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Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Beach Resort and Spa
Riviera Maya, Mexico
All-inclusive Hotel
 Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Resort is a deluxe all-inclusive 5 star hotel located right in beautiful Riviera Maya with 396 guest rooms and Suites, five restaurants, two connected swimming pools and one childrens pool, gymnasium with exercise equipment, three tennis courts with night lights, water sports center, outdoor theater and lots more.
The All-Inclusive Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Beach Resort & Spa brings new splendor to the Riviera Maya with its shades of green and turquoise sparkling in the golden sunshine. For the ultimate white sand beach experience in Playa del Carmen, the All-Inclusive Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda is the perfect choice. The Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Beach Resort is an approximate 35 minute drive from Cancun International Airport.
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Fact Sheet Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Resort
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Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Resort Fact Sheet
December 2006 Revision
Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Resort Location
Ideally located on a 400 meter stretch of sandy beach, a 10 minute drive north  from the town of Playa del Carmen and the ferry dock to Cozumel. The Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda is a 35-minute drive from the International Airport of Cancun in the Riviera Maya.
The Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Resort is located in the biodiversial maritime and terrestrial ecosystem of the Mayan Coastline, this area has a limestone formation and maritime grass as well as mangroves swamps. The reefs are structures of formed corals attracted by the quiet and warm waters of the Caribbean where a diversity of fishes, sea turtles, conches, lobsters and crabs have their habitats throughout the mangroves. The beach is formed and accumulated thanks to the variety of plants which help to retain the sand and dunes.
The mangroves are the most important zone because they are the home to a huge variety of maritime and terrestrial species and plants like birds, fish, raccoons, iguanas, “tejones”, “tlacuaches”, and crabs.
The management’s ideology is to maintain and conserve the natural habitat of the location and protecting the growth of the native flora and fauna contributing to the preservation, reproduction and reforestation of the various types of mangroves, coastline and other areas.
Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Resort Lobby
The lobby at the Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Resort features a huge palapa wh ich offers a warm welcome to arriving guests along with a drink and a fresh facial towel. Free wireless internet. Golf carts ( transportation ) which will take the guests around the resort.
Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Resort Buildings
“Five small luxury hotels” - each building has its own concierge offering all guests a personalized service. The design is a fusion of Mayan architecture with a simple forms ensuring a comfortable ambiance.
The number of rooms in each building differs from 3 (presidential suite with 3 bedrooms, private pool with a 150 square meters terrace) to 124 rooms and one bedroom suites.
Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Resort Rooms and Suites
The Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Resort offers spacious and luxurious rooms, elegantly furnished, well lit and finely decorated,  with a terrace to relax and bask in a comfortable ambiance. All the rooms have flat or LCD T.V, wide closets, minibar, digital safety box, telephone, air conditioning, ceiling fan, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, alarm clock, internet access. Comfortable
Bathrooms with bathtub and or shower and hair dryer.
On the ground level - suites have swim up pools and on 1st and 2nd floors with Jacuzzi.
Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Resort Restaurants and Bars
The Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Resort has 4 restaurants, 3 of them specialty á la carte and 1 bar.
Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Resort Restaurant and Beach Bar
A privileged area with a capacity of up to 324 people, where guests can dine, enjoy a drink, listen to music, relax and enjoy the excellent view overlooking the  beach.
The mural from Ernesto Loza (a famous painter), presides over the restaurant.
Buffet breakfast: assorted fruits, light plates and bakery.
Buffet lunch with salads, selected hot bar (fish and meat dishes) vegetarian food, typical Mexican food and desserts. Buffet dinner with a delicious selection of meats, poultry and seafood all on offer via the famous Theme Nights.
At the Lounge Bar guests will have fun and relaxing moments while accompanied by music while they enjoy the spectacular view from the terrace.
The Papalas at the restaurant and lounge have become the symbol that represents the resort.
IL CUORE DI ROSSI – Italian specialty a la carte service.
Its concept is contemporary Italian cuisine, combines an “antipasto” bar with a creative menu, the best of the traditional Italian cuisine in a vanguardist choice with a selected wine menu, and has a capacity of 300 guests in two areas.
The architectural design with large windows allows overlooking the ecological area.
The impressive formation of lamps, a special design from the Architect Ernesto Cruz from Guadalajara, has a visual impact that will surprise you from the entrance of the restaurant.
The spectacular furniture, awarded-winning of “Interior Design Reward” in 1996 in the magazine “Interior Design” will delight this gastronomic experience.
