The exotic and stylish Gran Porto Real Resort and Spa overlooks a long private stretch of white sandy beach lapped gently by the calm waters of the Caribbean. This attractive property is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and is just minutes away from the colourful seaside village of Playa del Carmen. The hotel has 272 beautiful, spacious, air-conditioned rooms and suites decorated in a typical Mexican style. Guests at the Gran Porto Real Playa del Carmen will love the impressive full service spa which offers a steam bath, sauna, Jacuzzi,, cold plunge pool and a romantic “moon shine” massage area for two, along with a varied range of facials, body treatments and a wide selection of massage therapies as well as beauty salon services. The facilities are divided into men’s and women’s areas with individual lockers, robes and sandals. For the energetic there is a vast selection of land sports such as basketball, beach football, volleyball, tennis, billiards and ping pong to enjoy, along with water sports including aquaerobics, kayaking, snorkeling and water basketball. Bicycles are available for guests and there is a fully equipped fitness centre featuring aerobics and yoga classes or the opportunity to learn to scuba dive.
Right Choice
This hotel will appeal to couples looking for luxurious beachfront accommodation with superb facilities for entertainment, relaxation, sports and wining and dining.
Location and Resort
The hotel is just across from its luxury sister property, The Royal in Playa del Carmen, an Adults Only resort, and is only minutes from downtown Playa del Carmen and everything this exciting destination has to offer. Trendy Playa del Carmen is one of the hottest locations on the Riviera Maya today. Guests staying at the hotel are just 100 metres from the eclectic 5th Avenue, where fabulous shops, hot nightclubs and fun local cafes and restaurants can all be found. A regularly scheduled ferry departs from the nearby pier, which will take you to the beautiful island of Cozumel, famous for its old world Mexican charm and an enviable location on the Palancar Reef, the second largest reef system in the world. The Riviera has a semi tropical climate with average temperatures of 26 degrees centigrade.
Swimming Pools
The hotel has an attractive swimming pool situated in front of the beach and surrounded by loungers and palm trees which provide welcome shade during the day.
Eating and Drinking
There is a variety of options for your dining pleasure and a number of lively bars to add fun and excitement to your holiday. Marias features gourmet specialties of Mexican a la carte cuisine and you may sit outside on the terrace surrounded by tropical foliage and listen to the ocean in the background or you may sit inside under the thatched roof and watch the show cooking. The restaurant opens for dinner between 6pm and 11pm and has its own bar. The Albatros Restaurant offers delicious buffets with innovative and International cuisine; or choose from a fabulous a la carte menu accompanied by impressive show cooking stations sure to entertain and surprise you. Huge windows allow for views over the pools, ocean and the well manicured lawns and verdant gardens. The restaurant opens for breakfast from 7am to 11.30am, lunch from 12.30pm to 5pm and dinner from 6pm to 11pm. The restaurant bar opens for dinner. The resorts most casual establishment, Gaviotas is the pool and beach snack bar which opens for lunch and to offer a large variety of delicious snacks. It opens between 11.30am and 6pm. For the health conscious and lovers of Oriental cuisine the Health and Sushi Bar is located on the roof of the third floor of the hotel, at the edge of the quiet pool. A variety of drinks from tropical favorites and natural juices to traditional cocktails can also be enjoyed from 10am to 5pm. The 24 Hour All-Inclusive Club is perfect for night owls and early where you can enjoy 24 hour self-service snacks and an international open bar. Il Pescatore is the hotels modern and elegant Italian Specialty Restaurant and Bar with a la carte and show cooking it is open for dinner every evening. All meals are enhanced by an impressive wine list and exceptional homemade desserts. Dinner is served from 6pm to 11pm. A casual lunch can be enjoyed at the outdoor grill, beside the pool and on the beach, between 11.30am and 5.30pm and finally the Trade Winds Beach and Snack Bar offers bar food and is renowned for its tequila slammers. This outdoor bar opens between 10am and 5pm and is a popular spot with hotel guests who come to mingle and listening to the hottest music from around the world. Room service is available between 8am and 10pm. The hotel operates an All Inclusive option which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner a la carte or buffet service ( there is a surcharge for fine cuts, lobster and jumbo shrimp), low calorie and vegetarian meals, unlimited domestic and selected international drinks (Möet & Chandon Champagne 50% off list price), in-room mini- bar stocked daily with soft drinks, water and beer, 24 Hour All-Inclusive Club featuring self-service snacks, drinks, table games and large TV screens in air-conditioned comfort, use of restaurants and facilities of our sister “Gran” Real Resort in Cancun, the Gran Caribe Real Cancun Resort and the Real Playa del Carmen, afternoon tea served in the lobby bar, with hors d’oeuvres and fine pastries and waiter service around the pool and on the beach.
Accommodation
All have bathroom/shower WC air conditioning ceiling fan safe minibar telephone with voicemail cable TV clock radio DVD/CD player hairdryer coffee maker balcony/terrace (certain amenities may be payable locally)
Hotel Location
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