BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive

4.0 star property
Beachfront property with pool bar, near El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course
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3 outdoor pools
4 bars/lounges, poolside bar
3 outdoor pools
5 restaurants, breakfast served
Kayaking

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 5 restaurants and 4 bars/lounges
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised childcare
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool

Feel at home (6)

  • Supervised childcare (free)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
The price is AU$442
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2025

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Emerald)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Day bed
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Pool Access, Garden View (Emerald)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Day bed
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
  • 35.0 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Room Superior With Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room Standard With Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room Deluxe With Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
Carretera Federal Chetumal, Puerto Juarez Km. 300, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710

What's nearby

  • Tres Rios Ecopark - 7 min drive
  • El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course - 7 min drive
  • Gran Coyote Golf - 9 min drive
  • Maroma Beach - 12 min drive
  • Quinta Avenida - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.) - 42 min drive
  • Cozumel, Quintana Roo (CZM-Cozumel Intl.) - 14.4 miles/23.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Black & White - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jaal-Ha - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coco Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bluemoon - ‬4 min walk

About this property

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive

At BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive, you can spend time at the beach relaxing on a sunlounger, plus you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Tres Rios Ecopark. 3 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps and aromatherapy. Dining choices include 5 restaurants, and the 4 bars/lounges are great places to grab a cold drink. Other highlights include 2 outdoor tennis courts, a free kid's club and a poolside bar. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and restaurant.

All-inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks and beverages included
24-hour room service (limited menu)
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Activities and facilities/equipment

All non-motorised water sports are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Sailing
Snorkelling
Windsurfing

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Tennis
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics
Water fitness

Entertainment

On-site entertainment and activities
On-site live performances

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 979 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Free children's club

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free uncovered on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 5 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised childcare/activities
  • Local/corner shop

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Tennis
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Personal watercraft (motorised)
  • Windsurfing
  • Shopping
  • Pool table
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • 8 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2006
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Spa services
  • Hot tub
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Sauna
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Dressing gowns
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Bay Blue Grand Esmeralda
Blue Bay All Inclusive
Blue Bay Esmeralda Grand
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Blue Grand Bay Esmeralda
Esmeralda Blue Bay
Grand Blue Bay Esmeralda
Grand Esmeralda Blue Bay
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BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive All-inclusive property

Frequently asked questions

Does BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive?
Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Is there an on-site casino at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive?
No, this property doesn't have a casino, but Riviera Gran Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, sailing and windsurfing and improve your game at the on-site tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes, volleyball and yoga. Relax in the hot tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include 3 outdoor pools and 4 bars. BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive also has a sauna and a fitness centre, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive?
Yes, there are 5 on-site restaurants.
Does BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive like?
BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive is in Riviera Maya. Popular attractions include Maroma Beach, which is 12 minutes away by car.

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

6.4

Good

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Don’t do it
If you are traveling with friends, do NOT stay here. This place is very inconvenient and their website is not truthful. For breakfast and lunch, the only option is 2 dining halls with bad food. -Have to walk to lobby every day to make dinner reservations at the concierge, can’t call -can’t make multiple reservations for entire stay, only for the next day -after hours buffet was disgusting -AC only present in hotel rooms, not in restaurants/lobby/bar -food was dry and salty, severely underseasoned -ice cream scoop was in dirty water -App doesn’t work -some outlets didn’t work in room -use the same plastic cups for everything -orange juice smelled like a fart and made us sick -wifi doesn’t work -charge for room service that we didn’t know about -room service took an hour -have to call room service number multiple times before it goes through -Bathroom stall doors didn’t lock -constant knocking sound on room door -lobby roof leaks when it rains -moldy ceiling -rude waitress at steakhouse didn’t even acknowledge our friend -worker mopped over my friends feet -coffee shop was closed at 8:30am -bathroom smells like sulphur dioxide -no Mexican music, all acoustic covers of American songs -have to turn in room key and towel card or you get charged at check out -conflicting info about when concierge closes -mirror in room has paint splattered on it -umbrella only in some rooms -no swim up bar -animals (cats, cottis, raccoons) in dining hall -housekeeping popped our bday balloons
Marissa, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good value for the money
After reading reviews we were unsure of what to actuallt expect but booked anyway. We were pleasantly surprised. The drinks were strong, the food was good, the staff was friendly, no issues with getting rides in electric cars. Beach was clean. We will definitely recommend it if the price is right. We stated in a garden view building 7. Close to the pool. Only negative was the elevator button wouldnt work for down so we had to walk down the steps but could ride the elevator up.
Blaney, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nathalie, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great Staff
The staff was fantastic! Very friendly and helpful. The AC needs some improvement and the could use some repairs. But over all a very nice stay. They were making repairs all over the resort while we were there, so this review may be improved soon. They are do push to buy an membership but its not as aggressive as some places ive been too.
Shambree, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Value
Clean and friendly,food was good Only problem was power outages at some points and are key card was deactivated twice. Overall for the price we paid,it was a good value,especially for families and groups.
James, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Sure, here's a revised version: --- The hotel is not bad, but it is not the best either. Many parts are under construction. There are only two buffets, which at night are used as restaurants with reservations. The staff is very good, although they try to sell you programs that, according to them, are no longer "time shares," but in my opinion, it's the same dog with a different collar. They tell you that they will give you a welcome breakfast and that they need 90 minutes of your time, which turns into almost 3 hours. We paid $7.00 USD for a hotel taxi to take us from the lobby to the hotel entrance because the tour bus could not come to pick us up. The room is not bad, but it is not the most beautiful; it is a bit old. There is only one swimming pool, although it is quite large. If you travel like I do with the all-inclusive package expecting to enjoy Coronas 🍻, let me tell you that this is not part of the all-inclusive. The check-in service is a little disorganized, and the heat is horrible. The beach has a lot of seaweed, and I didn't really have time to enjoy it. In conclusion, if you are looking for something economical just to sleep and barely be in the hotel, it is a good option.
Tania, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Ricot, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

