Thanks for these videos. They really give a much better understanding of the location outside of just looking at the pictures. It’s really going to help us make a more informed decision. 👍🏽
I think you may have inspired people to go to this resort, if I hadn't been several times before I'd be calling the travel agent. Well done to you for a fantastic review.
Great overview, Andrew. Thanks so much. We’re booked for late March and can’t wait. It’ll be a nice break from our SW Ontario weather. I would love to see a tour of a Junior Suite but can’t find it by searching your channel. Have you published one? Thanks again, and all the best.
Did you do room tours for this resort, after their remodel? I looked and on your channel, but maybe I’m missing it. Your videos are done so well & super thorough! Very helpful! Thanks so much!
@@WherewegoingNext oh ok. Well we are going on a last minute getaway in 3 wks, so we are trying to book now before rooms get booked. Have you any comparison to Bahia Principe Tulum versus Jamaica? Or, opinions on BP compared to Barcelo Maya Palace?
We’ve never been to Jamaica, so I can’t weigh in on that. It depends what you prioritize in a vacation… BP Tulum is newly renovated and modern, whereas Barcelo Maya Palace has a more traditional look and feel. Tulum has a swimmable beach and awesome kids splash pad… Barcelo doesn’t have a swimmable beach, but u can access all the other Barcelos and use their beaches and amenities. Service and food is pretty comparable between the two 👍🏻
I was there 12months ago in November. Sadly the beach is eroding away directly infront of Gran Tortuga. I used to sit there on the beach loungers. The beach next to that is now private. Which used to be the beach for Coba guests. I have been coming to this hotel for 7years and sadly the fast food and beach has put me off a little. The seaweed was another which you can see anytime of year...I've been in Feb/March and Nov/Dec with trucks removing the sargassum.
@@NK-dn2fp it was great, we also went to Coba using their shuttles. Buffet at Coba has a better mix of food. Though it is nice to go to either. Staff are friendly. One thing to note is if you are going to coba for the pools, you cant get towels like you can in Tulum. So you may want to grab a few before going. Entertainment was always good. We even went to the paid beatles show which was entertaining though its the same entertainers as other days of the week, just a bigger production. Thumbs up from the Fam and I.
@@NK-dn2fp they try to clean up the algae however you need to walk over it to get to the cleaned up part of the beach. Its very hot at that time of year but worth it. Bring a long sleeve shirt as it is needed over constant spf applications!
Thanks for this video - it really helped my wife and I orient the resort when we visited in last month. Our only thing we wish you could have discussed a little more is the beach. The resort's beaches were not very conducive for swimming. We found a way around that, though!
Loved your tour! We have stayed at Bahia in Punta Cana and Jamaica. The shows you mentioned you had to book them in advance; did you have a hard time booking them? And are all the shows advance booking?
You did a great review. I have stayed at Tulum twice, not since renovation, it looks really nice. one of the things i liked the most was how green and lush everywhere is. The areas for the small kids looks fabulous lots of things to do to keep them busy. Well done you.
Hello great video! Do u happen to know if there’s a difference between BP grand cobal, BP luxury Akumal, and BPgrand Tulum? For example if I book a reservation for grand Tulum can I still access the same amenities and restaurant in grand coba? Thank u for your time!
Thanks for the super nice review! Do you know if you can pay to reserve more « À la carte » restaurants? We were a bit disappointed to learn we only had 3 nights at real restaurants….
Thank you for the tour! I'm stuck between Akumal and Tulum and I think this video just helped me decide cause Tulum looks nicer. Do you have access to the Akumal beach though? Can you use their loungers?
Great video. We're planning our first trip to Mexico for May 2023. Quick question for you. Is Tulum and Coba on the same property of the Grand Bahia resort?
Hello! Thanks so much for your videos. Would you recommend Bahia Principe Tulum or Barcelo Maya Palace for a family with kids (4,6, and 8)? Prices are similiar for the dates we are looking at and i really can't decide! Thanks so much
We are going soon! Do you happen to know how far apart Grand Tulum and Grand Coba are? Is there a walking path or shuttle? Curious about going there for a dinner while we stay at Grand Tulum.
There is a shuttle 👍🏻 it takes about 5 minutes by shuttle, otherwise the walk is 10-15 mins. Not to worry, if you’re booked in to eat at Coba, just grab the shuttle in the Tulum main lobby and they’ll take you over 👍🏻
Hi , love the videos they are really helpful, Im hoping to visit mexico for the first time from the UK, I've got it down to two resorts I like the look of the riu yucatan or the bahia principe tulum and I was wondering out of the two which you would say is the best ,recommend for my first trip
Hi, Your video is very informative. I’m thinking to book 10 days holiday in Tulum ,Bahia Principe Grand. How is the weather end of October? Is the beach full of sea weeds? Thank you! 🙏
Makes sense ,what would be the best option to go to the ruins close by with that turquoise lagoon beside it? Would it be safe enough to cab it or bus it? What are your thoughts on that? want to stay as safe as possible. It's our first time going to this area. Thank you
@@izzysilva411 you can still do half day tours I am pretty sure, but honestly taxi’s are pretty safe especially in tourist areas. The place you’re talking about is tulum. My boyfriend and I will also be taking a taxi to Xel ha park when we go there early next month since it is way cheaper and only 10 mins away from this resort :)
Great...I'm looking to book today...would you say the extra $50 per day is worth booking the bahia principe grand tulum Superior ocean front...verse the junior suite?
