Akumal
Resort & Hotel Stays
Akumal is a quieter alternative to Cancún and Playa — small boutique resorts, snorkeling with sea turtles right from the beach, and a laid-back atmosphere.
Stays from
$80
per night
Featured Resorts & Hotels
Bahia Príncipe Luxury Akumal
TOP PICKThe top-booked resort near Akumal Beach — private beach, 7 international restaurants, 27-hole golf course, Bahia Spa with hydrotherapy and reflexology, nightclub, swim-up bar, and 8 bars total. One of Expedia's most-booked properties in the Riviera Maya.
Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Resort & Spa
3 pools, lazy river, private pool suites, 9 restaurants, 16 bars including rooftop bar, full spa, scuba diving, kids club, and beach access — excellent amenity-to-price ratio.
TRS Yucatan Hotel
Adults-only ultra-luxury near Akumal — 14 restaurants including Argentine grill, full spa with yoga and Pilates, 3 pools, kayaking, snorkeling, tennis courts, and butler service. The premium couples/adults escape in the Riviera Maya.
Grand Palladium Colonial Resort & Spa
Lush jungle resort with river features, kids pool with slides, baby club, teens club, unlimited a la carte dining, sailing, kayaking, beach volleyball, spa, and nightly entertainment.
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Full hydrotherapy spa, snorkeling on Akumal's turtle bay, multiple restaurants, butler service, watersports, cooking classes, beach yoga, and fine dining — adults-only luxury.
Dreams Aventuras Riviera Maya
Family-friendly all-inclusive tucked inside the private marina village of Puerto Aventuras — 7 restaurants, 2 swim-up bars, a full spa, kayaking, snorkeling, and a water park.
Day Pass vs. Full Stay — Which is Right for You?
Day Pass — if you:
- • Already have accommodation nearby
- • Just want a pool day when sargassum hits
- • Want to try a resort before committing
Full Stay — if you:
- • Want the full resort experience for multiple nights
- • Prioritize amenities (spa, golf, waterpark)
- • The beach is secondary to your vacation goals
Snorkeling Tours Near Akumal
Akumal Bay has sea turtles year-round — and Xel-Há, just minutes away, is one of the top snorkeling parks on the Riviera Maya.
Xel-Há All-Inclusive Park Day
Natural aquatic park between Tulum and Playa del Carmen — snorkel, zip line, cliff jump, unlimited food and drinks.
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Snorkel Set for Akumal Bay
Sea turtles are in Akumal Bay year-round — a quality snorkel set makes every visit better.
Adult Snorkel Set
Full snorkel mask + fins — everything you need for reef snorkeling and cenote swimming.
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