Venue Overview
The hotel BlueBay Grand Esmeralda is located in a privileged enclave in Playa del Carmen in the natural area of Riviera Maya, among beaches with turquoise clear water, fine sand and archaeological sites. Surrounded by jungle and mangrove swamps and a private beachfront of more than 500 meters, this exquisite resort combines elegant Mayan touches with contemporary design and a wide range of services to please the most demanding traveler.
BlueBay Grand Esmeralda consists of 980 elegant guest rooms finely decorated, overlooking the sea or the beautiful landscaped grounds, and spread over 8 buildings in an area of 180 hectares of beachfront. The resort offers all the facilities to enjoy and relax in a modern Spa of 2,500 m² and a fully equipped gym. And to satisfy your taste buds, during your stay BlueBay Grand Esmeralda offers a wide variety of restaurants for you to enjoy more creative dishes made with the best products. Do not forget to book dinner at "Don Isi" Gourmet Mexican restaurants, where you will find the most significant specialties of each region of Mexico. A real treat for the palate of the most demanding traveler. Definitely a fine choice.
Just 40 minutes away from the international airport, BlueBay Grand Esmeralda offers a surface of over 2000 m² with capacity for 650 people in a flexible space, which can be divided into 3 different rooms with all the facilities for congresses, incentives, conventions, award ceremonies, meetings, etc.
The rich natural environment, sandy beaches and first class hospitality from the experts, make the hotel BlueBay Grand Esmeralda the perfect setting for your dream wedding.
In the hotel you can enjoy a wide range of water sports from windsurfing to diving, and for children, there is a mini club with specialized monitors.
Taking into account that good tourism and ecology go hand in hand, each and everyone, employees and customers of the hotel BlueBay Grand Esmeralda aim to preserve the ecosystem respecting the environment and nature.
Resort Amenities
Restaurants, Bars, & Lounges
Don Isi
Type: Mexican
Hours: Daily, 6pm-10pm
Description: Mexican cuisine served a la carte. Reservations are required.
Dress code: Slacks and shoes required.
L'Atelier
Type: French
Hours: Daily, 6pm-10pm
Description: International and French a la carte specialties in show-cooking format. Reservations are required.
Dress code: Slacks and shoes required.
Il Cuore Di Rossi
Type: Italian
Hours: Daily, 6:00pm-10pm
Description: Featuring creative Italian specialties. Reservations are required.
Dress code: Slacks, sleeved shirt and shoes required.
Jaal-Ha
Type: Buffet
Hours: Breakfast – daily, 7am-11am; Lunch - daily, 12pm – 5pm
Description: Offering an extensive buffet with a sampling of international culinary options.
Dress code: Shirts and shoes required.
Mariscos
Type: Seafood
Hours: Daily, 6pm-10pm
Description: Serving seafood specialties. Reservations are required.
Dress code: Slacks, sleeved shirt and shoes required.
Festival
Type: Buffet
Hours: Breakfast - daily, 7am-11am; Lunch - daily, 12pm-5pm; Dinner - daily, 6:00pm-10:00pm
Description: Featuring a buffet of international cuisine.
Dress code: Shirts and shoes required.
Steak House Restaurant
Type: Steakhouse
Hours: Daily, 6pm-10pm
Description: Features fine steak cuts and other specialties a la carte; located near the beach. Reservations are required.
Dress code: Slacks and shoes required.
Asian Restaurant
Type: Asian
Hours: Daily, 6pm-10pm
Description: Features Oriental fusion food and other Asian specialties a la carte.
Dress code: Slacks and shoes required.
Resort Amenities
- 980 rooms
- 8 buildings/towers
- 4 floors
- Elevators
- Handicap rooms available
- 6 restaurants
- 4 bars/lounges
- Sport bar (24 hours)
- Beach bar
- 3 outdoor pools
- Swimming pool
- Children's pool
- Beach umbrella
- Beach sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Designated smoking areas
- One meeting room
- 24 hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- ATM
- Free parking
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Full-service Spa $
- Fitness facilities
- Hair salon $
- Spa treatment rooms $
- Sauna $
- Kids Club
- Babysitting/child care $
- Nightly entertainment
- Garden
- 2 outdoor tennis courts
- Safe-deposit box
- Free WiFi (limited) device count 1
- Balcony or terrace
- Dry cleaning/ laundry service $
- Grocery/convenience store
- Gift shops
- Dive shop
Childrens Programs
- Children's activities
- Mini Club with specialized supervision
Rooms
Room Types
Deluxe Garden View
Deluxe Partial Ocean View
Deluxe Ocean View
Deluxe Jacuzzi Suite
Swim up Suite Garden View
Number of Rooms
980
Room Amenities
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Ceiling fan
- Air conditioning
- Minibar (stocked, free items)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower or tub
- In-room childcare ($)
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- LCD TV
- Cable/satellite TV
- Limited WiFi (surcharge) device count 1
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Activities
All non-motorized water sports are included:
- Water activities
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Snorkeling
- Windsurfing
- Land activities
- Fitness facilities
- Tennis
- Archery
- Volleyball
- Ping Pong
- Lessons/classes/games
- Aerobics
- Water fitness
- Billiards or pool table ($)
- Entertainment
- Onsite entertainment and activities
- Onsite live performances
Not included:
- Motorized water sports
- Scuba-diving certification
- Snorkeling excursions
- Surcharge for premium food items
- Surcharge for premium or imported alcoholic beverages
- Surcharge for bottled wine
- Surcharge for room service
- Airport transfers
- Childcare
- Laundry/dry cleaning services
- Spa/beauty facilities and services
- Offsite tours
Nearby Things to Do:
- Water skiing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Boat tours nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
BlueBay SPA has 8 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. The spa is equipped with hot springs/mineral springs, a spa tub, and a steam room.
