Gran Bahia Principe Akumal is located in
Playa del Carmen, in the
Riviera Maya / Playa del Carmen region of Mexico.
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DESCRIPTION
A whole host of ways to rest and relax...
The Bahia Príncipe Resort is formed by two 5 stars hotels (Tulum and Akumal) with a total of 1.440 rooms, the commercial and entertainment center "Hacienda Doña Isabel" and the best variety of services in the Caribbean.
Thanks to its situation, its project and its facilities and services, the Hotel Bahía Principe Akumal is known in the Riviera Maya as an excelent hotel of five stars.
The resort follows patterns of sustained tourism. Walking through the property you can admire the wonderful tropical vegetation, nice gardens and protected areas where ecology and architecure combine perfectly.
HOW TO GET THERE
The hotel is one hour (by car) from Cancún airport, 30 minutes from Carmen Beach and 20 minutes from Tulum.
From the airport head towards Chetumal, staying on the same federal highway. The hotel is at km 250. You can see Hacienda Doña Isabel from the road and there are large letters with the name Bahía Príncipe.
You can use taxis or public buses to leave the hotel. Cars can also be hired from the offices of the car rental company located in Hacienda Doña Isabel (Advantage Rent a Car).
BARS AND RESTAURANTS
You will enjoy a wide, varied gastronomic offer in the five restaurants in the hotel: the Main Restaurant with an international buffet; three restaurants with Italian specialities, International Gourmet and fish; and an American style snack bar with fast food 24/24.
You can also quench your thirst or try our special cocktails in the six bars around the different areas of the hotel: three on the beach, one inside the swimming pool, one in the amphitheatre or entertainment room and a lobby bar.
You also have the Bars and Restaurants in different styles of the Hacienda Doña Isabel (extra charge).
Suitable dress is required for access to the main restaurant and diners may not wear swinsuits. Long trousers are also required in the themed restaurants.
Bars:
LOBBY BAR TULUM
Meeting point: enjoy our great variety of cocktails and live music.
Opening hours: From 10:00am until 23:00pm.
Tea time: From 16:30pm until 18:00pm.
SHOW BAR HOLLYWOOD
In the amphitheatre have a drink during the show: every night a different one.
Opening hours: From 10:00am until 23:00pm.
WET BAR LA SIRENA
Located in the main pool, you can have a tropical drink in the wet bar.
Opening hours: From 10:00am until 18:00pm.
BAR EL CORAL
Quench your thirst in the south swimming pool after taking part in the program of activities that our team of entertainers offers you each day.
Opening hours: From 10:00am until 18:00pm.
BAR WHITE SANDS
Tropical drinks near the pool.
Opening hours: From 10:00am until 22:00pm.
BAR EL MAR
Bar Palapa on the hotel's private beach.
Opening hours: From 10:00am until 17:30pm.
Restaurants:
RESTAURANT FRUTOS DEL MAR
Only an "à la carte" dinner service with a large variety of fish and shellfish in Caribbean style.
For the a la carte dinner, prior reservation is necessary at the Public Relations office located in the lobby. Guests may dine in this restaurant once a week. (Subject to availability)
Capacity: 100 diners.
Dress code: Yes. Gentlemen must wear long trousers and shirts with sleeves for dinner.
Smoking area: Yes.
Children's menu: Yes.
Opening hours:: A la carte Dinner: From 18:00pm until 22:30pm.
RESTAURANT DOLCE VITA
Italian specialities. Buffet service for breakfast & lunch. A la carte restaurant only for dinner with reservation with Public Relations.
For the a la carte dinner, prior reservation is necessary at the Public Relations office located in the lobby. Guests may dine in this restaurant once a week. (Subject to availability)
Capacity: 100 diners.
Dress code: Yes. Gentlemen must wear long trousers and shirts with sleeves for dinner.
Smoking area: Yes.
Children's menu: Yes.
Opening hours: Breakfast: From 07:00am until 10:00am.
Lunch: From 12:30pm until 15:00pm.
A la carte dinner: From 18:00pm until 22:30pm.
RESTAURANT ARLEQUIN
International Gourmet restaurant. Exclusive for Bahia Príncipe Akumal guests Only for dinner with reservation with Public Relations.
For the a la carte dinner, prior reservation is necessary at the Public Relations office located in the lobby. Guests may dine in this restaurant once a week. (Subject to availability)
Capacity: 100 diners.
Dress code: Yes. Gentlemen must wear long trousers and shirts with sleeves for dinner.
Smoking area: Yes.
Children's menu: Yes.
Opening hours: A la carte Dinner: From 18:00pm until 22:30pm.
RESTAURANT EL ACUARIO
A completely casual atmosphere located on the beach offering snacks and fast food. Grilled meats, sausages, hamburgers, pizzas and a selection of salads.
Capacity: 200 diners.
Dress code: No.
Smoking area: No.
Children's menu: No.
Opening hours: open 24 hours.
SERVICES
The management and staff of the GRAN BAHIA PRINCÍPE AKUMAL will do all they can to make your holiday exceptional and unforgettable; we want your stay to be as comfortable as possible.
