This week's video is an updated tour of Bahia Principe Luxury Akumal. We toured this resort a few years ago, so it was nice to be back. Lot's to offer here, let us know if you have any questions. We didn't get to visit as many a la carte restaurants as we would have liked, so let us know in the comments if you visited and how it was!
@perdafish3954 Жыл бұрын
How would you compare this resort to the Barcelo Maya Grand Palace and the Iberostar Paraiso Lindo? Looking to book for this summer, and both the Bahia Akumal and Tulumn are a tad bit cheaper than the Barcelo and Iberostar. Is there a big difference? We have been at the Palace and loved it!
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
We’ve never been to Iberostar, but I would say the Akumal and the Maya Palace are very similar with regards to food and rooms. Akumal has a much better beach area and I would say better entertainment as well. It all depends on what you prioritize in a vacation.
@garymulviel9948 Жыл бұрын
Did u stay in a junior suite superior ocean front room? Just wondered what they were like? Great video
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
@garymulviel9948 here’s the room tour we did: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mprUd5iditxnh6csi=RqTa6NUfGSdfy1Tu
@garymulviel9948 Жыл бұрын
@@WherewegoingNext thanks for that looks brill..I think I've seen that video lol..is there any difference in junior suite and junior suite superior? Thanks again
@jasonfernee63952 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for this review. We are travelling from the UK to this resort, and was helped massively by your review. Keep up the good work.
@WherewegoingNext2 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching and glad we could help!
@user-hu2bf1mf5y6 ай бұрын
Such a Beautiful Place. Stayed there a few years ago. Hope to return soon. Thanks for the great memories.
@WherewegoingNext6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! We’ve been here multiple times as well!
@alecpramhus9656 Жыл бұрын
We just got back and can't wait to go again. thanks for this video to remind us of the great times
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad to hear you had a great time!
@papawgotagopro Жыл бұрын
Another fantastic production, thanks for your hard work. We’re headed back to Bahia in a few weeks. I sure wish I could travel as often as you get to. Keep up the great work! Jeff (Papaw)
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff 🙏🏻😊 hope you have an amazing trip!!
@williamroom6482 Жыл бұрын
Los Corales was our favourite when we went in 2021, the steaks were amazing
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
Agreed 👍🏻
@melhockley7553 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this update,,, we flying tomorrow to this beautiful Hotel,,, Can’t wait 🌏
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
Have an amazing trip! 🙌🏻
@ChrisR57 Жыл бұрын
Loved the video, brought back some great memories of the Bahia Principe resorts.
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻😊
@Gaycationtime Жыл бұрын
Great tour! Thanks for bringing me back. Your videos are much better then mine...lol...but I'm learnin. I first came here September 2020, right in the middle of the pandemic, when it was only at 25% capacity. Since then I've been a total of 10 times. I keep thinking I'll get bored with it, but each time is somehow better than the last. Trip # 11 in March!
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
Wow that’s amazing! It’s one of our favourite spots too!! We’ve been 3 times as well 🙌🏻🙌🏻
@harrybond9282 Жыл бұрын
Awsome video with detailed but necessary information. Hope you had wonderful Holiday there . How about vegetarian food variety
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
Thank you! They have lots of vegetarian options - you can check out our buffet tour to see more 👍🏻
@peggy-ann1961 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I was so “ homesick “ watching it! We are hoping to get back to Bahia Principe next winter. We usually stay at Sian Kaan but thought a change would be nice, so will choose Akumal this time. We did stay at Akumal way back in 2002, our first BP visit. We’ve stayed at other resorts in the Maya but to us none compare to BP, 🇨🇦🌴
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
Agreed! And BP is only getting better, with an increased focus on entertainment and customer service 👍🏻
@gucciqueen8052 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I can't wait to be there in March 🥰
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻😊 have a great trip!
@Gaycationtime Жыл бұрын
I'll be there March 14-21
@luvablesweetnsassy Жыл бұрын
Great update video thanks!
