UNICO 20˚87˚Hotel Riviera Maya
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Character and identity
A 448-room all-inclusive on the Riviera Maya coast, adults only and pitched firmly at the upper end of the format. The look is contemporary Mexican: airy interiors with wooden accents, hand-crafted furniture and pieces by local artists, with rooms and suites offering swim-up pools, outdoor spa tubs and coastal views. Five restaurants cover Mediterranean, Mexican, Japanese and European cooking under former Top Chef contestant Christian Bravo. In place of a traditional butler, each guest is assigned an Anfitrión, a personal host who handles everything from pillow preferences to local food recommendations. Spa, food and the long Caribbean horizon are the headline draws.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and groups of friends who want a polished, grown-up all-inclusive on the Riviera Maya without children in the mix. Food-curious travellers will get the most from the five-restaurant lineup, and anyone who values a swim-up pool, an outdoor tub and a dedicated host over self-directed exploring will feel well served.
Should look elsewhere:
Families, obviously, given the adults-only policy. Travellers chasing a boutique scale or a sense of intimacy will find 448 rooms too large, and anyone who prefers independent restaurant-hopping and a true sense of place may find the all-inclusive bubble limiting.
Bottom line
What sets this resort apart within the Riviera Maya all-inclusive field is the food programme and the Anfitrión host system, which together lift it above the standard buffet-and-beach formula. Book a swim-up suite if the budget allows, lean hard on Chef Bravo's restaurants, and come expecting a large, sociable resort rather than a hideaway.