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Description
Akumal-The newest addition to the Gran Bahia Principe collection , this deluxe resort emerges along beautifully manicured gardens just next to the Gran Bahia Principe Akumal. A favorite among vacationers, this resort offers outstanding service, spacious accommodations and fun-filled activities.
The resort features all Junior suites and are accented with a jacuzzi. The Jacuzzi suites are distributed in 3-story villas with two large lagoon-size swimming pools with sun beds and sun shades. A perfect choice for families!
Explore the complex and enjoy the many amenities Gran Bahia Principe Resorts has to offer. Specialty restaurants in clude exclusive dining within the resort plus a choice of restaurants at the Gran Bahia Principe Tulum and Gran Bahia Principe Akumal. Transportation is provided for quick service to the beach and throughout the complex.
The active traveler will enjoy a variety of water sports available. Scuba lessons are included, as well as snorkeling, windsurfing, boogie boards and tennis. Children will enjoy the Mini-Club while adults can relax in one of the large 30 person jacuzzis. The nightly shows and performances are the perfect way to end each fun-filled day.
Gran Bahia Principe Coba offers complete physical and mental refreshment to give travelers a relaxing experience. Everything is designed for comfort and pleasure. The spectacular pools and lush gardens and beautiful architecture provide the perfect backdrop.
Location
Bahia Principe Coba is located in the mangroves behind Bahia Akumal.
CTRA CHETUMAL , KM 250-A • CANCUN • MX
Facilities
Boutique Shops Car Rental Currency Exchange Disco / Nightclub Laundry / Dry Cleaning Service Meeting Rooms Physician on Call
Pools: Number of Pools: 2 Swim-up Bar Two lagoon swimming pools with sunshades & Teka sunbeds at the Premier section.
A modern mega complex featuring the Bahia Coba flowing into the Bahia Akumal and Bahia Principe Tulum. Bahia Principe Coba offers full exchange privileges with Bahia Principe Tulum & Akumal. Includes all services, activities, bars, & restaurants.
Situated behind the Bahia Principe Akumal the hotel offers shuttle service to the nearby beach.
Beach:
Year Opened: 2005
Credit Cards: • Visa • Master Card • American Express
Specials
HONEYMOONERS: BOTTLE OF DOMESTIC SPARKLING WINE, FRUIT BASKET AND ROOM UPGRADE (BASED ON AVAILABILITY).
Restrictions
Hotel does NOT permit Spring Breakers. Must be at least 18 years old to check in. Coupon system for a la carte restaurants.
Room Types
JUNIOR SUITE CLUB GOLDEN 520 sq. ft , in private section of resort, 2 dbls or 1 king, sitting area, balcony, A/C, minibar restocked daily, full bathroom w/whirlpool, hairdryer, VIP amenities, satellite TV, safe, coffeemaker. Some Handicap ready. Other Amenities: Air Conditioning, Shower, Balcony or Terrace, Minibar, Coffee Maker, Hair Dryer, Telephone, Television, Room Safe, Satellite
JUNIOR SUITE SUPERIOR 520 sq. ft, 2 doubles or 1 king bed, balcony, sitting area, A/C, fan, minibar restocked daily, full marble bathroom w/whirlpool, hairdryer, satellite TV, phone. Some Handicap ready. Other Amenities: Air Conditioning, Shower, Balcony or Terrace, Minibar, Hair Dryer, Telephone, Television, Room Safe, Satellite
Dining
Gran Bahia Principe Coba features 1 meal plan option:
All Meals, Drinks & Tips Coupon system for a la carte restaurants.
There are 7 Restaurants at Gran Bahia Principe Coba: Mediterraneo - Mediterranean restaurant Open for Dinner 6:00pm-10:30pm El Peservdor - Seafood restaurant Open for Dinner 6:00pm-10:30pm Cozumel Buffet - Buffet Restaurant exclusive to Premier guests Breakfast- 7:00am-10:30am Lunch- 12:30pm-3:30pm Dinner- 6:30pm-10:30pm Kukulcan Buffet - Main International Buffet: Breakfast- 7:00a-10:30 Lunch- 12:30pm-3:30pm Dinner- 6:30pm-10:30pm Portofino - Italian Restaurant Open for Dinner 6:00pm-10:30pm Le Gourmet - International Gourmet Open for Dinner 6:00pm-10:30pm Mikado - Japenese restaurant Open for Dinner 6:00pm-10:30pm
Activities & Entertainment
Daily Activities & Entertainment: Games and organized activities. Aerobics and Megengue lessons. Nightly Activities & Entertainment: International entertainment program (day and night programs)
Children's Programs
Kids Club available from 9a-5p Applicable Ages: 4-12 yrs old Hotel offers adjoining rooms on request & not guaranteed. Hotel does offer cribs. (based on request & availability)
Our Average Customer Ratings (based on 29 reviews)
Lynn
Beach: Gorgeous!!!