Yes, any of the premium superior rooms are definitely worth it - the regular junior suites are the old style and have not been renovated. It’s up to you if you want an ocean view, but we definitely recommend the premium superior. 👍🏻
What is there for kids at the Akumal? Any waterparks? Playstructures? (Other than the ones you can access at Coba and Tulum) Lastly, are there any swimout rooms at any of the Bahia Principe Hotels?
They have a kids club at Akumal, but otherwise no water park - only Tulum and Coba have that. No, there aren’t any swim out rooms at the Bahias in the Mayan Riviera - they have those at BP Ambar in Dominican.
You said there will be a full room video...of the different rooms? I can't find it? Trying to determine if Superior ocean view is worth the extra cost..and are they in ??? buildings
Great...I'm looking to book today...would you say the extra $$ are worth booking the bahia principe grand tulum Superior ocean front...verse the other rooms?
The superior premium is definitely worth it - here’s the link to their website so you can see the style differences: www.bahia-principe.com/en/resorts-in-riviera-maya/resort-tulum/rooms/?_gl=1*2pgidu*_up*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQiA8aOeBhCWARIsANRFrQFWE4bDobEMQI5XKUErve7775ER5i3db_1-aBrcpp6PdWj0klhu_V4aAkI1EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Would you recommend Bahia Principe Grand Tulum or rather Coba for a family (daughter is 7)? Any experience regarding coming in October (weather-wise)? Thx
We prefer Tulum bc of its newly renovated style, rooms, children’s activities and proximity to the beach 👍🏻 we’ve been to Mexico in October and have always had great weather - even though it’s hurricane season
Coba, yes - Akumal, no. Tulum and Coba are “Grand” hotels and Akumal and Asian Ka’an are “luxury” hotels, so you can only visit hotels in your category.
The process of booking is easy on the Bahia Principe app - just make sure to book them early on in your trip as the popular restaurants book up pretty fast 👍🏻 thanks for watching! 😊
Hi guys. We're thinking of booking between here and riu palace costa mujeres. We have 4 kids to keep entertained. Which one would you recommend? Thanks, from UK
That’s a tough one! BP Tulum has great splash pads and kids areas, but the beach isn’t great. RP Costa Mujeres has lots of great activities for kids, an amazing beach, but no splash area. It depends on what you’re prioritizing
@@WherewegoingNext Thanks for the reply. The wife is a huge beach lover, so thinking we'll go with the Costa mujeres. Kids can always use dunamar slides right.
The beach looks beautiful. I am going on April 9 and I think there will be a lot more seaweed though 😢 I didn’t know it came at certain times of the year
@@sempercrazy101 I actually got back from my trip a couple weeks ago, and yea to be honest with you the service wasn’t the best just based on the fact there is no mobile drink service (where they take drink orders and give them to you when you are chillin on the beach or pool) you have to go up the the bar. Also, you have to line up at the bar in a line..like isn’t the point of a bar to be able to crowd around it? that was annoying. Also, I am a big tipper for better service and I didn’t notice any better service for the tips I gave at all. but honestly other than that it was great, the beach was beautiful with almost no seaweed, our room was perfect. Fridge always restocked and room always cleaned and the AC was a lifesaver to cool off. The food was pretty good too, some of the a la cartes aren’t actually a la cartes though and they are buffet as well, which was disappointing.
@@AmmarNomani it was beautiful with no seaweed for about 80% of the trip but near the end the wind was crazy and that’s what brought out the seaweed, luckily we didn’t see much of that though. It really just depends on the weather. The beach was beautiful when it was calm Edit: sorry I didn’t see you reply earlier
Hi! Thank you for the review! Lookin to go to Mexico this summer We are a family of 4 with my two kids who are 12 and 14 We have been to Aruba The waters are beautiful Any beach resorts that are similar to Aruba waters or even better that you recommend? Really appreciate any feed back!
We haven’t been to Aruba 🤷🏼♀️ but if you’re looking for amazing beaches, we would recommend RIU Palace Peninsula in Cancun, or any resorts around that one 👍🏻 another great spot is Bahamas 👍🏻
That’s a tough one! Depends on your budget and what you prioritize in a vacation 🤷🏼♀️ Tulum is newly renovated, right on the ocean and has great restaurants and pools … whereas Coba is not on the beach, older rooms and resort, but amazing pools as well and great entertainment- great for families 👍🏻 you can’t go wrong with either 🙌🏻
What would be the best place to go for kids coba or tulum? It’s extra £300 for tulum. Also I quite like the bay beach area are tulum residents allowed to use this area of is it strictly for combs residents?
Both hotels have lots of amenities and entertainment for kids - but Tulum is newly renovated and more modern. It’s also on the beach, whereas Coba is not. Tulum can use Coba facilities, but Coba can’t use Tulum’s.
Either Tulum or Coba. They both have great water parks for kids. Tulum is newer and right on the beach, whereas Coba is set back from the beach, but is more budget friendly.
@@WherewegoingNextthank you… how’s the beach…is there rocks in the water? I almost book Coba n my travel agent told me that it’s 15 to 20 minutes from the Coba n suggested Telum,hence looking at reviews like yours.
Sorry maybe I missed this but can you use all the amenities at Tulum and Coba if you are booked at one of these resorts? I take it Sian Kan and Luxury Akumal is separate from Coba and Tulum, amenities wise.
Tulum can visit Coba, but not vice versa. Correct, Sian Ka’an are in the Luxury category - so also not allowed to visit 🤷🏼♀️ they full list of rules is listed on their respective websites under “all inclusive” 👍🏻
@@WherewegoingNext Thank you so much! was the wifi at the resort good? Also, do we have to dress up formal for a-la-carte dinner bookings and how do we book those?
