Resort Details
- Daytime Restaurants And Snacks
IN THE MAIN BUILDING
Main buffet restaurant Le Marché
An international cuisine buffet filled with plenty of choices to satisfy your taste buds.
An international cuisine buffet filled with plenty of choices to satisfy your taste buds.Breakfast buffet:
Seating section with air conditioning available
À la carte breakfast available
Lunch buffet (daily themes):
Seating section with air conditioning available
À la carte snacks
BY THE BEACH
Beach restaurant Mar y Tierra - Dress code: Resort Casual
Whether you are beginning your day or checking in for lunch, a tropical setting is waiting for you.À la carte lunch
À la carte breakfast
AT THE GOLDEN POOL
Golden snack bar
Located between buildings6 and 7 and next to the Golden Swim-Up pool, with a variety of delicioussnacks.DAYTIME SNACKS
MAIN BUILDING -
We also have new additions for snacks and the newest addition: our new Coffee shop: Café Sisal - next to Plaza EspañaCatch up with your fellow Valenthusiasts over coffee at this cheerful coffee shop!
MAIN POOL: - Food truck near Heaven and Earth swim-up bar
Next to the main pool, beach tables and chairs available.- Fresh fruit kebab service
With fresh tropical fruit kebabs.
- Marquesitas cart
The Marquesita is similar to a crepe, with salty EDAM (Dutch) cheese and Nutella, condensed milk or caramel.
- Esquites cart
A typical Mexican snack found all over Mexico. The word esquites comes from the Nahuatl native language word ízquitl, which means "toasted corn". It is served hot in small cups and topped with varying combinations of lime juice, chile powder or hot sauce, salt and mayonnaise.
- Gourmet canapés cart
Missed lunch? Not enough appetite for a full meal? Simply grab a few canapés.
- Fresh fruit flavored waters cart
Prepared with fresh tropical fruit, two flavors daily. - Nighttime Restaurants & Snack
Nighttime Restaurants
Italian: L’Olivo
Dress code: Night Elegant
The master chef is proud to show off his abilities, including traditional Italian cooking techniques. Enjoy fine Italian cuisine. Outdoor terrace available.French: L’Alsace
Dress code: Night Elegant
The chef selected a more traditional French cuisine and adapted it with your health in mind while following old time recipes.Mexican: La Hacienda
Dress code: Night Casual-Elegant
Indulge in the best Mexican cuisine from Veracruz, Puebla, and Yucatan, the most traditional in Mexican dining favorites. Outdoor terrace available.NIGHTTIME RESTAURANTS
Air-conditioned luxury “à la carte“ restaurants in the main areaAsian: Taman Sari
Dress code: Night Casual-Elegant
Serving a wide variety of traditional dishes from Indonesian regions, such as Bali and Java. Moreover, discover flavors from India, Thailand and Vietnam. Outdoor terrace available.Japanese: Ginger
Dress code: Night Elegant Traditional Japanese cuisine with a modern touch.
3 restaurants in 1
• À la carte – no reservations
• Sushi bar – no reservations
• Teppanyaki (4 showrooms) – Reservation required on the same day with your concierge.NIGHTTIME
Unlimited – No reservations
By the beach (no air conditioning)
Fish & Seafood: Mar-
Dress code: Night Casual
Mar delights your taste buds with culinary Cajun influences and inspirations from Peru, Veracruz and the Caribbean.Steakhouse: Tierra
Dress code: Night Casual Tierra greets you with top American and Argentinean specialties.Plaza España
- Mexican churros Delicious churros: natural, vanilla and cajeta flavors.
- Sweet crepes cart: Tasty crepes prepared with various complements.SPECIAL FIESTAS
- 2 theme nights weekly: Mexican and Elegance with buffet and entertainment. Usually held outdoor. Location may vary upon weather conditions. - Various Lounges & Bars
- Sun bar, at the meandering Golden Swim-Up pool. Enjoy all kinds of refreshing drinks.
- Heaven & Earth: two swim-up bars at main pool area. Swim right up to your favorite drinks and snacks. Take a break in the shade, relax, swim some laps and return for a refill.
- Sunrise beach bar: On the beach for your favorite drinks and cocktails.
- Sunset beach bar: On the beach for your favorite drinks and cocktails.
- Don Miguel: lobby bar: Relax and enjoy afternoon tea, select coffee beverages or the best cocktails created by our mixologist.
Dress code: Night Elegant- Plaza España bar: Main outdoor atrium by the lobby, the perfect place to start a romantic evening.
Dress code Night: Casual-Elegant
- Sports & Music bar: Watch your favorite game or event or simply come to enjoy the music and play pool.
Dress code Night: Casual-Elegant
- Martini bar: Elegant A relaxed atmosphere to sit and enjoy a perfect cup of coffee or cappuccino while reading a book or mingling with friends.
Dress code: Night Casual
- Salón Partagas cigar lounge: The ideal place to sit quietly and enjoy a premium quality handrolled cuban cigar, hookah pipes as well as some fine spirits.
