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Akumal Bay Beach And Spa Resort

Akumal Bay Beach And Spa Resort Stars Stars Stars Stars Half stars

Riviera Maya, Mexico

Transfer

55 minutes

From Cancún International (CUN) airport

310 rooms in the hotel

310

Rooms*

4 swimming pools at the hotel

4

Pools*

7 restaurants at the hotel

7

Restaurants*

5 bars at the hotel

5

Bars*

Eco-responsible

Hotel

Eco-responsible


Description

• Relax on one of the Riviera Maya's best white-sand beaches • Snorkel with friendly sea turtles among colorful coral reefs • Find your zen with meditation, spiritual dance, and yoga classes. Plan the ultimate relaxing beach retreat along the serene shores of the Riviera Maya at Akumal Bay Beach and Wellness Resort. Located minutes from the ancient Mayan ruins of Tulum and the vibrant resort town of Playa del Carmen, this luxury beachfront hotel caters to every traveler. Spend your day lounging on the expansive, palm-fringed white-sand beach, soaking up the sun on a comfortable lounge chair and exploring crystal-clear waters perfect for snorkeling. Keep an eye out for friendly sea turtles swimming among the coral reefs as you go for a swim! Center your body and mind with the hotel's array of wellness activities, including yoga, meditation, and spiritual dance classes, in addition to the invigorating experiences of Pranayama and Vipassana. Savor a variety of delicious gourmet dining options to suit every taste, from quick bites at the 24-hour snack bar to specialty rodizio-style grills and fresh sushi on the beach. After a picturesque day in this slice of paradise, return to luxurious rooms with lavish amenities such as 24-hour room service and scenic balconies or terraces with Jacuzzis.

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Evaluations

Overall ratings

Ratings explanation

Excellent
81% to 100%
Very good
61% to 80%
Average
41% to 60%
Poor
21% to 40%
Horrible
0% to 20%

52
16
4
1
0

Breakdown of ratings according to each of the criteria

Entertainment
69%

Entertainment

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11
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10
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15
7 / 10
8
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4
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13
4 / 10
4
3 / 10
2
2 / 10
1
1 / 10
3
0 / 10
0
Overall look
86%

Overall look

10 / 10
22
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21
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17
7 / 10
9
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1
5 / 10
1
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2
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1 / 10
0
0 / 10
0
Bar(s)
87%

Bar(s)

10 / 10
24
9 / 10
21
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17
7 / 10
6
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1
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2
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Buffet(s)
79%

Buffet(s)

10 / 10
16
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17
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14
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10
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3
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1 / 10
1
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Room
80%

Room

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Staff
93%

Staff

10 / 10
47
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Pool(s)
83%

Pool(s)

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22
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11
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19
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3
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Beach
77%

Beach

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15
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3
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Cleanliness
91%

Cleanliness

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42
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Restaurant(s)
85%

Restaurant(s)

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23
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Résumé des avis

Guests particularly appreciate the warm welcome and attentive service from the always smiling staff. Furthermore, the hotel's cleanliness and the beauty of its setting are frequently highlighted. The quality and variety of the food, especially at the buffet and the à la carte restaurants (no reservations required), also contribute to a positive experience. However, it is sometimes mentioned that the beach can be rocky or have seaweed, and that access to sun loungers or palapas requires early morning reservations.

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Reviews

Patricia B.

Solo travel, September 22, 2026
85%
A little gem in the heart of nature
Un petit bijou en pleine nature

The best things about it in my opinion: - Small, human-scale hotel (not a place to party or meet people) - Natural site teeming with local fauna and flora: lizards, coatis, turtles, birds, flowers, etc. - Easy snorkeling right in front of the beach - turtles, a multitude of exotic fish, corals, rays, etc. - or with Akumal Dive Center, which is next to the hotel - Efficient and personalized customer service in the restaurants, bars, and lobby - Good variety of dishes offered at the à la carte restaurants and cocktails - Charming village of Akumal within walking distance - Professional guided yoga and meditation sessions held in a specially designed outdoor hut (approximately 6 sessions per day) - Other activities: paddleboarding with a guide, Mexican-themed day, morning pool aerobics, and a painting workshop (not to be missed) - Ground-floor rooms have direct beach access (blocks 3-4) - Smart TV with built-in apps (for bad weather) and toiletries made with Mexican honey Please note: - Some room amenities could be modernized/refreshed (e.g., toilet, jacuzzi/shower faucets, safe) - The musty smell, while typical of Mexico, is particularly strong due to the wooden furniture - Very little entertainment/activities organized by the hotel other than those described above - Lack Full-size mirror in the room - Taste and refinement of the food not always consistent from day to day (this is not a so-called "gastronomic" establishment) - There was no hot water for showering two nights during our stay

