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BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive

4.0 star property

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
4 bars/lounges, poolside bar
5 restaurants, breakfast served
5 restaurants, breakfast served
Kayaking

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 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)

  • 688 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Pool Access, Garden View (Emerald)

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

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

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Free minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, Garden View

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

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About this property

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive

4-star property in Riviera Maya
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 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.

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

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

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.
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 features 3 outdoor swimming pools, outdoor tennis courts, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the property's 5 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the property's bars, which include 4 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

3 meeting rooms are available. This all-inclusive property also offers a children's pool, spa services, and a terrace. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive has designated areas for smoking.

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. Onsite 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 onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkeling
Windsurfing

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Tennis
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics
Dancing
Water fitness

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Onsite 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 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

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 center

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.
  • Elevator
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 272 out of 1126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 246 out of 1126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 170 out of 1126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 199 out of 1126 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Angele Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Disappointed first time, not 5 star but 3 star. Food, cleanliness and service was great. Buildings and rooms need lots of love…. Very old worn rooms broken , unsafe dangerous balcony railings, dirty mattesses, broken air conditioners, broken elevators, No hot water, leaking water from ceilings, not enough lounge chairs, most lounge chairs are old and broken, wild animals in the restaurants and room buildings. No hot tub! If you want a lounge chair you need to get up at 6am and stay with your chair or else chair and towel will get stolen. Lots of fights over chairs. But the time share (circle one) got new lounge chairs…This is also a party resort, music and drunk Spanish university students all night until 6am, bring ear plugs…I will never go to another Bluebay and I will tell everyone I know not to go there.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrhea

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Megan Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian Leah

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

6/10 Okay

Myrna

Liked: Staff & service

Not good value for your money

When I booked the Bluebay Esmeralda I was a bit nervous as the reviews are all over the place, so loved it some hated it. Here's what I found... overall the food was good better than expected. Seemed to have enough selection for everyone. Service was fantastic. Our room was clean , and housekeeping was amazing!! We were in building #4 on the 3rd floor and had a very nice view of the ocean and front pool area.Here's where the resort could improve on.there is no where to sit outside... the few chairs by the pool are reserved by towels at 6 am . I'm on vacation and not waking up at 6. Even by the bars no tables or chairs swing bar has approximately 12 chairs absolutely a great concept but more chairs could be infront on the concrete so a person can relax and have a drink. Checking in to this resort was brutal. Stand in a line up to stand in another line up. This building doesn't even have water after a long flight a person likes to have a drink . Most resorts have some type of refreshments when you arrive. The app to book the a restaurant did not work . So I had to stand in a line up of 50 people to book my restaurant. Once I was booked my experience improved as I booked all my restaurants until my departure. The Black and White bar is filthy, tables need to be washed. The front buffet restaurant was very clean and it had a good selection of food. So even though I had a decent stay, I will not return to this resort as I found it very expensive for the value.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sandy Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was a 2 star at best would never go back
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Phillip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was falling apart! Not enough pool chairs, not enough options for bars and only the Italian food was any good. This place needs a major overhaul! Got sick also from eating the ice cream because of the dirty warm water they put the scooper in. Full of bacteria!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gelen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Workers where super friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie Ann, WINDSOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber Marie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort with plenty of options for entertainment and dining

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our 2nd stay here, 1st was before covid. All the working staff were exceptionally polite and friendly. Room balcony had a nice ocean and pool view. This has increased this rating. The resort requires building maintenence. Thatched roofs leak as some areas have lost the thatch. Thought we could sit on the balcony and enjoy the rains, but that roof didn't stop much of the rain. The door deadbolt wouldn't latch, had to have the plate on the frame replaced. 3 days later the door's card reader failed completely, had to have that replaced. Water staining on the room's ceilings. Room complex #5 had 1 elevator OOS the whole stay, the 2nd elevator worked intermittently. Pool chairs were reserved for the day with towels by 7:30, even though people would show up for a couple hours only. Not enough chairs/lounging chairs. Pool wait staff is less than what's required. The VIP & Circle sales staff would not provide any summary without attending their breakfast meeting. I've attended these hard sell meetings at other resorts and had to become rude after a number of times indicating that we were not interested...
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

fabiola

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service is horrible. They sell water for 10 dollars. Everything is over priced and no one ever clean our room. Rooms are dirty. Food is bad. We all got sick from it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose, Manteca

