
Cancun, Mexico
BlueBay Grand Esmeralda, Riviera Maya, An All Inclusive Resort
4 stars· 19596 reviews
Overview
BlueBay Grand Esmeralda puts guests right on a white-sand stretch of the Riviera Maya, with two large ocean-view pools and free loungers just steps from the water. The all-inclusive plan here is a real strength: beyond the all-day breakfast buffet, there are six à la carte restaurants spanning Italian, French, Chinese, seafood, Mexican, and American grill, all included with no extra charge for food or drinks. Spacious rooms with private balconies suit couples, while a kids' club, a children's pool with a slide, and swim-up or Jacuzzi suite upgrades make it just as workable for families. It's a solid, low-maintenance beach escape about an hour from Cancún airport, with Playa del Carmen's Fifth Avenue a short trip away for travellers who want a change of scenery.
Flight
Departure: Halifax YHZ → Cancún CUN (Direct flight)
- Departs: Dec 1, 2026, 12:55 PM
- Arrives: Dec 1, 2026, 5:30 PM
- Duration: 05h35
- Air Canada, Economy
Return: Cancún CUN → Halifax YHZ (Direct flight)
- Departs: Dec 8, 2026, 6:35 PM
- Arrives: Dec 9, 2026, 12:10 AM
- Duration: 04h35
- Air Canada, Economy
Hotel
Overview
Located beachfront in the beautiful Riviera Maya, BlueBay Grand Esmeralda, Riviera Maya, An All Inclusive Resort combines elegant touches with a contemporary design and a wide range of services which are sure to please.
- Check in: 3:00 PM
- Check out: 12:00 PM
- Number Of bars: 5
- Number of restaurants: 6
- Number of rooms: 980
Inclusions
- WiFi throughout the property
- Mini-Club for children 2-12 years of age and divided into three age groups (2-4 years old, 5-8 years old, 9-12 years old)
Location
Location
Carretera Federal Chetumal-Puerto Juarez, KM300 Quintana Roo Mexico 77710
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45 km to Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN)
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Located in Playa del Carmen
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Located directly on the beach
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115 km from the new Tulum International Airport
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16 km away from Playa del Carmen
Ideal For
Ideal for
Play
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This resort is part of the Play program, which offers the following family-friendly perks:
- Kids Eat, Play, and Stay FREE ¹
- Pre-boarding for families
- Dedicated pool areas or sections for kids ²
- Supervised kids' clubs and more ²
Terms and Conditions
Air Canada Vacations Play program is only valid on vacation packages and Flight & Hotel package bookings at participating hotels and resorts. Not applicable to groups. Subject to availability. Program is subject to change without notice. Valid for travel between August 1, 2025 and August 31, 2026. ¹Clients are responsible for paying the flight portion of children's vacations, including air transportation charges, taxes, fees, and charges. For Play, kids 12 and under stay and eat free at applicable all-inclusive resorts. Conditions may apply and vary by resort. Based on maximum hotel room occupancy. ²Only available at all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America.
Family
- Keep everyone happy at resorts offering dedicated kids' pools, supervised clubs, and more for the family. Discounts for kids may also be available. Please note that any discounts will be reflected in your final price at checkout.
Wedding & honeymoons
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This resort offers wedding and/or honeymoon packages and the services of a wedding coordinator.
To secure your wedding date and arrange wedding details at your chosen hotel, please contact the hotel directly.
2SLGBTQIA+ Resorts
- All members and allies of the community are welcomed at this 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly resort.
Facilities
Facilities
Food & drink
Restaurants:
6 dining options
- Festival — Restaurant type: Buffet | Cuisine: International
- Jaal-Ha — Restaurant type: Buffet/À la carte | Cuisine: International/Steak House & seafood | Note: Buffet style for breakfast and lunch and À la carte for dinner
- L'Atelier — Restaurant type: À la carte | Cuisine: French cuisine | Note: Adults only
- Don Isi — Restaurant type: À la carte | Cuisine: Mexican
- Di Rossi — Restaurant type: À la carte | Cuisine: Italian
- Snack Bar — Restaurant type: Snack bar
Bars:
5 bars
- Cocktail bar
- Pool Bar
- Lounge Bar
Activities
Pool facilities
3 pools
- Outdoor pool
- Outdoor kid pool
Land activities
- Giant Chess
- Tennis
- Table tennis
Non-motorized water sports/motorized water sports
- Aquafitness
- Watersports
- Pool volleyball
*Additional fees may apply and service may require a reservation.
Entertainment
- Beach parties
- Kid's Club
- Nightly entertainment
Health and wellness
- Fitness centre
- Spa ($)
- Sauna
*Additional fees may apply and service may require a reservation.
($) Other facilities & services
- Wedding packages and services
- Babysitting service
- Gift shop
- Dive centre
- On-site shopping
- Car rental service
- Laundry service
- Medical services
*Additional fees may apply and service may require a reservation.
Good to Know
Offers
Bonus Features
Guests will receive the following privileges:
- Welcome drink on arrival
- 20% spa discount (valid on spa treatments, not combinable with other spa offers)
- Late checkout until 3:00 pm (subject to availability)
Terms and Conditions
Important information
Beach Erosion
Due to various weather conditions, the restored beach is experiencing erosion on a daily basis. As a result, the size of the beach varies from day to day. In an effort to maintain the beach in some areas, sand bags have been placed along the ocean shore to assist in maintaining the beach.
Environmental Sanitation Fees
Environmental Sanitation Fees are payable in local currency directly to the hotels. As these fees fluctuate by hotel, you may contact your respective hotel for more information on the applicable fees.
Destination Entry Requirements
Ensure also that you are in compliance with the entry requirements of your destination, such as government-or airport authority-imposed taxes/tourist levies which are not included in your fare and can be collected upon arrival in or before departure from the country you are visiting (ex. Mexico's Quintana Roo Tourist Tax and the Baja California Sur Tourist Tax). For full conditions and details relating to the Baja California Sur Tourist Tax please visit Embrace It.
$1,749CAD / adult
$3,498 total for 2 adults
Dec 1, 2026 – Dec 8, 2026
7 nights
Flight + hotel from Halifax (YHZ)
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