Weddings at Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun | Our Honest Review (2024)
Searching for a NEW luxury resort in Cancun for your destination wedding?
Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun is perfect.
This 5★ destination opened in December 2022, and it’s spectacular.
Our award-winning team is excited to work with the resort team to arrange romantic wedding celebrations for couples.
And we have the inside info you need about wedding packages and locations at Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun.
I’m happy to share this information with you.
Plus, I’ll show you the luxurious accommodation and array of activities you can expect.
Keep reading to start exploring…
Weddings at Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun| Your Ultimate Guide
- Hotel Overview
- Package Options + Add Ons/Perks/Discounts
- Ceremony & Reception Options
- Gay Weddings At This Resort
- Room Types
- Beach
- Food & Drink
- Activities & Group Entertainment
- What Brides & Grooms Said…
- Why We Like It (Pros/Cons)
- Additional Resources You May Find Useful
- Start Planning Your Dream Day
1. Hotel Overview
★★★★★| Family Friendly | Cancun
Are you and your partner water park fans?
I hear you.
Who doesn’t love monster slides and lazy rivers?
The great news is that you can celebrate your love and get your fill of water-based fun at Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun.
When the resort opens, it will be home to one of the largest water parks in the Caribbean.
And that’s just the start…
Room amenities at the resort include a complimentary minibar, rainfall shower, and jacuzzi tub, and the decor is fresh and contemporary.
Outside of your room, you can enjoy activities including fitness classes, international dining, and spa treatments.
Is Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun all-inclusive?
Once you pay for your stay at the resort, most amenities and activities are included.
You and your wedding guests can savor an experience that features:
- Unlimited dining and drinking
- Use of the water park
- Supervised Kids Club
- Fitness center with instructor-led classes
You can also book a treatment at the Royal Spa for an additional cost.
Want to treat yourself to an added touch of luxury while you celebrate?
I’d recommend upgrading to Diamond Club™.
Choosing to do this means you get access to:
- Butler service
- Preferred room locations
- Turndown service each evening
- Preferential restaurant reservations
- Exclusive section of the beach with a bar and waiter service
- Early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability)
- Exclusive Diamond Club™ Lounge
- Upgraded robes and slippers in your room or suite
- Discount on spa services and treatments
- Private Diamond Club™ pool
How far is Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun from the airport?
The resort is only 35 minutes away from Cancun International Airport.
We’ll arrange transfers for you so that you can sit back and enjoy the journey.
If you’re traveling from the US or Canada, we can also book your flights if you’d like us to.
2. Package Options + Add Ons/Perks/Discounts
Each of the romantic wedding packages at Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun is designed to create a magical and memorable experience.
And there are options to suit different wedding dreams and budgets.
The packages at this resort are also designed to accommodate different-sized wedding guest lists.
You can choose from:
- Luxury Wedding Package with a price including up to 10 guests
- Refined Wedding Package with a price including up to 30 guests
- Exclusive Wedding Package with a price including up to 40 guests
- Just the Two of Us Wedding Package for the wedding couple only.
This is also a NEW location for South Asian weddings in Cancun.
These Kohinoor weddings are elegant and glamorous.
For more info about South Asian celebrations, check out my blog post.
“10 Best Resorts for Indian Weddings in Mexico (2024)”
Whichever wedding package you choose at Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, you can add guests at an extra cost.
You can also create a more personalized celebration by adding features such as a Sky Terrace location, a Mexican experience cocktail party, or a late-night food station for the last half-hour of the reception.
Call us at 888-537-9797 for more info about any of the wedding packages at Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun and current package costs.
3. Ceremony & Reception Options
There are five stunning wedding locations at Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun.
Each one is a breathtaking location to say “I d0.”
You can book the Sky Terrace as a venue for your wedding at an additional cost to your wedding package.
It’s worth investing some extra dollars for the spectacular views.
The other wedding venues at this resort are:
- Grazzie Overview Terrace with romantic rooftop decor and amazing views.
- Grand Cenote for a relaxing and beautiful celebration with your favorite background music playing.
- Blue River Ballroom for weddings with grandeur.
- The Beach for naturally beautiful celebrations at the edge of the Caribbean Sea.
Call us at 888-537-9797 for advice about the best venue for your big day.
4. Gay Weddings at This Resort
Helping couples create their dream wedding is one of our biggest passions at PlayaDelCarmen.Com.
