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New Royalton Resort Set to Open Near Cancun 

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - September 1, 2022

The new all-inclusive Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun is set to open its doors Dec. 20, parent company Blue Diamond Resorts confirmed. 

The resort, which will also be part of the Autograph Collection by Marriott, will have a total of 1,049 suites in a family-friendly property. 

That will include a major water park, featuring two lazy rivers, 14 water slides, two theaters, laser tag, 12 restaurants and nine bars, among other amenities. 

“We are very proud to welcome our guests to experience the signature touches and standards they’ve come to expect from our world-class brand,” said Jordi Pelfort, President, Hotels and Resorts of Sunwing Travel Group. 

It’s the latest in a wave of new resorts in the “Riviera Cancun” area just a short drive near Cancun, centered around the fishing village of Puerto Morelos. 

“Our newest resort is the culmination of a decade of success offering top rated all-inclusive getaways,” Pelfort said. “It has meticulously been planned and built from the ground up so that we can ensure the utmost quality and provide a truly luxurious guest experience.”

The resort is one of a number of Royalton properties in Marriott’s all-inclusive portfolio in the Caribbean. 

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