RCI Gold Crown Resort® Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun is recognized as a RCI Gold Crown Resort®, the highest award through Unlimited Vacation Club's affiliation with RCI. Only select RCI affiliates receive this recognition– the highest of the three RCI Award Designations. RCI Gold Crown Resort® designates resorts that have met or exceeded specific standards in the areas of unit housekeeping, unit maintenance, hospitality and check-in/check-out procedures, and an evaluation of resort facilities, amenities and services.

AAA Four Diamond Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun has been awarded the highly-coveted AAA Four Diamond award in 2013. The resort had to meet high standards of criteria in categories such as accommodations and food and beverage in order to receive this honor. This is the tenth year that the property has received this distinguished award.

Rainforest Alliance Verified™ Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun has achieved significant and measurable sustainability milestones and has been awarded with the Rainforest Alliance Verified™ mark. The requirements for verification are aligned with the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria. This verification assures the commitment of Now Sapphire to reduce the impact of its activities on the planet and local communities.

AAA Four Diamond Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun has been awarded the highly-coveted AAA Four Diamond award in 2012. The resort had to meet high standards of criteria in categories such as accommodations and food and beverage in order to receive this honor.

2012 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence Award Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun has received the 2012 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence Award. The award is a testament to the resorts' outstanding customer experiences. The resort has been given the Roaming Gnome plaque to denote this accomplishment.