The Sandos Caracol Beach Resort and Spa sits on the exclusive Mayan Riviera, 10 minutes away from the charming village of Playa del Carmen. This all inclusive beach resort is surrounded by extensive natural beauty at the edge of an exotic jungle surrounded by mangroves and natural lagoons. The Riviera has a semi tropical climate with average temperatures of 26 degrees centigrade. The excellent location in front of the wide sandy beach offers a diverse range of non motorized water sports, guided excursions through the jungle or participating in the many activities organized by the entertainment team day and night. Finally the modern Spa offers guests a new dimension of energy and vitality.
Right Choice
The Sandos Caracol Beach Resort and Spa Hotel will appeal to couples and families looking for a good standard of accommodation in Mexico with endless facilities for rest and relaxation or fun and excitement.
Location and Resort
The hotel has a total of 996 guestrooms and junior suites housed in 78 three storey buildings. All rooms have a balcony or terrace with pool, garden, jungle or ocean views. The hotels water sport centre offers deep sea fishing, scuba diving, introductory diving course, snorkeling equipment, pedal boats, windsurfing, kayaking, sailing and boogie boards. The hotel`s All Inclusive programme includes safety deposit box, tennis (unlimited day and night use within schedule of operation, on a first come first served basis, includes equipment (balls and rackets), proper attire and court shoes required), water sports, Gym: free use of exercise equipment, sauna, steam room and whirlpool, daily activities program, kids club from 9.30am to 1pm and 3pm to 5pm (Children 4-8/9-12 years) with supervised full activities program, children`s pool and playground, games and crafts. mini disco, nightly entertainment, cabaret shows, music halls and theme nights, no cover charge at disco. The following facilities will incur an extra charge arts and crafts, baby sitter service, massages and beauty parlor, golf, car rental, laundry service, medical service, internet room, deep sea fishing, scuba diving and snorkeling trips and excursions.
Swimming Pools
The hotel has 4 swimming pools and 2 separate children`s pools.
Eating and Drinking
The hotel has 6 restaurants and 9 bars with something available to eat or drink, 24 hours a day. The choice includes La Laguna, an international buffet style restaurant, El Bandido, an international and Mexican buffet restaurant, La Riviera, a Mediterranean option with a la carte dining and salad and desert bar, the El Gaucho a la carte grill and steakhouse, an a la carte Oriental restaurant and an Italian buffet style restaurant. Bars within the complex include a lobby bar, a piano lounge bar, a terrace bar and cafe, a beach bar, a swim up bar, 2 pool bars, a sports bar, and finally beach and poolside snack bars. The hotel`s All Inclusive programme includes 3 daily meals to include buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, buffet or a la carte dinner, snacks 24 hours a day, unlimited domestic beer, soft drinks, house wine and domestic and international cocktails 24 hours a day within the resort, In room mini bar with mineral water, soft drinks and beer (restocked every other day). NEW YEARS EVE GALA MEAL INCLUDED
Accommodation
All have bathroom/shower WC satellite TV air conditioning hairdryer air conditioning ceiling fan telephone balcony/terrace (not standard seaview rooms) minibar with mineral water, soft drinks and beer restocked every other day safe (certain amenities may be payable locally)
Hotel Location
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