Les plus à mon avis:
- Hôtel de petite taille à échelle humaine (pas un endroit pour fêter ni faire des rencontres)
- Site naturel débordant de faune et flore locales: lézards, coatis, tortues, oiseaux, fleurs, etc.
- Plongée libre (snorkeling) facile juste devant la plage - tortues, multitude de poissons exotiques, coraux, raies, etc. - ou avec Akumal Dive Center qui est voisin de l'hôtel
- Service à la clientèle efficace et personnalisé aux restaurants, bars et lobby
- Bonne variété des plats proposés aux restaurants à la carte et des cocktails
- Charmant village d'Akumal à distance de marche
- Séances de yoga et méditation guidée professionnelles organisées dans hutte aménagée à cet effet en plein air (environ 6 séances par jour)
- Autres activités: possibilité de paddle avec guide, journée thématique mexicaine, aérobie piscine le matin et atelier de peinture (à ne pas manquer)
- Chambres situées au RDC ont un accès à la plage direct devant (bloc 3-4)
- Télévision intelligente avec applications intégrées (si mauvais temps) et produits d'hygiène à base de miel mexicain
À savoir:
- Certains équipements dans les chambres pourraient être modernisés/rafraîchis (ex. toilette, robinetterie jacuzzi/douche, coffret de sûreté)
- L'odeur d'humidité, bien que typique du Mexique, est particulièrement puissante vu mobilier de bois
- Très peu d'animation/activités organisées par l'hôtel outre celles décrites ci-dessus
- Manque miroir pleine grandeur dans la chambre
- Goût et raffinement de la nourriture pas toujours constants d'un jour à l'autre (ce n'est pas un établissement dit « gastronomique »)
- Il n'y avait pas d'eau chaude pour se doucher 2 soirs durant notre séjour

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Review details

Entertainment
5/10
Overall look
8/10
Bar(s)
9/10
Buffet(s)
7/10
Room
8/10
Staff
10/10
Pool(s)
10/10
Beach
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Restaurant(s)
8/10

Paul B.

Friends travel, May 26, 2026
80%
Vacances shelf
Vacances repisante

Despite the sargassum seaweed on the beach and a lot of rocks in the water, it's a very nice hotel.

Malgré les sargasses à la plage et beaucoup de roche dans l’eau très bel hotel

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Entertainment
8/10
Overall look
8/10
Bar(s)
8/10
Buffet(s)
8/10
Room
7/10
Staff
9/10
Pool(s)
8/10
Beach
6/10
Cleanliness
7/10
Restaurant(s)
9/10

Guylaine D.

Family travel, May 11, 2026
95%
Back on May 9th
De retour le 9 mai

Super quiet hotel. Fantastic staff. Room facing the sea. Gorgeous tropical gardens. À la carte restaurants without reservations. Excellent food.

Hôtel super tranquille. Personnel fantastique. Chambre face à la mer. Jardins tropicales superbes. Restaurants à la cartes sans réservation. Nourriture excellente.

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Entertainment
5/10
Overall look
10/10
Bar(s)
10/10
Buffet(s)
10/10
Room
10/10
Staff
10/10
Pool(s)
9/10
Beach
8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Restaurant(s)
10/10

Richard P.

Spouse travel, May 1, 2026
80%
Peaceful, zen, relaxing
Tranquille, zen, relaxant

Welcoming and helpful staff. A hotel of manageable size. Good food overall.

Personnel accueillant, serviable. Un hôtel aux dimensions humaines. Bonne nourriture en général.

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Entertainment
9/10
Overall look
9/10
Bar(s)
9/10
Buffet(s)
7/10
Room
8/10
Staff
9/10
Pool(s)
9/10
Beach
3/10
Cleanliness
9/10
Restaurant(s)
8/10

Guylaine R.

Spouse travel, March 28, 2026
85%
Total rest. Absolute tranquility
Repos total. Tranquitée absolu

The bus journey was too long, taking 2.5 hours to arrive at the hotel. The route was poorly organized.

Transports en autobus trop long 2:30 avant d’arriver à l’hôtel Trajet mal organisé

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Entertainment
8/10
Overall look
8/10
Bar(s)
9/10
Buffet(s)
3/10
Room
10/10
Staff
10/10
Pool(s)
8/10
Beach
8/10
Cleanliness
9/10
Restaurant(s)
9/10

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