Gran Caribe Real Resort & Spa All Inclusive
Information & Amenities
Hotel Information: Pop Art jungle and seascape murals behind the reception desk in a large, airy, marble-floored lobby containing gardens and upholstered seating establish the informal ambience that attracts couples and families to the resort.
Amenity highlights: Approximately 700 yards (650 m) of powdery white sand (reduced by sea swells in winter to half that length) fronts the Gran Caribe Real Resort & Spa All Inclusive. Other beach areas along Cancún Island's six-mile (10-km) eastern shore flank the resort. Three pools offer freshwater alternatives to the turquoise sea. One pool in the villas section contains shelves for shallow-water sunbathing on lounge chairs and a children's section.
Property Amenities
A two-story health club contains men's and women's massage and steam rooms and includes an air-conditioned fitness center featuring cardio and weight machines, free weights, and an aerobics area. As part of the all-inclusive plan, a large, air-conditioned clubhouse provides supervised activities for children.
Daylight activities include pool aerobics, bingo, cooking and Spanish lessons, and handicrafts as well as athletic competitions. After-dark activities include karaoke and stage shows in an air-conditioned theater four nights weekly. The Gran Caribe Real Resort & Spa purifies its water.
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Poolside bar
- Swimming pool - children's
- Massage - treatment room(s)
- Steam room
- Concierge desk
- Pool table on site
- Health club
- Fitness equipment
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Bar/lounge
- Parking (free)
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Business center
- Exhibit space
- Conference room(s)
- Banquet facilities
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Ballroom(s)
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Audio-visual equipment
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Number of rooms: 638
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Security guard
- 24-hour front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Currency exchange
- Hair salon
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
- Tour assistance
- Dry cleaning service
- Television in lobby
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Elevator/lift
- Supervised child care/activities
- Wedding services
Room Descriptions
The Gran Caribe Real Resort & Spa All Inclusive offers 638 air-conditioned guestrooms in a six-story tower and one-, two-, and three-story villas. Salmon-colored buildings with white roofs feature Moorish-style domes and decorative oval windows. Balconies and ground-floor terraces provide views of either the Caribbean Sea to the east, Nichupté Lagoon, on the western side of Cancún Island, or the resort's gardens and neatly trimmed lawns.
White walls and ceilings include bas-relief headboards in a nautilus-shell pattern. Floors are pink marble, furniture the color of honey, drapes dark green, and bedspreads in a floral pattern. In-room safes are available (surcharges).
All-Inclusive plan - Rate includes the following (see All-Inclusive Details on the Hotel Features page for details):
- Accommodations as selected
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner ŕ la carte or buffet service
- Low-calorie and vegetarian meals
- Unlimited domestic and selected international brands of liquors and wine
- In-room minibar, stocked daily with soft drinks, water, and beer
- Access to the 24-hour, air-conditioned All-Inclusive Club, featuring self-serve snacks and drinks
- Poolside and beach service (food and drinks)
- Use of spa tub and steam room
- Use of fitness center
- Non-motorized water sports: kayaks, pedal boats, and snorkeling gear
- Nightly live entertainment, theme parties, and shows
- Kids club with supervised activities from 9 AM to 6 PM for children ages 4–12
- Introductory scubadiving lesson in the pool
- Snacks at the pool and beach area
- 24-hour room service
- Unlimited use of squash courts and aerobics room
- Use of restaurants, facilities, and spa at partner resort Gran Porto Real Resort & Spa in Playa del Carmen and restaurants at partner resort Real Playa del Carmen Hotel & Beach Club
- Hotel taxes and gratuities
Not included: Fine cuts, lobster and jumbo shrimp; liquor by the bottle; spa treatments and beauty products; Internet access; laundry and dry cleaning.
