Gran Bahia Principe Tulum - Riviera Mayan - Mexico

Description:

The Bahia Príncipe Resort is formed by two 5 stars hotels (Tulum, Akumal & Coba), the commercial and entertainment center "Hacienda Doña Isabel" and the best variety of services in the Caribbean.

The hotel has a All Inclusive Service.
Our "all inclusive" system includes meals, snacks, national drinks, house wines and cocktails in all the bars and restaurants throughout the hotel complex, as well as a mini-bar service offering mineral water, soft drinks and beer.

Towels, hammocks and sun shades are provided for the beach and swimming pool.

There is a program of activities and shows for adults and children (both day and in the evenings) and a wide range of games are organized to entertain everyone.

The mini-club offers specific sports and activities for the children.

Rooms at the Gran Bahia Principe 5 Star Hotel Tulum.
774 Standard rooms with fully-equiped bathroom and 84 junior suites with jacuzzi, distributed in 3 storey villas, of 18 rooms each, with sea view or views to the gardens. 12 Rooms duly equipped with facilities for handicaps.

All rooms with: 2 full size (1,36m x 2m) or 1 King-Size bed (2m x 2m), air conditioning, full bathroom, hairdryer, satellite TV, direct telephone, private safe (extra charge), mini-bar and balcony or terrace.

Designed by the prestigious Mexican architect, Fernando Quirarte, and inspired by the Puuc Mayan architectural period, the Gran Bahía Príncipe Tulum HOTEL welcomes its guests with all of Mexican's characteristic warmth. Materials such as stone, talavera pottery, marble, large palapas, hardwoods and an exquisite colour combination make the hotel a cool and harmonious place that is easy to discover and enjoy.

The project was carried out following patterns of sustained tourism in order to make the best use of all the area's resources. The kilometre-long beach is completely natural, and large, manicured gardens will make your strolls around the complex all the more enjoyable. Modern energy-saving and water-processing systems, among others, illustrate the hotel's concern for the environment.


Enjoy our Facilities At the Gran Bahia Principe 5 Star Hotel Tulum.

A main swimming pool in the shape of a lake for activities, with a special area for children; two relaxation pools with jacuzzi, both with children's section (one of these is exclusively for guests of the Club Hacienda Príncipe) and a gigantic open-air jacuzzi; a large solarium with sunloungers and sunshades; towel service at pools and beach. Mini club for children. Amphitheatre for shows and performances. Five tennis courts, a water sports centre and a gym. Shops offer emergency items as well as gifts. Very extensive natural surroundings and meeting rooms with top quality furnishings.



RESTAURANTS at the Gran Bahia Principe 5 Star Hotel Tulum.
Main Restaurant (international buffet) facing the sea: breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets
Gourmet International Specialities Restaurant
Mexican Specialities Restaurant
Grill: Specialities Restaurant breakfast and lunch
Restaurant on the Beach with fast food and snacks. Open 24 hours ( After midnight, only soft drinks)

Only the Rest Gourmet is air conditioned.
3 A la Carte dinners per week of stay and previous reservation, to choose among the 7 Speciality Restaurants in the complex: Italian Rest., Fish & Seafood Rest., Mexican Rest., Grill Rest., Oriental Rest. and two International Gourmet Restaurants.
House wine


BARS: At the Gran Bahia Principe 5 Star Hotel Tulum.
3 Swim up bars in the pools
Lobby Bar
1 Bar at the amphitheatre

Unlimited local drinks, beer and soft drinks in all of the hotel's bars until 11.00 pm.
All local drinks at the "La Plaza Mayor" Bar and the "Sport Bar" located in the "Hacienda Doña Isabel".

EXCLUSIVE CLUBS
Club Hacienda Príncipe

An exclusive area for you...

In a peaceful area of the Hotel, there is CLUB HACIENDA PRÍNCIPE, a private club where guests can enjoy all services and facilities at Gran Bahia Príncipe Tulum and the following exclusive services: Private reception, exclusive "Tequila" restaurant for breakfast and lunch, swimming-pool bar with snacks and coffee break, exclusive lake swimming-pool with jacuzzi and children's section,...

Guests staying at the CLUB HACIENDA PRÍNCIPE have ID bracelets in a different colour, which gives them exclusive access to the facilities and services of the CLUB HACIENDA PRÍNCIPE, as well as those of the GRAN BAHÍA PRINCIPE TULUM.