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@@WherewegoingNext thank you for the quick response! can anyone organize a transfer through Canada Transfers? I am looking to book here for the end of November, does staying here grant you access at all of the other restaurants because i see on their website they only allow you 3 a la carte reservations a week?
@@WherewegoingNext thank you, we are booked at Grand Tulum for 8 nights, so out of the 8 nights we can only have 3 dinner reservations? I guess i was confused after booking since Bahia Principe in Punta Cana let us do a different restaurant at different resorts each night :/ so we can't do 3 at Tulum then 3 at Coba?
@@WherewegoingNext do you know where we can eat on days we dont have reservations? are there any 24/7 food places in Tulum resort? can we access the food truck as much as we want since it does not require a reservation.
They have a few special shows that cost money, some premium wines and liquor, excursions and dinners on the beach to name a few. We’ve never felt the need to buy anything extra, but you have the option if you so choose. The full list of inclusions and exclusions is listed on their website 👍🏻
Yup. It’s true. I believe it was $10 per person for origin. The other show blackbird was free while we were there, but I did hear they were going to charge for that one too eventually. 🫣
@@WherewegoingNext ok good to know! I planned a big family vacation… I’m sure I’m going to get a little grief about that haha but 🤷🏻♀️. Been to many all inclusives and have never experienced shows costing $ Thanks for the info! Can’t wait to go! 😄
I know, we haven’t seen that before either 🤷🏼♀️ but I guess they are putting a lot of work into making these shows really good 🤷🏼♀️ you do have other entertainment options, so that’s good.
@@WherewegoingNext well I will say… “Origen“ looks worth it. I’ve never seen a show of that caliber at a resort. I was impressed watching the clip you showed! Probably wouldn’t pay for others 😆.
Which would you recommend for a family of 4 with a 12 year old and a 14 year old. Important to us: *Great variety of food options that are easily accessible *Great Beach with a good swim area *Great pools *Nicer more spacious updated rooms *Good entertainment *Access to excursions *Fun and welcoming environment for families Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa Riu Palace Mexico Bahia Principe Grand Tulum Riu Palace Riviera Maya Dreams Jade Resort & Spa Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
We haven’t been to any of the Dreams hotels, so can’t comment. BP Tulum a a good family resort, although geared more towards smaller kids. Beach is not the best, but good food options. I mentioned in your other comments that we recommend RP Costa Mujeres - we think that will tick all your boxes. We went on an adult vacation and had a great time, and saw lots of families enjoying their trip as well. The beach is excellent, the pools are great, food and service is great, water park next door, lots of activities.. list goes on. This is a newer resort, so the rooms and amenities are very nice 👍🏻 Make sure to check out our full tour, buffet tour, and room tours of that place!
@@WherewegoingNext thank you very much. We're trying to stay in an area closer to where we can take an excursion to Chichén Itzá and/or Coba for the day. I think that's why my travel agent suggested the ones I listed but not sure. I appreciate your videos and for the quick reply.
I’m looking at the cost of the in-room Wifi of $16./ day. My telus travel plan is also $16./day. So my question is, how’s the cell signal in the rooms? Vs their own in-room wifi? Which is betting. I’m sure the internet is very important for you as a blogger.
The wifi is excellent throughout the resort and it’s free. We didn’t need to use our phone plans at all - we used FaceTime or WhatsApp for wifi calling. We don’t think you’ll need to buy wifi 👍🏻
@@WherewegoingNext That’s interesting. Even the resort website states you get 1hr of free wifi at the resort lobby only . Perhaps it’s free through out the resort just before you were there last. Thanks again.
place sucked in my opinion as a person who experienced Cancun more than once. Reservation process sucked, buffet was repetitive everyday, my suite was eh and the place is understaffed and it showed. Much better off staying at a AMR resort.
@@Pokekrew So your everyday options besides the buffet are the truck, andale burger, and the poolside snack. the truck and andale burger menus do not change and the poolside snack has something different everyday. As far as the restaurants go they are part of the all inclusive as well but you can only dine at those 3 times per week and each require a reservation which is difficult to acquire because the 8 or so restaurants serve all 4 resorts. If you want something particular your best bet is to try and reserve in advance but that is a task itself depending on how you booked your trip. If good dining will be a fixture of your stay I would personally recommend to stay elsewhere.
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Thank you for this tour. I just booked today. Can’t wait to see this beautiful resort. ❤
Thank you for watching! Hope you enjoy 😊
Thank for the review. Very throughout description and good videos to understand the resort locations 👍👍👍
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻😊
Thanks for these videos. They really give a much better understanding of the location outside of just looking at the pictures. It’s really going to help us make a more informed decision. 👍🏽
That’s exactly what we aim to accomplish 🙏🏻 thanks for watching 😊😊
Amazing surroundings and good service! We had a great time here! 🤩
We did too 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Looks like they have made a few changes since our last visit in 2019 ,one of our best holidays, thanks for the memories 😊
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this tour. We’re planing in May for This resort. This is your was amazing. Thanks once again 😊
Thanks for watching!
best review iv seen on this hotel and iv watched many xx
Thank you so much! 🙏🏻😊
Thank you for this tour!! 👍🏻
Thanks for watching!
I think you may have inspired people to go to this resort, if I hadn't been several times before I'd be calling the travel agent. Well done to you for a fantastic review.
Thanks for watching!