DON ISI – Mexic an specialty a la carte service
Exclusive Mexican cuisine has a comfortable format to serve the guests: assorted of appetizers, main dishes and desserts, has a capacity of 244 guests.
The building will transport you to a typical Mexican “hacienda”, with a central fountain. Through its open windows and skylight you will enjoy the breeze and see the stars, with a Mexican ambiance.
L´ATELIER – International Show Cooking.
The resort gives the opportunity to be part of a unique experience that only can be in three parts of the world: Las Vegas, Paris and here!
An innovated way to prepare and serve the best recipes: the Joel Rebuchon´s Show Cooking.
In front of the guests that can be seated in a lower bar or in tall tables, the chef´s staff will prepare single dishes at the moment. From the other side of the bar, you can enjoy a manual punch into the gold and silver panel and bell of the open cooking area. A minimalist area where 80 guests be part of the sublimate show cooking.
FESTIVAL GRAND BUFFET RESTAURANT- International Buffet
Exclusive Restaurant, which according to its setting, offers an intimacy ambience. With room for up to 360 guests, 6 different individual sitting areas and an elevated fountain surrounded with comfortable boots. Beef, seafood, poultry compose the varied and delicious international menu at the buffet service, framed by the marvelous desserts.
Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Resort Kids Club
The Kids Club is an area specially designed for the youngest guests! The Kids Club g athers all that a child could dream about: Swimming Pool, games, movies, video games and different supervised activities.
The Kid's Club is s for children up to 12 years old. It has also a baby Club for children from 2-4 years old and offers service until 11:00 pm. This way, children and parents enjoy plenty time liberty. If you wish to extend evening fun, the resort can offer babysitting service at an extra charge.
Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Resort Fitness Center
The fitness center is a spacious area designed with large wide windows, allowing excellent views of the mangroves to enjoy while exercising. The fitness center has 2 bathrooms and is equipped with the newest exercise equipment such as:
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Treadmills
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Stairmaster
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Elliptical Machines
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Cross Trainer
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Spinning Bicycles
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Universal Stationary Bicycle
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Weight Set (5-50 pounds)
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Free Weight Set (3-15 pounds)
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Pilates Ball
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Yoga Mat
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and more!
Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Resort Spa
The Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Resort Spa will be 2400 square meters fully dedicated to caring for the body and mind, distributed between two buildings. The first building will host the gym, beauty salon and boutique; while the second building will have two levels where the spa and natural treatments will be provided to complement a pleasant stay.
Massages, Sauna, baths… a world dedicated to pamper the guests.
The architectural design features a giant wooden cube inside a pyramidal shaped palapa.
Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Resort Beach
The Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Resort features 400 meters of native palm trees and white sand, where water sports can be practiced. Equipped with comfortable oriental furniture and well designed beach chairs.
Rancho El Porvenir
Carretera Federal Chetumal – Puerto Juarez Km. 300
Municipio de Solidaridad, Playa del Carmen, CP 77710, Q.Roo.Mexico
Tel 52 (984) 877-4500 Fax (984) 877-4512
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Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Beach Resort and Spa Fact Sheet
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Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Beach Resort and Spa
General Information
Accomm odations Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Resort
Rooms have two double beds or one king bed, bathroom with tub, hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar; stocked with water, solt drinks and domestic beer, coffee maker, iron, ironing board, radio / alarm clock and satellite TV.
219 Deluxe Guest Rooms & One Bedroom Suites with  special amenities in three 2 and 3 storey buildings each with an elevator, two additional buildings after its completion will increase the inventory to 295 rooms by December 2006 and 415 by Spring 2007.
The spacious rooms are handsomely decorated with an elegant restraint of the old Mayan village with colorful tropical details. Each building will have a Concierge staff from 7:00 am until 9:00 pm.
Room Categories at the Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Resort
Deluxe Garden View Room |
Two double beds or one King-size bed. One bathroom with bathtub and combined shower, hair dryer, air conditioning, safety deposit box, mini-bar (mineral water, bottled water, soft drinks, diet and regular soda and domestic beer), flat panel color television, pay-per-view channels, telephone, ceiling fan, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, radio / alarm clock.