LOCATION:
CLUB HACIENDA PRÍNCIPE is part of BAHIA PRINCIPE TULUM (left side) but separated by a fence / barrier of the rest of the Hotel and with exclusive, CLUB HACIENDA PRÍNCIPE signalling / placards

CATEGORY: 5 stars


ROOMS:
Distributed in villas, located between 20 and 150 meters from the beach.

All rooms with : twin or king size beds, air conditioning, full bathroom, hairdryer, satellite TV, direct telephone, private safe (extra charge), minibar, and balcony or terrace.



EXCLUSIVE FACILITIES AND SERVICES OF CLUB HACIENDA PRÍNCIPE:
Clients staying at CLUB HACIENDA PRÍNCIPE will get an exclusive, different coloured all-inclusive-bracelet.
Exclusive restaurant "TEQUILA" for breakfast and lunch: buffet - restaurant with international cuisine.
Exclusive swimming pool bar with snacks and coffee break.
Exclusive lake - swimming pool with children section
Exclusive sun terraces, gardens and part of the beach, with sun chairs and sun shades.
Exclusive reception: check-in and check-out, welcome drink, a desk for representatives, reservations for speciality a-la-carte restaurants (four a week), reservations for shuttle to Playa del Carmen.

Locally:

The Gran Bahía Príncipe Akumal HOTEL is located in an unspoilt area of the Mexican Mayan Riviera.

This area invites you to explore, enjoy, relax and learn, with its nature reserves, theme parks, outstanding archaeological areas, deserted beaches, pools of cool, crystal-clear fresh water (cenotes), marinas, small villages and developing towns. Another well-kept secret of the Mayan Riviera is the Great Mayan Reef, which stretches from the Yucatán peninsula as far as Honduras and is the second largest barrier reef in the northern hemisphere. Coral formations all along 680 kilometres make this reef, full of cenotes, an irresistible temptation for any diving enthusiast.

The Mayan culture imbues this area with all its splendour: whether in the midst of the jungle or on the coast with its spectacular sea views, everywhere one feels the presence of a culture that cultivated the arts, mathematics, religions, astronomy and time-measuring techniques.

Some of the sights not to be missed during a stay on the Mayan Riviera are:


TULUM: a walled, cliff-top city with stunning sea views. In ancient times it was called Zama (dawn in Mayan), because the sun rises from the sea, bathing all the buildings in its light. 20 minutes from the Bahía Príncipe Hotel, this is one of the most popular archaeological sites with tourists.
COBÁ: a monumental, 42-metre pyramid (the highest on the Yucatán peninsula), Nohoc Mul rises amidst the largely unexplored jungle. This city also contains other buildings.
SIAN KA'AN: the Sian Ka'an biosphere reserve is only 11 km from Tulum. It covers 653 thousand hectares and was inscribed in UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1987. The beaches, lagoons, swamps, mangroves and wide variety of wildlife are fit to grace any postcard.
XCARET: Ean eco-archeological park standing on what was known as Polé in ancient times, a spot where the Mayas held important ceremonies. Underground fresh-water rivers, a beach, Mayan town, birds, pumas and jaguars, dolphins, horses and other animals coexist in this park's harmonious natural environment. And at night, a show transports visitors to the mystical Mayan world.
XEL-HA: this word means "where the water rises" in Mayan and there could be no more appropriate name for this wonderful nature park. Only 15 minutes from the Bahía Príncipe Hotel, Xel-Ha offers you this region's most breathtaking natural landscapes.
CANCÚN: México's best-known destination. This tiny but extraordinary stretch of land is bathed by turquoise waters. Cancún (which means "vipers' nest" in Mayan) is split into two main areas: the hotel district and the inland region, where the locals live and one can savour the day-to-day life of the Mexican people.


ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES
Chichén Itzá. 75 mi. from Merida, Yucatan.
Dzibilchaltún. 10 mi. from Merida, Yucatan.
Mayapán. 29 mi. from Merida.
Labná. 75 mi. from Mérida, Yucatán.
Kabáh. 63 mi. from Merida, Yucatán.
Oxkintok. 43 mi. south from Merida, Yucatan.
Chacmultún. 80 mi. southeast from Merida. Yucatan.
Uxmal. 48 mi. from Merida, Yucatan.
Sayil. 15.5 mi. southeast from Uxmal.
Xlapak. 70 mi. from the city of Merida, Yucatan.
Alenque 70 mi. from Villahermosa and 130 mi. from San Cristobal.
Ednza. 37 mi. from Campeche.
Tulum. 74 mi. from Cancún.
Ek Balam. A 184 km. de Mérida.
Xcambó. 3 mi. from Telchac Puerto and 43 mi. from Merida, Yucatan.