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@jennycarew Жыл бұрын
We’re going Feb 18th! Awesome video, thanks for sharing!
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Have a great trip 👍🏻
@dianebeauchamp5949 Жыл бұрын
❤merci pour cette belle vidéo
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
Merci!
@elizabethgomez75411 ай бұрын
This is fantasty bahía príncipe luxury
@WherewegoingNext11 ай бұрын
No, Bahia Principe Fantasia is Punta Cana, DR
@ruthkadolph4419 Жыл бұрын
Just back from a week at Bahia Principe Luxury Akumal -- satisfied overall -- however, it was disappointing to find some of Akumal's lobby-area amenities unavailable (CLOSED for renovations) : Bahia Spa; Buffet Riviera; Arlequin restaurant, Pool restaurant -- luckily there were other (spas and) buffets (accessible with our wristlets) within a reasonable walking distance -- otherwise we just hopped on a 'shuttle' to the other hotels.
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
It’s too bad you went during renovations! But glad you still had a good time 👍🏻
@evanblotsky6460 Жыл бұрын
Great tour! Have you ever seen anyone fishing from the beach? I enjoy beach fishing on my vacations, I bring my own travel rod, and would like to get out and fish during my stay. Thanks!
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
No we haven’t 🤷🏼♀️
@maljones520710 ай бұрын
Fab holiday great staff sad to leave after 2 wks a Great family break spoiied rotten what a way to enjoy our 50th wedding Anniversary would go back tomorrow being ex Royal Navy I went all over the World this place Talum was the best Oct 2023 Wii stay with us as special
@WherewegoingNext10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed your trip! Happy anniversary!
@petersampson5202 Жыл бұрын
DEAR WHERE WE GOING NEXT, HAPPY NEW YEAR. 🎅 GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIENDS. I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU AND VERY HAPPY FOR YOU. I HOPE ALL OF YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE. I HOPE YOU HAD THE BEST AND HAPPIEST CHRISTMAS OF YOUR ENTIRE LIFE. I LOVE YOU. I LOVE MR. ESPARZA AND ALL OF MY BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS. 🙏 SINCERELY PETER
@normatorres6928 Жыл бұрын
I really like how you described everything... well done! I got a question... out of the Bahia Principe resorts, which one do you recommend for 2 adults, quiet, relaxing... I see the adults only section on Akumal has loud music (not what we are looking for), Thank you again for a great video!
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
If you don’t mind being farther from the beach, Sian Ka’an is a good option for a relaxing vacation. The other 3 - Akumal, Tulum, and Coba are very family oriented, but they do have quiet pools to relax at.
@ivygaudet1775 Жыл бұрын
We leave on Apr 10. Great video. Can anyone recommend a particular building room #s where you would have a great view of pools or beach. I'm thinking that some would be better than others, Thanks
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
Not sure, sorry - but you can ask at check in.
@IvyGaudet Жыл бұрын
@Where we going Next? thank you
@sherikrause4465 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! We are going mid March. Do they have 24 hour room service?
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Yes they do 👍🏻
@cmartin68137 Жыл бұрын
I went here last summer. It was pretty cool. It was before all the extra renovvation and stuff like tulum.
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
We’ve been to Akumal twice - love it there!
@briandippel8435 Жыл бұрын
Free holiday. I wonder what he will say?
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
We were not paid to say that we liked it. We just give information so you can make an informed decision.
@michaelcook3940 Жыл бұрын
Going to this resort in early Feb, thank you for the updated video. Do you still have to use the application to reserve everything ?