Food/Drink: Nice grilled fish, great selection!
Entertainment: Pretty good.
Accommodations: Lovely big room!
Service: Friendly.
Overall: Will be back or at least recommend it.
Catherine said, 'The Grand Bahia properties are lovely, manicured landscape and exceptional service. Very large and lots of walking, but that was fine since we ate so much of the great food.'
Pool: The pools were beautiful
Beach: Beautiful blue clear water and no need for snorkel mask-you could just look down and see the fish!
Entertainment: We're early birds, so didn't really see shows. Activities good.
Accommodations: Clean and roomy.
Service: Service was exceptional by everyone. Best I've experienced-everyone was very friendly and helpful!
Overall: We had a great time.
Christopher said, '100% satisfied and looking forward to next year, thank you.'
Pool: cleaned daily
Beach: beautiful
Food/Drink: fantastic
Entertainment: every night
Accommodations: neat and clean
Service: awesome
Overall: 100% satisfied
Cheryl said, 'This was an amazing hotel! I will go again in a heartbeat. Piece of cake!'
Pool: Loved - not too busy!
Beach: Clean!
Food/Drink: Fantastic!
Entertainment: Was so nice!
Accommodations: This was an amazing hotel!
Service: Top notch!
Overall: I will go again in a heartbeat.
Sylvia said, 'Great time! We will definitely recommend the Coba to our friends & family. Beautiful beach, lots of food choices, and the entertainment was great fun.'
Pool: We loved the 3 pools
Beach: Beautiful Beach
Food/Drink: Lots of choices & great tasting food
Entertainment: Great fun
Service: Couldn't have been better
Overall: We will definitely recommend the Coba to our friends & family
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Mary said, 'This a beautiful resort and while the ride from the airport is a little over an hour, it is soooo worth it. Beach is breathtaking...'
Pool: So many to choose from
Beach: Breathtaking
Food/Drink: Bartenders were great and would make anything you ask for however, not alot of topshelf liquor choices.
Entertainment: Engaging. Played water volleyball and it was a blast
Accommodations: Room was fabulous. checkin was quick
Service: Everyone went out of their way to help.
Overall: Can't wait to book my next trip
Penny
Pool: Liked the pool
Food/Drink: Thought the food was very good
Service: People were very helpful
Overall: Enjoyed myself
Rita said, 'We had an excellent time at this resort - great pools with great swim up bars and the beach is beautiful and clean. Dining service was wonderful, too.'
Pool: Great pool with great swim up bar the staff was great
Beach: Beautiful and clean
Food/Drink: Wonderful
Entertainment: Pool entertainment was great
Accommodations: Great accommodations
Service: Great service
Overall: We had an excellent time
Richard
Pool: Exceptional
Beach: Great
Food/Drink: Good
Entertainment: Average
Accommodations: Exceptional
Service: Best ever
Overall: Very Nice
Chelsea said, 'I would definitely go back as it was a beautiful place and everyone was very friendly & helpful. Everything we needed.'
Pool: Beautiful and well kept
Beach: Very clean and wasn't too crowded
Accommodations: Everything we needed.
Service: Everyone was very friendly and helpful
Overall: I would definitely go back, it was a beautiful place
Kathryn
Pool: Beautiful
Beach: Great
Entertainment: Good New Year's Eve show
Overall: Will come back to Mexico
Debra said, 'Very good vacation!!! The beach at the Bahia was great. Everyone was very helpful, our room was very clean and new, and they had a good selection of dining choices. We also got very good service in booking the trip with Dream Vacations.'
Beach: Beach was great
Food/Drink: Good selection
Accommodations: Very clean and new.
Service: Everyone was very helpful
Overall: Very good
Mark
Pool: pool was luke warm,area could have been a little cleaner
Beach: beautiul
Food/Drink: cut back on workers, food not kept on.
Entertainment: not bad
Accommodations: house keeping was not what it use to be
Service: poor,did not take care of room request
Overall: pretty good
Joel
Pool: Pools are great at Bahia.
Beach: Plenty of shade, chairs, great sand.
Food/Drink: Considering logistical challenges, very good.
Entertainment: Shows aren't very good and they need more ongoing activities...beach volleyball is very short, for example.
Accommodations: Rooms were great.
Service: Staff is great, wish the beach transport was a little more frequent. Wait times up to 15 minutes.
Overall: Great vacation overall.
