Weddings at The Royal Haciendas | Our Honest Review (2024)

Trying to decide if The Royal Haciendas in Playa del Carmen is the best place for your destination wedding?

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Our team at PlayaDelCarmen.Com is based close to this resort.

We have all the local insights and contacts to give you the lowdown on The Royal Haciendas.

And, we’re excited to share!

You’ll discover wedding packages, venues, costs and more at the resort.

Plus, I’ll show you what you can expect from the accommodation, amenities, and activities.

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Weddings at The Royal Haciendas | Your Ultimate Guide

1. Hotel Overview
2. Package Options + Add Ons/Perks/Discounts
3. Ceremony & Reception Options
4. Gay Weddings At The Hyatt Ziva
5. Room Types
6. Beach
7. Food & Drink
8. Activities & Group Entertainment
9. What Brides & Grooms Said…
10. Why We Like It (Pros/Cons)
11. Additional Resources You May Find Useful
12. Start Planning Your Dream Day

1. Hotel Overview

★★★★★ | Family-Friendly | Playa del Carmen

Dreaming of a beautiful family-friendly resort for your destination wedding?

The Royal Haciendas is it.

The natural Caribbean backdrop is stunning as you can see…

The resort itself is equally impressive.

Its architecture has a traditional hacienda vibe with a modern touch.

Every suite has exquisite decor and contemporary furnishings.

You also get the benefit of:

• Free Wi-Fi
• Amenities for adults and children
• Swimming pools
• A fitness center
• Tennis courts
• A state-of-the-art spa

Is The Royal Haciendas all-inclusive?

Staying at the resort means you and your wedding guests get the Refine All-Inclusive experience.

This gives you access to dining, activities, and entertainment at The Royal Haciendas.

Plus…

You can also check out the eateries and amenities at The Royal Cancun and The Royal Sands.

Included in your stay are:

• Food and drink
• Activities for all ages
• Supervised kids club
• Water sports
• Tennis
• Luxury room amenities
• Maid service
• Taxes and tips

How far is The Royal Haciendas from the airport?

The resort is around a 50 minute drive from Cancun International

We’ll take the stress out of traveling by arranging transfers as part of our wedding planning service.

If you’re traveling from the US or Canada we can book your flights too.

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2. All-Inclusive Wedding Package Options

The romantic and peaceful ambience at The Royal Haciendas makes it the perfect place to say “I do.”

You also get the benefit of four wedding packages to choose from. 

Personally, I love the 

“Fairy Tale Wedding Package.”

It gives you amazing value and a memorable wedding in paradise. 

You get inclusions such as: 

• Non-denominational minister for a symbolic ceremony. 
• Commemorative marriage certificate. 
• Decorated gazebo for the ceremony. 
• Table cloth and flower arrangement for the ceremony. 
• Bouquet for the bride. 
• Boutonniere for the groom. 
• Chairs for the ceremony. 
• Sound system.
• 15% discount on spa services for the bride and groom. 
• Services of a professional wedding coordinator. 
• One hour of open bar. 
• Appetizers during the cocktail hour. 
• Floral decoration for cocktail tables. 
• Waiter service. 

The price of this package for up to 30 people is $2,000. 

Other wedding packages available at this resort are: 

• Romance wedding package – $1,300 for up to 20 people. 
• Our Dream wedding package – $800 for up to 20 people. 
• Beloved wedding package – $7,500 for up to 50 people. 

There are also two reception packages available: 

• Package 1 – $40 per person. 
• Package 2 – $50 per person. 

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3. Ceremony & Reception Venues

Every wedding venue at The Royal Haciendas is gorgeous.

And there are options for big and intimate occasions.

You can choose from seven wedding venues:

• Main Beach for ceremonies, cocktails, or a dinner reception – maximum capacity 100 guests.
• Beach Palapa for more intimate beach ceremonies – maximum capacity 40 guests.
• Sundeck, used mostly for dinners and cocktails but also available for ceremonies – maximum capacity 100 guests.
• Itzae roof terrace for ceremonies and cocktails – maximum capacity 50 guests.
• Luna Grill for ceremonies, cocktails, and dinner – maximum capacity 100 guests.
• Zazil outdoor space with a stage for ceremonies, cocktails, and dinner – maximum capacity 200 guests.

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4. Gay Weddings at This Resort

The team at PlayaDelCarmen.Com loves helping all couples arrange their perfect destination wedding.

So, we’re passionate about working with same-sex couples to plan their big day.

Most of these couples choose to have a symbolic ceremony at the resort.

They can then take care of all the legal marriage paperwork at home.

It’s also possible to have a legal same-sex marriage in Mexico.

Some extra paperwork and planning is required to make this happen.

Call us on 888-537-9797 for more advice and info about this.

You may also want to take a look at my blog post.

“Top 10 Gay & LGBTQ-Friendly Wedding Packages in Cancun [w/ Prices & Inclusions]”

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5. Rooms Types

The Royal Haciendas is an all-suites resort.

Each suite has contemporary decor and five-star amenities.

Depending on which suite you choose, amenities you can expect include:

• Balcony or terrace
• MicrowaveMini-fridge
• Coffee maker
• Jacuzzi

All of this comes together to create exquisite accommodation as you can see…

You and your wedding guests can choose from an array of suites:

• Deluxe Junior Suite Ocean View.
• Deluxe Junior Suite Beachfront.
• Deluxe One Bedroom Suite Ocean View.
• Deluxe One Bedroom Suite Beachfront.
• Deluxe Two Bedroom Master Suite Ocean View.