Excellent informative video. Travelling in 4 weeks time from the UK.
Have a great trip!
Awesome going in 9more days . Can’t wait 🎉
Have a great trip!
@@WherewegoingNext Thank You. I keep watching the video . It’s great
Thank you! 🙏🏻😊
@@WherewegoingNext can I ask if there is a Casino there. ??
Yes, it’s in the Bahia village at the front of the complex
Very helpfull thankz.. will be heading there in 8 more days!
Have fun!
How was it?
@@Zenlodo it was amazing going back next year 🙌
Great overview, Andrew. Thanks so much. We’re booked for late March and can’t wait. It’ll be a nice break from our SW Ontario weather. I would love to see a tour of a Junior Suite but can’t find it by searching your channel. Have you published one? Thanks again, and all the best.
Thanks for watching! We haven’t posted the room tour yet, so stay tuned! Hope you have a great trip 🙏🏻😊
How was it I keep hearing bad reviews
Did you do room tours for this resort, after their remodel? I looked and on your channel, but maybe I’m missing it. Your videos are done so well & super thorough! Very helpful! Thanks so much!
Yes, we have several room tours for Tulum - they will be released in the coming weeks… stay tuned!
@@WherewegoingNext oh ok. Well we are going on a last minute getaway in 3 wks, so we are trying to book now before rooms get booked. Have you any comparison to Bahia Principe Tulum versus Jamaica? Or, opinions on BP compared to Barcelo Maya Palace?
We’ve never been to Jamaica, so I can’t weigh in on that. It depends what you prioritize in a vacation… BP Tulum is newly renovated and modern, whereas Barcelo Maya Palace has a more traditional look and feel. Tulum has a swimmable beach and awesome kids splash pad… Barcelo doesn’t have a swimmable beach, but u can access all the other Barcelos and use their beaches and amenities. Service and food is pretty comparable between the two 👍🏻
I’m going on Saturday❤ Thanks for the review!
Thanks for watching!
I went here in may 2019 and it hadn't started construction for the hotel updates but it was still an amazing resort.
You should see it now, it’s gorgeous 🙌🏻
@@WherewegoingNext wish I could but already got a trip booked for this year
Heading here Monday morning. Can not wait!!!
Have a great trip!
How was it. ?
@@sempercrazy101 it was great. Staff was fantastic. Food was very good. Resort was very clean and overall taken care of really well. We had a blast.
Good to hear im going in october how was the beach? @@15jstone
I was there 12months ago in November. Sadly the beach is eroding away directly infront of Gran Tortuga. I used to sit there on the beach loungers. The beach next to that is now private. Which used to be the beach for Coba guests. I have been coming to this hotel for 7years and sadly the fast food and beach has put me off a little. The seaweed was another which you can see anytime of year...I've been in Feb/March and Nov/Dec with trucks removing the sargassum.
That’s global warming for ya 🤷🏼♀️☹️
Thanks so much for this
We are looking at going there jn june and this review really helped us decide!
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Thank you for watching! Glad we could help 😊🙌🏻
how was June there? the beach? lots of algae or just like the video? Planning to go to there in June too!
@@NK-dn2fp it was great, we also went to Coba using their shuttles. Buffet at Coba has a better mix of food. Though it is nice to go to either. Staff are friendly. One thing to note is if you are going to coba for the pools, you cant get towels like you can in Tulum. So you may want to grab a few before going. Entertainment was always good. We even went to the paid beatles show which was entertaining though its the same entertainers as other days of the week, just a bigger production. Thumbs up from the Fam and I.
@@NK-dn2fp they try to clean up the algae however you need to walk over it to get to the cleaned up part of the beach. Its very hot at that time of year but worth it. Bring a long sleeve shirt as it is needed over constant spf applications!
This was extremely helpful.
Glad we could help! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Thanks for this video - it really helped my wife and I orient the resort when we visited in last month. Our only thing we wish you could have discussed a little more is the beach. The resort's beaches were not very conducive for swimming. We found a way around that, though!
Thanks for the feedback 👍🏻
Thanks for the video, you say the kids club is 4-7, do they have anything else for 8-12 like most resorts, their website is vague. Thanks
They have a small teens area that we showed in the video, that has a bunch of games 👍🏻
What camera did you use? Nice and clear videos!
Thanks! It’s the Canon G7x 👍🏻👍🏻
Will you be doing a new video of Akumal? Booked to go there in May and would like to see an up to date tour video.
Yes, it will be out soon!
Looks so beautiful. Do they have a beach bar? Or beach service? Also any food options after midnight? 😊
The food truck is close to the beach and has a bar, otherwise there is no beach service. Yes, there is a 24 hour snack bar 👍🏻
@@WherewegoingNext thank you 😊
looks like there's lot of stairs. are there elevators in the room buildings?
No, there are no elevators in the guest villas unfortunately. You can request a lower floor if that’s an issue.
Loved your tour! We have stayed at Bahia in Punta Cana and Jamaica. The shows you mentioned you had to book them in advance; did you have a hard time booking them? And are all the shows advance booking?
No, it was easy to book the paid shows at reception - and the other shows in the main theatre don’t require reservations 👍🏻
Hey when would be the best month to visit please? Thank you looks great! X
In the spring or fall 👍🏻
Hi there looking at your video it seems seaweed situation isn't that bad, do you agree? thanks for the video, very helpful.
The seaweed is a seasonal issue - generally tends to be better in the winter and worse in spring/summer
Awesome as usual Andrew! How far is this resort from the Cancun airport? Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas David! It’s about 1.5 hours from the Cancun airport 👍🏻
@@WherewegoingNext is that the airport you would recommend flying into?
