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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
5 restaurants, breakfast served
Deluxe Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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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)

  • 688 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Pool Access, Garden View (Emerald) | 1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Suite, Pool Access, Garden View (Emerald)

  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, Partial Ocean View

  • 377 sq ft
  • 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

  • 376 sq ft
  • 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

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 - 3.1 miles
  • Tres Rios Ecopark - 8 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Gran Coyote Golf - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Maroma Beach - 14 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 15 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Festival - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black & White - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jaal-Ha - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bar Columpios - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪El Charro - ‬8 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive to the airport?

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive is 28 mi (265-min drive) away from the Cozumel Intl. Airport (CZM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive?

As of Sep 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive on Sep 29, 2025 start from $177.43, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive.

How close is BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive to the beach?

This property is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive offer free breakfast?

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive?

No, there is no casino at this property, but Riviera Gran Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive?

This property offers free self parking.

Does BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive have a pool?

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive features 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 5 restaurants on site.

Does BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at BlueBay Spa, where you can enjoy body treatments, reflexology, and body wraps.

How close is BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive to downtown Playa del Carmen?

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive is 6.3 mi away from Playa del Carmen.

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 313 out of 1233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 271 out of 1233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 175 out of 1233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 212 out of 1233 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

10/10 Excellent

Shawn Bailey

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM Russell, fort wayne

Traveled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Brandon w

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Poor management of personnel and assets. Annoying sales people. 2x the number of sales people than workers in the ULTRA HOT lobby. Never heard of fans. Expect to sweat there for at least an hour on arrival and an hour on departure. The black and white bar is a sweat tunnel. Most of the staff was friendly and doing the best management would allow. The drinks were sub-par begining to end, albiet plentyful. The food in the buffet is lower in quality than Golden Corral. So if you like that then you will be fine. The French and Itialian resturants are the only saving grace. Book them as offen as you can. They will enforce rules intermittantly. Evedently crocks are considered sandals. Our first room was by the water, but the awful smell gave us headaches and kept us up at night. They moved rooms but it was difficult and seened to put the staff "out".The upgraded steak "prime rib" was not as good as the steaks on the menu. And it was a 25$ upgrade. It wasnt even prime rib and it was 1/2 inch thick. The beds were OK. All seem exactly the same and upgraded rooms were not worth it unless you got the swim up rooms. THE POOL CLOSES AT 7. EXACTLY LIKE GET TF OUT THE POOL RIGHT NOW!!! Annoying should be open to a minimum of 10 PM. Understaffed night time bars saw lines, all bars. But we made the best of it. We had fun but kids run the resort at all hours of the night. Not a quiet and romantic resort to relax. Most can be ignored because of dirt cheap prices. Bargin basement resort.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dmytro

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good service, cleaning at the highest level, delicious food but there is a huge minus with the beach!! There is a lot of seaweed on the shore and the water is not blue as in the picture but black and dirty!! There is a smell throughout the hotel from the seaweed that fills the beach!! We have a ruined vacation! I do not recommend and will not come here again!!! There is a hotel nearby with the same problem!! No one swam in the sea!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fawn

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is got to be the worst place I’ve ever stayed at in my life and I travel 60% of the time. The service was horrible. The food was not edible. The grounds smelled like seaweed and Sargon and manure everywhere you went. The people that worked there were constantly trying to Lie to you to get more money out out of you for anything and everything. It was the biggest scam ever. I would not recommend this place to anybody. In fact, I think it should be condemned and shut down.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Amazing
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bibi

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Philip, annandales

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Julianna Mae

Traveled with family and small children
We stayed for six days and only got three rides on the golf carts; they cater to the “member” (time share owners). It’s advertised as family friendly but there was inappropriate dancing, language, and one woman was sitting topless at the pool until a staff member finally told her to put her top back on. They did a foam party in the pool and try to create a party scene. There are not enough chairs around the pool so you have to get there early to save seats. There is not much shade either so you have to get there earlier for those seats. Most are taken by about 9:00am. They took 4 hours of one of my mornings to try and sell me on becoming a member but I finally got out of the meeting (while remaining friendly). The food is okay. There’s not much Mexican food? I had a little bit of money in my wallet (that I kept in my room) and one day I found my bag tipped over on the floor and the bills missing so I would use the safe. Overall the staff were very friendly, but I would use the safe in the room.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bluebay Esmeralda was clean and a excellent place to stay. The pool was very big and we enjoyed our stay overall.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cornelio

Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Black and white was always a blast
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Wonderful property and great holiday. Sounds like we were lucky with a nice room in one of the newer refurbished units. Pools and restaurants were great. Smelly seaweed on the beach did not really bother us as pools were so good. Our only negative point was the ridiculous and absolutely unnecessary queues upon arrival to be checked in. We saw these queues every day. For god sake get some more check in staff !!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff absolutely made the vacation. Every single person was so friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed special attention and personal service from the waiters and waitresses at the Festival Restaurant as well as Jaal-Ha Restaurant, the two buffet style places. The rooms where meticulously cleaned and restocked every day. Thank you very much! We did not participate in the sales presentation as we didn't feel any upgrade would be worth the price. The food did leave us somewhat disappointed, as it was pretty much the same thing everyday, except when you made reservations for the A la Carte, which was just okay. If you like to party, this is the place, as the music goes until midnight by the pools. Shopping was good, grounds were very well maintained, beach was nice despite the influx of seaweed (not their fault) The staff worked non-stop to clear as much as possible. DEFINITELY DO THE SNORKEL EXCURSION AT WET SET IN PUERTO MORALES!!! THE 2ND LARGEST REEF IN THE WORLD AND IT IS AMAZING!
Italian Night, A la Carte
View from our Ocean View Room, very convenient!
Morning Beach 5/23/25
Steak/Seafood Night at Jaal-Hu, A la Carte $
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany

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

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 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

10/10 Excellent

Denisse Gabrielle Pardo

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Yoselyn

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Milanka

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like the staff and it was so close to the beach. Although there was a lot pf seaweed on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mireya, chicago

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo muy bien
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great, place clean
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025