Banyan Tree Mayakoba vs Hyatt Vivid Playa del Carmen for a wedding
Side by side from what each resort publishes — packages, capacity, ceremony settings, room-block rules and coordinator notes when sourced. Use the “Who should pick which” section below for clear yes/no differences (all-inclusive, adults-only, free package, courtesy block, indoor backup, guest max, published package floor). Unknowns stay “Not published” (never guessed). Open each profile for dated quotes, then the Cancun hub, timeline & budget, and courtesy vs contracted blocks.
Banyan Tree Mayakoba
Hyatt Vivid Playa del Carmen
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| Banyan Tree Mayakoba | Hyatt Vivid Playa del Carmen | |
|---|---|---|
| Destination | Cancun · Playa del Carmen | Cancun · Playa del Carmen |
| Packages from | Not published | Free with rooms |
| Ceremony settings | garden, beach, ballroom, terrace | garden, ballroom, terrace, gazebo |
| Wedding facts published | 9 facts | 9 facts |
| Hosts weddings | Yes, confirmed on the resort site banyantree.com · checked Nov 1, 2026 | Yes, confirmed on the resort site resortsbyhyatt.com · checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| Resort type | Room only (European plan) banyantree.com · checked Oct 27, 2026 | All-inclusive resortsbyhyatt.com · checked Nov 5, 2026 |
| Adults-only | No banyantree.com · checked Oct 27, 2026 | Yes resortsbyhyatt.com · checked Nov 5, 2026 |
| Rooms | Not published | Not published |
| Max wedding guests | 600 guests banyantree.com · checked Nov 1, 2026 | 300 guests resortsbyhyatt.com · checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| Min guests for a private event | Not published | Not published |
| Exclusive buyout | Not published | Not published |
| Indoor backup space | Yes banyantree.com · checked Nov 1, 2026 | Yes resortsbyhyatt.com · checked Nov 5, 2026 |
| Weddings per day | Not published | Not published |
| Outside vendors | Not published | Not published |
| Outside vendor fee | Not published | Not published |
| On-site coordinator | Yes banyantree.com · checked Nov 1, 2026 | Yes resortsbyhyatt.com · checked Nov 5, 2026 |
| Legal ceremony possible | Not published | Not published |
| Same-sex weddings | Not published | Not published |
| Day pass for non-staying guests | Not published | Not published |
| Venue fee | Not published | Not published |
| Group minimum (rooms) | Not published | Not published |
| Courtesy room block | Not published | Not published |
| Courtesy block terms | Not published | Not published |
| Contracted block terms | Not published | Not published |
| Group perks | Not published | Not published |
| How groups book | Not published | Not published |
| Symbolic ceremony possible | Not published | Not published |
| Marriage licence / legal fee | Not published | Not published |
| Wedding deposit policy | Not published | Not published |
| Free wedding offer | Not published | Complimentary wedding for two with a 7-night stay, or for two plus up to 10 guests with 25 room nights (qualifying categories) - 2026 Playa/Hyatt flyer brand policycdn.mediavalet.com · checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| Fee per extra guest | Not published | Not published |
| Share of guests who must stay on site | Not published | Not published |
| Nearest airport | a 45-minute drive from Cancún International Airport banyantree.com · checked Oct 27, 2026 | Not published |
| Airport transfer time | 45 minutes banyantree.com · checked Oct 27, 2026 | Not published |
| Last checked | Nov 1, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 |
Who should pick which
Lean Hyatt Vivid Playa del Carmen if you want a published all-inclusive stay for guests; Banyan Tree Mayakoba is not listed as all-inclusive. Lean Hyatt Vivid Playa del Carmen for an adults-only guest list; Banyan Tree Mayakoba is not published as adults-only. Lean Hyatt Vivid Playa del Carmen if a complimentary wedding package tied to room nights matters — confirm the exact rule on the profile. Lean Banyan Tree Mayakoba for a larger guest list (published max 600 vs 300); lean Hyatt Vivid Playa del Carmen for a tighter ceremony.
Guidance uses only fields both resorts publish (or a clear yes vs blank). Confirm with each wedding team before you book.
FAQ
Which is cheaper for a wedding, Banyan Tree Mayakoba or Hyatt Vivid Playa del Carmen?
Both resorts don't publish a package price, so we can't compare cost from published data.
Which can host more wedding guests?
Banyan Tree Mayakoba (600 vs 300 guests published).
Which publishes more wedding facts?
Both publish 9 of the wedding facts we track on their own sites.
Who should pick Banyan Tree Mayakoba vs Hyatt Vivid Playa del Carmen?
Lean Hyatt Vivid Playa del Carmen if you want a published all-inclusive stay for guests; Banyan Tree Mayakoba is not listed as all-inclusive. Lean Hyatt Vivid Playa del Carmen for an adults-only guest list; Banyan Tree Mayakoba is not published as adults-only. Lean Hyatt Vivid Playa del Carmen if a complimentary wedding package tied to room nights matters — confirm the exact rule on the profile. Lean Banyan Tree Mayakoba for a larger guest list (published max 600 vs 300); lean Hyatt Vivid Playa del Carmen for a tighter ceremony.
Do you invent missing prices on this comparison?
No. Only prices each resort publishes on its own site appear here, with a source link and checked-on date on the profile. Missing figures stay “Not published”.
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