Rating8.1
Rating6.6
Rating6.6Good
Based on 339 reviews
Exceptional Staff
Guests consistently praise the staff for being exceptionally friendly, helpful, and attentive, significantly enhancing the overall experience.
Modern & Spacious Rooms
The brand-new rooms are highly rated for their generous size, cleanliness, and modern design, often described as a highlight of the stay.
High-Quality Buffet Dining
The buffet receives strong positive feedback for its variety, quality, and ability to cater to diverse tastes, making dining a pleasure.
Engaging Entertainment
Daily activities, lively pool parties, and live music contribute to a fun atmosphere, with the entertainment crew noted for being engaging yet not pushy.
Resort Newness & Design
The resort's stunning new grounds and buildings are appreciated for their modern aesthetic, thoughtfully blending with Mexican traditional style.
Beach Access & Quality Issues
The resort's off-beach location necessitates a shuttle, and the dedicated beach area is often described as rocky and not meeting expectations for a pristine Caribbean beach.
Mixed Drink Quality
A recurring complaint involves the poor quality of mixed alcoholic beverages, which guests attribute to the use of low-quality ingredients.
À La Carte Reservation Difficulties
Guests frequently report challenges with the app-based booking system for à la carte restaurants, citing limited availability despite visible empty tables.
Additional Costs for Extras
Travelers should be aware that certain nightlife events, premium drinks, spa services, and amenities like Balinese beds are not included in the all-inclusive package and incur extra charges.
Room Humidity
Humidity can be an issue within guest rooms, requiring guests to manage it by opening patio doors or utilizing fans, as the AC system reacts to open doors.
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Bahia Principe Grand Tequila opened in December 2025 as the newest adults-only property in the Bahia Principe Riviera Maya complex, separated from the former Grand Coba grounds into its own dedicated resort. The Mexican cultural theme — tequila branding, cantina-style nightclub, Mexican street food — is more fully executed than the regional styling at most Caribbean all-inclusives. Two pools (the Activity/Party Pool and the quieter Iguana Pool), a Nikkei fusion restaurant, a dedicated BBQ smokehouse, and a cross-complex dining arrangement with Grand Coba and Grand Tulum (12 à la carte restaurants total) are the main draws.
The resort caters specifically to adults-only travellers who want a more energetic, party-adjacent atmosphere than the typical all-inclusive. If you want quiet, the Iguana Pool (also called the Main Pool) is the calmer zone, but the overall vibe skews younger and more social than a spa-retreat adults-only property.
Two honest limitations: the beach is not on-site. It's a 5–10 minute shuttle or walk, and the private beach area is described in guest reviews as rocky rather than the sandy Caribbean beach guests expect. The swim area quality has disappointed multiple guests specifically on this point. The mixed drinks quality is also flagged — multiple reviews mention low-quality cocktail mixes producing mediocre results.
The Solo Collection room category is an unusual inclusion — 452 sq ft suites specifically configured and marketed for solo travellers. Rare at all-inclusive resorts where the pricing structure typically penalises single occupancy.
The resort sits approximately 75 minutes from Cancún International Airport (CUN). It shares the Bahia Spa facility with Grand Coba.
