Resort Description
Akumal - Away from it all, on a vast 3/4 mile stretch of white sandy beach, this exquisite property is a private retreat for relaxation, where guests can lounge by the transparent turquoise waters under a warm tropical sun. The Dona Isabel, a Hacienda in bright Mexican colors, opens to a lively replica of a village square with vendors, shops, cozy restaurants, a disco and even an ice cream parlor. Marble walkways lead to an impressive lobby with a sky-high pillar etched with Mayan hieroglyphs, and further on you will find restaurants and a huge lagoon-shaped pool divided into 3 sections with 3 levels. Both adults and children will find a variety of activities, including watersports . The Mayan fortress of Tulum is only 20 minutes away, where visitors will find ancient ruins overlooking the blue Caribbean. At the Bahia Principe, you will find a splendid variety of dining options, including a choice of specialty Mexican, Italian and open-air Mediterranean. The kids will enjoy meeting new friends at El Principito Mini Club throughout the day, and the adults can dance at the disco until dawn. 894 air-conditioned rooms and suites. The hotel has just added a full service Spa to the resort. Guest can decide to be pampered with massages, facials and relaxing therapies at the newly opened Marina SPA also within the complex. The professional gymnasium equipment, which also forms part of the new feature, is of course at their disposal without cost.
Like a dream come true, the magnificent Bahia Principe is a hidden paradise featuring a distinctly Mayan influence, with rooms and suites distributed throughout 3-story villas surrounded by acres of tropical coconut palms and exotic vegetation.
The Bahia Principe ecological foundation forms an intergal part of the hotel and ensures the sur- vival of the loggerhead turtles and the mainy other species living in and around the reefs in front of the hotel.
Facilities Description
With a secluded location near many local ruins, this resort is stretched along a wonderful 3/4 mile stretch of white sand beach, surrounded by 275 acres of tropical vegetation. It's 1 hr from the Air-port, 35 min from Playa Del Carmen, 20 min from Tulum.
- Barber / Beauty Salon
- Boutique Shops
- Business Services
- Car Rental
- Concierge
- Currency Exchange
- Disco / Nightclub
- Laundry / Dry Cleaning Service
- Meeting Rooms
- Parking(complimentary.)
- Physician On Call
- Horseback Riding: Additional Charge
- Aerobics: Complimentary
- Jacuzzi: Additional Charge
- Massage: Additional Charge
- Nautilus Equipment: Complimentary
- Sauna: Additional Charge
- Spa: Additional Charge
- Steam Room: Additional Charge
- Manicure / Pedicure: Additional Charge
- Facials: Additional Charge
There are 3 pools on 3 levels creating one huge lagoon, considered one of the most impressive in the area. There is a jacuzzi in each pool, a giant whirlpool, SCUBA clinic, sun terrace with sunshades and sunbeds, and separate pool area just for kids.
Beach Description
The resort is situated on a completely natural, long stretch of private white sand beach (1 km in length) bordering along the crystalline waters of the Caribbean. Split between two private bays, thebeach is partially protected by an offshore coral reef.
Activities
There is a Daily Activities Program every day from 10 am to 6 pm, with Non-Motorized Watersports, Tennis, Mountain Bikes, Soccer.
Theme Nights, Disco, Nightly Shows at the 1200-seat Amphitheater (shows are on a 14- day rotation).
Restaurants
There are 9 Restaurants at Bahia Principe Tulum:
- Dolce Vita Italian Style - A la carte Italian specialty resturant open from 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm. Reservations are required.
- La Gran Tortuga - An open-air beachfront palapa restaurant serving Mediterranean food. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Breakfast 7:00a-10:30a, Lunch 12:30p- 3:30p, Dinner 6:00p-10:30p
- Frutos del Mar Fisheria - A seafood specialty restaurant open from 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
- Bar El Tequila - An a la carte Mexican specialty restaurant, reservations are required. No shorts allowed, open 6:00p-10:30p
- Acuario - 24 hour snack bar.
- Las Olas Beach Grill - A beachfront snack grill serving American food, open throughout the day andthen again throughout the evening for late night snacks.
- Yucatan - The main restaurant serving International cuisine buffet-style for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Tables are distributed throughout several dining rooms with sea-views. Breakfast 7a-10:30a, Lunch 12:30p-3:30p, Dinner 6:30p-8:30p/9p-10:30p
- Riviera Restaurant - A restaurant with beautiful views,serving international cuisine buffet style. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. No reservations are required
- Mama Mia - An a la carte Italian specialty restaurant, reservations are required. Open for dinner, no shorts allowed. Open 6:00p-10:30p
Kids Activities
There is a Daily Activities Program every day from 10 am to 6 pm, with Non-Motorized Watersports, Tennis, Mountain Bikes, Soccer.
Theme Nights, Disco, Nightly Shows at the 1200-seat Amphitheater (shows are on a 14- day rotation).
