Akumal's beachfront stays range from a villa-style property with its own kitchens to large all-inclusive resorts with water parks, marinas and a long list of restaurants. This list is for travelers who want sand close at hand, whether that means a quiet morning of snorkeling or a family week built around pools and play areas. Each property below has its own beach access.
Every hotel here qualifies as beachfront through its own details: a private beach, a private beach area or direct access to a private beach. We then looked at what each one offers around the shoreline, from water sports to pools to family facilities.
1Akumal Bay Beach & Spa Resort fits this list with a private beach where beach towels are provided and beach yoga is on the schedule. Snorkeling and scuba diving are on site, and four outdoor swimming pools offer alternatives to the sea. Back on land there is a full-service spa, and some suites have private outdoor hot tubs. Free buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free self parking round out the stay.
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2Las Villas Akumal is beachfront with a private beach area, where sun loungers or beach chairs and sun umbrellas are available. Its villas have beachfront terraces and Caribbean views, and the suites, apartments and villas all come with kitchens, which suits longer stays. An outdoor pool, garden and terrace add space to relax, while free WiFi, free parking and a tour desk keep logistics simple.
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3Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Resort & Spa has direct access to a private beach, with beach umbrellas, sun loungers and towels. The days can be active, with snorkeling, canoeing, beach volleyball and beach yoga on site, or slower, around three outdoor pools and a lazy river. Ten restaurants and 11 bars and lounges cover the evenings, and the spa includes a hammam, sauna and steam room.
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4Bahia Principe Explore Coba is a five-star all-inclusive resort in Akumal with a private beach area and a water park. Families have a kids' club, playground and indoor play area, while the spa brings a sauna, hammam and hot tub. Tennis, mini golf, bowling and water sports fill the daytime, and a nightclub, karaoke and casino take over after dark. Free WiFi and free parking are included.
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5Bahia Principe Grand Tulum has a private beach with umbrellas and towels, plus a marina on site for sailing and scuba diving. Golf is also on site, with lessons from a pro, and the full-service spa includes a Turkish bath/hammam. Families can use the waterslide, playground and arcade. Seven restaurants and five bars, free buffet breakfast, free WiFi, free self parking and free bicycles complete the picture.
See rooms & live ratesYes. Akumal Bay Beach & Spa Resort, Bahia Principe Grand Tulum and Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Resort & Spa offer a private beach or direct access to one, while Las Villas Akumal and Bahia Principe Explore Coba have a private beach area.
Bahia Principe Explore Coba has a kids' club, playground, indoor play area and water park. Bahia Principe Grand Tulum has a waterslide, playground and arcade, and Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya has a lazy river and playground. Akumal Bay Beach & Spa Resort also has a playground on site.
Las Villas Akumal offers suites, apartments and villas with kitchens, which makes it the option for self-catering on this list.
Akumal Bay Beach & Spa Resort, Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Resort & Spa and Bahia Principe Grand Tulum all include a free buffet breakfast.
Snorkeling is on site at Akumal Bay Beach & Spa Resort, Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Resort & Spa and Bahia Principe Grand Tulum. Scuba diving is on site at Akumal Bay and Grand Tulum, and Bahia Principe Explore Coba also offers diving.