Maximum Capacity: 3 adults or 2 Adults and 2 children or juniors |
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Deluxe Garden View Room Swim up |
Two double beds. One bathroom with bathtub and combined shower, hair dryer, air conditioning, safety deposit box, Mini Bar (mineral water, bottled water, soft drinks, diet and regular soda and domestic beer), flat panel color television, pay-per-view channels, telephone, ceiling fan, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, radio / alarm clock.
Terrace with direct pool access.
Maximum Capacity: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children or juniors. |
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Deluxe Ocean View Room |
Two double beds or one king-size bed. One bathroom, bathtub and combined shower, hair dryer, air conditioning, safety deposit box, mini bar (mineral water, bottled water, soft drinks, diet and regular soda and domestic beer), flat panel color television, pay-per-view channels, telephone, ceiling fan, coffee maker, ironing and ironing board, radio / alarm clock.
Balcony or terrace with ocean view.
To guarantee ocean view a surcharge will apply.
Maximum Capacity: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children or junior.
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One Bedroom Suite Garden View with Jacuzzi |
One king-size bed. One bathroom with bathtub and combined shower, hair dryer, safety deposit box, air conditioning, LCD television in bedroom, telephone, ceiling fan. One living room area with one double sofa bed and dining table and LCD television, mini bar (mineral water, bottled water, soft drinks, juices and domestic beer); one additional full bathroom with shower, telephone, pay-per-view channels, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, radio / alarm clock.
Balcony with Jacuzzi on 1st or 2nd floor.
To guarantee a 1 Bedroom Suite with Jacuzzi and Garden View a surcharge will apply.
Maximum Capacity: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children or juniors. |
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One Bedroom Suite Ocean View with Jacuzzi |
One king-size bed. One bathroom with bathtub and combined shower, hair dryer, safety deposit box, air conditioning, LCD television in bedroom, telephone, ceiling fan. One living room area with one double sofa bed and dining table and LCD television, mini bar (mineral water, bottled water, soft drinks, juices and domestic beer); one additional full bathroom with shower, telephone, pay-per-view channels, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, radio / alarm clock.
Balcony with Jacuzzi on 1st or 2nd floor.
To guarantee a 1 Bedroom Suite with Swim Up facility and Garden View a surcharge will apply.
Maximum Capacity: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children or juniors. |
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One Bedroom Suite Garden View Swim Up |
One king-size bed. One bathroom with bathtub and combined shower, hair dryer, safety deposit box, air conditioning, LCD television in bedroom, telephone, ceiling fan. One living room area with one double sofa bed and dining table and LCD television, mini bar (mineral water, bottled water, soft drinks, juices and domestic beer); one additional full bathroom with shower, telephone, pay-per-view channels, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, radio / alarm clock.
Balcony with Jacuzzi on 1st or 2nd floor.
To guarantee a 1 Bedroom Suite with Swim Up facility and Garden View a surcharge will apply.
Maximum Capacity: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children or juniors. |
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One Bedroom Suite Ocean View Swim Up |
One king-size bed. One bathroom with bathtub and combined shower, hair dryer, safety deposit box, air conditioning, LCD television in bedroom, telephone, ceiling fan. One living room area with one double sofa bed and dining table and LCD television, mini bar (mineral water, bottled water, soft drinks, juices and domestic beer); one additional full bathroom with shower, telephone, pay-per-view channels, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, radio / alarm clock.
Balcony with Jacuzzi on 1st or 2nd floor.
To guarantee a 1 Bedroom Suite with Swim Up facility and Ocean View a surcharge will apply.
Maximum Capacity: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children or juniors. |
Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda All-Inclusive Program:
All meals are buffet with optional á la carte dining at French, Italian and Mexican  restaurants (dress code applies)
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Unlimited domestic and imported drinks
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Five restaurants (2 buffet, 3 á la carte)
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Nightly entertainment
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Two swimming pools with children's pool
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Two tennis courts
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Windsurfing / kayaks / sailing / snorkeling
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Scuba (fee)
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Archery (opening December 2006)
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Volleyball/basketball
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Daily activities
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Fitness center
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Gift shop / boutique (opening December 2006)
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Mini-Club with children's activities, Teen's Club/Playstation Room
* extra charge (not included in the All Inclusive features)
Dining Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Resort
If international style is what you crave, take part in a feast at one of the three themed a-la-carte dining restaurants. Bar service is available from 7:00 am until 2:00 am.
