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Compare Grand Velas Riviera Maya vs. Peer Playa del Carmen Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Playa del Carmen.
Grand Velas Riviera Maya vs. Peer Playa del Carmen Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Velas Riviera Maya (Current) | Playa del Carmen, Mexico | 539 | 32,118 sq. ft. | 16,760 sq. ft. | 28 |
| Moon Palace Cancun | Cancun, Mexico | 2,404 | 140,000 sq. ft. | 85,164 sq. ft. | 1 |
| Moon Palace Cancun | Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico | 2,404 | 140,000 sq. ft. | 85,164 sq. ft. | 1 |
| The Grand at Moon Palace Cancun | Cancun, Mexico | 1,300 | 134,500 sq. ft. | 31,880 sq. ft. | 7 |
| The Grand at Moon Palace Cancun | Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico | 1,300 | 134,500 sq. ft. | 31,880 sq. ft. | 7 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya | Puerto Aventuras, Mexico | 1,264 | 91,556 sq. ft. | 32,275 sq. ft. | 6 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya | Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, Mexico | 1,264 | 91,556 sq. ft. | 32,275 sq. ft. | 6 |
Grand Velas Riviera Maya — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
539 Total Keys · Up to 226 Peak Group Block Rooms
Standard 1-per-40 cumulative complimentary room credit; request 1-per-35 comp ratio + 3 VIP suite upgrades at group rates during RFP.
Total Event Space & Breakout Room Ratio
32,118 Sq. Ft. Total · 28 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 323–1,764 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
16,760 Sq. Ft. · 1,764 Theater · 1,241 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 84 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Playa del Carmen Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Playa del Carmen Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
HUB (Playa del Carmen Primary Commercial Airport) · 9.5 mi (15 mins off-peak / 26–36 mins peak)
Dedicated group porte-cochere / motorcoach staging lane available with 14-day advance manifest submission to hotel convention services.
Nightly Room Rate, Resort Fee & Tax Structure
$239/nt Group Block vs. $389/nt Peak Rack · 14.5% Playa del Carmen Municipal & State Lodging Tax
Mandatory $30/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $206/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$28,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 24% Service + 8% Tax (+33.9% Effective)
Contract F&B minimums on a cumulative multi-day program basis (breakfasts + breaks + reception combined) rather than per-room/per-day minimums.
Attrition, Cutoff & Cancellation Protection
80% Cumulative Pickup Allowance · 30-Day Cutoff · 100% Rebooking Resell Credit
Always insist on cumulative (not night-by-night) attrition calculation and a 'Resell Mitigation Clause' crediting any rooms resold by the hotel after cutoff.