Yeah we always fly into Cancun from Canada 👍🏻
Hey from wales. Nice vid, this place looks awsome! I really wanna go but i have a huge phobia of iguanas
Yes, we love this resort! They are easy enough to avoid, but we understand.
You did a great review. I have stayed at Tulum twice, not since renovation, it looks really nice. one of the things i liked the most was how green and lush everywhere is. The areas for the small kids looks fabulous lots of things to do to keep them busy. Well done you.
Thank you for watching!
Hello great video! Do u happen to know if there’s a difference between BP grand cobal, BP luxury Akumal, and BPgrand Tulum? For example if I book a reservation for grand Tulum can I still access the same amenities and restaurant in grand coba?
Thank u for your time!
Akumal can access Tulum and Coba, Tulum can access only Coba, and Coba only has access to Coba
Hi Andrew thanks for your reviews! all super helpful. Between the Akumal and Grand Tulum which would you prefer family of 4 2 children!
Tulum is definitely more geared towards families with the new kids splash area. 👍🏻
Thanks for the super nice review! Do you know if you can pay to reserve more « À la carte » restaurants? We were a bit disappointed to learn we only had 3 nights at real restaurants….
Not sure about this - you can ask at checkin. I think it would depend on availability
Merry xmas from the frigid cold weather of Michigan!😂
Thank you and Merry Christmas to you as well!! We have very similar weather in southern Ontario as well 🥶
Nice Video ❤❤❤
Thanks!
Great video thanks. One question, any timeshare folks hounding travellers?
Yes they do have a privilege club desk set up in the lobby - but they don’t hound you.. just a simple “no thanks” will get them to leave you alone lol
@@WherewegoingNext Great thanks. We are going to book for July. Praying no seaweed
Fingers crossed! Have fun!
Thank you for the tour! I'm stuck between Akumal and Tulum and I think this video just helped me decide cause Tulum looks nicer. Do you have access to the Akumal beach though? Can you use their loungers?
No, if you’re staying at Tulum, you can’t use the akumal beach or loungers 🤷🏼♀️
Ack that sucks! Thanks for replying :)@@WherewegoingNext
Great video. We're planning our first trip to Mexico for May 2023. Quick question for you. Is Tulum and Coba on the same property of the Grand Bahia resort?
Yes they are! Tulum is right on the beach, whereas Coba is set back more - but also has beach access 👍🏻 we have a Coba resort tour coming soon!
@@WherewegoingNext great 👍... thank you so much ☺️ ... we'll be sure to check out that video as well.
Thank you! 🙏🏻
@@WherewegoingNext can you use all three resorts regardless of what resort you stay at? Thanks
@@tann4273if you book the luxury hotel. You get to visit all of them and eat too
We are coming here April 2023! I’d love to know if masks are still required around food? Thanks
No, not as of right now.
Hello! Thanks so much for your videos. Would you recommend Bahia Principe Tulum or Barcelo Maya Palace for a family with kids (4,6, and 8)? Prices are similiar for the dates we are looking at and i really can't decide! Thanks so much
We prefer BP Tulum 👍🏻 it’s newly renovated, has a great splash pad for kids, great food and great service
Hi, I was wondering, when do the pools shut at night? Can't believe I'll be there in 3 days!!!!
They usually close at sundown, but they don’t kick you out at a certain time 🤷🏼♀️ have a great trip!
We are going soon! Do you happen to know how far apart Grand Tulum and Grand Coba are? Is there a walking path or shuttle? Curious about going there for a dinner while we stay at Grand Tulum.
There is a shuttle 👍🏻 it takes about 5 minutes by shuttle, otherwise the walk is 10-15 mins. Not to worry, if you’re booked in to eat at Coba, just grab the shuttle in the Tulum main lobby and they’ll take you over 👍🏻
Great vid! Did you have a preference between Riu Yucatan and Bahia Principe Tulum? We’re a group of 6 adults and 3 kids. Riu is currently cheaper
BP Tulum is a lot newer and nicer! They have lots of great activities for kids, plus really good restaurants 👌🏻
Hi , love the videos they are really helpful, Im hoping to visit mexico for the first time from the UK, I've got it down to two resorts I like the look of the riu yucatan or the bahia principe tulum and I was wondering out of the two which you would say is the best ,recommend for my first trip
We recommend the Bahia Principe Tulum 👍🏻 we love the newly renovated design, the great food selection and the fun activities 👍🏻
@Where we going Next? thank you so much for your help 👍
Hey, wondering if parents can accompany there small children down the slides at the waterpark?
Yes that’s fine.
Hi,
Your video is very informative. I’m thinking to book 10 days holiday in Tulum ,Bahia Principe Grand. How is the weather end of October? Is the beach full of sea weeds? Thank you! 🙏
Hi there! This video was filmed in October - and as you can see, there wasn’t any seaweed. 👍🏻😊
Why the red flag on the beach, it looks super calm and not choppy water 🤔 GBP never disappoints! Thanks for the tour!