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had mold , faulty door and toilet. Maintenance needs improvement.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Margaryta, Edmonton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like food, restaurants, evening show, bars and pools. Do not like: reception - very slow, not enough stuff there, you have to stay in lines with your question. My request was room with 2 beds, they give me with one bed. They wanted I sleep with my son teenager. Lol. I come back to reception 3 times to switch the room - It was so difficult! Tried not nerves on New Year Eve.)) I do not like the ocean at all there. Grey color, dirty and with sludgy at the bottom. We have to walk to swim the next two resorts for river to swim. Of course, It is not a fault of resort, it is a Nature. But next time I am not coming here. Because the ocean is very important for us during vacation. An last thing what I do not like - the music at the pool. It is soo boring and old. like from 80xx. American music. Sometimes Cabirian. but old too. You guys have to do something with you playlist. Do not be so antiquated!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Barry Kenneth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort, pools and beach were all beautiful. Great food, but must book restaurants as soon as you arrive to get in for dinner the second day, which is okay as the buffets are also excellent. Our only concern was that we didn’t confirm that transport from airport to resort (and back) was included - just incorrectly assumed it was, as it always has been with all-inclusive vacations. It was an additional $200 USD for round-trip e-taxi which was quite convenient once we realized that was our only option at that early hour.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We have been coming to this resort since 2009. Although some things have changed over the years, it continues to be a great spot for us! We were disappointed by the lack of lounge chairs around the pool but we still managed to get a chair each day. Our room was comfortable and always cleaned daily! The staff at this resort are amazing and this trip we were thrilled to connect with an accommodating and helpful Le Sommelier Rodrigo! He helped us select wines for our dinners - always attentive and reliable! This was a real plus for us. There are so many amazing members of the team here - Alonzo, Andres, Ruperta, Candido, Miriam, Estelle, Alberto, Romiro, Gustavo, Rogaciano, Samuel, Jose, Joel, Willie - too many to list! The managers at every restaurant were very welcoming and accommodating.Our a la carte dinners and the buffets did not disappoint! We also love the convenience of the DiveX shop and the very professional scuba team. Thank you Blue Bay for another amazing vacation!
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very attentive kind and engaging. A fun atmosphere for all ages. Grounds were very clean. Food was quite good with a lot of options. We would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

George

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a 3 star resort and should not be advertised as a 5 star. The staff is great! The food isn’t bad and the drinks are cold. The resort is old and “tired”. It’s time for some updating and upgrades. The Black and White bathrooms need repairs- staff does their best to keep them clean, however there’s not much they can do with broken doors and cracked toilet seats. It’s not terrible but it isn’t great.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee Caroline Mcnevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were absolutely amazing here! The live entertainment was fun and entertaining. The fire show was one of the best shows ever accompanied by a beach party. 10/10 would come back here. If possible ask to stay in buildings 1-5. They are the buildings closest to the entertainment pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tenecia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time. The only amenity missing was a swim up bar. Building 2 was much more updated compared to 5/6
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The resort was nice, but they did charge us a fee for “stained” linen.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Philip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After staying at this resort 3 times previously much had changed. The biggest complaint among guests is the lack of chairs around the pool. Food was good Xmas and New Years Eve but not so great on regular days compared to other resorts we frequent. Staff were friendly and helpful. Another big negative was the lobby gave our room to new guests twice while we were in the room. These new guests just showed up at our door with suitcases and door keys. Overall not a plessant experience.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Renato Luis

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Transfer from Reception/Restaurant to rooms should be better organized. On a rainy day it is really complicated. Restaurants should be better structured to receive larger groups. Staff should be trained to speak English as most of the members had difficulties to communicate with guests. Rooms maintenance to be strongly improved. Small number of chairs on the pool area, generating issues to accommodate guests. Several activities that needed coin, such as scale for luggage weight check, pool table, fussball could not be used because the hotel has no change. Good hotel in general, but needs to improve to be the 5 star they sell on internet
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024