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Yes, most reservations are done through the app 👍🏻
@sandyfranklin552 Жыл бұрын
Hello, I was wondering if the beach area for Sian can be used by akumal? And is the beach bar with swings for people at Akumal? I seen a brief picture of foam beach beds on the beach , can those be used by people at Akumal? Thanks again for answering my questions
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
No, the Sian Ka’an area cannot be used by Akumal guests. Yes, the beach bar with swings is on the Akumal beach 👍🏻 not sure which beach beds you saw, but yes there are some by one of the Akumal pools 👍🏻
@disha.m123 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Do you know how much the spa treatments cost? :)
@alucard80087 ай бұрын
How did you like going back a second time to this resort? I am going again with my family. Have mixed feeling since had some issues with friends of the family the first time, which didn't make it so memorable for me. I have been watching videos to try to get me amped up, but not really working...
@WherewegoingNext7 ай бұрын
It was better than the previous times for sure - they are really working on their customer service. Hopefully you won’t have any issues this time! Enjoy!
@bethanyking9071 Жыл бұрын
Hiya, love this video! We go in September. I was just wondering, I was told there is a 24hr food bar for like pizza etc is that still there? And by staying at luxury Akumal which of the other hotels are we able to visit? Thank you 😊
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
Yes, there still is a 24 snack bar 👍🏻 you have access to Tulum and Coba, expect for their buffets.
@ill-fatedgamer5 ай бұрын
Great in-depth reviews has helped me lots but I have a question, why do you think everything is little ? You always describe everything as being little even things that are huge. I'm so confused as to why.
@WherewegoingNext5 ай бұрын
Just one of Drew’s idiosyncrasies 🤷🏼♀️
@stevenschindler83426 ай бұрын
Great video you guys. Please tell me this. I have knee issues and going up and down stairs is a problem wirh me. Does this resort have facilities in place (ramps? golf carts etc) to help me get everywhere I might want to go? (is. from room to restaurants, beach, pool etc..) Also, Do villasb82 & 83 have elevators? Thanks so much h, Steve S. 😊
@WherewegoingNext6 ай бұрын
Hi Steve! I don’t think they have elevators 🤔 they do however, have accessible rooms on the main floors of all the villas. Yes, there are also ramps going into all the main areas and golf carts that take you around the whole resort 👍🏻
@prachivetdoc Жыл бұрын
Awesome video.. quick question...the sports Bar is free for Akumal as well right? For food and drinks
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
Yes and yes 👍🏻
@prachivetdoc Жыл бұрын
@@WherewegoingNext Thank you so much
@natalyortiz6502 Жыл бұрын
Hi, what do you think is better and why ?Grand Tulum club premium superior Ocean front or luxury Akumal Club jr suite Superior? Thanks
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
The Tulum room will be newer and nicer, with an ocean view
@deandestroy007 Жыл бұрын
I stayed in riu yutacan is as nice here ..also is the seaweed bad there
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
Yes, we loved the Akumal. No seaweed when we went in October, but it’s seasonal.. so there’s more in the spring/summer months.
@canadafragrancereviewerdia91198 ай бұрын
Is there no lobby bar in this resort? Kind of a must for my sons who are wanting to go. Please let me know is this good for young people that are single.
@WherewegoingNext8 ай бұрын
No lobby bar, but there’s a sports bar just off the lobby. Out of all the Bahias in that complex, Akumal is the most “singles” appropriate. There’s also an adults-only section of the hotel.
@achervoniy4 ай бұрын
What is the difference between Akumal and Coba? I thought Coba is better and have a nicer beach , no?😊
@WherewegoingNext4 ай бұрын
Coba is not located on the beach - they have a section on the beach with a bar, but it’s a 5-10 minute golf cart ride away. Coba is more family oriented with lots of water areas for the kiddos, whereas Akumal is more adult- focused with an adults only section. I would say the Akumal beach area is nicer and larger as well. Akumal is a “luxury” category hotel, whereas Coba is a “grand”.. so Akumal can visit Coba and use the facilities there, but Coba cannot visit Akumal. Hope that helps.
@TheYeltz Жыл бұрын
Cant decide between here or tulam. 2 adults and a 4 year old who loves swimming and dancing... which do you think would be best??
