Hotel Information: The Gran Bahia Principe Akumal All Inclusive, fronted by a beach of white sand and in some sections, of rock, lies between a green mangrove jungle and the turquoise water of the Caribbean. It welcomes families, couples, and singles. Holiday possibilities exist for group activities or solitary rejuvenation.

Insider tip: A local ecological foundation offers guided tours of the protected coral reef area just offshore and accepts contributions to help endangered turtles during egg laying periods.

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Rooms

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at Gran Bahia Principe Akumal All Inclusive are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

This Mexico resort offers 630 guestrooms and suites in 25 three-story, terra cotta-colored villas. Rooms have tiled floors and hues of light turquoise and blue. In the junior suites, an arch and pillars separate the sleeping area from the sitting area. All rooms are equipped with hurricane shutters.

Room Amenities

• Cable/satellite TV
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Balcony
• Hair dryer
• Minibar
• Wheelchair accessible
• Ceiling fan
• Access via exterior corridors
• Blackout drapes/curtains

• Climate control
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Direct-dial phone
• Coffee/tea maker on request
• Housekeeping (daily)
• Extra towels/bedding
• Shower/tub combination
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Iron/ironing board (on request)
• Window opens
• In-room safe surcharge

Recreation

The majority of recreational activities and facilities described below are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive details section for more information).

A variety of activities and sports including daily beach and pool games and contests, snorkeling, kayaking, and tennis can be enjoyed at the resort.

Golf enthusiasts may choose from two popular nearby courses. The 18-hole Playacar Golf Course is a 30-minute drive from the resort, and the 9-hole Puerto Aventuras is 15 minutes away. Golf incurs surcharges.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

• Boating nearby
• Swimming on site
• Tennis on site
• Volleyball on site
• Windsurfing on site
• Golfing nearby
• Sailing on site

• Snorkeling on site
• Fishing nearby
• Kayaking on site
• Bicycle rentals on site
• Personal watercraft nearby
• Water skiing nearby
• Parasailing on site - surcharge

Property Amenities

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at Gran Bahia Principe Akumal All Inclusive are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

This 630-room Riviera Maya resort offers facilities and services for families and couples to enjoy complete vacations without leaving the grounds. Dance lessons, introductory scuba diving lessons, aerobics, and all manner of games and athletic contests are part of a busy activity program. Like all major Mayan Riviera hotels, this resort is equipped with a water-purification system.

The on-site spa offers saunas, steam rooms, massages, body and facial treatments, and hair and nail care (surcharges). Guests can also enjoy massages and hair braiding in two palapas next to the pool (surcharges). For kids 4–12, a Mini Club features all-day activities in a children’s center and offers a supervised lunch period.

Trams shuttle guests around the resort; to its sister property; and to Hacienda Doña Isabel, a shopping and entertainment complex in the common area shared by both hotels. The Hacienda includes a number of businesses including a 24-hour doctor's office, pharmacy, Internet café, and numerous shops arrayed around two movie-set-perfect Mexican plazas. Use of most services at the Hacienda incurs a surcharge. Scroll down to the Dining section for details on restaurants and bars available to guests as part of the All-Inclusive plan.

• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Swim-up bar
• Spa services on site
• Full-service health spa
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Steam room
• Sauna
• Bar/lounge
• Spa tub
• Concierge desk
• Multilingual staff
• Fitness equipment
• Babysitting or child care
• Supervised child care/activities
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Conference room(s)
• Currency exchange
• Patio
• Parking (free)

• Parking (valet)
• Shopping on site
• ATM/banking
• Nightclub
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Number of rooms: 630
• 24-hour front desk
• Porter/bellhop
• Security guard
• Number of floors: 3
• Medical assistance available
• Beauty services
• Tour assistance
• Children's club
• Wedding services
• Caters to singles
• Caters to couples
• Caters to families
• Suitable for children

Policies

Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 3 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Dining

The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).
Note: A la carte dining is restricted.
Guests staying a minimum of 3 nights can dine one time in an à la carte specialty restaurant; guests staying 4–6 nights can dine twice; and guests staying 7 nights can dine three times in à la carte specialty restaurants during their stay. Guests of this hotel also can choose to dine and drink at the bars and selected restaurants at neighboring Bahia Principe Tulum.

Riviera - Offering views of the Caribbean, this vast, airy restaurant under an enormous palapa serves international-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets.

Dolce Vita - This restaurant serves breakfast and lunch buffet, plus à la carte Italian dinner.

Sample menu for Dolce Vita

Sample menu for Dolce Vita
Appetizers:

• Selections from the Appetizer Buffet
• Tomato Cream soup
• Minestrone
  Main courses:
• Tagliatelle Four Cheeses
• Ossobucco of Beef
• Rigatoni with Seafood
  Desserts:
• Tiramisu
• Cannolis with cream cheese
• Pear Tart

Frutos del Mar - Providing views of the Caribbean in moonlight, Frutos del Mar is an à la carte dinner restaurant specializing in fish.