Last but not least, my favorite accommodation at this resort, the Deluxe Two Bedroom Master Suite Beachfront.

This is the largest suite at the resort and it’s completely gorgeous 💗

You get a private terrace with its own jacuzzi.

How fabulous is that?

Plus, there’s a fully-equipped kitchen, air-conditioning and Wi-Fi.

How many rooms are there at The Royal Haciendas?

There are 252 suites at the resort.

They all provide five-star amenities and comfort.

What is the maximum room occupancy at The Royal Haciendas?

Room occupancy at the resort is at least two adults and two children.

The largest suite has a maximum occupancy of six adults and one child.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Haciendas?

The cost of staying at the resort starts from $239 per person per night.

For the largest suite, you can expect to pay from $459 per person per night.

Exact charges depend on when you stay and which accommodation you choose.

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6. Beach at The Royal Haciendas Playa del Carmen

The soft white sands at The Royal Haciendas are to die for.

Just look at how breathtaking they are.

Like several other beaches in the area, there is sometimes a problem with seaweed.

But, the team clears the seaweed from the sand every morning.

This leaves the beach pristine for you to enjoy.

You can relax and savor the Caribbean sun.

Or, you may want to try your hand at activities like beach volleyball.

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7. Food & Drink

There are four dining options at The Royal Haciendas.

I’m a massive fan of the menus at these eateries because seafood is a speciality.

That’s not the end of the story…

Every meal served at the resort tantalizes the taste buds.

Food

You and your wedding guests can choose to dine at:

• Los Murales – Dine against a backdrop of mosaic murals at this restaurant featuring Mediterranean and international cuisine.
• La Palapa Del Sol – Mexican cuisine is the order of day at this eatery which is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Sol & Luna Grill – This casual poolside restaurant serves ceviches, seafood, and snacks.
• Kinokó – The perfect place to eat for fans of Thai, Chinese, Japanese, and Cantonese food.

Before or after food, why not take in a few drinks with your wedding party?

You can enjoy sushi and drinks at La Rotonda which also has karaoke and live music on certain nights of the week.

Or, why not relax poolside with a cocktail at the Sol & Luna bars?

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8. Activities & Entertainment at The Royal Haciendas

Concerned about having enough activities to keep your wedding guests entertained before and after your celebrations?

You don’t need to worry.

At The Royal Haciendas, there is plenty to do for guests of all ages.

You can chill out beside one of the four pools, or take a dip to cool off.

There are separate pools for adults and children, so any kids amongst your guests can splash about to their hearts’ content.

If you or members of your wedding party are looking for energetic activities there’s plenty of outdoor fun to be had including water sports, basketball, and beach volleyball.

There’s also a fully-equipped fitness center with cardio and weight equipment.

Working out and fitness is not for everyone so there are plenty of other amazing activities on the agenda including:

• Board games
• Painting classes
• Yoga
• Fun ping pong.

Have kids attending your wedding?

They’re very welcome at this resort where there’s a fantastic kids club.

Activities at the club include games, movies, and sports.

Finally, I’d like to give a special shout out to the full-service spa.

You can grab a massage to calm any pre-wedding nerves.

Or, opt for one of the other services, like wraps and facials.

Are there any activities close to The Royal Haciendas?

You may be tempted to stick to the activities at the resort.

But, I’d recommend that you venture further afield because there are so many amazing things to say and do.

The local team at PlayaDelCarmen.Com will book activities and tours for you.

And, we’ll make sure you get the best possible deals.

Need some inspiration?

Take a look at my blog post, it’s packed with a ton of great ideas.

“30 Best Playa del Carmen Excursions & Tours – Our Ultimate Guide”

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9. What Brides Said…

“My family and I have been coming to The Royal Haciendas for four years now, and we can’t get enough! The staff are so welcoming, helpful, kind and trustworthy. We recently had our wedding at this hotel and it was absolutely beautiful thanks to the hard work of many employees!”

-Abbeythomas29

“The resort was clean and service provided was excellent from the staff at the resort. The food was outstanding from the buffet provided and the new pizza grill was the best pizza I have had. The wedding was handled by the staff and was great. Security for the wedding party was great.”

– Dreamer34741286239

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10. Why We Like The Royal Haciendas Playa del Carmen

At PlayaDelCarmen.Com we’re passionate about making couples’ wedding dreams come true.

We love nothing more than being part of a romantic story.

So, we only recommend resorts and experiences that we love.

And we’re always honest with our comments.

In the case of The Royal Haciendas, I love:

• Massages and other treatments at the full-service spa.
• Activities for younger wedding guests at the kids club.
• Beautiful white sand beach.
• Great selection of fitness activities.

The selection of places to eat at the resort could be larger but the eateries that do exist are a delight to dine at.

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11. Additional Resources You May Find Useful

1. Best Resorts for a Kid-Friendly Wedding in Mexico
2. Top 10 Cancun Weddings Packages and Why 
3. Best Resorts for 200+ Guest Wedding [with Venues]. 

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12. Get Married in Paradise

Like the sound of a wedding at The Royal Haciendas?

That’s great news.

The PlayaDelCarmen.Com team is excited to be part of your romantic story.

We’ll help you arrange your perfect wedding and get you great deals so you get more bang for your buck.

Call us on 888-537-9797  or complete the contact form on our website.

We’ll put our local knowledge and expertise to use bringing your ideas to life.

Have more questions about weddings at The Royal Haciendas?

Just let me know in the comments and I’ll get on it as soon as possible.