So, we love helping same-sex couples to organize their celebrations.
In many cases, couples prefer to arrange a symbolic ceremony at the resort and leave the legal paperwork to be completed at home.
But, it’s also possible to arrange a legal same-sex wedding in Mexico.
Call us at 888-537-9797, and we’ll advise you about the extra paperwork and planning needed if you decide to do this.
5. Room Types
Every room and suite at Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun is super luxurious.
The high-end amenities you can expect in your accommodation include an exclusive DreamBed™, Royalton Signature rain shower, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
That’s just the start of the luxury experience at the resort.
The pristine accommodation includes features such as:
- An electronic safe
- Satellite TV
- Complimentary minibar
- Room service
- Balcony or terrace
- Garment steamer and ironing board
- Hairdryer
- A/C with an individual thermostat
- Jacuzzi soaker tub
Every room and suite is special, and you and your wedding guests can be among the first people to enjoy the amenities when the resort opens.
There are several accommodation options to choose from:
- Luxury Junior Suite
- Luxury Suite
- Luxury Family Suite
- Luxury Presidential One-Bedroom Suite
- Luxury Presidential Two-Bedroom Suite
- Diamond Club™ Luxury Junior Suite
- Diamond Club™ Luxury Family Suite
- Diamond Club™ Luxury Presidential One-Bedroom Suite
- Diamond Club™ Luxury Presidential Two-Bedroom Suite
And…
The Diamond Club™ Chairman’s Two-Bedroom Suite, which is the most luxurious suite at the resort and has a comfortable living room, two separate bedrooms, and a private terrace with a pool and spectacular views.
Personally, I’d recommend the Diamond Club™ Luxury Suite with Terrace Jacuzzi if you’re celebrating your wedding at the resort.
It’s a gorgeous space where you can relax in your jacuzzi and take in the stunning Caribbean landscape.
How many rooms are there at Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun?
There are 1,005 suites at this resort which opened in late in 2022.
We’ll book accommodation for you and your wedding guests so you can be amongst the first to savor the Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun experience.
How much does it cost to stay at Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun?
The average cost of staying at the resort will be $290 – $ 440 per person per night.
The exact price you can expect to pay depends on when you stay and which accommodation you choose.
6. Beach
The private beaches at Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun have stunning white sand and gorgeous views of the Caribbean Sea.
You can relax on one of the comfortable lounge chairs and enjoy the sunshine.
For a more luxurious vibe, hiring a private beachfront cabana is a great idea.
Looking for a more active beach experience?
No problem.
You can participate in snorkeling, kayaking, and beach volleyball.
Like many beaches in this part of the world, you may find that seaweed is a problem at times.
But that isn’t a major issue.
There’s an array of different things you can do to keep yourself entertained if the beach is ever unusable.
Take a look at my blog post for some inspiration.
“How to Handle a Seaweed Invasion in Playa del Carmen: Activities & Ideas (2024)”
7. Food & Drink
The selection of dining and drinking options at Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun is seriously impressive.
You can travel the world through the range of international dishes served across 12 restaurants.
Don’t worry if your wedding guests have different dining tastes; there’s a venue to suit everyone.
You can choose from:
- Score Sports Bar for grills, drinks, and sports action.
- The Winery for an exquisite Chef’s Table experience at an extra cost (15+ only).
- The Cave for unique surroundings and dishes inspired by local traditions and products.
- Taj for fans of Indian cuisine.
- Agave for authentic Mexican dishes.
- Grazie Italian Trattoria for a warm and welcoming atmosphere and authentic Italian dishes.
- Zen for an entertaining teppanyaki experience and exquisite Japanese cuisine.
- Rio for the flavors of Brazil in a premium grill with vegetarian options.
- Smoke BBQ for smoky flavor sensations influenced by the American South.
- Hunter Steakhouse for premium steaks.
- Ma Maison for a refined atmosphere and French dishes.
- Gourmet Marche for international flavors at a buffet restaurant.
The restaurants aren’t the only venues at this resort where you can grab a bite to eat.
You can also:
- Enjoy a dessert and a coffee at Caffe Lounge or Scoops Gelato.
- Grab a quick snack at Chef to Go.
- Treat yourself to a gourmet burger or hot dog from the Nibbles food truck.
- Get some pizza and other snacks at Grazie-To-Go.