For further information on the services and facilities provided by the GRAN BAHIA PRINCÍPE AKUMAL to make your holiday as enjoyable as possible, please do not hesitate to contact our Public Relations service. We will always do our best to assist you.
At the Public Relations desk in the hotel's main lobby, you'll find highly qualified staff who will help you with anything you need during your stay at Gran Bahía Príncipe Akumal:
Full information on the hotel's services.
Restaurant reservations.
Information on the area, places of interest, the country's customs.
If you have any problems, doubts or queries concerning our customer service, you'll receive an immediate and efficient response.
ROOMS
The 630 rooms of the BAHIA PRINCIPE AKUMAL are distributed between 558 junior suites ( with whirlpool bath) and 72 double rooms, all with equipment of the five star category held by the hotel.
The rooms are in three-storey villas with 18 rooms each, very close to the beach, and most have a view of the sea.
STANDARD DOUBLE
Our double rooms have two single beds or a king-size, air conditioning, fan on the ceiling, full bathroom with hair dryer, satellite TV, direct telephone, safe, mini-bar and balcony or terrace.
Number of rooms: 72.
JUNIOR SUITES
Our junior suites have two single beds or a king-size, air conditioning, fan on the ceiling, full bathroom with hair dryer and hydromassage, satellite TV, direct telephone, safe, mini-bar and balcony or terrace.
Number of rooms 558.
FACILITIES
Enjoy our facilities: two lake-type swimming pools with children's section, one of which has a Jacuzzi; an activity swimming pool and a swimming pool with children's section exclusively for Club Hacienda Príncipe guests. Three open-air jacuzzis. Large solariums with sun shades and loungers. Towel service at swimming pools and the beach. Mini-club for children. Salon-theatre, animation and night-time shows. Four tennis courts (lighting included), basketball court and football pitch, Mini-Golf, Putting Green, water sports activity centre and a fully equipped gymnasium.
LEISURE AND SPORTS
To enjoy every last minute...
You'll be able to enjoy the following sports: kayaking; windsurfing; catamarans; diving and scuba (free demonstration in the swimming-pool and courses for advanced divers); bikes for use within the hotel's confines; 3 (floodlit) tennis courts; golf on two courses in the surrounding area; football; basketball; volleyball; aerobics; riding, etc.
And if that's not enough for you, you can always follow our programmes of daytime and evening entertainment for adults and children, with the participation of our entertainment team.
TENNIS
-Three tennis courts open day and night. Free racquets and balls available.
GOLF
-Two courses in the surrounding area. In Puerto Aventuras (par 36, 9-hole course) and the par 72, 18-hole Van Haage Course in Playacar. Reservations and further information at the Public Relations desk.
DIVING AND SCUBA
-A free demonstration is given in the swimming-pool.
Courses for advanced divers, dives, equipment for hire.
For further information, please visit: www.bahiadivecenter.com
ACTIVITY SWIMMING-POOL
-Aquaerobics.
-Games.
-Contests.
-Music.
BIKES
-For use within the hotel facilities: request them directly at the Activities Centre.
WATERSPORTS
You'll find all the information and equipment you need to enjoy your favourite sport at the activities centre:
-Sailing: catamarans for 4 people.
-Kayaking.
-Windsurfing.
-Catamarans.
-Sunfish.
-Boogie Boards.
-Snorkelling.
OTHER SPORTS
-Football.
-Basketball.
-Volleyball.
-Riding: Organised excursions available.
| Property theme: |
Activity • Busy • Complex • Family • Luxury • Quality • Romantic |
| No. of bedrooms: |
630 bedroom(s) |
| Bedrooms: |
12 rooms with disabled facilities • 72 double room(s) • 558 suite(s) |
| General facilities: |
8 bar(s) • Aerobic • Air conditioning • Basketball • Boogie boards • Car park • Car rental • Chemist • Computer • Fitness room • Internet access • Jacuzzi • Laundry service • Medical service • Meeting room • Money exchange • Room service • Safe • Sauna • Shopping center • Soccer • Spa • Sunbeds • Telephone • Tennis court • Volleyball |
| Room facilities: |
Air conditioning • Balcony/terrace • Bath • Hairdryer • Internet access • Jacuzzi • Maid service • Minibar • Safe • Satellite TV • Shower • Sofabed • TV • Tea/coffee facilities • Telephone |
| Entertainment: |
Childrens club • Childrens entertainment • Daily • Disco • Evening shows • Live music |
| Local activities: |
Banana boat • Boat and fishing excursion • Catarmaran • Cycling • Horse riding • Jet ski • Kayaks • Paragliding • Sailing • Scuba diving • Tennis • Water skiing • Wind surfing |
| Suitability: |
Children welcome • Wheelchair accessible |
| Restaurants: |
4 restaurant(s): À la carte • Buffet • Child's highchair available • Specialised • Traditional |
| Swimming pools: |
2 outdoor pool(s) (2 suitable for children) |