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Jaal-Ha* |
Buffet beach restaurant and snack bar and bar
Breakfast served from 7:30 am until 11:00 am
Lunch served from 12:20 pm to 5:00 pm
Dinner served from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm
Casual. Capacity: 324 |
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Di Rossi* |
Italian á la carte restaurant
Serving dinner from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm.
Dress Code Applies: Long pants and shoes – Casual Elegance
Reservations are required
Capacity: 212 |
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Don Isi* |
Mexican specialty á la carte restaurant
Serving dinner from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm.
Dress Code Applies: Long pants and shoes – Casual Elegance
Reservations are required
Capacity: 244
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International*
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International á la carte restaurant
Serving dinner from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm.
Dress Code Applies: Long pants and shoes – Casual Elegance
Reservations are required
Capacity: 79
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Bar Theather Festival:
Evening entertainment
Service: 9:00 pm until 12:00am
Dress Code: Casual
Capacity: 250 pax |
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Lounge Bar
Open: 5:00 pm until 2:00 AM
Dress Code: Casual
Capacity: 120 pax
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Note: *á la carte restaurants may close once a week
Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Resort Children's Club
Kids Club with supervision (Children 2-4 / 5-8 / 8-11 years)
Full activities program, nursery, mini-cafeteria, children’s pool, guignol theater, playground area, super Nintendo, TV and sports activities. Open from 10:00am to 11:00pm.
Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Resort Swimming Pools
Two connected pools and 1 pool for chilcren. The main swimming pool is 2,750 square meter surface with integrated children pool
Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Resort Services at an additional fee
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Travel Agency & Car Rental **
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Fitness Center
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Tennis lessons**
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Commercial Zone
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Water Sports Center: Scuba Diving **, Motorized Water Sports**
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Medical service**
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World Class Spa** (To be advised)
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Recreational Facilities/Massages** & beauty parlor** (unisex).
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Meeting & Banquet Rooms** (for groups up to 500) Spring 2007
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Internet Connectivity: Wireless internet service available in the Lobby area and Beach Restaurant free of charge. 2 computers at th lobby area with free internet access. Internet access at the rooms through the TV with an extra charge. No internet access in rooms.
**Extra Charge
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Judy and Maria's Summation of the Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Resort
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Judy and Maria's Summation of the Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Beach & Spa Resort
Riviera Maya, Mexico
The Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Resort is a wonderful vacation option for those see king to vacation at a clean-lined, sophisticated resort that is easy to navigate. The Grand Gala Esmeralda offers guests a wide-range of dining options, upscale amenities, beautiful accommodations, day and night activities, fun activities for all ages, and the opportunity to experience Mexico at its very best.
The Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Resort . . .
. . . is located on a 400 meter stretch of beach, a 10-minute drive north from the city of Playa del Carmen and the ferry dock to Cozumel. The hotel is a 35-minute drive from the International Airport at Cancun in the Riviera Maya.
. . . the architecture of the hotel is Mexican Contemporary with a polished look and very contemporary, clean lines.
. . . the grounds are well manicured and green with mangroves, walkways, and flowing water. It is important to note that the Riviera Maya is a protected area with many remembrances of the fascinating Mayan civilization and beyond the new Grand Gala Esmeralda is a temple at Tulum where kings and priests used to vacation more than 1,000 years ago.
. . . the spacious accommodations are decorated with an elegant restraint of the old Mayan village with colorful tropical details. Each building has a Concierge staff from 7:00 am until 9:00 pm. All rooms feature the Gala Royal Service.
. . . dining options are numerous with five restaurants; 2 buffet, 3 a la car te (French a la carte restaurant opening 2007)
. . . guests have access to waiter service for beverages at pool & beach areas
. . . the resort offers guests the option of 24-hour Room Service
. . . day and night entertainment
. . . two connected swimming pools and one pool for children
. . . two lit tennis courts (includes equipment balls and rackets), proper attire and court shoes required - opening March 2007
. . . windsurfing/kayaks/sailing/snorkeling
. . . scuba shop (fee)
. . . archery
. . . volleyball
. . . basketball
. . . fitness center already opened
. . . sauna to open 2007
. . . world-class spa (fee) - opening 2007
. . . gift shop/boutique
. . . wireless internet in the lobby area and beach restaurant
. . . mini-Club with children’s activities/Teen’s Club/Playstation room
Contact Judy and Maria to discuss your Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda Vacation! 877-380-4142 or e-mail: travel@jmtravel.com
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Photo Tour Grand Esmeralda
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