Of course, you’ll probably want to relax over drinks with your partner and wedding guests, too.
That’s no problem at Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun.
There are eight exciting bars to choose from.
The Lobby Bar is the perfect place to get together with your entire wedding party.
And that’s only the start of your drinking opportunities.
You can also visit:
- Martini Mix – a stylish cocktail bar.
- Shaken – a bar that’s influenced by Mexican culture.
- Diamond Club™ Beach Bar – an exclusive location for Diamond Club™ guests.
- Diamond Club™ Lounge – another exclusive venue for Diamond Club™ guests where you can order a handmade cocktail.
- Diamond Club™ Pool Bar – where Diamond Club™ guests can relax with drinks poolside.
- Sands Beach Bar for beverages on the sand.
- Dips Swim-up Bar and Chill Swim-up Bar for cocktails and mocktails without leaving the pool.
8. Activities & Group Entertainment
Looking for a resort where there are a ton of things to do outside of your wedding celebrations?
Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun is perfect.
The water park at the resort is one of the biggest in the Caribbean, and there are some amazing thrills to be had.
Indoor activities at the resort include laser tag and bowling.
There’s also a multisport court where you can challenge your partner to compete in an array of different sports.
If sport isn’t your thing, that’s no problem.
You can see a show at the outdoor or indoor theater.
If you have families attending your wedding, the Kids’ Club is a major plus.
Children aged 4 to 12 can play games, watch cartoons, and take part in activities at the club.
Last but not least…
The Royal Spa is a must-visit.
You have to pay extra for treatments, but it’s so worth it.
Services available include facials, massages, and in-suite wellness.
Is there anything to do outside of Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun?
This is a BRAND NEW RESORT with state-of-the-art facilities, so you may not want to venture further afield.
But, I’d strongly recommend that you do.
This is a stunning part of the world, and it’s a good idea to see as much as you can during your stay.
We’ll arrange tours and activities for you and your wedding guests.
And, we’ll put our local contacts to use, making sure you get the best bang for your buck.
The Chichen Itza Tour is one I always recommend.
You get a guided tour of this impressive historical site.
Plus, you also get the chance to explore a cenote and go for a swim.
For more inspiration about things you can do in and around Cancun, take some time to read my blog post.
“15 Most Fun Activities in Cancun | The Ultimate Checklist (2024)”
You can also call us at 888-537-9797 for more info about the Chichen Itza Tour and other tours in the area.
9. What Brides and Grooms Said
Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun opened in late 2022.
This means that we don’t have any feedback from couples just yet.
But watch this space for updates.
We’d also love to hear from you if you get married at the resort.
Let us know what you think.
10. Why We Like It (Pros/Cons)
We’re passionate about making every couple’s wedding dreams come true.
So, we only recommend resorts, packages, and venues that we know will deliver.
And, we’re always honest.
In the case of Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, it’s early days as the resort isn’t open to the public yet.
But the early signs are that this resort is pretty special.
We especially love:
- Pristine contemporary rooms with 5★ amenities.
- The Water Park, it’s FABULOUS.
- Wedding packages for different budgets and tastes, including South Asian weddings.
- Activities for guests of all ages.
11. Additional Resources You May Find Useful
- Most Romantic Honeymoon Resorts in Cancun
- Best Vegan-Friendly Wedding Resorts in Mexico
- 15 Destination Wedding Mistakes to Avoid
12. Start Planning Your Dream Day
Loving the sound of a wedding at Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun?
That’s excellent news.
We’d love to organize your celebrations at this exciting new resort in Cancun.
And, we’ll put our local connections to use getting you the best possible deal.
Call us at 888-537-9797 or complete the contact form on the website.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Have questions or comments about weddings at Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun?
If you have anything to ask about getting married at Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, just pop something in the comments, and I’ll get on it.
I’d also love to hear any comments you have about this resort and how much you’re looking forward to staying there.
Summary
We’re passionate about making every couple’s wedding dreams come true.
So, we only recommend resorts, packages, and venues that we know will deliver.
And, we’re always honest.
In the case of Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, it’s early days as the resort isn’t open to the public yet.
But the early signs are that this resort is pretty special.
We especially love:
- Pristine contemporary rooms with 5★ amenities.
- The Water Park, it’s FABULOUS.
- Wedding packages for different budgets and tastes, including South Asian weddings.
- Activities for guests of all ages.