After reading comments about this property and it’s staff before our trip, I did lower my expectations already. The property was massive. Staff are incredibly great and helpful and respectful. Some may find them very rude maybe because most of them does not understand nor speak english. Despite this, they still try their best to help us in every way they can. Food, I may say is very sub par, they can do better. The only time we enjoyed our meal was when we had dinner at the Italian restaurant. My daughter had a blast! She was given a second entree when she asked and our server gladly gave her the lamb chops that she asked. They truly made her day ( she was sick and is on bed the entire day). The downside is that we had to make dinner reservations the day before. Our Steak night dinner was such a disappointment. As I’ve said, they can do better. My daughter had the duck, in which we have to pay extra (around 20 usd). Steak and duck are both salty. They asked me to sign the charge slip even before our dessert was served, which by the way took them forever. Maybe they did this because my husband and my MIL left before dessert was served. Avoid breakfast and lunch at the buffet area by the beach, so much flies! Drinks, all are too sweet for my liking. The cocktails are so sweet it can give me diabetes. The only cocktail that I liked was their margarita. Pool closes at 7 pm, too early! Beach area is ok. Beach along the hotel zone is way more better!
Ronelson, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Diana, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

They have a lot of reneverations to do on the property and there is no swim up bar this is just not true
Tom, 6-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Atul, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Muy buen lugar para quedarse serca de la playa con la familia ♥️
Omar, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The resort was clean, beautiful beaches beautiful pool the food and drinks were great the service was excellent the entertainers were very friendly and very good, overall was a great experience I would recommend the resort to anyone and I will definitely be going there again. The only downside is unfortunately the little coatis (raccoon) in the balcony in the room all day and night we weren’t able to enjoy the view from our balcony because the coatis was taking over our balcony, we understood they are not dangerous but it is somewhat uncomfortable having them in your balcony if you leave the door a little open they will definitely come in your room, they are animals and not dangerous but they should try to come up with a way of trying to keep them out of the balcony. Other than that it is a great resort.
Fabian, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda is a great family hotel with a lot of entertainment, great service and delicious food options. It was a great vacation.
Sofiya, 11-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

beautiful place but not sanitary found mold, ants, roach, dust, blood, got a rash, drain wasn't going down, brown water, water all over the floor after a shower, bed was broken in half and unpolite staff at lobby area. just a horrible experience at both rooms. When we called maintenance hours later no call back got switched to a different room the next day after calling 3 times and still dint come until an hour, after. the door barely opened or closed kept getting stuck Golf Carts would barely stop. Always coming in the room without permission. made a report and took photos of us. we supposably made too much noise threaten to call the police and accommodated the other customers after what we said about the first room the second one was worse. most of the staff were selective on who they were nice to. Other than that, the staff at the bar and the women were awesome very nice and helpful.
Yaritza, 6-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I enjoyed my stay and felt welcomed.
Frederick, 4-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay at Blue Bay. The staff were amazing and the property was well maintained. We read a lot of bad reviews but took the gamble and it paid off. If you’re looking for a good affordable, family friendly options that has two pools, plenty of food options, swim-able beach and great helpful staff this is could be the place. We also loved all the different animals we saw in the beautifully maintained grounds and the cenote lagoon just down the beach
Jaime, 11-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

Worst experience ever. Wished we stayed home instead of going on that vacation
Stephan, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

We had to change rooms 3 times. Once for broken doors etc. and secondly BED BUGS our room was fumigated and they expected us to sleep in that room for the remainder of our stay. Don’t waste your time or money on this resort!!! Not a 5 star more like 1/2 a star! Nasty all together. Food was awful!! Don’t let the photos on the website fool you! FALSE ADVERTISING AT ITS BEST!!!!!
Amy, 10-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Evangelina, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great buffet. Different buffets each day was awesome. Did not miss home food. Beach was not great with lot of seaweeds. But you walk right to go in front of ocean maya royale and the beach there is great. Just 0 min walk. I would definitely come back.
Gopal, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

No air conditioner lobby,show area,&restaurant by the beach. No snacks by big pool. Transportation limitada
Maria, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Ramiro, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Cockroaches, dilapidated facilities, awful food. Enjoyed time with my family but will never visit this resort again…
Nina, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

I would of liked having other restaurants to choose from where reservations weren't needed.
Margarita Quintela, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review