The Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda is a modern and recently renovated all-inclusive hotel that is situated in a natural setting on the beautiful Riviera Maya. The hotel boasts very large swimming pools, special facilities for children, a spacious spa and luxurious rooms and suites as well as business meeting rooms. The hotel is open all year round and has 500 meters of private beach as well as being a mere 10 minutes from nearby Playa del Carmen. This exquisite hotel has all the facilities to unwind and relax: a spacious modern spa, a fully equipped gymnasium and a wonderful seafront location. Children are well catered for as well with a mini club divided into three age groups (2-4, 5-8 and 8-11). The hotel’s five restaurants are renowned for their excellent and varied international food. The luxurious suites have direct access to either a swimming pool or a jacuzzi and the hotel offers services to enjoy the varied water sports in the area, ranging from windsurfing to snorkeling. Given the hotel’s location in a natural setting on the wonderful Mexican Caribbean it is ideal for couples and families to relax and escape from the daily hustle and bustle but with opportunities to explore the local Mayan heritage including visits to the nearby ruins of Chichen Itza or Tulum. There are opportunities to take a boat trip to the island of Cozumel or go diving and snorkeling to experience the rich sea life. There is even a local 18-hole golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus.