Kimpton’s New Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Is Now Taking Bookings — And Has An Opening Date

The wine hour. The yoga mats. The food. The coffee and tea service. There’s a reason Kimpton has such a devoted following: it’s been taking the boutique experience to luxury resorts and city hotels across the US and, in recent years, the Caribbean.

But now Kimpton, which just opened its first urban hotel in the Caribbean in Santo Domingo this past summer, is taking its boutique hotel pedigree into a new concept: all-inclusive.

All-inclusive has been attracting big brands in the Caribbean, and now Kimpton is set to debut its own take on all-inc with the upcoming debut of the Kimpton Tres Rios in the Mexican Caribbean. It’s the first-ever all-inclusive Kimpton, managed by leading owner and operator Playa Hotels and Resorts, which has a growing list of top all-inclusives in the wider region.

The Gibson lobby bar.

The property is set on 326 acres, bridging beach, jungle and mangroves, within a nature park that has everything from cents to eco-trails.

So what else do you need to know?

The Kimpton Tres Rios will have 355 rooms, with everything from adults-only rooms to plunge-pool suites, all with amenities like 24-hour room service and free Wi-Fi, among others

The property is set on 326 acres, bridging beach, jungle and mangroves in a nature park.
You’ll get access to store four pools, along with a fitness center, kids programs and a spa called Kej, which has local Mayan-inspired eatments.

The dining program has seven different concepts: Italian, Asian fusion and Mediterranean, to name a few. That’s along with five bars and lounges, including an adults-only poolside spot called Del Mar.

The new property is an “all-inclusive retreat where every detail has been carefully designed to provide tranquility, comfort, and an intimate connection with nature,” said Fernando Mulet, EVP and chief investment officer at Playa, in a statement provided.

This eatery is focused on Mexican street food. It’s called De la Calle.

So when is it actually opening?

The hotel is now taking bookings for stays beginning on March 20, 2025, Caribbean Journal confirmed.

What about cost?

Entry-level rooms with mangrove views and two queen beds stat at $499 per night, according to Kimpton’s Website.

For more, visit the Kimpton Tres Rios.

By Alexander Britell

SE Spa at Grand Velas Named Among the World's Most Luxurious Spas by Forbes Travel Guide

Forbes Travel Guide named SE Spa at the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas resorts in Riviera Nayarit and Riviera Maya among only 30 spas in six different countries as The World's Most Luxurious Spas.

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico- Forbes Travel Guide named SE Spa at the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas resorts in Riviera Nayarit and Riviera Maya among only 30 spas in six different countries as The World's Most Luxurious Spas. The distinguished Verified Lists are compiled from data gathered by the company's incognito inspectors who stay at the properties and evaluate them on up to 900 standards. The Most Luxurious winners are the top performers in the specific standards that reflect detailed attention to the level of luxurious choices and conveniences afforded to guests.

The 16,500 square-foot Se Spa is the crown jewel of Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit. The spa's design includes a palapa-style entrance, furniture from Bali and a large marbled wall with cascading water. The spa experience begins for guests with the Hydrotherapy Ritual which includes a revitalizing shower, herbal steam and Sauna, a dip in the two-temperature lagoon, time in the Jacuzzi and a final multi-jet Swiss shower. SE Spa features 20 treatment rooms, more than 30 spa treatments, a high-performance gym and exercise room, spa boutique and a beauty salon. Treatments are grouped into seven ceremonies, including Huichol, Water, Wind, Earth, Fire, Diamond and Beauty. Many treatments feature organic elements, using coffee & chocolate, candle wax & sea shells, deep river stones & volcanic glass, tequila cream, aromatherapy oils and more.

The architecturally striking SE Spa at Grand Velas Riviera Maya was inspired by the jungle and natural water pools of the Yucatan Peninsula. Mexican Architects Ricardo Elias and Alexis Elias of EliasElias AR preserved the stone, plants and streams specific to the natural landscape and incorporated them into the curved, organic design of the two-level, 89,000+ square-foot spa. Separate 40,000 square-foot Water Lounges for men and women feature custom-designed amenities including a Clay Room, Ice Room, Experience Showers and a central infinity pool with powerful massaging faucets throughout and carved-stone chaises with jets set just underneath the surface of the water on which guests recline. A spa valet provides bottled water and towels but most importantly guidance. Signature treatments use products of the Earth, traditional in the Mayan culture, including coffee, cocoa, corncobs, vanilla, organic mud and local honey.

For reservations or more information, call 1-888-407-4869, email reservations(at)velasresorts.com or visit https://www.velasresorts.com.

About Velas Resorts:
Offering unparalleled all-inclusive experiences, Velas Resorts in Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit and Los Cabos have earned 52 AAA Diamonds, including the prestigious Five Diamond Award. Other esteemed international awards for their services and facilities include Virtuoso's "Best Spa," Forbes' "Coolest All-Inclusives," Forbes' Four Star Award, and TripAdvisor's Hall of Fame, among others. Properties include the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas in Los Cabos, with dramatic ocean views and unique spaces infusing every area of the resort; AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, which enjoys a privileged natural setting with flowering, landscaped gardens beside a long stretch of pristine beach and a dramatic backdrop of the Sierra Madre mountains; and AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya, located five minutes from Playa del Carmen, offering a sophisticated all-inclusive resort experience in the Caribbean with jungle and beach settings. In Puerto Vallarta, Casa Velas is a boutique adults-only hotel and ocean club located on the Marina Vallarta Golf Course, and Velas Vallarta, a family-friendly all suites resort and spa located on Banderas Bay. Velas Resorts feature spacious accommodations, spas, a unique culinary experience at a selection of restaurants, 24-hour in suite service, fitness centers, personal concierge service, wedding inspections for couples, state of the art conference centers, extensive family programs, fully stocked mini bar and more. Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder and president of Velas Resorts, operates Velas Resorts with brother Juan Vela, vice president of Velas Resorts, by his side. For reservations or more information, call 1-888-407-4869, email reservations(at)velasresorts.com or visit https://www.velasresorts.com.

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Sen Lin at Grand Velas Riviera Maya Awarded Four Diamonds by AAA

Fourth Restaurant at Resort to Receive 4+ Diamond Rating ​ Riviera Maya, Mexico  – Grand Velas Riviera Maya’s Sen Lin was awarded the American Automobile Association’s (AAA) Four Diamond Award, the fourth restaurant at the resort to be so honored. With 22 Diamonds by AAA, Grand Velas Riviera Maya has set new standards in the All-Inclusive World – its food, creativity and presentation comparable to top restaurants in world capitals. In addition to Sen Lin, the AAA Five Diamond resort offers guests five gourmet offerings including the AAA Five Diamond Cocina de Autor and Frida and Piaf, rated Four Diamonds.  Sen Lin is founded on the culinary traditions of northeast and southwest Asia including China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia and Thailand.  At the helm of the restaurant is Chef Wayu “Light” Wattanakamin whose 14 years of culinary-industry experience and exploration of international cuisine keep traditional food and flavors of Asia in every dish. Sen Lin offers authentic Asian decor indoor and outdoor views from the terrace of the Yucatan’s lush jungle setting.  Signature dishes include bamboo-steamed buns filled with pork; pork wontons with pickled vegetables, Siam Pad Thai, and rack of lamb with Sriracha and grapes. Each year AAA reviews more than 31,000 restaurants. Only 2.1 percent make the AAA Four Diamond list. AAA Diamond Ratings for restaurants represent a combination of the overall food, service, décor and ambiance offered by the establishment. The descriptive ratings are assigned exclusively to establishments that meet and uphold AAA’s rigorous approval standards. A Four Diamond restaurant provides distinctive fine dining, creatively prepared, and skillfully served, amid upscale ambiance. Gourmet meals and premium beverages are included in the resort’s nightly rates. Rates start at $434 USD per person per night based on double occupancy and also include luxury suite accommodations, 24-hour in-suite service, fitness center, taxes, gratuity and more. For reservations or additional information, call 1-888-407-4869, or visithttps://www.rivieramaya.grandvelas.com. About Grand Velas Riviera Maya: The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya is an ultra-luxury all-inclusive resort set on 206 acres of pristine jungle and mangroves and with the finest white sand beach in the Riviera Maya. Guests can choose accommodations among oceanfront, ocean view and a Zen-like tropical setting, embraced by the flora and fauna of the Yucatan Peninsula’s jungle. All 539 designer-like suites are exceptionally spacious, more than 1,100 square feet each, all with balconies, and some with private plunge pools. All feature fully stocked mini bars, L’Occitane amenities, artisanal mezcal, and Nespresso coffee machines. Bathrooms deserve special mention with walk in glass shower, deep soaking Jacuzzi tubs and marble interior. Eight restaurants, including five gourmet offerings, present a tour through Mexico, Europe and Asia. Cocina de Autor, at the hands of world renowned celebrity chefs Bruno Oteiza, Mikel Alonso and Xavier Pérez Stone, holds the AAA Five Diamond Award, the first all-inclusive restaurant in the world to win this prestigious distinction. Se Spa is the region's largest spa sanctuary at more than 90,000 square feet, known for its authentic Mexican treatments, offerings from around world and signature seven-step water journey. Other features include 24-hour Personal Concierge; 24/7 in-suite service; three swimming pools; two fitness centers; water sports; innovative Kids’ Clubs and Teens’ Club; baby concierge; Karaoke Bar; Koi Bar; Piano Bar, and business center. The resort offers more than 91,000 square feet of meeting space and outdoor areas for events inclusive of a 31,000-square-foot Convention Center, able to accommodate up to 2,700 guests. The resort has won numerous awards from Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, USA Today and several other magazines and major companies worldwide, including Virtuoso’s Best Spa and TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame. A member of the Virtuoso Hotels & Resorts Program, Grand Velas Riviera Maya was built and is operated by Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder and president of Velas Resorts, with brother Juan Vela, vice president of Velas Resorts, by his side. For reservations or additional information, call 1-888-407-4869, or visit https://www.rivieramaya.grandvelas.com.