Wedding Packages
Love in Blue
- Wedding Coordinator
- Preferential room location in the reserved category for the couple.
- Symbolic ceremony
- Beach gazebo decoration in white linen and banquet chairs with white covers.
- Audio equipment for ceremony
- Toast after ceremony
- Dinner in one of the A la Carte Restaurants (non private)
- Wedding Cake
- Special turndown service for the couple the night of the wedding
- "You & Me" Honeymoon Package
- Late check out for the couple (subject to availability)
*Terms and Conditions apply, please check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more information.
Love Spell
- Wedding Coordinator
- Room upgrade for the couple to the following category (subject to availability)
- Preparation and ironing of bride's dress and groom's tuxedo
- Legal or Symbolic ceremony
- Beach gazebo decoration in white linen and banquet chairs with white covers.
- Floral centerpiece for ceremony and 1 bag of rose petals
- Bride’s Bouquet and Groom’s boutonniere
- Audio equipment for ceremony
- Toast after ceremony
- Dinner in one of the A la Carte Restaurants (non private)
- Wedding Cake
- Special turndown service for the couple the night of the wedding
- One access to the Hydrotherapy circuit at the SPA for the couple
- 'You & Me' Honeymoon Package
- 25% discount in direct booking on return stays for anniversary
- Late check out for the couple (subject to availability)
*Terms and Conditions apply, please check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more information.
Sweet Heaven
- Wedding Coordinator
- Room upgrade for the couple to the following category (subject to availability)
- Preparation and ironing of bride's dress and groom's tuxedo
- Hair Do & Makeup for the Bride on the Wedding day
- Welcome water bottles before the ceremony for guests arrival
- Legal or Symbolic ceremony
- Beach gazebo decoration in color linen of choice
- Tiffany or bamboo chairs for ceremony
- 2 floral arrangements for gazebo
- Floral centerpiece for ceremony and 1 bag of rose petals
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- Bride’s Bouquet & Groom’s Boutonniere
- Audio equipment for ceremony
- Toast after ceremony
- One hour cocktail after ceremony (only drinks)
- Live music to choose during cocktail (sax, violinist, marimba or mariachi trio)
- Dinner in one of the A la Carte Restaurants (non private)
- Wedding Cake
- Special turndown service for the couple the night of the wedding
- One access to the Hydrotherapy circuit at the SPA for the couple
- Romantic dinner on the beach for the couple during their stay
- 10% discount on SPA treatments (no products)
- 25% discount on direct booking for anniversary return stays
- You & Me Honeymoon Package
- Late check out for the couple (subject to availability)
*Terms and Conditions apply, please check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more information.
Blue Royalty
- Wedding Coordinator
- Guaranteed upgrade for the couple to the following category
- Preparation and Ironing of bride’s dress and groom’s tuxedo
- Hairdo & makeup for the bride the wedding day
- Mimosas for bride's room while getting ready (Max. 6 people)
- 2 six pack of beer for groom’s room while getting ready
- Welcome water bottles before the ceremony for guests arrival
- Legal or Symbolic ceremony
- Beach gazebo decoration in color linen of choice.
- 40 Tiffany or bamboo chairs for ceremony
- Colored chair ties to be alternate
- 2 floral arrangements for gazebo
- Floral centerpiece for ceremony and 1 bag of rose petals
- Bride’s Bouquet & Groom’s Boutonniere
- 1 Bouquet for the Maid of Honor and 1 boutonniere for the Best Man
- Audio equipment for ceremony
- Toast after ceremony
- One hour cocktail with hors d'oeuvres after cermony
- 4 Hours Private reception with special 3 course menu and domestic open bar
- Round tables with white linens and banquet chairs with white covers
- 5 floral standard centerpieces for reception
- DJ service for 4 hours reception
- Wooden dance floor (according to total number of guests)
- Wedding Cake
- Special turndown service for the couple the night of the wedding.
- Swedish massage for the couple (30 minutes)
- One access to the Hydrotherapy circuit at the SPA for the couple
- Romantic dinner on the beach for the couple during their stay
- 10% discount on SPA treatments (No products)
- 25% discount on direct booking on anniversary return stays
- You & Me Honeymoon Package
- Guaranteed late check out for the couple
*Terms and Conditions apply, please check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more information.
You & Me Honeymoon Package
- Tropical fruit plate upon arrival
- Use of embroidered bathrobes and slippers during stay
- Flower petals in room upon arrival
- Champagne breakfast in bed the day after the wedding
*Terms and Conditions apply, please check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more information.
After Party - option to add
2 hours private event
Domestic open bar
Waiters service
Audio equipment
Standard furniture
*Terms and Conditions apply, please check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more information.