The all-inclusive Gran Bahia Principe Tulum is situated on the beach in the Riviera Maya, a short distance from Cancun, Tulum and Playa del Carmen. It is one of the three properties that make up the Bahia Principe resort complex. Singles, couples, families and business travelers flock to this Mexico hotel for its sandy beach and close proximity to restaurants, shopping and tourist attractions.

The hotel comprises three-story villas set amid lush vegetation, palm trees and palapas overlooking the ocean. The lobby of this Cancun hotel is an enormous palapa decorated with hanging greenery and supported by a gigantic central pillar. Accommodations include standard rooms and junior suites decorated with turquoise accent walls, sleek dark wood furniture and vibrant tropical-print fabrics. All rooms and suites come with one king- or two full-size beds, satellite televisions and adjoining balconies or terraces offering sea or garden views. In-room baths have tubs, while suites boast hydromassage tubs.

Guests have a number of cuisines to choose from, including an international buffet and three a la carte restaurants, serving Mexican and Brazilian fare. Vegetarian options are available in all restaurants, and there is also a snack bar for in-between meals.

The resort has several recreational facilities and programs for guests of every age. There is one lake-style swimming pool designated for activities as well as two pools with Jacuzzis and children’s areas. Guests can enjoy several land activities like tennis, soccer, basketball, volleyball, aerobics and dance classes, while water sports like windsurfing, sailing and scuba diving may carry additional costs. The Bahia Spa pampers guests with several personalized therapies and treatments like massages, body wraps and facials, and also offers Jacuzzis, saunas and a gym. There is a kids club for families with children, and a variety of shops and entertainment can be found at Hacienda Dona Isabel, located on site. This Riviera Maya hotel is also located near some of Mexico’s best golf courses.