AKUMAL BAY BEACH & SPA RESORT, Akumal
Overview & Features
Rooms with ocean views
Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort offers 324 Junior Suites, all with ocean views and private balconies or terraces. The Penthouse Suite, located on the top floor, includes exclusive access to an upper terrace with panoramic Caribbean views. Ground-floor Garden Ocean Front Suites provide direct access to the gardens and pools. Rooms feature travertine floors, outdoor hot tubs, air conditioning, minibars, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi.
Dining and drinks
The resort has four restaurants serving Mexican and Italian specialties, plus an international buffet with nightly themes. A 24-hour snack bar, lobby bar, sushi bar, and room service are available. Local beer, wine, soft drinks, and select alcoholic beverages are included in the all-inclusive package.
Activities and wellness
Guests can join fitness classes, beach volleyball, snorkeling tours, or kayak rentals. The resort has three pools, a waterpark, and a kids' club for ages 4-12. The spa offers Mayan-inspired treatments, hydrotherapy circuits with steam baths, saunas, and outdoor Jacuzzis. Between April and October, sea turtles nest on the beach, with hatchlings emerging from June.
Location and transport
The resort is on Akumal Beach, 40 km from Playa del Carmen Airport. Nearby landmarks include Akumal Ecological Center (0.5 km), Yal-ku Lagoon (2 km), and Cenote Santa Cruz (1 km). Public transport links provide access to other areas of the Riviera Maya.
Sustainability and services
The resort participates in the Travel Sustainable program, with initiatives like waste management and sea turtle conservation. It offers event planning services, 24-hour reception, and free Wi-Fi. Local artisans sell crafts on-site. The main pool will be closed for renovations from September 23 to October 13, 2024.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Private beach
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Barber shop
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Tennis court
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
- Aerobics
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Public parking is possible on site for free.
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
Dining
- All inclusive
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
Business
- Business centre
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Kids club
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Entertainment
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Jacuzzi
- Massage
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
