sand and sparkling sea, combining a AAA Four Diamond award designation with Unlimited-Luxury® amenities, Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun offers the perfect escape for couples, singles and families. A sumptuous resort of Mayan-inspired architecture, this tropical oasis is home to over sized junior suites, gourmet restaurants, a heavenly spa and plenty of activities and entertainment.  

Guests of Dreams Riviera Cancun, Dreams Puerto Aventuras, Dreams Tulum, Dreams Sands Cancun, Now Jade and Now Sapphire each have access to one another, for a total of 42 dining options.  With Sip, Savor & See you will have various dining options depending on the resort you are staying at. Indulge at an assortment of restaurants featuring cuisine ranging from French and Italian to fresh seafood, Mexican specialties and Pan-Asian fare.

Transportation costs are not included.

*Sip, Savor & See  may be limited due to private events and resort buyouts

Paramour - An elegant, romantic atmosphere offering French fare. Open for dinner. Dress code is casual elegance, for adults only.

Lemongrass - Taste the best in Asian Cuisine that includes Teppanyaki tables and a Sushi Bar. Open for dinner. Dress code is casual elegance.

Bluewater Grill - Offers some of the very best seafood and fish specialties. Open for Breakfast, lunch and dinner. - Cibu - Explore the rich flavors of the Mediterranean. Breakfast: 7 am - 10am. Open for dinner. Dress code is casual elegance. Preferred Club Breakfast location.

Fresco - Mexican journey to delectable delights. Open for dinner. Dress code is casual elegance.

Market Cafe - Specializing in International cuisine, this Buffet restaurant has an exciting décor and offers an international menu in a casual atmosphere.  Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dress code is casual.

Coco Café - Sip premium roast coffee and nibble on fresh deli snacks. Dress code is casual.

Moments - Enjoy a refreshing cocktail in this lobby bar.
Splash - Swim up and enjoy your favorite cocktail, located in the main pool.

Eclipse Night Club - Dance the night away in this lounge offering great music and good times.

The Sandbar - beach bar

The Reef - The Preferred Club pool bar (Adults Only)

• 2 Lighted Tennis Courts
• Fitness Center
• Spa
• 3 lovely pools and a children’s wading pool
• 7 Restaurants
• Small Dogs Welcome -  Please speak to your Destination Weddings Specialist for more details.
• 2 Children's Club
• Golf

Spa**The Spa by Pevonia offers the latest treatments to pamper and invigorate your senses by combining hydrotherapy and native treatments. With almost 1,950 sq, the spa at Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun offers a full menu of packages and treatments à la carte, relaxing lounges, bathrooms and saunas, as well as a full service beauty salon.

The Unlimited-Luxury® experience at Now Sapphire, where everything is included, is redefining all-inclusive. Spacious rooms and suites are graciously appointed and luxuriously equipped with amenities. Active and lively settings provide entertainment for guests of all ages, including kids, teens and tweens with the supervised Explorer’s Club for Kids with Red Cross certified staff and Core Zone Teens Club. It’s all wristband-free!At Now Sapphire, these amenities include:

• Limitless access to gourmet à la carte dining options without reservations required
• Unlimited international & domestic top-shelf spirits
• Unlimited natural fruit juices and soft drinks
• 24-hour room & concierge services
• Pool and beach wait service
• Daily refreshed mini-bar with soft drinks, juice, bottled water & beer
• Daily maid service
• At Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun, experience a traditional Temazcalceremony
• Endless daytime activities and 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 Mexico 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

Unlimited-Luxury® for reconnecting every generation
*Three devices per room

Explorer's Club - Take the kids to Now and let 'em loose in the Explorer's Club for Kids ages 3 to 12 years old. Fully staffed and supervised, you’ll find they have everything covered for kids. Hours vary according to season, the Explorer’s Club is ideal for stimulating young minds and hearts and bringing downtime for your soul. All Explorer’s Club personnel are American Red Cross certified. Activities include:

• Arts & crafts
• Big screen movies under the stars
• Dinner for children at the buffet
• Ocean trampoline
• Sandcastle contests
• Free-form pools and kid’s swimming pools

Core Zone Teens Club - The Core Zone Teens Club allows teenagers 13 through 17 to cut loose and really have the time of their lives. Located next to the Explorer’s Club, the Core Zone features nightly entertainment, daily activities and a vast array of sports and games. Activities are held for teens to make new friends, connect with those they are with and have an overall good time. The resort’s Entertainment Team is there to ensure safety and responsibility while the teens take part in all the activities that are offered. Not only is the Core Zone a great place for teens, but it also allows parents to have time of their own. Activities include:

• Video Games
• X-Box
• Play Station
• Wii
• Fooseball Table
• Pool Table
• Ping Pong
• Painting

• Kayaks
• Sailing 
• Scuba Lessons 
• Scuba diving
• Snorkeling
• Sport fishing
• Windsurfing
• Theme nights
• Golf
• Tennis (two lighted game courts)
• Nightly movies under the stars
• Yoga
• Eurobungee
• Theme nights
• Three swimming pools and a children’s wading pool
• Boutique and Gift Shop
• Fitness Center
• Temazcal Ritual Ceremony – one hour long lead by an Intercessor who guides participants through the spiritual ritual, involving aromas, herbal steams, sounds and sensations. Merge this spiritual and cultural aspect into a Mayan Wedding Ceremony for an extra unique touch.

Mayan-inspired spa boasting over 6,000 square feet of facilities including seven treatment cabins with private showers, hydrotherapy circuit, beauty salon, and relaxation area.
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