Rating8.1
Rating6.6
Rating6.6Strong activity offering — non-motorized water sports (1 hour/day included), a comprehensive kids' programme, teen club, evening entertainment, and access to the PGA Riviera Maya Golf Club with discounts for guests. Golf Digest recognition makes this one of the few all-inclusives with a genuinely notable golf option. Most daytime activities are walk-in; evening shows and the nightclub require no booking.
Large winding pool with bridges, terraces, bamboo umbrellas, and lounge chairs. Water fitness activities hosted here. The main social pool — busiest from mid-morning to mid-afternoon. Arrive by 9am for shade positions.
Second large lake-style pool, similar layout. Water polo typically held here. Slightly less busy than the north pool.
Two whirlpools within the main pool areas. Good for muscle relief between activities.
Five indoor hot tubs across the resort grounds. Quieter than the main pools — good for evening use.
Two outdoor hot tubs. Open-air relaxation option.
Dedicated children's water park with slides (90–110cm height minimum for certain slides) and a shallow kids' pool (approximately 1 foot deep). Supervised. The main draw for families with younger children.
Swim-up bar access from within the pool. The most social pool area — popular from 11am onwards.
Private white sand beach, 5-minute shuttle ride from the resort. Natural erosion has occurred and sandbags are visible in sections — honest assessment rather than pristine Caribbean beach. Lounge chairs, umbrellas, towel service, beach bar, and non-motorized water sports (1 hour/day included) are available. The Palapas offer outdoor massage services.
1 hour per day: snorkeling, kayaking, paddle surfing. Subject to availability at the beach sports desk.
One complimentary pool session per person per stay.
Water polo, aqua fitness, pool games. Organised daily — check the activity board.
Courts available, 1 hour per day included.
Basketball, volleyball, soccer. Walk-in, included.
Table tennis, billiards, foosball. Walk-in.
Included. Less common at Riviera Maya all-inclusives — worth trying if you have a free afternoon.
Included. Full equipment range.
Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, aerobics, stretching. Included. Schedule varies daily.
Ages 4–12, included. Cooking classes, crafts, sports, expeditions. One of the better-organised kids programmes in the Riviera Maya — cooking activities get specific praise.
Ages 13–17, included. Gym, movies, DJ events, game tables. Located at Bahia Principe Village.
Included. Daily entertainment programme — quality varies; the family shows get better reviews than the adult variety acts.
Included. Evening options across several venues.
Included. Pool parties, foam parties, Mexican fiesta nights.
Spanish lessons, salsa/bachata/merengue dance lessons, cooking workshops. Included. The dance lessons are a consistently popular activity.
Casino at Bahia Principe Village, extra charge for gambling. Nightclub entry included.
PADI courses available, extra charge.
Banana boat, jet ski, water skiing — extra charge.
Extra charge with guest discount. Golf Digest-ranked course on-site — the clearest differentiator for golfers choosing between Riviera Maya all-inclusives.
Extra charge.
Extra charge. Useful for exploring the jungle grounds without waiting for the shuttle.
Extra charge, book in advance for specific evenings.
Extra charge. Gentle introductory spa treatments for children.
Extra charge for premium spirits beyond the included house-brand drinks.
Extra charge. Chichén Itzá, Cobá ruins, cenotes, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum archaeological site are the main excursions from this location. Book through the hotel for organised transport.