Typical Mexical Foods
Adobo
Birria
Chorizo
Bean Enchiladas
Enchiladas
Escamoles
Guacamole
Horchata
Mexican Chicken
Mexican Chocolate (includes champurrado)
Mexican Lasagne
Mole Poblano
Pico de Gallo
Quesadillas (Grilled Chicken Tortillas)
Sopa de Nopales
Tamales
THE AREA
Playa del Carmen:

Playa del Carmen lies on the beautiful coast of the Mexican Caribbean, 66 km from Cancún. It is the perfect base from which to visit the fascinating sights along the Cancún-Tulum corridor.

Playa del Carmen is a fertile natural environment, with its white sandy beaches and tepid, crystal-clear water. You'll be able to enjoy pleasant strolls along its beaches, or, if you fancy diving, you can learn this sport and marvel at the largest coral reef in the western hemisphere. And if you like golf, you'll be dazzled by the 18-hole course of the Playacar Golf Club.

You'll also get the chance to visit Cozumel on modern boats that leave "Playa del Carmen " every hour.

Quintana Roo:

Quintana Roo is the youngest state in the Mexican Republic and the only one with a Caribbean feel. It's a place where the white sand and tropical vegetation are bathed by turquoise waters.

In the state of Quintana Roo you'll be able to visit stunning Mayan ceremonial sites, or beaches where you can swim, dive, sail, ski and windsurf, etc.

Riviera Maya:

México, a country whose cultural, historic and natural heritage is famous throughout the world, opens its doors with a new tourist destination: the Riviera Maya.

This stunning region, located on the far eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, is made up of small independent communities where there are infinite possibilities for exploration and enjoyment. The most beautiful sea in the world, the Caribbean, extends out to the horizon while its incredible turquoise waters softly caress the brilliant white sand of miles of beautiful beaches.

In the past few decades, the northern portion of the coast has been the object of intensive tourist development, mainly the internationally famous city of Cancun.

Toward the south, leaving behind the luxurious hotels and shopping centers, another world opens up. Here the towns are smaller and there are fewer tourists with miles of solitary virgin beaches, sparkling white sand and crystalline turquoise waters stretching out before one's eyes. The second largest reef system in the world, the Great Maya Reef, runs along the coastline and an unrestrained jungle surrounds the towns and beaches. In this part of the Mexican Caribbean, full of exotic tropical animals peering or flying through the branches, there are many places to explore. A unique and complex underground river system flows beneath the surface and surprises visitors with magical caverns, caves and cenotes (sinkholes). There are also hundreds of archaeological sites, remnants of the incredible and timeless Mayan civilization, amd a spectacular and plentiful marine life.

The DOÑA ISABEL HACIENDA is a beautiful building that recreates a 16th-century Mexican hacienda.

With murals of hand-painted tropical fruits, the "La Rancherita" disco is night-spot for the hotel's own guests and other visitors. Themed parties and contests are organised.

A shop in the lobby offers guests a variety of beach clothes, sun lotions, small gifts and the chance to buy any essential they've forgotten to pack.

A wide variety of shops makes the Doña Isabel Hacienda the perfect complement for days spent sunbathing on the beach: boutique, silversmith's, jeweller's, music, beach clothes, souvenir shops, photo shop, florist's, car rental, medical services, hairdresser's and massages, restaurants and bars.

Guests will be able to enjoy the warm Mexican nights with live music and excellent evening entertainment programmes.



How to get there
The hotel is one hour (by car) from Cancún airport, 30 minutes from Carmen Beach and 20 minutes from Tulum.

From the airport head towards Chetumal, staying on the same federal highway. The hotel is at km 250. You can see Hacienda Doña Isabel from the road and there are large letters with the name Bahía Príncipe.
You can use taxis or public buses to leave the hotel. Cars can also be hired from the offices of the car rental company located in Hacienda Doña Isabel (Advantage Rent a Car).