Now here’s a resort I’ve wanted to visit for quite some time…Akumal Bay Beach and Wellness Resort is located right on Akumal Bay (also known as the Bay of Turtles) and offers vacationers a great stay in a jungle setting with wonderful snorkeling and diving opportunities just steps away from your room.  It offers multiple oceanfront guestroom buildings and pools, multiple beach bars, a sushi bar, oceanfront yoga opportunities, a spa and gym, plus a buffet and four a la carte restaurants.  The only negative here is the lack of swim-up bars, but there are bars set up all along the entire beachfront so you won’t have to go far to get a drink.  And let’s not forget the resort’s rooftop Jacuzzi rooms with sweeping Akumal Bay and ocean vistas, my personal favorite.

While you can snorkel right off the beach, you can purchase a snorkeling excursion just a short walk north along the beach.  The big draw at this resort (as well as the neighboring resort, Secrets Akumal) is snorkeling with turtles that are “regulars” in this bay.  Just be aware that if you enter the bay north of this resort, there are strict entry and snorkel points if you are not intending to purchase a snorkeling excursion.

Here’s the video with an added plus–a drone view of the entire resort early on in the video.  What do you think?  Have you already stayed here, or would you consider booking this resort?