Maybe they’re being super cautious 🤷🏼♀️ thanks for watching! 🙂
If there is no lifeguard on the beach the red flag stays on everyday. I’m not sure if that’s the case here but that would be my only guess
Makes sense ,what would be the best option to go to the ruins close by with that turquoise lagoon beside it? Would it be safe enough to cab it or bus it? What are your thoughts on that? want to stay as safe as possible. It's our first time going to this area. Thank you
We didn't want to do the excursion because it wastes a full day, rather just go for a couple of hours and come back around lunch
@@izzysilva411 you can still do half day tours I am pretty sure, but honestly taxi’s are pretty safe especially in tourist areas. The place you’re talking about is tulum. My boyfriend and I will also be taking a taxi to Xel ha park when we go there early next month since it is way cheaper and only 10 mins away from this resort :)
Great...I'm looking to book today...would you say the extra $50 per day is worth booking the bahia principe grand tulum Superior ocean front...verse the junior suite?
Yes, any of the premium superior rooms are definitely worth it - the regular junior suites are the old style and have not been renovated. It’s up to you if you want an ocean view, but we definitely recommend the premium superior. 👍🏻
What is there for kids at the Akumal? Any waterparks? Playstructures? (Other than the ones you can access at Coba and Tulum)
Lastly, are there any swimout rooms at any of the Bahia Principe Hotels?
They have a kids club at Akumal, but otherwise no water park - only Tulum and Coba have that.
No, there aren’t any swim out rooms at the Bahias in the Mayan Riviera - they have those at BP Ambar in Dominican.
You said there will be a full room video...of the different rooms? I can't find it? Trying to determine if Superior ocean view is worth the extra cost..and are they in ??? buildings
We are in the process of editing the room and buffet tours for all 4 Bahia resorts.. they will be posted in the coming weeks
Great...I'm looking to book today...would you say the extra $$ are worth booking the bahia principe grand tulum Superior ocean front...verse the other rooms?
The superior premium is definitely worth it - here’s the link to their website so you can see the style differences:
www.bahia-principe.com/en/resorts-in-riviera-maya/resort-tulum/rooms/?_gl=1*2pgidu*_up*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQiA8aOeBhCWARIsANRFrQFWE4bDobEMQI5XKUErve7775ER5i3db_1-aBrcpp6PdWj0klhu_V4aAkI1EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Do they have any bigger slides for kids 12 or older?
Nope 🤷🏼♀️ Riu Dunamar has a water park with large slides 👍🏻
Hello!
I'm currently shopping for hotels and this is one is on top of my list. How many A La Carte meals do you get for a 4 night stay?
I’m not sure about a 4 day stay 🤔 you get 3 if you stay a week.
Hello, are any of the ala carte restaurants adults only? Can't seem to find that info. TIA
No they’re not.
How did you find the bus ride from the airport ? I heard that due to construction there are delays? Also did you have any safety concerns?
The bus ride wasn’t bad - we caught a bit of traffic, but no construction when we went. We felt perfectly safe. 👍🏻
more importantly how was the food !?????!!! x
The food was great! Especially the gourmet a La carte restaurant! A buffet tour will be posted on our channel soon!
Would you recommend Bahia Principe Grand Tulum or rather Coba for a family (daughter is 7)? Any experience regarding coming in October (weather-wise)? Thx
We prefer Tulum bc of its newly renovated style, rooms, children’s activities and proximity to the beach 👍🏻 we’ve been to Mexico in October and have always had great weather - even though it’s hurricane season
If you book at Tulum, can you access the amenities at Coba and Akumal?
Coba, yes - Akumal, no. Tulum and Coba are “Grand” hotels and Akumal and Asian Ka’an are “luxury” hotels, so you can only visit hotels in your category.
Great stuff as usual. How hard is it to make restaurant reservations ?
The process of booking is easy on the Bahia Principe app - just make sure to book them early on in your trip as the popular restaurants book up pretty fast 👍🏻 thanks for watching! 😊
Hi guys. We're thinking of booking between here and riu palace costa mujeres. We have 4 kids to keep entertained. Which one would you recommend? Thanks, from UK
That’s a tough one! BP Tulum has great splash pads and kids areas, but the beach isn’t great. RP Costa Mujeres has lots of great activities for kids, an amazing beach, but no splash area. It depends on what you’re prioritizing
@@WherewegoingNext Thanks for the reply. The wife is a huge beach lover, so thinking we'll go with the Costa mujeres. Kids can always use dunamar slides right.
@waynehiggins7950 yes they can! You’ll love Costa Mujeres!! It’s our favourite RIU and we’ve been to all of them in Mexico!
The beach looks beautiful. I am going on April 9 and I think there will be a lot more seaweed though 😢 I didn’t know it came at certain times of the year
Yeah 🤷🏼♀️it’s very hard to predict too! I’m sure you will still have a great trip!
Trippy was there seaweed?
I keep seeing really bad reviews concerning rooms, customer service, food, buffet drinks....
@@sempercrazy101 I actually got back from my trip a couple weeks ago, and yea to be honest with you the service wasn’t the best just based on the fact there is no mobile drink service (where they take drink orders and give them to you when you are chillin on the beach or pool) you have to go up the the bar. Also, you have to line up at the bar in a line..like isn’t the point of a bar to be able to crowd around it? that was annoying. Also, I am a big tipper for better service and I didn’t notice any better service for the tips I gave at all. but honestly other than that it was great, the beach was beautiful with almost no seaweed, our room was perfect. Fridge always restocked and room always cleaned and the AC was a lifesaver to cool off. The food was pretty good too, some of the a la cartes aren’t actually a la cartes though and they are buffet as well, which was disappointing.
@@AmmarNomani it was beautiful with no seaweed for about 80% of the trip but near the end the wind was crazy and that’s what brought out the seaweed, luckily we didn’t see much of that though. It really just depends on the weather. The beach was beautiful when it was calm
Edit: sorry I didn’t see you reply earlier
Do they have elevators to the second and third floors?