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
Tulum! They have an amazing kids area 👌🏻
@TheYeltz Жыл бұрын
@WherewegoingNext thank you... if it was not for the kids area which hotel would you say is the best
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
If you’re strictly beach people, I would say Akumal bc they have a bit of a better beach - otherwise, Tulum is better.. the resort and rooms are newer and the restaurants are excellent 👌🏻
@johnrambo4245 Жыл бұрын
Which one is better, here or Riu Playacar? The Bahia Akumal is around £300 cheaper than the Riu
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
We prefer the Akumal 👍🏻
@Pointeek Жыл бұрын
Hi! The beach bars you mentioned are also part from "all included"? Thanks
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
Yes they are 👍🏻
@julswilliams6755 Жыл бұрын
Are the cocktails included? i read online that premium drinks are an extra cost on their website. we’re going in september and trying to figure out as much info as possible
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
Yes cocktails are included! They have a good variety of liquor that’s included- plus they have an additional menu that you can choose to pay extra for.. for example special wines, whiskeys, tequilas, etc.
@garybuseyconspiracy1280 Жыл бұрын
I've heard references to preferred club but I didn't think Bahia Principe had a tiered guest program other than the lobby you book in too, is this correct? It really annoys me when hotels have a preferred status but don't publish it anywhere before hand
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
The preferred club is more like a time share program - you can talk to one of the representatives in the main lobby if you’re interested
@irubio01611 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. Very informative. Do they have any nightclubs in any of the properies?
@WherewegoingNext11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed! Yes, there is a disco at the Bahia village that is open to anyone staying at either of the Bahia hotels in the complex. It wasn’t open when we were there, but hopefully it is now 🤷🏼♀️
@aneyaj6972 ай бұрын
Comparing the Akumal, Coba and Tulum, which one do you recommend for two young adults in regards to the most inclusivity and first international trip alone? (Two sisters)
@WherewegoingNext2 ай бұрын
We recommend Akumal! It has so much to offer - plus you have access to the other two resorts as well 👍🏻 it also has the best beach out of the three
@Supreme-m7m8 күн бұрын
be careful though: they are renovating Akumal, and do not care about guests at all. The AC is not working almost everywhere - so you sweat in every place you go :( A lot of ceilings are ruined with some huge leaks. The rooms in Akumal are not renovated in the last, i guess, 15 years? kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmnNpqSfjNyUZ68 - here's a video as of July 2024
@WherewegoingNext7 күн бұрын
@Supreme-m7m thanks for sharing
@nunoneves47969 ай бұрын
Can we enjoy the pools and services at the other Tulum and Coba hotels?
@WherewegoingNext9 ай бұрын
Yes 👍🏻 🙌🏻
@meganmueller614010 ай бұрын
Can you only use the adults only pool if you are staying in the adult only villa?
@WherewegoingNext10 ай бұрын
Nope, you just need to be an adult 👍🏻
@MarkBaird72 Жыл бұрын
I was told that even if you did not book an adults only room you still had access to adults only pool as long as you had no kids. This was directly from the hotel. Can any one confirm.
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
Yes that’s correct 👍🏻
@stephanelachapelle4350 Жыл бұрын
2 questions: 1. If we are not staying in the adults only section, do we still have access to the adults only pool and beach section? We are adults of course 😊 2. Can we eat at the other buffets (Sian Kaan, Tulum and Coba) or just Akumal?
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
1. Yes, you can access the adults-only areas if you are an adult, even if not staying in that section 👍🏻 2. No, you have access to Tulum and Coba - except for their buffets.
@janesdresser8843 Жыл бұрын
We stayed in the adults section last September, we used all the buffets at all the hotels, we loved getting about ❤
@laurieperrone7043 Жыл бұрын
@@janesdresser8843 Can you tell me how far it is from the adult section to the main section where the buffet is? Is it walkable? thanks
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
It’s about 5-10 minutes to walk depending on how fast you go .. definitely walkable
@minhl287811 ай бұрын
@@WherewegoingNext Does that mean you can access Tulum and Coba restaurants but not their buffets?
