Akumal - Just one hour from the Cancun airport, this intimate beachfront resort is nestled on the white powdery sands of Akumal Bay. During the daytime take part in the hotel's many activities and watersports, or relax by the pool and soak up the magnificent sunshine. 356 air-conditioned rooms.
Location
This property features an excellent location in Akumal, close to Tulum and Xel-Ha. Cancun Airport is60 miles north, downtown Cancun is 75 miles away.
AKUMAL • MX
Facilities
Boutique Shops Car Rental Currency Exchange Disco / Nightclub Laundry / Dry Cleaning Service Parking Physician on Call
Pools: Number of Pools: 3 Outdoor Pools: 3 Swim-up Bar There are three swimming pools and two beachfront jacuzzis. Poolside bar.
Golf: • NEARBY • Puerto Aventuras Golf Club • The Puerto Aventuras Golf Club features a 3,255 yard course designed by Tomas Dehmann. Guests of the hotel receive discounted greens fees. • Holes: 9 • Green Fees: $30 (approx) • Cart Fee: $17 (approx) • Club Rental Fees: $15 (APPROX.)
Tennis: • Number of Courts: 2 • Outdoor Courts: 2 • Lighted Courts: 1 • Court Fee: Complimentary • Raquet Rental Fees: contact hotel
Be Live Grand Riviera Maya is a magnificent tropical beach resort tucked away in the beautiful and secluded oceanfront community of Akumal. This resort features a Mexican-regional style of architecture and a relaxing atmosphere.
The coral reef directly in front of the hotel provides a wonderful site for snorkeling, and the hotel offers unlimited domestic drinks, nightly entertainment, four swimming pools two beachfront whirlpools and two tennis courts.
Beach: Be Live Grand Riviera Maya is on 700 meters of white sandy beach on Akumal Bay. This is considered one of the best beach areas of the Mexican Caribbean.
Check-in: 3:00 pm Check-out: 12:00 noon Total Rooms: 356 Year Opened: 1986
Credit Cards: • Visa • Master Card • American Express
Restrictions
No pets allowed, room safes are an additional $3.50 per day.**No Spring breakers**.Must be at least 18 years old. A swimsuit cover up or t-shirt and proper foot wear in all restaurants. Nice casual dress required for dinner bermuda shorts are permitted.
Room Types
SUPERIOR DELUXE OCEAN FRONT King or 2 double beds, Oceanfront, balcony or terrace, Satellite TV, Safe ($3.50 per day), Direct dial telephone, Bathroom withshower/tub, Hairdryer
STANDARD ROH BASH Has 2 double beds or 1 king bed, satellite tv, bathroom with shower only, balcony or terrace and safe ($3.50 per day). This room type is Jungle view and sits at very backof hotel within lush jungle vegatation. Other Amenities: Air Conditioning, Bathtub, Shower, Balcony or Terrace, Minibar, Hair Dryer, Radio Alarm Clock, Telephone, Television, Room Safe
DELUXE POOL VIEW King or 2 double beds, Located next to the Pool, balcony or terrace, Satellite TV, Safe ($3.50 per day), Direct dial telephone, Bathroom withshower/tub, Hairdryer
SUPERIOR DELUXE OCEAN VIEW King or 2 double beds, Oceanview, balcony or terrace, Satellite TV, Safe ($3.50 per day), Direct dial telephone, Bathroom withshower/tub, Hairdryer
STANDARD GARDEN VIEW King or 2 double beds, garden view, balcony or terrace, Satellite TV, Safe ($3.50 per day), Direct dial telephone, Bathroom withshower/tub, Hairdryer
Other Information: • Safe deposit box $3.50 per day.
Dining
Be Live Grand Riviera Maya features 1 meal plan option:
All Meals, Drinks & Tips
There are 7 Restaurants at Be Live Grand Riviera Maya: Sarape Restaurant - Mexican & International Specialties, ala carte. Some menu items (i.e. Lobster) require an additional charge. Open for lunch (1pm to 4:30pm) and dinner (7pm to 10pm). Dos Lunas - Italian a la carte with flavors of the Caribbean. Open for lunch (1pm to 4pm) and dinner (7pm to 10pm). Arrecife - A casual restaurant open for buffet breakfast (7am to 10:30pm), a la carte or buffet lunch (12:30pm to 3:30pm), buffet dinner (6:30pm to 10:30pm) & snacks (11am to 10pm). Snack La Terraza - Snacks and sandwiches for in-between meals or light snacks. Service (12:00-10:00). Careyes - Mexican gourmet with expressions of "nouvelle cuisine" and a taste of the Caribbean. Open for dinner from 7pm to 10pm. Sushi Beach Bar - Asian flavors in a Caribbean atmosphere. Open from 12pm to 8pm. Akeru - Asian specialties offering fresh fish and seafood, dinner (7:00-10:30).
Activities & Entertainment
Daily Activities & Entertainment: Numerous activities, guests can explore fabulous Mayan ruins and take walking tours of the jungle. Nightly Activities & Entertainment: Live nightly entertainment
Children's Programs
Supervised child care/activities. Babysitting Fee: $8.00 per hr Advance Notice for Babysitting: 24 hours
Our Average Customer Ratings (based on 5 reviews)
Michael a
Pool: Shortage of chairs; well kept pool
Beach: Crowded space but clean
Food/Drink: 1 excellent meal in the reserved restaurant
Entertainment: OK but not ear catching
Accommodations: Lacking
Service: Average
Overall: Average
Mark
Pool: All of them were very cold.
Beach: Perfect beaches and sand.
Food/Drink: Good variety of food.
Entertainment: Staff did a good job of coming up w/ stuff for guests to do if they wanted.
Accommodations: Slightly dated rooms.
Service: Outstanding staff.
Overall: Very enjoyable.
Dennis
Pool: could have been a little warmer
Beach: clean. plenty of chairs
Food/Drink: conflicting reports on when restaurants were open and which ones required reservations.
Entertainment: didn't really see or hear about any
Accommodations: very clean
Service: average
Overall: average. probably wouldn't stay at this resort again.