Still A Beautiful And Remarkable Resort On A Great Stretch Of Beach–Riu Palace Riviera Maya, A Resort Review (Post Renovations)
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Category Archives: Riviera Maya Resort Renovations
Info On The Family Selection Upgrade At Grand Palladium Kantenah
For those of you wondering about what exactly is included with the new Family Selection upgrade at Grand Palladium Kantenah, here’s a video about what the resort area and amenities look like. This new build and addition had its Grand Opening Dec. 2023.
Bahia Principe Luxury Akumal Also To Add Two New Restaurants…
For those who follow or are familiar with Bahia Principe Luxury Akumal, there have been some major renovations and changes going on lately. In addition to a new room category and room category renovation, this resort will also be opening two new restaurants (buffet-type). Here’s the new ones and the planned dates of opening: Continue reading
New Renovations at Hard Rock Riviera Maya Heaven Section…
There are some major renovations and additions being completed at the adults-only Heaven section at Hard Rock Riviera Maya. These include several new restaurants (Wai–Thai food, Umo–Mexican Yucatan food, and Faro which is not completed yet), a new pool, pool renovations, “beach” renovations (this resort has no actual beach access; instead it has a calm inlet with salt water and a man-made sandy beach), and the addition of swim-up rooms (Deluxe Swim-Ups are listed as Garden View, but some closer to the ocean may have a partial ocean view).
Dreams Puerto Aventuras Has Reopened!
After months of being totally closed for a complete renovation, Dreams Puerto Aventuras has reopened with lots of changes. Here are some of the renovations you will experience: Continue reading
A Look at Bahia Principe Grand Tulum–Post Renovations
Bahia Principe Grand Tulum recently reopened following a months-long closure for extensive renovations. The Tulum section is family-friendly and part of the mega-resort, Bahia Principe Riviera Maya. There are videos now being posted on social media of actual guest stays showing the new renovations. Here’s a quick review of the property with views of various places on-site.
Newly Renovated Swim-Up Suite at Secrets Maroma–A Suite Review
Secrets Maroma has been a favorite adults-only resort in the Riviera Maya since it opened in 2008. Popular with honeymooners and those celebrating anniversaries, the resort is located on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world (voted as “Worlds Best Beach” for four consecutive years by the Travel Channel). The beach is exquisite with its white sand and azur-colored ocean water, calm waves for swimming, and underdeveloped surrounding area–there are only a handful of resorts (some are not all-inclusive) gracing lovely Punta Maroma.
Now Sapphire Adds New Oceanfront Suites
Now Sapphire has given its fans a preview of a new guest room category, the Preferred Club Master Suite Oceanfront. This Master Suite has a total of 1,040 sq. feet and includes a separate bedroom with king bed, a living room with a sofa bed, two 55 inch flat screen TV’s, an additional guest bathroom in addition to the main full bathroom, and a balcony with a Jacuzzi–with an oceanfront view.
Riu Palace Riviera Maya Closes for Renovations
FYI: Since I made this post, I’ve done more checking into the resort’s renovations and have found out it is a total gut job. Yes, everything is going. I’ve watched videos of the pools being decimated, another floor is being added to some guest room buildings, and seen computer generated pics of the lobby area which keeps none of the elegant charm that I loved about this resort. If you want more moment-by-moment info on this renovation, the best place to get it is on Facebook–ask to join the Riu Palace Riviera Maya page.
New Barceló Maya Grand Resort Map
Here’s a new map of the Barceló Maya Grand Resort with the addition of the new adults-only section (Barceló Maya Riviera) which is scheduled to open Dec. 2019. 850 rooms, four pools, five restaurants, five bars, a new convention center, plus access to the rest of the entire resort. I’m going late Feb. 2020 and staying in a swim-up suite–can’t wait to see it and the rest of this great resort. I have my favorite hangouts which I discovered on my trip here July 2018, and looking forward to adding more favorites to my list!