The hype
Families love the water park and pools, but everyone hates the shuttle wait times and the 'damp' smell in the rooms.
Bahia Principe Grand Coba All Inclusive
$210-260 / noapte
Rezervă dacă You're a family prioritizing a massive pool and kids' club over direct beach access and don't mind riding a shuttle to the ocean.
De ce o iubesc oamenii
- Huge, lagoon-style pools that never feel too crowded
- Excellent kids' water park and family-friendly entertainment
- Access to amenities at the neighboring Grand Tulum resort
Privire rapidă: A sprawling jungle mega-resort that forces you to commute to the beach and is currently showing its age alongside its shiny new neighbor.
Evaluat de @ThatMumTravelLife: I took the family here looking for value and was blown away. The water park is a total game-changer for the kids, and the snorkeling right off the beach was a highlight for me. It's a big property, but the shuttles make getting around easy. Great food, too!
Oaspeții care au stat aici au spus
Reality check
The food quality has dipped since the 'Grand Tequila' split, with several favorite restaurants moving to the adults-only side.
- You have energetic kids who want water slides all day
- You prefer a jungle setting over an ocean view
- You are on a budget and want a 5-star complex for a 3-star price
Curățenie și Întreținere
6
- Housekeeping: Inconsistent. Daily service happens, but deep cleaning (dust, corners) is lacking.
- Bathroom hygiene: Grout is often discolored; bathtubs show age and wear.
- Maintenance: High wear and tear. Peeling paint and 'out of order' signs are common.
- Linens & towels: Often feel damp due to humidity; towels are thin and scratchy.
- Odors & scents: Pervasive musty/mildew smell in ground floor rooms and some common areas.
Sleepability™
6MODERAT
0-4ZGOMOTOS
4-7.5MODERAT
7.5-10LINIȘTIT
- Gas-powered golf cart shuttles zooming by 24/7
- Hallway noise echoing through tile corridors
- Neighboring guests (connecting doors are not soundproof)
Înainte să rezervi
Bine de știut
- You can use the pools and a la carte restaurants at Bahia Principe Grand Tulum (reservations required).
- The 'Environmental Tax' is approx. $1.60 USD per room/night, payable at check-in.
- A la carte reservations are digital-only and book up days in advance — download the Bahia app immediately.
Ce să împachezi
- DampRid hanging bags (essential for closet moisture)
- Insulated tumbler (bars use small plastic cups)
- Biodegradable sunscreen (strictly enforced at cenotes and Akumal Bay)
Geniu pentru Cameră
Selecții de top
- Top-floor rooms in Villas 20-30 (better airflow, less musty smell)
- Rooms away from the main shuttle paths for quiet
Camere de evitat
- Ground floor rooms (high risk of mold/mildew smell)
- Rooms near the new 'Grand Tequila' border (potential construction noise/confusion)
Geniu pentru Cereri de Cameră – copiază și lipește
“Requesting a top-floor room in a central villa (buildings 20-30 range) to avoid ground-floor humidity. Please ensure the room is NOT facing a main shuttle thoroughfare.”
Întrebări frecvente și sfaturi ascunse
Tot ceea ce vrei de fapt să știi înainte de a rezerva.
Is the beach walkable?
Technically yes (15-20 mins), but it's a hot, humid walk along a road. You will want the shuttle.
Can I eat at the new Grand Tequila restaurants?
No. Coba guests are restricted to Coba and Tulum restaurants. Tequila is strictly off-limits.
Is there WiFi in the rooms?
Yes, free WiFi is available throughout the resort, though speeds can drop in the far villas.
How far is the airport?
About 90 minutes from Cancun International (CUN) or 45 minutes from the new Tulum Airport (TQO).
Are the pools heated?
No, and they can feel chilly in the morning during winter months (Dec-Feb).
Is it safe to swim in the ocean here?
The Akumal beach area is protected by a reef and generally calm, but rocky entry — bring water shoes.
Sfaturi de Insider
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The 'Kids Club' is currently acting as the front desk — don't go to the main lobby building.
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Book your a la carte dinners at 7:00 AM on the app for the best slots.
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The shuttle to the beach is color-coded; ask for the 'Tulum' shuttle to get to the best stretch of sand.
5 lucruri pe care trebuie să le știi înainte să pleci
💡The 'Junior Suites' are just standard hotel rooms with a small sofa; don't expect a separate living room.
💡You will smell the swamp/jungle when walking between villas at night.
💡The 'Grand Tequila' renovation took the best pool (the quiet lagoon pool) away from Coba guests.
💡Room keys are old-school magnetic strips that demagnetize constantly near phones.
💡The wildlife is bold — coatis (raccoon-like animals) will steal food right off your poolside plate.
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