Liz Moore Destination Weddings

Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort & Spa Riviera Maya Destination Weddings

Destination: Playa del Carmen

One thing guests love about Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort & Spa was how open and connected everything felt. Instead of being limited to just one area, guests can freely explore the entire Grand Palladium Riviera Maya complex. It’s easy to find your favorite spot, whether that’s a quiet stretch of beach, a lively pool, or a new restaurant each night. The Kantenah section itself feels a bit more relaxed and tropical, but you’re never far from the fun and energy happening throughout the resort. 

 The atmosphere at Grand Palladium Kantenah is perfect for wedding groups, families, and friends vacationing together. There’s always something going on whether it’s people gathering at the big pool, enjoying a drink at the beach bar, or strolling along the palm-lined pathways. I noticed that even with all the activity, the resort never feels overcrowded or too formal. In the evenings, the whole place comes alive with live music, themed parties, and plenty of spots to relax and soak it all in. 

All venues, restaurants, pools, and amenities are shared with the Colonial and White Sand sections of the resort complex, including select upgraded areas within White Sand. Adults from the family selection side of Kantenah gets to access the TRS Yucatan amenities.  

The Family Selection upgrade room categories comes with access to exclusive family selection pool areas and families often enjoy having a dedicated area to return to throughout the day while still being able to access all of the entertainment, restaurants, beach areas, and activities across Colonial, White Sand, and Kantenah. 

Accommodations

One of the advantages of the Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort & Spa section is the wider variety of room categories available compared to some of the other sections within the Grand Palladium Riviera Maya complex. This tends to work especially well for destination wedding groups because it allows guests to choose accommodations that better match both their travel style and budget preferences while still staying within the same overall resort area. 

 

This suite category provides a far more private and elevated experience compared to traditional resort rooms while still allowing guests to remain fully connected to the atmosphere, amenities, and energy of the larger all inclusive complex. 

Designed more like a private tropical villa than a standard resort suite, the Residence Suite Beachfront features multiple bedrooms, expansive indoor living areas, outdoor lounging space, and its own private pool directly near the beachfront setting. The layout works especially well for larger families, bridal parties, multi-generational travel, or couples wanting a more luxury-style accommodation experience while staying within a lively destination wedding resort environment. 

Kantenah also features numerous family selection suites that include butler service from swim up suites, rooftop suites with a private pool, beachfront suites and more. Because of the larger selection of room categories overall, the Kantenah section can sometimes offer more flexibility for group inventory management as well  especially for destination weddings with a wide range of guest budgets and travel preferences. 

Choose a Wedding Venue

Nuestra Señora de las Nieves Chapel

Nuestra Señora de las Nieves Chapel

  • Ceremony 120
Las Olas Beach Club

Las Olas Beach Club

  • Cocktail hour 50
  • Reception 50
Garden Gazebo

Garden Gazebo

  • Ceremony 80
El Gran Azul y La Laguna Terrace

El Gran Azul y La Laguna Terrace

  • Cocktail hour 150
  • Reception 200
Beach

Beach

  • Ceremony 150
  • Cocktail hour 150
  • Reception 150
Beach Pergola

Beach Pergola

  • Ceremony 150
Beach Kantenah

Beach Kantenah

  • Cocktail hour 80
  • Reception 200
Beach Gazebo

Beach Gazebo

  • Ceremony 100

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Wedding Amenities

Weddings at Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort & Spa tend to feel lively and social due to the large size of the overall Riviera Maya complex and the natural spread of guests throughout their stay. It is the type of resort where people are rarely sitting in their rooms for long stretches of time. Guests naturally move between the beach, pools, restaurants, bars, and different areas of the complex, which creates a fun atmosphere for multi-day wedding celebrations.

One of the biggest advantages of the Grand Palladium Riviera Maya complex overall is the amount of variety it offers for wedding groups. Since the resorts are connected, guests have access to multiple pools, beachfront areas, sports bars, restaurants, coffee shops, entertainment venues, and evening nightlife thr...

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Ideal for: Weddings, Families, Groups
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All Inclusive
Mixed
7 swimming pools
13 restaurants
20 Bars
Beachfront
1 Spa
Water Activities