Nope 🤷🏼♀️
Hi!
Thank you for the review!
Lookin to go to Mexico this summer
We are a family of 4 with my two kids who are 12 and 14
We have been to Aruba
The waters are beautiful
Any beach resorts that are similar to Aruba waters or even better that you recommend?
Really appreciate any feed back!
We haven’t been to Aruba 🤷🏼♀️ but if you’re looking for amazing beaches, we would recommend RIU Palace Peninsula in Cancun, or any resorts around that one 👍🏻 another great spot is Bahamas 👍🏻
@@WherewegoingNext
Thank you for response
So to your experience best beaches water wise would be around Cancun
Yes, but particularly around the Peninsula, where there isn’t much seaweed
So are we allowed to access the other Bahia principe resorts around it or is that not possible anymore
Just the Coba, not the other 2
We have 4, 2 and 8 month old. Can my 2 yr old play in the kid club area if we join him or is it strictly for 4+ yr olds
Sorry, im not sure how they enforce the rules - I’m bet it’s fine 🤷🏼♀️
How can I choose between Coba and Tulum? The price difference is large. Just me and my two kids going next month (12 and 15).
That’s a tough one! Depends on your budget and what you prioritize in a vacation 🤷🏼♀️ Tulum is newly renovated, right on the ocean and has great restaurants and pools … whereas Coba is not on the beach, older rooms and resort, but amazing pools as well and great entertainment- great for families 👍🏻 you can’t go wrong with either 🙌🏻
What would be the best place to go for kids coba or tulum? It’s extra £300 for tulum. Also I quite like the bay beach area are tulum residents allowed to use this area of is it strictly for combs residents?
Both hotels have lots of amenities and entertainment for kids - but Tulum is newly renovated and more modern. It’s also on the beach, whereas Coba is not. Tulum can use Coba facilities, but Coba can’t use Tulum’s.
Out if the 3 resorts, which would you recommend for families?
Either Tulum or Coba. They both have great water parks for kids. Tulum is newer and right on the beach, whereas Coba is set back from the beach, but is more budget friendly.
Thank you
Is it true that the bathroom or shower is open concept with the room?
Yes, the bathroom is open to the bedroom - but the shower and toilet room both have doors. We have a room tour on our channel that you can watch 👍🏻
Hello, is there wifi in the room, how’s the reception? Thanks
There is excellent wifi all over the resort, including in the rooms 👍🏻
@@WherewegoingNextthank you… how’s the beach…is there rocks in the water? I almost book Coba n my travel agent told me that it’s 15 to 20 minutes from the Coba n suggested Telum,hence looking at reviews like yours.
@david888a yes, it’s a rocky beach 🤷🏼♀️ there are some clear areas that you can enter the water from, but we definitely recommend water shoes.
Great video. We are thinking of going there end of April. Will you be posting a video of the 2 bedroom suite?
Sameee
Yes, we will be posting a few room tours for Tulum 👍🏻
Sorry maybe I missed this but can you use all the amenities at Tulum and Coba if you are booked at one of these resorts? I take it Sian Kan and Luxury Akumal is separate from Coba and Tulum, amenities wise.
Tulum can visit Coba, but not vice versa. Correct, Sian Ka’an are in the Luxury category - so also not allowed to visit 🤷🏼♀️ they full list of rules is listed on their respective websites under “all inclusive” 👍🏻
You can visit all resorts if you book the luxury hotel.
Sort of lol Sian Ka’an can visit all others, but Akumal can’t visit Sian Ka’an even though it’s a luxury hotel 🤷🏼♀️
@@WherewegoingNext I feel you. I’m going to Sian Kan. So that’s probably why we can visit them all. Great video btw ❤️
Is there still a cigar shop at the hotel?
I believe you can get cigars in the main resort shop 🤔
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Welcome!
Is it a good resort for kids? What other kids activities are there aside from Kids water park? Also can we book excursions for e.g. Dolphin swim etc?
They have the splash pad, pools and kids club. Yes, you can book all kinds of excursions at the tour operator in the lobby.
@@WherewegoingNext Thank you so much! was the wifi at the resort good? Also, do we have to dress up formal for a-la-carte dinner bookings and how do we book those?
They wifi is great 👌🏻 you don’t have to dress super fancy for the ala carte dinners - just no beach wear.
Which of the properties is best to stay for a couple
We prefer the adults-only section at Luxury Akumal👍🏻
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did you fly into the Cancun airport and get a shuttle?
Yes we flew into Cancun and organized a transfer through Canada Transfers
@@WherewegoingNext thank you for the quick response! can anyone organize a transfer through Canada Transfers? I am looking to book here for the end of November, does staying here grant you access at all of the other restaurants because i see on their website they only allow you 3 a la carte reservations a week?
Yes, anyone can book Canada transfers. You can book dinner at Bahia Principe Coba’s restaurants as well - but only 3 per week no matter which hotel
@@WherewegoingNext thank you, we are booked at Grand Tulum for 8 nights, so out of the 8 nights we can only have 3 dinner reservations? I guess i was confused after booking since Bahia Principe in Punta Cana let us do a different restaurant at different resorts each night :/ so we can't do 3 at Tulum then 3 at Coba?
@@WherewegoingNext do you know where we can eat on days we dont have reservations? are there any 24/7 food places in Tulum resort? can we access the food truck as much as we want since it does not require a reservation.