Sample menu for Frutos del Mar

Sample menu for Frutos del Mar
Appetizers:

• Selections from the Buffet Bar
• Cream of Seven Hot Peppers soup
• Seafood soup
  Main courses:
• Fettucine with Shrimp
• Chicken Supreme
• Grilled Tuna steak
  Desserts:
• Selections from the Dessert and Fruit Buffet

Arlequin - This à la carte gourmet restaurant is open for dinner with an international menu.

Sample menu for Arlequin

Sample menu for Arlequin
Appetizers:

• Seafood Tacos
• Marinated Fresh Salmon
• Roasted Vegetables
  Main courses:
• Sea Bass Fillet in Tequila sauce
• Shrimp in Garlic sauce
• Tournedo Beef
  Desserts:
• Selections from the Dessert Bar

Oriental - Located in the Hacienda Doña Isabel, this à la carte restaurant serves Asian cuisines.

Acuario - This beachside spot serves drinks, hamburgers, nachos, and other light foods on the beach; open 24 hours.

The resort also houses these bars: Lobby Bar Pakal; Lobby Bar Tulum; the pool bar, White Sands; the swim-up bar, La Sirena; Bar Coral; the beach bar, El Mar, and the pool bar, Chit, located near Villas 74, 76, and 78.

Disco La Rancherita - Opens at midnight with music and dancing. Located in the Hacienda, along with Bar Plaza Mayor and the Sport Bar.

All-inclusive Details

The majority of amenities and activities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for meals, drinks, activities, gratuities, or use of both land and water sports equipment. Click each link below for more details.

All-Inclusive food and beverages

All-Inclusive food and beverages

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at main buffet restaurant
• 24-hour snacks at the snack bar
• A la carte dinners (with reservations; restrictions apply)
• House wine with meals
• All domestic and selected imported alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
• In-room minibar drinks and snacks (restocked daily)
• Drinks at two bars and the disco at Hacienda Doña Isabel
• Food and drink exchange privileges at sister property (except for buffet and gourmet restaurants)
• Taxes and gratuities
  Not included: Wine and sparkling wine by the bottle; certain imported liquors

  Scroll down to the Dining section for restaurant/menu details.

All-Inclusive activities and equipment

All-Inclusive activities and equipment
Water sports (subject to availability, each sport limited to one hour per person per day)

• Windsurfers
• Snorkeling
• Catamarans
• Kayaks
• Boogie boards
• One-hour scuba diving lesson in the main pool per stay
• Use of 2 swimming pools/3 spa tubs/beach and pool chaise lounges/towel service
  Not included: Snorkeling trips; scuba diving courses, certification, trips

  Land sports (subject to availability, each sport limited to one hour per person per day)

• Tennis (day and night play)
• Basketball
• Bicycles
• Beach volleyball
• Beach football
• Use of fitness center/hammocks

  Tours

• Staff-led bicycle tours of resort area
  Not included: Bicycle tours outside of the resort

  Classes/instruction

• Aerobics
• Aqua aerobics
• Dance

All-Inclusive children's activities

All-Inclusive children’s activities
A Mini Club offers children 4–12 a daily program of supervised indoor activities including:

• Painting
• Games and contests
• Video games
• Lunch with staff member
  Not included: Babysitting services

All-Inclusive entertainment-nightlife

All-Inclusive entertainment/nightlife

• The lobby bar and Hacienda Doña Isabel provide live music nightly.
• Nightly amphitheatre music and dance shows include such themes as: Broadway, Tropical Show, Casino Night, and audience participation shows
• Evening mini-disco for kids
• Weekly Mexican party
• Entrance to and drinks at La Rancherita disco and two bars in Hacienda Doña Isabel

All-Inclusive resort-chain-unique inclusions

All-Inclusive resort/chain-unique inclusions

• Exchange privileges and use of facilities at the neighboring sister resort, Bahía Príncipe Tulum, including restaurants (some exclusions), bars, pools, and other recreational facilities

All-Inclusive transportation

All-Inclusive transportation

• Trams shuttle guests around the resort and next door to Bahía Príncipe Tulum with continuous service from early morning to midnight.
• Shuttles operate to Hacienda Doña Isabel in the evenings
  Not included: Hotel’s return shuttle service to Playa del Carmen; local transportation; optional tours and excursions

Not included

Not included

• Wine and sparkling wine by the bottle; certain imported liquors
• Snorkeling trips; scuba diving courses, certification, trips
• Bicycle tours outside of the resort
• Hotel-provided return shuttle service to Playa del Carmen; local transportation
• Optional or outside tours and excursions
• Airport transfers
• Motorized water sports
• Spa and beauty products, treatments, services
• Incidental purchases
• Telephone, fax, and Internet access charges
• In-room safe
• Business services
• Laundry and dry cleaning
• Video and photo services
• Babysitting services
• Wedding services
  Airport taxes may or may not be included.

Address

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Playa Aventuras Akumal. Crtra. Xetumal

KM 249

Akumal, Quintana Roo 77760

Mexico

Nearest major airport:

Cancun, Mexico (CUN-Cancun Intl.)

Area:

Akumal - Kantenah, Quintana Roo, Mexico