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BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive

4.0 star property

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Kayaking
5 restaurants, breakfast served
5 restaurants, breakfast served
Deluxe Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

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

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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) | 1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Suite, Pool Access, Garden View (Emerald)

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Partial Ocean View | 1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, Partial Ocean View

  • 35.0 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 curtains

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 curtains

Deluxe Room, Garden View

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

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About this property

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive

Family fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools, near El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course
At BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive, spend the day on the beach where you can enjoy sailing. Then return for a meal at one of the property's 5 restaurants.
BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive offers 979 accommodations with free minibar items and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Playa del Carmen property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts, Access to hot tub and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive. During your stay, you'll be close to El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 3 outdoor pools.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include 5 restaurants, a coffee shop, a poolside bar and 4 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the 3 outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Indulge with body scrubs, facials or body treatments at BlueBay Spa
  • Services include babysitting, a free children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes 2 outdoor tennis courts, a gym and kayaking
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 7 minutes by car from El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course and 9 minutes from Gran Coyote Golf
BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site 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, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. There are 5 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby 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.

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive has 5 restaurants serving breakfast only.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (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 on-site activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkelling
Windsurfing

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Tennis
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics
Dancing
Water fitness

Entertainment

On-site entertainment and activities
On-site live performances
Theme parties

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 motorised watercraft
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Shopping
  • Volleyball
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

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

More

  • 4 floors
  • 8 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Bay Blue Grand Esmeralda
Blue Bay All Inclusive
Blue Bay Esmeralda Grand
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Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Playa del Carmen
Blue Grand
Blue Grand Bay Esmeralda
Esmeralda Blue Bay
Grand Blue Bay Esmeralda
Grand Esmeralda Blue Bay
Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive All-inclusive property
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BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive All-inclusive property

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 1225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 266 out of 1225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 179 out of 1225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 212 out of 1225 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful!!!! Amazing location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely do not stay here

I cannot stress enough how terrible my experience was at this hotel. During my stay, a personal item was stolen directly from my room. When I reported it to the hotel staff, their response was shockingly unprofessional and indifferent. They offered no meaningful assistance, took no accountability, and showed little concern for the seriousness of the situation. To make matters worse, I later learned that other guests had also experienced thefts during the same time. Clearly, this is not an isolated incident but part of a larger security issue that the hotel is either unwilling or incapable of addressing. The property itself is in poor condition — outdated, worn down, and poorly maintained. Cleanliness was questionable at best, and the overall environment felt neglected. The food was mediocre, which would’ve been tolerable if everything else wasn’t such a disaster. Unfortunately, it just added to the overall disappointment. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone, under any circumstance. The lack of safety, poor management, and overall decline of the property make it a place to avoid at all costs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, well maintained. Good restaurants, important to download the app right at the beginning of vacation to book a la cart. Very helpful staff.Clean beach and swimming pool made our vacation memorable.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angèle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort and the food were perfect. But just the playa was not beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Younes

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel James

Travelled with partner
The food at the buffet was rarely hot, so people waited for fresh trays to be brought out and then swarmed like vultures to empty it in a matter of seconds, Ignoring the queues and just pushing their way through. You can try the restaurants for a break from the hoards but the food despite being plated and brought to you must avoid seeing heat. I lost my wrist band on day 1. I was close enough to the lobby to pop in and ask them what the cost is if I can't find it. I was told $60 but was then threatened to be detained if I left the lobby to go and look on my own, furious that this was the case considering I had brought this to their attention I asked how I was to look. The concierge called security to come and escort me around, I checked in every few minutes as to where the security was and after 20 minutes of waiting this young lad appeared with a torch, yes, a torch, because this all took so long the sun had now gone down and he resort was dark! Thankfully after looking around the pool with his torch we found the wristband floating at the edge. I took this back to reception and it appeared they had not put the band on correctly! No apology for making me wait, or threatening me, nothing. Just told that this one shouldn't fall off. The carts are useless. Once we were packed and waiting by the stop to be picked up with or luggage it took 35 minutes for a cart to collect us. 4 drove past and just shouted 'no luggages' we had a small carry on. I have run out of room for more.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kerry Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved seeing the Coati's and cats. Staff in restaurant and bars were amazing. I wasn't happy with my first room - they moved me right away.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lilybeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Expecting more on mexican food. Not much option.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa Anne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Your transportation is awful couldn't get a ride to or from any restaurant. Couldn't book one of the special restaurants out of 7 days zero were available room was fine at first glance but then tried to take a shower and found other people's hair in it the bathtub is cracked felt like it was going to fall through the next floor
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! Super friendly and helpful! Great food selection. Lots of activities for all ages! Overall and amazing vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible. Horrible on every level.

8/10 Good

Vicki

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Lilian John

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this place lacks professional front desk workers. they barely speak any English. u cannot communicate any issues. not enough staff to work the front desk nor to answer the phone. Very poor, aggravating and disrespectful attitude from one particular staff, Alejandro, at the concierge desk. we were extremely stressed out due to being locked out of our safe, the staff were not answering the phone. no choice then but to get down to the lobby ourselves to address the problem. we were directed to speak to a staff member at the concierge, Alejandro. Alejandro had a very passive aggressive attitude and a smile on his face the whole time, while we were very upset and pressed with time as we needed to depart to the airport w/in 30 minutes. he very slowly picked up the phone & asked for security to go to the room and fix the safe. we kept asking how soon will they get to the room, & he just kept smiling, saying he does not know. He did not even bother to call to find out. he then had the audacity to tell us that it was our fault that we were locked out of the safe. when we asked to speak to a supervisor, they would not let us speak to one. while dealing with another problem earlier in the week, all that the front desk staff cared about was if we put a review on regarding that situation. the rooms are very old, beds uncomfortable, shower & both sinks we clogged, rusted mirror, no drain covers, electric sockets dont work. Garden view? disgusting- just a forest of trees. never going back
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 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

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent resort; good facilities. It is a huge property with lots of walking or shuttle riding. It is too far from Playa del Carmen to walk, and bus is a bit difficult; $30 U.S. by cab. Food is very good, sometimes some is not hot enough. As others noted, not enough pool chairs (like most resorts). The staff is great; the shows were too late for us.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This resort is nice and our experience was fine. The staff was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ZULMA I

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Resort but can be better

The personal half its exellent but the other half its terrible also i wait 1 hour to make the check in To make a reservation for dinner its hard always full but the food its exellent one of the best its the french
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sonia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Very good atmosphere, very friendly staff but the property is old and deteriorated
Stayed 6 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

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It could have better maintenance.
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