Restaurants & Bars

The resort's à la carte steak house, paradise for meat lovers. Only the best cuts, grilled and combined with the most flavourful and varied side dishes. And always, in addition to the menu, the salad bar lets you complement your dinner with whatever you like best. What better way to regain strength after a day of sun, beach, culture and fun? Dinner: 5:30pm - 10:30pm Etiquette: For gentlemen, shirts or T-shirts with sleeves and long pants or formal bermuda are required in all a la carte restaurants.
How could you visit Mexico and not try their authentic northern-style burritos or Margarita shrimp? That's why La Adelita, our à la carte Mexican restaurant, is a must during your vacation at our Riviera Maya Complex. Here you'll enjoy anything from Mexican cuisine's most popular dishes to our most special dishes prepared following our chef's own recipes, also full of authentic Mexican flavour. Dinner: 5:30pm - 10:30pm Etiquette: For gentlemen, shirts or T-shirts with sleeves and long pants or formal bermuda are required in all a la carte restaurants.
This large American restaurant offers an incredible variety of meats, ribs, hamburgers and much more! A spectacular variety of wines to pair with the different flavours you'll find in this restaurant where you can enjoy authentic American cuisine for an outstanding evening. Dinner: 5:30pm - 10:30pm Etiquette: For gentlemen, shirts or T-shirts with sleeves and long pants or formal bermuda are required in all a la carte restaurants.
For lovers of Japanese cuisine. À la carte restaurant with the most popular pieces from one of the most international types of cuisine: Japanese. The restaurant has a teppanyaki from which you'll enjoy front row seats to a true culinary show. The restaurant's decor will transport you from Mexico to the most traditional Japan from the moment you step foot in the restaurant. *Reservation required for teppanyaki. Dinner: 5:30pm - 10:30pm Etiquette: For gentlemen, shirts or T-shirts with sleeves and long pants or formal bermuda are required in all a la carte restaurants.
The Portofino Restaurant stands out not only for its amazing and traditional pasta dishes and pizza but also for its abundant aromas and flavours of the Mediterranean. Here Parmesan cheese, tomatoes and olive oil are the star ingredients and the service and decor are the perfect complements to an unforgettable meal. Dinner: 5:30pm - 10:30pm Etiquette: For gentlemen, shirts or T-shirts with sleeves and long pants or formal bermuda are required in all a la carte restaurants.
Located at a spectacular rocky spot bathed in the sea and fresh air, this lovely restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy the best fish and rice in one that you'll never forget. *Reservation required. Dinner: 6:30pm - 10:00pm Etiquette: For gentlemen, shirts or T-shirts with sleeves and long pants or formal bermuda are required in all a la carte restaurants.
La Lola offers you a wide range of gastronomic choices; we combine traditional Spanish cuisine with the latest culinary trends, giving as a result a large selection of signature tapas and pinchos. No-one will be left indifferent by our best hot and cold Spanish specialities and as for the sweets...! Dinner: 17:30 - 22:30h Etiquette: At the à la carte restaurants, gentlemen require either long trousers or formal Bermuda shorts and a sleeved shirt or beach shirt.
Chang Thai, our newest restaurant in Riviera Maya, includes a beautiful terrace along with a buffet area which offers a wide variety of local Thai cuisine and flavors which is one of the most sophisticated from the Southeast Asian area. Chang Thai includes a healthy, natural and diverse menu which combines vegetables, chicken, meats and shrimp with sweet and sour, peanut and curry sauces. These dishes will delight you with exquisite balancing flavors of sweet, salty, sour and spicy. Be ready to be taken on a culinary journey through the beaches of Phuket or the upbeat streets of Bangkok without leaving the beautiful resort. Dinner: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM Etiquette: For gentlemen, shirts or T-shirts with sleeves and long pants or formal bermuda are required in all a la carte restaurants.
Brazilian cuisine. One of the most successful restaurants in the entire complex, serving a wide variety of meat from Brazil, cut on the spot by our waiters and served freshly cooked to your table. Dinner: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM Etiquette: For gentlemen, shirts or T-shirts with sleeves and long pants or formal bermuda are required in all a la carte restaurants.
Take a dip in the main pool of the Colonial & Kantenah Hotel and swim your way to the Swim Up bar to try the variety of drinks and cocktails that our barman can make for you.
The complex includes magnificent beach bars, the perfect place to enjoy an unforgettable experience overlooking the sea at the Riviera Maya. Make your way to the gorgeous beach in front of the Grand Palladium Colonial Resort & Spa, and let the soft white sand caress your feet while you enjoy a refreshing drink or a cold beer at our Las Olas Bar with snacks, what else could you ask for? Best of all, the Las Olas Bar offers music and delicious drinks 24 hours a day. Enjoy refreshing beers until 8 pm, after which time you can taste the best tropical cocktails and mixed drinks, while listening to the relaxing sound of the sea and gazing at the starry night sky of the Riviera Maya. In this magnificent Grand Palladium Riviera resort bar, you'll also find a wide variety of snacks to enjoy during a day at the beach, with every detail taken care of. Rest and relax in an ideal environment. Open: 9:00am - 1:00am
Enjoy the evening shows in the Riviera Hotel while our friendly staff serve your favourite drinks in the "El Teatro" Bar. Open: 8:30pm - 11:00pm
Non-smoking. International “Premium” Beverages and selection of board games and books. Open: 6:00pm - 12am
"La Jarra" bar is located on the beach at the Kantenah Hotel, the perfect place to enjoy some sunshine, the sea breeze and the beautiful views over the Caribbean Sea. Open: 10:00am - 6:00pm
"La Laguna" bar boasts a beautiful views of the main pool White Sand & Riviera Hotels pool. A strategic point from where you can look most of the entertainment activities of this part of the complex and the lake surrounding by the pool. Open: 10:00am - 12am
Located in the Riviera´s lobby where you can enjoy coffee, tea or your favourite cocktails. Open: 10:00am - 1am
All the excitement and speed of sport come to life as never before in our new Sports Bar. Enjoy our snacks service, an extensive menu of beverages, table games and sporting events broadcast live on our large main screen. Entertainment guaranteed! Open from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Snacks are available from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. You will not be allowed to enter the Sports Bar if you are wet or you are not wearing shoes. Open: 10:00am - 1am
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