Denise
Pool: clean
Beach: very nice
Food/Drink: overall good
Entertainment: only went to one show
Accommodations: clean
Service: overall good
Overall: nice experience
Sandra
Pool: very clean
Beach: nice and spacious
Food/Drink: good variety
Entertainment: did not see all shows
Accommodations: very clean
Service: pleasant experience
Overall: nice vacation
Debbie
Pool: clean and warm
Beach: needed a little more seating
Food/Drink: good, sometimes the brunch had items that were luke warm and not warm or hot as they should be
Entertainment: very loud but we only saw one show
Accommodations: very nice, clean rooms
Service: excellent room service
Overall: very nice
Victoria
Pool: nice and big pools
Beach: clean
Food/Drink: pretty good, not impressive. Can't get a cup of coffee before 7am. Breakfast opens late, at 7, have to keep asking for coffee refils.
Entertainment: not as good as other resorts
Accommodations: very nice rooms and nice cleaning staff
Service: Not very willing to help
Overall: I would go back to other resorts I have been to before like Iberostar.
Evangelina said, 'I loved it...I will do it again when time permits..beautiful place and good service'
Pool: it was a good alternative when the beach is hot, it is very relaxing
Beach: beautiful
Food/Drink: good service an a+
Entertainment: good but could be better
Accommodations: some rooms are musty
Service: very good
Overall: very good
Ashley
Pool: Pool was fine.
Beach: Beach access & accomodations were great.
Food/Drink: Food was not very good. Drinks were warm.
Entertainment: There really wasn't any entertainment. The disco was too far away.
Accommodations: Rooms were mediocre.
Service: Service was mediocre.
Overall: I would not stay at this resort again.
Darlene
Pool: very clean
Beach: plenty of chairs
Food/Drink: excellent with a lot of variety
Entertainment: nice variety
Accommodations: very clean, large rooms
Service: excellent
Overall: loved it
Jim
Pool: beautiful pool very clean. need more chairs
Beach: beautiful very clean
Food/Drink: great food ,lots of different drinks
Entertainment: no nite life after 11.00,same old woman and man singing.need a dj or something else
Accommodations: excellent,great rooms
Service: excellent ,very friendly
Overall: would go back
George
Pool: Not enough chairs around pools and beach-too many "saved" with towels with no enforcement of rules.
Beach: Same re chairs at pool--too many towels "saving" chairs.
Food/Drink: Specialty restaurants all had same buffet food as appetizers & main courses served did not go above & beyond anything special.
Entertainment: Although the performers really tried hard, the nighttime shows were not that good.
Accommodations: Nice room except the smell of mold/mildew and the lighting in the bathroom is too dim--plus no exhaust fan in the bath in that climate??
Service: Outstanding--all staff were welcoming and most accommodating.
Overall: Beautiful grounds and pool areas; the friendly and helpful staff made the vacation experience this highly rated.
Thomas l said, 'The beach was wonderful and we couldn't have asked for better service. Everyone goes out of their way to be helpful. Humberto did a great job keeping our room in order.'
Pool: always plenty of lounge chairs
Beach: we had been there 2 times befors and couldn't believe how much they have expanded the beach.was wonderful.
Food/Drink: the food was better then it was the last time we were there,hope they keep improving,but we never left hungry so i guess we ate plenty.
Entertainment: every show and activity was great,we liked to watch the kids at the entertainment pool.
Accommodations: very clean and nothing out of place, they work hard keeping those grounds so neat.
Service: couldn't ask for better service,everyone goes out of their way to be helpful. Humberto did a great job keeping our room in order,works hard.
Overall: everythin great, but tulum needs alot of work,takes away from rest of the resort,it is theoldest of the 3 so guess its been used more.
Cathy l.
Pool: Lovely and many locations everywhere!
Beach: Awful! Lots of lava and no sand=parasailed and had to ride a skidoo out for 2 miles into rough ocean to get on boat and take off! BAD!!
Food/Drink: Had anything, everything you could want!
Entertainment: Rained out one night but good!
Accommodations: Very nice and new. As clean as can be expected=swept out, etc.
Service: Most of the folks were very accomadating; you always have a few who aren't! Apple folks were GREAT!!
Overall: Everything went without a hitch and your gal on the phone went out of her way to help with confirmation of our trip!! THANKS SO MUCH!!
Mark
Pool: Pools are excellent,but close way to early
Beach: beautiful
Food/Drink: drinks are great,but food is so-so. menu is very limited.
Entertainment: entertainment is good, but has been the same for past 4 years
Michelle said, 'Great having 3 resorts to choose from. Thank God Dream Vacations is in business - you guys are always fantastic.'
Pool: Could never find a free lounge chair
Beach: Wonderful having three to choose from
Food/Drink: Great having 3 resorts to choose from
Entertainment: American music is not what we want to hear when we leave the US, We love Mexican music, especially when we`re in Mexico
Service: Best people
Overall: Great bargain
Molly said, 'The Gran Bahia Principe Coba is a great place...it is very clean and a great value for the dollar.'
Sandra
Pool: cold; expected jacuzzis with hot water and they were cold too.