Are you looking for the perfect private wedding venue in the Riviera Maya?
I hear you!
If you’re anything like me, you don’t want strangers strolling across the beach getting a piece of the action too.
You want to save this special moment for your nearest and dearest.
Our wedding planners at PlayaDelCarmen.Com can help you plan the whole thing from start to finish, stress-free!
Best Completely Private Venues in The Riviera Maya
- The Fives Luxury Hotel & Residences
- Royalton Riviera Cancun
- Dreams Tulum
- Sandos Caracol
- Ocean Riviera
- The Fives Downtown
- Now Saphire
- Dorado Casitas
- Akumal Bay Beach
- Playacar Palace
Please note: sky terrace venues often come with an additional surcharge as they are considered premium venues. Our wedding coordinators at PlayaDelCarmen.Com will provide you with the exact figures upon your inquiry (as prices are subject to change year on year).
1. The Fives Hotel & Luxury Residences
Adults-Only | Downtown Playa del Carmen | ★★★★★| All-Inclusive
Private Wedding Venues:
- Sky terrace – 200 guests max
- Elegant ballroom – 140 guests max
Hugging the white sand coast of the Caribbean Sea, The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences offers a luxurious vacation retreat in the Riviera Maya, Mexico.
Say “I do” with a view of the Caribbean Sea on the chic Sky Deck for up to 150 guests.
With sweeping vistas of the sea and sky, a white gazebo, a romantically lit aisle, and a stone garden finish, this rooftop terrace features a BBQ area and a full bar. Accessible by a glass elevator, the Sky Gazebo is perfect for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and cocktail parties.
OR
Celebrate in the glamour of the Grand Salon, which can accommodate up to 140 wedding guests.
This lovely ballroom offers an intimate setting for wedding ceremonies, dinner and cocktail receptions, rehearsal dinners, and is included with The Fives Wedding Packages.
- Package costs: FREE – 12,950 USD
- Price range: Luxury
- Room Occupancy: 6
- Property size: Large
- Distance from the airport: 40 mins
If you’d like to discuss the options at this hotel for you and your guests call us today on our toll-free number 888-537-9797.
2. Royalton Riviera Cancun
Kid-Friendly & Adults-Only | Cancun | ★★★★★ | All-Inclusive
Private Wedding Venues:
- Royalton Sky Wedding – 90 guests max
- Sky Wedding at Hideaway (adults-only) – 70 guests max
What is one way to take your guest’s breath away?
A sky terrace wedding of course.
The Royalton Riviera Cancun is the perfect resort to suit guests of all ages. It’s 5 star all-inclusive located just minutes away from Cancun’s international airport.
This is a client favorite for sure!
It has two private wedding venues one in the adults-only section and one in the kid-friendly section.
Sheer drapes blowing in the wind, the perfect amount of light and shade, and the turquoise ocean glistening in the background…
What more could you ask for?
The Royalton Sky Terrace pictures below is my favorite of the two and can be found in the kid-friendly section of the resort.
Which one do you like the look of most?
- Package costs: FREE – 10,900 USD
- Price range: Intermediate
- Room Occupancy: 4
- Property size: Large
- Distance from the airport: 15 mins
Check out one of my recent blogs where I review Royalton Rivera Cancun Weddings – you will find everything you need to know here!
If you’d like to discuss the options at this hotel for you and your guests call us today on our toll-free number 888-537-9797.
3. Dreams Tulum
Kid-Friendly | Tulum | ★★★★★| All-Inclusive
Private Wedding Venues:
- Secret garden – 80 guests max
- Catholic Chapel – 40 guests max
Dreams Tulum are one of our preferred partners largely because they never fail to provide the WOW factor when it comes to weddings.
Plus they have 2 really cute, unique private wedding venues.
The secret garden offers a lush setting adorned with natural flora and fauna. The perfect setting for any nature-loving couple.
Just think of the colorful memories you could make here!
Dreams Resorts have a reputation for always going the extra mile to make sure everything runs smoothly on the day.
At this hotel, you can rest assured you are in good hands.
The catholic chapel is quite small but beautifully decorated with religious artwork and dark wooden beams.
You won’t be short on photo opportunities at this resort.
