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BlueBay Grand Esmeralda

4.0 of 5
Carretera Federal Chetumal- Puerto Juarez km 300 | Camino a la Pileta, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Location
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Laguna Niguel, California
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2013 NEW

We stayed here May 17-24, and had a great time. The staff is really friendly and they go above and beyond to please everybody. The rooms are very nice and clean. The housekeeping was cleaning our room every morning.The food is great, i loved the italian restaurant!!. The pools are clean and nice. Everything that you see in pictures is... More

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Christiansburg, Virginia, United States
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

Stayed here May 11 - 18, and had a wonderful time. The food was great, (Steakhouse and Mexican) were our favorites. The beach wasn't great, but we knew that going into it. The pool was where it was at, nice and relaxing. Room was kept very clean and anytime there was an issue, maintenance solved the issue very quickly. Room... More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

My fiance and I stayed at the BlueBay Grand Esmerelda from May 11 through May 18, 2013. We got a really good deal for this trip, I think because it is a slow time of year for the resort; apparently it was at half capacity while we were there. For what we paid, we had a great time and couldn't... More

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Plymouth, United Kingdom
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

My wife and son all adults arrived at Blue bay on 1st May 13 for two weeks. We were taken to our rooms which were very nice and spacious the bathroom was large. they were kept very clean by the chamber maids, bedding was changed every two days and plenty of towels. We stayed in building 6 on the third... More

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Dallas, Texas
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Short and sweet. There is not one good thing I can say about this resort. Everything was poor; the food, service, rooms, communication, etc. is here. I am an avid traveler and this was horrible. Also speaking with other guests not one was happy. Ruined my girlfriend's birthday dinner....

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Richmond Hill, Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Just came back May 11th 2013 . The resort is mosquito infested, the beach was non-existant and the food was cold and lousy. The pool bar had only one person tending it and had his work cut out for him because there were two poolside waiters to service plus long lineups of guests The tour operator West Jet Vacations and... More

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1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW via mobile

We stayed in bldg 1, near the beach for a week. The ceiling fan and light turned itself on multiple times per night, which is kind of a scary wiring concern and made it tough to sleep. Light bulbs needed replacing, and bathroom floor drain backed up onto the floor when using the shower. Tips didn't seem to make much... More

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Stokesley, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

My husband and I had a wonderful time here in early May 2013. The food at the restaurants were really great- well presented and good quality and such good variety. Service was excellent- especially at the french and oriental restaurant. Buffet was fine but we preferred to book a restaurant. We upgraded to get an ocean view as we're given... More

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Gravesend, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013

Firstly the food was amazing, huge amount of choice and restaurants. We had no problems getting bookings in the restaurants that we wanted to eat in. The only time we could not get something decent to eat was when we returned from a day trip at 10pm so all the restaurants were closing. We were very tired though so just... More

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San Luis Potosi, Mexico
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

We just stayed at Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda in Riviera Maya for a week at beggining of May for our anniversary, our first judgement when at the Lobby and during the check-in was: !Hotel looks and sound to be amazing! nevertheless once we steb by the beach we changed somehow our first idea, beach looks dirty and quite short, in... More

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  • Sports bar(166)
  • Very good(133)
  • Great time(79)
  • Main pool(63)
  • Room service(61)
  • Beach area(42)
  • Steak house(42)
  • Ocean views(40)
  • Really nice(39)
  • Friendly and helpful(39)

Additional Information about BlueBay Grand Esmeralda

Address: Carretera Federal Chetumal- Puerto Juarez km 300 | Camino a la Pileta, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
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Region: Mexico > Yucatan Peninsula > Quintana Roo > Riviera Maya > Playa del Carmen
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free Parking Kids Activities Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#38 Luxury Hotels in Playa del Carmen
#46 Top resorts Hotels in Playa del Carmen
#55 Romantic Hotels in Playa del Carmen
#59 On the Beach Hotels in Playa del Carmen
#78 Family Hotels in Playa del Carmen
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Ideally located in an area of 445 acres in a prime position on the beach on the Riviera Maya, BlueBay Grand Esmeralda combines elegant Mayan features with contemporary design and a wide range of service to suit the most discerning traveller. BlueBay Grand Esmeralda provides a relaxed atmosphere for holiday makers. The Hotel features 979 elegant and well-appointed rooms and suites with the option of a sea or garden view. ... more   less 
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Also Known As:
Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda
Blue Bay Esmeralda
Bluebay Grand Esmeralda Hotel
Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Riviera Maya
Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Mayan Riviera
Grand Esmeralda
Blue Bay Grand Esmerelda
Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Resort
Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Beach Resort Spa
BlueBay Grand Esmeralda Riviera Maya/Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

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