What if anything did you have to pay for on the property? I know it’s all inclusive, but is every free?
They have a few special shows that cost money, some premium wines and liquor, excursions and dinners on the beach to name a few. We’ve never felt the need to buy anything extra, but you have the option if you so choose. The full list of inclusions and exclusions is listed on their website 👍🏻
@@WherewegoingNext much appreciated 🙏🏼
Hello, I’ve read some reviews that a couple shows in the theatre are extra $ . Is that the case and if so how much?
Yup. It’s true. I believe it was $10 per person for origin. The other show blackbird was free while we were there, but I did hear they were going to charge for that one too eventually. 🫣
@@WherewegoingNext ok good to know! I planned a big family vacation… I’m sure I’m going to get a little grief about that haha but 🤷🏻♀️. Been to many all inclusives and have never experienced shows costing $ Thanks for the info! Can’t wait to go! 😄
I know, we haven’t seen that before either 🤷🏼♀️ but I guess they are putting a lot of work into making these shows really good 🤷🏼♀️ you do have other entertainment options, so that’s good.
@@vanessakohne5767 we were a bit surprised by the move too. The shows are good. You can tell they did put some extra effort into them. Enjoy!
@@WherewegoingNext well I will say… “Origen“ looks worth it. I’ve never seen a show of that caliber at a resort. I was impressed watching the clip you showed! Probably wouldn’t pay for others 😆.
Are there nighttime activities for families as well?
Yes they have family friendly shows at the theatre 👍🏻
what month did you go?
This was October, 2022
Which would you recommend for a family of 4 with a 12 year old and a 14 year old.
Important to us:
*Great variety of food options that are easily accessible
*Great Beach with a good swim area
*Great pools
*Nicer more spacious updated rooms
*Good entertainment
*Access to excursions
*Fun and welcoming environment for families
Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa
Riu Palace Mexico
Bahia Principe Grand Tulum
Riu Palace Riviera Maya
Dreams Jade Resort & Spa
Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
We haven’t been to any of the Dreams hotels, so can’t comment.
BP Tulum a a good family resort, although geared more towards smaller kids. Beach is not the best, but good food options.
I mentioned in your other comments that we recommend RP Costa Mujeres - we think that will tick all your boxes. We went on an adult vacation and had a great time, and saw lots of families enjoying their trip as well. The beach is excellent, the pools are great, food and service is great, water park next door, lots of activities.. list goes on. This is a newer resort, so the rooms and amenities are very nice 👍🏻 Make sure to check out our full tour, buffet tour, and room tours of that place!
@@WherewegoingNext thank you very much. We're trying to stay in an area closer to where we can take an excursion to Chichén Itzá and/or Coba for the day. I think that's why my travel agent suggested the ones I listed but not sure. I appreciate your videos and for the quick reply.
@mrs.hiddenheightsfarm9119 you’re welcome. You can do day trips to those places from the Riu as well 👍🏻
I’m looking at the cost of the in-room Wifi of $16./ day. My telus travel plan is also $16./day. So my question is, how’s the cell signal in the rooms? Vs their own in-room wifi? Which is betting. I’m sure the internet is very important for you as a blogger.
The wifi is excellent throughout the resort and it’s free. We didn’t need to use our phone plans at all - we used FaceTime or WhatsApp for wifi calling. We don’t think you’ll need to buy wifi 👍🏻
@@WherewegoingNext That’s interesting. Even the resort website states you get 1hr of free wifi at the resort lobby only . Perhaps it’s free through out the resort just before you were there last. Thanks again.
@tiggerlou9252 they must have not updated their website in years lol!! We’ve been to this resort 3 times and had free wifi every time!!
only one swim up bar?
🤷🏼♀️yup
How much did the shuttle Roundtrip to and from the airport cost to this resort?
The resort doesn’t have a shuttle, you have to arrange your own transportation. 🤷🏼♀️
Oh okay thank you. I asked because it says on their amenities there's round-trip airport shuttle but surcharge.
We’ve never heard of that 🤷🏼♀️ maybe it’s new 🤔
I just booked and it was about $50
Wow that’s a great price!
Another question for you, do they have dolphins here?
No they don’t.
Welche Hotels dürfen Gäste vom tulum mitbenutzen?
They can only Tulum and Coba 👍🏻
Hello. Do you know if parents can accompany their small children down the slides at the kids waterpark?
Yeah that’s fine 👍🏻
time share arrasement ?
I do believe there is someone in the lobby selling premium club (I think that’s what it’s called)
Très beau film dommage que ce n'était pas en français
Merci!
Nice but I prefer the Akumal resort at this resort
Yeah, Akumal is beautiful
place sucked in my opinion as a person who experienced Cancun more than once. Reservation process sucked, buffet was repetitive everyday, my suite was eh and the place is understaffed and it showed. Much better off staying at a AMR resort.
Sorry to hear you had a bad experience 🤷🏼♀️ we thought it was much improved from our previous visit
Besides the buffet what restaurants can you eat at everyday that is part of the all inclusive? Is the truck free everyday?
@@Pokekrew So your everyday options besides the buffet are the truck, andale burger, and the poolside snack. the truck and andale burger menus do not change and the poolside snack has something different everyday. As far as the restaurants go they are part of the all inclusive as well but you can only dine at those 3 times per week and each require a reservation which is difficult to acquire because the 8 or so restaurants serve all 4 resorts. If you want something particular your best bet is to try and reserve in advance but that is a task itself depending on how you booked your trip. If good dining will be a fixture of your stay I would personally recommend to stay elsewhere.