Bahia Principe Explore Coba - Akumal

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Bahia Principe Explore Coba - Akumal
Carretera Chetumal - Cancun Km 250, Akumal, Mexico·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.7Very good
Highest Rated
Staff8.7
Cleanliness8.2
Comfort8.0
Free WiFi8.0
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.9
Location7.9
Value for money7.7
Who stays here
Families62%
Couples24%
Groups12%
Solo2%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.7Very good
Highest Rated
Staff8.7
Cleanliness8.2
Comfort8.0
Free WiFi8.0
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.9
Location7.9
Value for money7.7
Who stays here
Families62%
Couples24%
Groups12%
Solo2%

All-inclusive resort in Akumal with a unique bioluminescent lagoon experience (Laguna Luminosa) adjacent to the property

Pools & Water Activities

Bahia Principe Explore Coba Akumal offers multiple outdoor swimming pools, including a children's pool with water slides. Guests have access to non-motorized water sports such as snorkelling, windsurfing, and canoeing on the private beach area. The hotel also provides scuba diving lessons and a dedicated pier for easy access to the ocean.

Dining & Bars

The all-inclusive plan includes several specialty restaurants with international cuisine, including a Japanese teppanyaki grill and an Indian Thali restaurant. Themed dinner nights and a kid-friendly buffet are available daily at the main buffet restaurant. Drinks and snacks are served at the pool bar, snack bar, and the 24-hour lobby bar.

Rooms & Services

Spacious rooms at Bahia Principe Grand Coba feature large balconies with outdoor furniture, spa baths, and air conditioning. A personalized guest ambassador service helps with restaurant reservations and daily activity planning. Airport shuttle service is available for seamless transfers to and from Cancún International Airport.

Family & Kids

The kids' club offers supervised activities such as crafts, swimming, and mini-games, with shows performed by children on the main stage. Babysitting service is available for an additional fee, allowing parents time for themselves. Children also enjoy a dedicated water park area, a playground, and an indoor play area.

Entertainment & Wellness

The on-site spa & wellness centre provides beauty treatments, massages, and access to a sauna, hammam, and hot tub. Daily fitness classes, yoga, and a well-equipped gym are available for active guests. Evening entertainment includes live music, themed dinner parties, and a nightclub with DJ sets.

  • Location: Akumal, 3 km from Xcacel-Xcacelito
  • Pools: Multiple outdoor pools with water slides and children's pool
  • Activities: Non-motorized water sports, snorkelling, diving, tennis courts
  • Dining: Specialty restaurants with international cuisine and themed dinner nights
  • Family: Kids' club, children's playground, babysitting service, indoor play area
  • Wellness: Full-service spa with sauna, hammam, yoga classes, and fitness centre
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 1.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish
Building
Number of rooms:2235
Former name
Grand Bahia Principe Akumal
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Rooms and availability

Junior Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Double beds1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Superior Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Double beds

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Babysitting

Babysitting/Child services

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Air conditioning
All inclusive
Facilities for kids

Game room

Children's play area

Kids club

Children's buffet

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
  • Badminton
  • Bowling
  • Golf course
  • Billiard tables
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Archery
  • Yoga class
  • Aerobics
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • All inclusive
  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Dinner
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet
  • Board games
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Casino
  • Aqua park
  • Karaoke
  • Live entertainment
  • Night club
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Solarium
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Massage
  • Open-air bath
  • Shallow end
  • Make up services

Room view

  • Garden view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Bahia Principe Explore Coba

💵 Lowest room price 100 £
📏 Distance to centre 3.5 km
✈️ Distance to airport 40.8 km
🧳 Nearest airport Aeropuerto de Playa del Carmen, PCM

Location

Carretera Chetumal - Cancun Km 250, Akumal, Mexico
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Carretera Chetumal - Cancun Km 250, Akumal, Mexico
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Carretera Chetumal - Cancun Km 250, Akumal, Mexico
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Playa Chemuyil
560 m
Restaurant
Le Gourmet
130 m
Restaurant
Mediterraneo
360 m

Reviews of Bahia Principe Explore Coba

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FAQ about Bahia Principe Explore Coba

Which landmarks should we visit during our stay at the Bahia Principe Grand Coba Hotel?
During their stay at the Bahia Principe Grand Coba Hotel guests can visit Aktun Chen Natural Park (3.3 km), Chan Chemuyil (2.4 km) as well as the known Akumal Public Beach (4.9 km) among others.
What is the nearest airport to the stunning 5-star Bahia Principe Grand Coba Hotel hotel?
Aeropuerto de Playa del Carmen airport lies within 45 km of the stunning 5-star Bahia Principe Grand Coba Hotel hotel and is reachable with a 33-minute drive.
Is airport shuttle provided by Bahia Principe Grand Coba Hotel?
Airport shuttle which will take you to Bahia Principe Grand Coba Hotel with a 33-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
Does Bahia Principe Grand Coba Hotel hotel have a car parking on site?
Yes, guests of Bahia Principe Grand Coba Hotel hotel can take advantage of private car parking on site.
What are our dining options during the stay at the resort?
Unfortunately, the resort doesn't have on-site restaurants, but guests can dine just outside the property in a highly rated seafood restaurant Mediterraneo, offering high end prices.
Does the hotel serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the hotel.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the Bahia Principe Grand Coba Hotel?
Guests of the Bahia Principe Grand Coba Hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 12:00.
What payment methods are available in the Bahia Principe Grand Coba Hotel?
At the Bahia Principe Grand Coba Hotel, you can pay using Mastercard and Visa.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at this stunning resort?
All rooms of this stunning resort feature a mini fridge bar and coffee/tea making facilities as well as a personal safe, some of them boast private bathrooms along with a hot tub.
Does the Bahia Principe Grand Coba Hotel hotel staff speak foreign languages?
Yes, the staff of the Bahia Principe Grand Coba Hotel hotel can help you in Spanish, German, and English.
Which facilities does the Bahia Principe Grand Coba Hotel hotel provide?
The Bahia Principe Grand Coba Hotel hotel is equipped with currency exchange and a cash machine as well as a safe deposit box and 24-hour security for safety purposes.
What are the spa options at the Bahia Principe Grand Coba Hotel?
At a wellness centre featured at the Bahia Principe Grand Coba Hotel guests can receive such spa procedures as body scrub, pedicure, and manicure. Additionally, a Turkish steam room, a Turkish bath, and a treatment room are offered on-site.
Is swimming pool available at this stunning hotel?
Yes, this stunning hotel features a swimming pool.
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