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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
View from room
Deluxe Room, Garden View
5 restaurants, breakfast served
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Emerald)

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Emerald)

  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Pool Access, Garden View (Emerald)

Suite, Pool Access, Garden View (Emerald)

  • 65 sq m
  • 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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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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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

  • ‪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

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
  • 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.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

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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

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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BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive All-inclusive property

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 1176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 254 out of 1176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 173 out of 1176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 207 out of 1176 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM Russell, fort wayne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM Russell, fort wayne

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Big
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Philip, annandales

Liked: Cleanliness
It was nice.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andres

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loud party in front of my room until 2am. Elevators broken Transport to lobby from the beach is a joke you have to wait melting for the sun at least 1 hour. Food? Wild animals eating from the buffet and your table. No AC Tv broken Internet bad Entertainment focus only to say “get drunk” giving away shoots of cheap tequila and performing adult dances in front of kids. Staff do nothing, they ask you to fill a form that is good for nothing. I spend hours during my two days visiting this place waiting to talk to the manager. To bu honest don’t spend your money here. It’s a scam. GOD LUCK
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm going to try to keep this short, gets my blood pressure up. This is by far the worse vacation i have ever taken. Stayed 8 days. Called front desk over a dozen times no answer. No hot water. All inclusive only if you could get reservation at restaurant. It was so tricky, 4 if them could make through the app then it quit working then you would have to hunt down concierge which was a half mile away, and then would tell you we can only make it for the next night. At the Ja Hal (steakhouse) they let cats, coati run around the restaurant, cars would spray and the coati actually grabbed silverware off my table. It was disgusting. Never went back to that one. Was unable to get a reservation at the french restaurant. Everytime you went to book a spot it was full. Crazy. They have 900 rooms and 250-300 chairs around beach and pool. You have to get there by 500-515am to get a spot. You would have to stand guard your towel till after 7: 00a if you left security would steal your towel and they would make you pay $30 to get it back it was a scam. It happen to me. Talk to this person talk to that person talk to this person just give me my time you took it you said you took it. 3 hours later. Only asked me one time on the beach if I wanted something to drink. The room was so noisy. Air whistling thru the sliding window, if you opened it to get it to stop glass banging on balcony. Elevator broke. Well I'm out of room, or i would write a longer review. Only thing good the weather.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Marie-Adeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and beautiful beaches
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband & I stayed here back in 2011 as a couple without kids. We were in a building that was renovated, clean and noise free. Nothing to complain about, we had a great time. We decided to go back for spring break with our two young children & two other families as a group vacation. We were placed in building 5. Our room was run down, the mirroir in the bathroom had moisture stains all over it. The bathroom fixtures were tired and the water pressure was poor in the shower. We were unable to open the sliding door to the patio without being two adults as the doors track is finished and wouldn’t slide. The room wasn’t well insulated which resulted in hearing our upstairs neighbors and anyone that walked past our room with clarity/high volume. The food, as a vegetarian, was very limited. There should be easy options and unless I wanted to eat cream soup and pasta all week, I was out of luck. People stole towels from others while being on the beach or in the pool resulting in a $30 US charge. They need to get a better system. There was limited shade areas around the pools and on the beach and simply not enough beach chairs for the volume of patrons. The highly rated experience was the kids club and spa. The staff was very engaged and the kids loved the variety of activities presented. The spa treatments were fantastic and the staff was great. I would suggest that the spa staff arrange for transport to/from the rooms where the treatments are being given rather than make us walk
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super awesome! There was really anything to do near the property that was close.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Larisa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was more than terrible, my vacation was ruined, left home in the second day, lost more than 2K
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Love our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, lots of gardens and wildlife! Room was clean and comfortable, and food options were plentiful. Staff were the best I've ever encountered...made the stay extra special. We are now exploring other Blue Bay resorts around the world to visit next!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn Clifford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very large resort. Lots of walking if you don’t want to wait for the shuttles. Food is really good at the buffet Ala carts and snack bars. The downside is there are not enough pool and beach chairs. People get up at 6 am to get chairs for others that show up around 9. The bars are great, but be prepared for strong drinks. Overall we still enjoyed our stay, the room was great, lots of hot water and friendly cleaning staff.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Cameron

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wouldn't recommend staying at Bluebay Grand Esmeralda. Room was dank and you could see where they painted over old mold spots. The room had a spot to put your card so electricity would stay on. So when you left the room everything, including fridge and ac, would turn off. So you'd come back at the end of the day to warm water/pop/beer and a reset clock. The front desk ALWAYS had a line. There was usually only 1 or 2 people working and going through a small 5 person line took over 45mins. Most people, like us, were there to get their cards working again. They have a shuttle that can take you into Playa Del Carmen, if there are too many people for the shuttle. They send you in a cab. We were forgotten about and were told we needed to pay again to get back to the resort. The beach area was tiny and never had enough chairs for people wishing to use it. The food is the most basic you'd ever had: "crunchy garlic potatoes" are just fries. They allow you to book "reservations" on their app. But be prepared to share a seat with another couple or wait 30mins till they have room. They have golf karts that can speed up the 800m walk from the main area to the pool. Where do they stop? No idea. How often do they stop? No idea. There were some great staff that really helped out and did a great job. But yeah, choose another location.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Aurelie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Building 5 needs renovation, our room smelled strongly of damp. No wifi in the room. Always the same thing at the buffets. Little entertainment.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Natallia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We like it overall, food was excellent, I was able to book all restaurants reservations through their app, entertainment was good as well, but still probably won’t return to this resort again and will explain why. First of all, is the ocean - water is full of weeds - it’s not possible to swim in it and for us it’s just must as we don’t care about pool at all (although pools seems like are good)…you can walk maybe 10 min to the lagoon which is very nice. Secondly, situation with the beach lounges is absolutely ridiculous - there are a very few of them…once I checked them out at 7a.m. - believe or not, but none were available…on my vacation I am not to set up an alarm for 5-6 a.m. to “book” a lounge for myself! Next door resort has all kind of lounges/benches/gazebos and a lot of them but we can’t use them of course - so, bring inflatables with you!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Diane Leonore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was the best part of the stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Beautiful hotel and wonderful staff. The food in the buffet was great quality. Rooms are a little dated but very comfortable and clean
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Grace

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, service, food and drinks were excellent as were the grounds. The rooms were fine and mostly clean, but some items could be updated (hard to get in tub/shower convert to shower/mirror/patio door latches/handles). Except for one night of our 7, the entertainment was fantastic. One suggestion is to work on the sound system as the music was far to loud and we were basically not able to understand a word that was said. There were not nearly enough lounge chairs by the pool/beach. Most chairs were "saved" by 7 am and if you didn't stay with them, security would remove the towels and personal belongings. To guarantee a chair you needed to be at them by 6 am....far too early for a vacation. There was plenty of space around the pool and beach to add many, many chairs. The sea water and beach was very dirty with silt and I don't know what else and cloudy/murky and not pleasant to swim in. Had we payed attention to other reviews about the chairs and sea water, we may not have chosen this resort to visit even given the excellent other aspects of the resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Twila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freda

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025