Dress code: Night Elegant
- El Palenque theater bar:
***Schedule varies with shows and events.
- 24-hour room service
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Medical Facilities Service†
- Pool
- Restaurant†
- Shops and commercial services†
- Spa†
- 24-hour room service
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Medical Facilities Service†
- Pool
- Restaurant†
- Shops and commercial services†
- Spa†
- Tennis court
- Wireless internet connection in public areas
- Meeting Facilities†
† Fees may apply
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-site
- GeneralBasketball, tennis and Paddle courts are free of charge
- Two tennis courts-One paddle court-One basketball court
• Pilates, Yoga, TRX, Zumba, body fitness, pool biking• Foam party• Cooking lessons• Spanish lessons• Bike tour• Tequila tastings• Craft• Riffle shooting• Waterpolo• Pool tournaments• Texas Hold'em and many other games
- Non-Motorized Water Sports- Hobie cats
- Boogie boards
- Snorkeling gear (mask and snorkel only)
- Kayaks - PoolThere are 3 pools on-site, including the Signature Imperial Pool with 2 swim-up bars (voted one of the most breathtaking in the Riviera Maya), and the meandering swim-up pool in the Golden Section.
- Sauna †
- Spa †Sauna and steam room in women and men lockers included with the purchase of spa treatments or massages. An extra fee applies for sole use. Ocean front palapa, Golden pool palapa, main pool palapa for couple or individual massages.
- Steam bath †
- VolleyballBeach and pool volleyball
- Diving †
- Golf †Golf course located within a mile of the property.
- Motorized Water Sports †
- On-site EntertainmentDo not miss the Mexican and the Caribbean thematic nights every week including buffet
and entertainment under the stars (normally outdoor, location may vary, subject to weather conditions).
- Chichen Itza
- Tulum
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
19642 reviews
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Jan 13, 2026First Visit to Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya
We just returned from our first stay at the Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The resort itself is stunning—lush with trees, tropical greenery, and beautiful natural surroundings unlike any other place we’ve stayed. It’s expansive, with winding pathways, scenic trails, and plenty of wildlife to enjoy as you explore. From the moment we arrived, we were treated like royalty. Check in was simple and smooth, and we were whisked away by golf cart directly to our room. The rooms are spacious, beautifully designed, and equipped with modern touches like digital controls, Bluetooth audio, and ceiling fans. The restaurants and food were outstanding. We never waited more than 15 minutes for a table, even when arriving at different times each night. Every meal was delicious, each restaurant offered great variety, and the service teams were consistently warm and welcoming. Our favorite spot was Mar Y Tierra on the beach—nothing beats dining with ocean views and the sound of the waves nearby. And for a special treat, don’t miss the nightly churro cart. It’s the perfect way to end the evening. The entertainment team during the day deserves major praise. They’re energetic, fun, and genuinely great at getting everyone involved. The Sunday foam party was a highlight! The evening bands, DJs, and outdoor music kept the atmosphere lively as well. The only area that felt a bit underwhelming was the evening show, which seemed similar to other Cancun resorts and could use some improvement. A special shout out to Edgar, our server on multiple nights at Mar Y Tierra. He was exceptional—kind, attentive, and always happy to see us. Overall, the Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya is a wonderful place to stay. The staff and management should be proud of what they’ve created. We’ll definitely be back soon.
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Jan 13, 2026
We LOVE Valentin!!!! Highly Recommend!
Fantastic experience!!! The food here is amazing, every restaurant was so incredibly good. No complaints. we don’t want to leave because we love it so much. Service was so friendly, and the room was clean, accommodating and lovely to come back in the evening with a second turn down service. We will be back for sure! Feels like home!
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Jan 13, 2026
Bestie trip from Seattle
Comfortable, clean and beautiful. Food is beautiful and delicious. Love the food truck by the pool. The French restaurant was my favorite. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Service was excellent 👌 and the pool was fun and very entertaining 😀 our room was clean, spacious and smelled good. This is my 4th time, and I came this time with my bestie friend and she loved!! We love the bull riding 🤪 See you next time for my 5th visit.
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Jan 13, 2026
Relaxing vacation
Wonderful resort! Food was the best and the staff were attentive and excellent. My favorite was the French restaurant, but I didn’t have a bad bite anywhere. I highly recommend for a relaxing vacation.
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Jan 13, 2026
Valentin Vacation
We loved the room, the view from the Emerald Junior Suite, and the entertainment. We LOVED getting churros every night. Our favorite meal was lunch at the beach restaurant. Highly recommend!
- Current Renovations: Description: Important Notes:
*This hotel is an adults only property and does not allow anyone under the age of 18 years.
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment. Student Groups (Spring Breakers) are not permitted at Hotel. A student group consist of those that travel without parent supervision or a responsible adult in each room. This could refer to but not limited to high school students or college students booking multiple rooms. The hotel reserves the right to deny lodging to any reservations of this type.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fee are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
Minimum check in age is 18 year round.
- Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed