The exclusive Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Hotel is in the Riviera Maya and very close to the charming village of Playa del Carmen. The location of this 180 acre beach front property is stunning, with over 1,000 feet of glistening white sandy beach providing the ideal spot to get away from it all. There are plenty of facilities and entertainment including a world class spa, outdoor theatre and water sports centre.
Right Choice
This hotel will appeal to couples and families looking for a good standard of accommodation with endless facilities for rest and relaxation or fun and excitement while enjoying a holiday in Mexico.
Location and Resort
The hotel has a total of 291 deluxe, air conditioned guestrooms and suites. Rooms are spacious and attractively decorated with an elegant hint of the old Mayan village and colourful tropical details, spread out in five 2 and 3 storey buildings. Playa del Carmen is at the centre of the Riviera Maya area, and most activity in town is based around Quinta Avenida, or Fifth Avenue, a pedestrian walkway located just one block inland from the beach, and lined with boutique hotels, shops, bars and restaurants. A Mayan themed `ecological theme park`, Xcaret, is a popular tourist destination just south of the town. The Riviera has a semi tropical climate with average temperatures of 26 degrees centigrade.
Swimming Pools
The hotel has 2 swimming pools with an area for children.
Eating and Drinking
The hotel offers a wide selection of restaurants and runs an All Inclusive programme. The bars and restaurants include Jaal-Ha serving an international buffet, Don Isi for Mexican cuisine, Di Rossi for Italian cuisine, L`Atelier for Mediterranean cuisine and show cooking, the Lounge Bar is the perfect place to enjoy your favorite cocktail and finally the Theatre Festival Bar which has live shows and entertainment. The AI programme includes all buffet meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), dinner buffet at the special restaurants, snacks, unlimited local and international beverages at lunch and dinner, unlimited beer, soft drinks, domestic and imported wine and cocktails from 10am to 2am and 24 hour room service.
Accommodation
All have bathroom/shower WC TV air conditioning ceiling fan hairdryer telephone safe coffee maker minibar iron and ironing board (certain amenities may be payable locally)
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