- Package costs: Free – 3599 USD
- Price range: Intermediate
- Room Occupancy: 4
- Property size: Medium
- Distance from the airport: 80 mins
- Chance of sellout: Medium
If you’d like to discuss the options at this hotel for you and your guests call us today on our toll-free number 888-537-9797.
4. Sandos Caracol
Kid-friendly | Riviera Maya | ★★★★★| All-Inclusive
Private Wedding Venue:
- Rooftop Terrace – 100 guests max
Nature lovers will never want to leave this hotel. It’s an eco-friendly resort boasting animals, plenty of lush jungle, and even a on-site cenote.
Perhaps my favorite thing about this resort is just how affordable it is, without feeling affordable!
The private wedding venue at this hotel? A stunning rooftop terrace! I mean just look at it. It’s huge and can accommodate up to 100 guests.
As you can see from the pictures the sky terrace is stunning and can be arranged definitely to suit different group sizes.
The fountain that runs through the middle adds an elegant and decadent touch to the whole ambiance.
You don’t have to worry about overheating on your wedding day, as this sky terrace is quite high up so you’re almost guaranteed a cool breeze in the midst of all the action.
- Package costs: 3150 – 4750 USD
- Price range: Economical
- Room Occupancy: 4
- Property size: Medium
- Distance from the airport: 45 mins
If you’d like to discuss the options at this hotel for you and your guests call us today on our toll-free number 888-537-9797.
5. Ocean Riviera Paradise
Kid-Friendly | Cancun | ★★★★| All-Inclusive
Venue Option:
- Ballroom – 150 guests max
- Sky terrace – 40/50 guests max
This brand new resort is oceanfront in the heart of the Riviera Maya.
The resort is split into four separate areas to offer an adults-only space, a family-friendly area, an exclusive section with VIP services, and a separate area for rooms that are closer to the beach and have direct access to a swimming pool.
During the day, Ocean Riviera Paradise wedding guests can enjoy countless physical activities such as football, volleyball, and dance classes. There is also a bowling alley on-site.
This hotel has not one, but two private wedding venues. The ballroom is more suited to larger wedding groups…
And the beautiful sky terrace offers a smaller and more intimate setting.
But just look at that view!
- Package costs: $600-5500 USD
- Price range: Intermediate
- Room Occupancy: 5
- Property size: Medium
- Distance from the airport: 45 mins
If you’d like to discuss the options at this hotel for you and your guests call us today on our toll-free number 888-537-9797.
6. The Fives Downtown
Adults-Only| Playa del Carmen | ★★★★★| Not All-Inclusive
Private Wedding Venues:
- Fives rooftop – 40 guests max
- Cedro – 130 guests max
If you envision a stylish adults-only wedding you are in luck. 🙂
The Fives Downtown is simply gorgeous. The contemporary wedding venues here can all be set-up in an array of configurations to suit your event.
With gorgeous indoor and outdoor venues complete with a garden courtyard, The Fives can accommodate everything from casual cocktails hours, intimate beach ceremonies, lavish receptions, and rehearsal dinners.
Say “I do” on the stunning Purobeach Rooftop against the backdrop of the Caribbean Sea…and dance the night away in the Cedro room.
The basement ballroom even has its own private street entrance.
- Package costs: Free – 12, 950 USD
- Price range: Luxury
- Room Occupancy: 4
- Property size: Large
- Distance from the airport: 40 mins
If you’d like to discuss the options at this hotel for you and your guests call us today on our toll-free number 888-537-9797.
7. Now Saphire
Adult-Only & Kid-Friendly | Puerto Morelos | ★★★★| All-Inclusive
Private Wedding Options:
- Beach Terrace – 300 guests max
If you want a private wedding venue with an ocean view and AC – then look no further.
The bohemian vibes are aplenty at Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun, with Mayan inspired decor and roof thatching throughout the luscious resort grounds, perfect for an elegant wedding ceremony.
The all junior-suite resort takes its inspiration from the many shades the color blue emits, and with oceanfront palapas bungalows and nearby access to the quaint fishing town of Puerto Morelos, you and your guests will remember your destination wedding for years to come.
A Now Sapphire wedding is perfect for couples looking for a ceremony with a tropical vibe and romantic feel.