Room Features
- Cable/satellite TV
- Separate sitting area
- Climate control
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Internet access - dial-up
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- In-room safe
- Television
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Sofa bed
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Smoking rooms
Area Attractions
Plaza Flamingo (shopping, dining) - 0.25 mile (0.5 km)
Plaza Forum (shopping, dining, nightlife) - 0.25 mile (0.5 km)
Cancún Convention Center - 1 mile (1.5 km)
Plaza La Isla (shopping, dining) - 1 mile (1.5 km)
Aquarium - 1 mile (1.5 km)
Isla Mujeres ferry terminal - 1.5 mile (2 km)
Downtown Cancún - 7.5 miles (12.5 km)
Parque Nizuc (aquatic park) - 9.5 miles (14.5 km)
Cozumel - 40 miles (64 km) and 40-minute ferry
Xcaret (eco-archeological park) - 42 miles (68 km)
Xpu-Há (aquatic park) - 60 miles (97 km)
Aktun Chen (cave system) - 65 miles (106 km)
Xel-Ha (archeological site) - 76 miles (122 km)
Tulum (archeological site) - 82 miles (131 km)
Cobá (archeological site) - 108 miles (173 km)
Chichén Itzá (archeological site) - 128 miles (205 km)
Cancún International Airport (CUN): - Approximate driving time is 20 minutes, and distance is 10.5 miles (17 km) to the Gran Caribe Real Resort & Spa All Inclusive.
Getting there: A taxi from the airport to the resort costs approximately US$20 for 1-4 passengers. Van service from the airport costs approximately US$9 per passenger. Car rentals are available online. Public bus service operates around the clock between the hotel zone on Cancún Island and downtown Cancún.
Prices subject to change.
Activities
The All Inclusive Plan includes use of one racquetball court, two squash courts, and two tennis courts (surcharges for night play). Other facilities include a recreation area containing a half basketball court, miniature golf, bocce, Ping-Pong tables, shuffleboard, horseshoes, a maze, and giant outdoor chess.
As part of the All Inclusive Plan, guests may use pedal boats and kayaks at a marina on Nichupté Lagoon 2.5 miles (4 km) away. A water sports center at the hotel arranges rentals of snorkeling gear, boogie boards, Jet Skis, windsurfers, motor boats, and Hobie Cat sailboats and also books scuba diving and snorkeling lessons and excursions, parasailing flights (including Skyrider flights for two), and fishing trips. Cancún has two 18-hole golf courses, Cancún Golf Club, 2.75 miles (4.5 km) away and Hilton Cancún Golf Club, 4 miles (6.5 km) away.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Golf - miniature on site
- Motor boating nearby
- Windsurfing on site
- Boat launch nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving on site
- Water skiing nearby
- Swimming on site
- Personal watercraft nearby
- Aerobics on site
- Volleyball on site
- Racquetball/squash on site
- Basketball on site
- Tennis on site
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Scooter/Moped Rentals nearby
- Parasailing on site
- Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Fishing nearby
Restaurants & Bars
Gaviotas - Beachfront restaurant and bar. Show cooking. Featuring pasta, seafood, and vegetarian fare. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Bar open at night. Albatros - Casual restaurant overlooking the beach and pool. Buffets, ŕ la carte menus, and show cooking. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Health, Sushi, & Snack Bar - Located beside the pool and overlooking the ocean. Light, Japanese-influenced fare. Nonalcoholic beverages and juices with Caribbean accents. Open from mid-morning until late night. Maria's - Contemporary Mexican cooking in an aristocratic and historical atmosphere. Ŕ la carte menu and show cooking. Open for dinner. Trade Winds - Light, Mexican-influenced fare and snacks. Beverages and Caribbean drinks. Located on the beach with a deck featuring swings, hammocks, lounges, and double sun beds. Open at night. |
Lobby Bar - Located beside the quieter, smaller pool overlooking the lagoon. Views of the ocean and large pool. Happy hour. Live entertainment every evening. Open from morning until past midnight.
All-Inclusive Clubs - Two clubs offering 24-hour self-service snacks, an international open bar, games, and activities.
Show Bar - Bar open for entire length of show. Air-conditioned theater offering a selection of shows including Tropical, International, Caribbean, Pre-Hispanic, Mexican, and Le Fantastique.
Location
Boulevard Kukulkan, Km. 11.5
Cancun, Quintana Roo 77500
Mexico
Nearest major airport:
Cancun, Mexico (CUN-Cancun Intl.)
Area:
Cancun Hotel Zone, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Important Information
Passports are required for travel outside of travelers' country of residence.
Extra-person charges apply.
Complimentary rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) are available and should be requested at the time of booking.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