@-ARMD- Жыл бұрын
do you think beginning of July is good idea to travel?
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
Sure! Keep in mind it will be very hot!
@user-hg3kf2rc3b Жыл бұрын
When it comes to All Inclusive. Are you able to eat at any of the 7 restaurants for free?
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
Yes they are all free - but depending on how long you’re staying, you might have a limit to how many you can book.
@Mary-qq5sz7 ай бұрын
@@WherewegoingNextcan you please tell me what the limits are? I thought it was possible every night…
@WherewegoingNext7 ай бұрын
@Mary-qq5sz it looks like their rules changed! As of November 2023 - October 2024, you can dine at any of the ala cartes as many times a week as you’d like (unlimited). You can book at reception or through their app when you get to the resort 👍🏻 you can check their website to see the all restaurants available 👍🏻
@phyliciaobrien6446 Жыл бұрын
I’m staying at grand tulum, am I still able to visit the other resorts?
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
Just Coba 👍🏻
@PatsVacation Жыл бұрын
Akumel or Coba which would you choose
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
Akumal, if you like the beach and spend most of your time there. Coba if you prefer a pool and are on more of a budget 👍🏻 they’re both great 🙌🏻🙌🏻
@laurieperrone7043 Жыл бұрын
Can we walk around with our drinks and bring some to our room?
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
Yes 👍🏻
@laurieperrone7043 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, one more question, we have friends staying in the swim up rooms and we are in the adult section. How far away are we to each other? Is it walkable?
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
@laurieperrone7043 yes it is 👍🏻
@briannwo1900 Жыл бұрын
Don’t they have waiters bringing drinks at the beach and pool ?
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
Yes they do 👍🏻
@catalinaacevedo9397 Жыл бұрын
Do you you recommend more the coba or akumal? :)
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
It depends - if you have smaller kids, I feel like Coba would be better bc of the splash pad. Otherwise, Akumal is great bc it’s right on the beach and you can still visit Coba and Tulum 👍🏻
@waitwhat1990 Жыл бұрын
What month did you go? Not too much sargassum?
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
We went in October, 2022 - no not too much sargassum at the time.
@madhur1879 Жыл бұрын
Do the sofa in your room turns into a bed?
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
Not sure - I think some rooms so and some don’t.. but u can ask at checkin for an extra pullout bed 👍🏻
@Dee-ce1qm Жыл бұрын
I want a review by someone with children. I don't need to see all about the party bars. I want to know what it has for family's
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
We do our best to highlight all the kids activities- but we don’t have kids so can’t actually tell you what it’s like to vacation with them…
@irubio01611 ай бұрын
I personally liked that you did review the evening activities with no kids. So thank you!
@WherewegoingNext11 ай бұрын
Thanks for saying that! 😊
@Boys5683 Жыл бұрын
No clubs or discos ?
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
They have a disco in the Bahia Village at the front of the complex… just not sure if it has reopened yet 🤷🏼♀️
@helen-mariemcdonough5701 Жыл бұрын
Only adults staying at Luxury Akumal can visit adult only Sian Ka’an
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
You’re right 👍🏻
@stevenduncan9450 Жыл бұрын
What age is classed as adult ?
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
I believe it’s 18+
@stevenduncan9450 Жыл бұрын
@@WherewegoingNext thanks for your help, do you know if a 17 year old could eat in the Rodizio restaurant ?
@helen-mariemcdonough5701 Жыл бұрын
18 is considered an adult.
@SaraSummer Жыл бұрын
I think it’s ridiculous that you have to pay for shows, it’s meant to be all inclusive and If you want to see any good shows you have to pay. Never experienced this at any other resort. Stupid
@WherewegoingNext Жыл бұрын
🤷🏼♀️
@claireday4209 Жыл бұрын
@@WherewegoingNext what is the average cost of shows?