At this hotel you can expect:
- Spa discounts/treatments
- Romantic dinners
- Continental breakfasts in bed
- Package costs: Free – 3599 USD
- Price range: Intermediate
- Room Occupancy: 4
- Property size: Medium
- Distance from the airport: 20 mins
- Chance of sellout: Medium
To find out more read my in-depth review of this hotel HERE…
Or call us today on our toll-free number 888-537-9797.
8. El Dorado Casita
Kid-Friendly | Riviera Maya | ★★★★★| All-Inclusive
Private Wedding Locations:
- Chapel – 40 guests max
- Ballroom – 600 guests max
El Dorado Casita offers something super special at a very affordable price. At this resort, you can reserve an entire private enclave (section) of the hotel for you and your wedding guests.
It includes a private pool, personalized butler service, luxury casitas all of which are ocean view, and a gourmet all-inclusive food service.
There are so many incredible wedding locations to choose from at this hotel, 13 in total!
Two of the most private include the Chapel and the Ballroom.
The ballroom is perfect if you have a rather large wedding group.
Choosing the private enclave experience would make you and your guests feel like you have your very own hotel for the event.
You would be able to enjoy each other’s company and make memories that last a lifetime!
This hotel offers something very unique and is definitely worth your consideration.
- Package costs: Free – 15, 450 USD
- Price range: Luxury
- Room Occupancy: 2
- Property size: Medium
- Distance from the airport: 20-30 mins
- Chance of sellout: Medium
If you’d like to discuss the options at this hotel for you and your guests call us today on our toll-free number 888-537-9797.
9. Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort
Kid-friendly | Akumal | ★★★★★| All-Inclusive
Private Wedding Venue:
- Beach – 100+ guests
I imagine lots of you reading this will see yourself getting married on the beach.
After all, this is Mexico, right?
Not all beaches were equal, some are much prettier than others and some are a lot more private than others.
The most private and pretty one you will get this side of paradise?…Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort!
Akumal Bay Beach and Wellness Resort offer one of the best beaches anywhere, with 800 meters of powdery white sand beach, world-class snorkeling with sea turtles and top diving with a great variety of life within the live coral reef just steps from the guest rooms.
It’s beautiful.
- Package costs: 1100 – 4750 USD
- Price range: Economical
- Room Occupancy: 4
- Property size: Medium
- Distance from the airport: 50 mins
If you’d like to discuss the options at this hotel for you and your guests call us today on our toll-free number 888-537-9797.
10. Hyatt Ziva
Kid-Friendly | Cancun | ★★★★| All-Inclusive
Private Wedding Option:
- Sky Gazebo – 100 guests max
Hyatt Ziva is the perfect resort for couples seeking incredible views, activities, and a very central location just steps from Luxury Avenue Mall, exciting nightlife, and more.
The Sky Terrace has a stunning ocean and pool view, and is the perfect place for a gorgeous wedding or even an elegant reception at night! Although it’s not a sky terrace I feel like I have to mention the gazebo. It has the best view in Cancún – perfect couples looking for an ocean backdrop without being on the sand!
- Package costs: Free – 9744 USD
- Price range: Luxury
- Room Occupancy: 5
- Property size: Large
- Distance from the airport: 25 mins
If you’d like to discuss the options at this hotel for you and your guests call us today on our toll-free number 888-537-9797.
Start Planning Your Private Wedding Today!
Are you ready to share one of the best days of your life?
Here at PlayaDelCarmen.Com, we can help you plan the wedding of your dreams.
Based on your budget, group size, and vision we will make sure you choose the right venue for you.
We visit all the hotels in the region on a regular basis so we have up-t0-date information and first-hand experience working with the resorts.
Call us today on our toll-free number 888-537-9797 or email at weddings@playadelcarmen.com to get started.
We’ve organized 100’s of destination weddings!
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Comments (2)
Annika Argilsays:
May 26, 2020 at 9:23 pmHi! Im interested in a wedding package for summer 2021 for about 100 people. I want something on the beach in Mexico. I want a package that would include everything.
Sarah Barlowsays:
May 28, 2020 at 2:32 pmHello Annika, you’ve come to the right place! 🙂 One of our expert wedding coordinators will be in touch shortly to get into the details with you. In the meantime, if you have any questions whatsoever email us at weddings@playadelcarmen.com or if you prefer to talk to us over the phone call us on…888-537-9797, we will be here to help. 🙂