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BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront property near El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Kayaking
5 restaurants, breakfast served
Deluxe Room, Garden View
5 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Room service

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Carretera Federal Chetumal, Puerto Juarez Km. 300, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Place, El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Tres Rios Ecopark
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Maroma Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, Garden View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Emerald)

  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Pool Access, Garden View (Emerald)

Suite, Pool Access, Garden View (Emerald)

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Partial Ocean View

Deluxe Room, Partial Ocean View

  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the area

Playa del Carmen

On the beach.A stay at this Riviera Maya property places you within 3 miles (5 km) of El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course and 6 miles (10 km) of Gran Coyote Golf. Maroma Beach is within 6 miles (10 km) and Quinta Avenida is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Tres Rios Ecopark - 8 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Gran Coyote Golf - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Maroma Beach - 14 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 15 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Festival - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black & White - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Charro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jaal-Ha - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪La Hacienda - ‬9 min drive

About this property

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive

4-star beachfront property near El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course
BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools, outdoor tennis courts, a hot tub, and a fitness center. There are 5 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 4 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 3 meeting rooms available. A children's pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Playa del Carmen property.

  • 979 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 8 buildings
  • 5 dining venues
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2006
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive offers 979 accommodations with free minibar items and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Playa del Carmen property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Shopping
  • Volleyball
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 3.62 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the property before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 326 out of 1245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 271 out of 1245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 172 out of 1245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 209 out of 1245 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline N

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Very pretty is the only positive. And the pool is awesome!! The seaweed was the worst and I know thats not the resorts fault. They worked everyday to remove it with dump trucks.Check in was horrible waited in line forever with 50 ish more people in 120 degrees,then was told our room wouldnt be ready for another 2 hrs and this was at 315 .they didnt seem to care much.I did have 100.00 taken from my room day before we left .My mistake for leaving it in my fanny pac while we went to dinner,thank god thats all they got. I did complain and asked to speak to a manager ,no one understood what I was saying and would just smile,finally after asking numerous people I was told to go across the ways to another bar and manager would be there in a white and blue shirt was the response I got back.lol.Thank goodnes the food is free ,We were there for 5 days and could only get in 3 restaurants,Buffet,Italian, and steak place. We still had fun but it was a lil bit of adisappointing resort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Abel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Overall, the hotel, as advertised by you, is not at all real. The maintenance inside, outside, and at the pools is severely lacking, needs water maintenance, and there aren't enough chairs. 80% of the staff is unfriendly. Room service isn't as pictured, and there are nothing like body creams or conditioner etc. empty at shower area. Amenities is ok. The becah needs maintenance.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julio C Gonzalez

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely Disappointed – Would Not Recommend My stay at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda was frustrating from start to finish. • The lobby was extremely hot and humid — no fans, no airflow. Very uncomfortable check-in. • Immediately greeted by a pushy timeshare salesman when all I wanted was to relax after traveling. • Golf carts are supposedly available for transport, but rarely seen. Expect to walk a lot in the heat. • Rooms are outdated, poorly maintained, and I found bugs in the bathroom. The AC barely cooled the room. • Food was below average, and the drinks were cheap and watered down. Only positive — bartenders were friendly. • Pool water looked murky and unclean, and there weren’t nearly enough lounge chairs for guests. • Restaurant reservations must be made the day before — everything gets booked quickly. First-come, same-day seating would be better. • Checkout process was unnecessary and confusing — having to get a slip to leave the resort? It just added more frustration to an already bad stay. Overall, I would never return and cannot recommend this place. Unless they refund me, I won’t be giving this resort a second chance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marjorie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had a great stay. The Hotel is a bit dated but overall clean. The staff was great everywhere and food was good. We picked the hotel for the price and location as we travelled with a 10years old. We couldn't swim because of the seaweed problem but pool was okay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Travis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach was not open for swimming due to large amounts of seaweed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alondra

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juliano

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
disappointed and disheartened by the experience I had at this hotel. Despite its promising appearance, the reality was far from satisfactory. The food was not only unappetizing but also seemed to be prepared in an unhygienic environment, with flies buzzing around the dining area. Unfortunately, I fell ill with food poisoning on the second day, which left me feeling unwell for the remainder of my stay. I had to cut my trip short, leaving one day unused. The staff's attitude and customer service were subpar, to say the least. They were impolite, demanding, and lacked empathy. I was taken aback by their insistence on handling our luggage without clear explanation and their expectation of tips. To be frank, my experience was nothing short of disastrous. I would strongly advise against staying at this hotel, not just for myself but for anyone considering it. It's disheartening to think about the guests who might book this hotel with high expectations, only to be let down. Needless to say, I won't be returning, and I'd caution others to explore alternative options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resort was excellent for family. Plenty food options and plenty of space at pool areas. Would just recommend having more shaded areas.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Yolanda I Hernandez

