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BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Carretera Federal Chetumal, Puerto Juarez Km. 300, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Place, Tres Rios Ecopark
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Gran Coyote Golf
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.)
    ‪86 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

Located in Playa del Carmen (Riviera Maya), BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive is within a 10-minute drive of El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course and Gran Coyote Golf. .This all-inclusive property is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Maroma Beach and 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Quinta Avenida.

What's nearby

  • Tres Rios Ecopark - 9 min drive - 3.2 km
  • El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course - 9 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Gran Coyote Golf - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • 28 de Julio Square - 14 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Playa Xcalacoco - 15 min drive - 8.8 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

Family fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools, near El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 979 guestrooms featuring free minibar items and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor swimming pools, outdoor tennis courts, and a fitness center. This property also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite to eat at one of the property's 5 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 4 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Event facilities at this property consist of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
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

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 2.83 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
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

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 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. 322 out of 1229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 270 out of 1229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 171 out of 1229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 203 out of 1229 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Vanessa

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mosquitos everywhere, raccoon looking animals all over the place, the hotel is falling apart, food was disgusting, enjoyed the company. This place needs to be knocked down and rebuilt and they need to pay for an exterminator. The mosquito bites are all over my body.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Vanesa

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cory

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carlie Althea

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Family friendly but also party friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing hotel, great staff, always happy and welcoming. Beautiful rooms at a very good price. Definitely worth going there. The pool is very big and confortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor Omar Sanchez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had such a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aryel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
food okay but not the best. overall great for price
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Efstathia Eileen

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentyna

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was skeptical before arriving after seeing some reviews online but the resort is 100% worth visiting.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would like to give thanks to Miguel Angel, from the beach bar hut. He was polite, very helpful & made sure I had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica, Playa del Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Size of the property is astonishing keeping the initial environment.
Stayed 22 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lashanta, Fort Wayne

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I love the people soo much but the resort people was not
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andres

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

Leak in bathroom

Had a leak in my bathroom since the day that I arrived I called and complaint nothing was done the 1st day on the 2nd day I called and nothing was done I asked if they would give me another room and they refused. On the 3rd day I called again and finally the came to fix. I explained to them that twice I almost fell.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
During the rainy the ceiling was leaking
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aiesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nataly Michelle, Playa del Carmen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lesley

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was an animal in our room and we were totally uncomfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Herman

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! My boyfriend had medical issues they were so helpful and charged us no extra fees.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karuna Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025