I am back from a week-long mother-daughter trip, caught up on backlogged work projects, and ready to resume my blog writing!! I found some info concerning new resorts in practically everyone’s favorite Riviera Maya destination–Tulum. Tulum has always been known for its pristine beaches and laid-back Mexican vibe; however, while it has fabulous beaches, renowned beach parties and bars, and wonderful Mexican food, its primary accommodation offerings run the gamut from expensive boutique hotels to casual beach hotels that only offer the basics (some don’t even offer A/C). The nearest allinclusive resort is approximately five miles from Tulum proper (Dreams Tulum), and that resort was completed back in 2000.
While the newest allinclusive additions aren’t any closer (they are eight miles outside Tulum next to the Luxury Bahia Principe Akumal), they sound like they will be giving the Dreams resort a run for their money. The parent company Grupo Posadas (think Live Aqua Beach Resort and Fiesta Americana Condesa), has invested $100 million USD and plan on opening their new resorts in 2021. These resorts will be adjacent to one another; here are some initial facts to hopefully gain your interest:
- Fiesta Americana Tulkal: 735 rooms, 13 bars and restaurants including a cevicheria, pizzaria, and beach bar, spa, and children’s water park.
- Live Aqua Beach Resort Tulkal: 349 rooms, 10 restaurants and bars including a sushi restaurant, beach bar, and Live Aqua signature Aqua Lounge.
There’s not much else out there about them. Reports from guests currently staying next door at the Luxury Bahia Principe Akumal state there is not much construction noise and part of the major buildings are going up. I have high expectations for this complex since I’ve stayed at Live Aqua in the Hotel Zone and can testify what an outstanding and first class resort this parent company produces. I will keep posting info as it becomes available.
Shocking to me that companies continue to open up new resorts in the Caribbean despite the Sargassum problem and declining occupancy of the already existing resorts. Your going to end up with a boat load of half empty resorts that are all losing money.
Randy: There are a huge number of resorts in Cancun/Riviera Maya. But I continue to read about airlines adding new flights to Cancun because of the demand. I wonder about the sargassum situation–if it’s here to stay because of climate change or if it will get any better.
We have air purchased for October 2019 ..Air Canada had an amazing deal from New Brunswick Canada via Toronto Cancun ..return for under $500 CAD PP , a very low price indeed. I have booked a room for the first 2 nights but I am watching the Sargassum situation for sure. I saw an article on line a few days ago that said in the past week 40% of all room reservations for the Cancun to Tulum were cancelled. That seems like a very high number to me. While we enjoy the beach, we also enjoy the resorts ,the pool and service at the pool. There are some amazing AI deals right now if you are willing to go do a no refundable option…and many more with refundable options… I have been visiting this area for 24 years and love it….but I do wonder how all these resorts will stay in business if this continues.
Sharon: Wow, great deal! I wish I had extra time in my schedule to do nothing but search for travel deals. I agree with you, if the sargassum situation continues indefinitely due to factors such as climate change people will go elsewhere for their beach vacations and resort rooms will stay empty. From my understanding, many Caribbean islands have been affected by sargassum so I’m not sure where the next ideal beach vacation spot will be. Until then I will continue to return to Cancun.