Travelled with family
A/C not working properly, all facilities and poor customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lucrecia Beatriz

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Front desk Poor customer services . The room have a strong drainage smell and the mirrors have paint stains all over need to cleaned or replace those . I have to mention the best services was the coffee place the guys was friendly and polite The food was ok the drinks need a improving taste.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

S

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The stay was fun and there were plenty of activities to do and keep the kids busy. The room we got was not the cleanest and the building looked like it could use some TLC. The kids had fun but we were not really impressed with this resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Katarina

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you enjoy being underwhelmed, this is the property for you. My family travels to Mexico yearly for a vacation, typically centered around relaxation and beautiful beaches. This was not our experience. The beach was absolutely filthy; the seaweed is piled up, literal piles. No one does anything and it makes most of the property smell like a portapotty. The staff is pushy and rude. We got asked at least 15 times to go to a breakfast where they try to sell us something, and we politely said no the first 14 times before finally growing in irritation. We booked an excursion with the desk people in the lobby; but then unforeseen thunderstorms hit the next day so when we couldn’t go, they did not allow any refund. The maids cleaned our room, left a door open and a coati peed and popped all over the room, cleaning services took over 2 hours to clean the mess (it was past 11 when we could get to bed). There is an app to book dinners at the restaurants, but we were never informed about this until the day before leaving. Upon checkout they tried to overcharge our friends 70 dollars. This was only discovered after asking to see an itemized list of the charges. Want room service? It’s 24-7 but too bad because after 40 minutes being on hold, you will give up and go to bed hungry. The only good thing about this property is that the pool is clean. There are many many better options for the same price. Do not waste your time, money or effort here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Josue

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service

Not worth your money

I reserved this hotel because the images depicted a well-maintained pool area with beach access and suggested it was undergoing renovations. Upon our arrival, we encountered a significant issue with parking; there were insufficient spaces available, necessitating an 8-minute walk to the check-in area, as no shuttle service was provided. At check-in, if you are not a member—which I will elaborate on later—you will find yourself in a hot lobby, sweating profusely. Once the check-in process is complete, your luggage will be handled by a friendly staff member from the hotel, but his friendliness is primarily motivated by his intention to sell you a membership, akin to a timeshare. The walk to your room also takes about 8 minutes, and if you are not a member, do not expect any assistance with transportation. The all-inclusive package included a buffet and three restaurants, which required prior reservations; you could not simply walk in, which was quite frustrating. The buffet was mediocre at best, offering only basic items such as burgers, hot dogs, and cold cuts, all lacking in flavor. The steak restaurant we visited on the second day was particularly disappointing; the steak did not resemble any I had previously encountered, and they seemed unaware of how to cook it to the correct temperature, which completely ruined my appetite. The drinks were excessively watered down, and they reused cups, so you might find one or two cups with missing pieces, which was quite unappealing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lorena

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
This resort doesn’t allow you to use the facility prior to check in. Most resorts jets you eat but won’t give you the room. But this one you need to pay a fee to even use the resort. And then when leaving same thing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food poisoning. Great place to go and lose weight and sleep your whole trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ramin

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t have a good experience with the concierge service. It took them almost half a day to address our door lock issue, and they didn’t even show up for a long time, so we wasted hours just waiting for them to fix it. There was also a bad smell in our complex, and when we asked to change rooms, they simply ignored our request. When we went to the front desk to discuss these issues, they just kept passing us to different people without resolving anything. There was a young lady from concierge named Dafne, and when we asked her about the response time, she said she would call security. When I asked for her name and looked at her name tag, she just showed it to me and told me to write it down, as if she knew that our complaint wouldn’t go anywhere.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Josue

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew, La puente

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn Bailey

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Was food poisoned on the second day and couldn’t leave my bed the rest of the trip. Food was bad. No foods available for someone with food poisoning. Fell down walking from the food poisoning. People walked over me thinking I was drunk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna, Lansing

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good resort for the price. The all inclusive is nice. Most staff was pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tianna

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Had a great experience. Loved my room . I stay st Uxmal (building 4) Only negatives were the dirty ocean water and not enough carts coming around to pick up guests.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Remigio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
wonderful so beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025