The All-Inclusive Akumal Beach Resort is located in the heart of Riviera Maya, direct on a one kilometer white sandy beach belongs to the hotel, very safe and excellent for morning walks or jogging. Combined with the turquoise blue waters, Akumal Beach will truly make your stay simply a dream vacation. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Akumal_Mexico/akuaml_beach_resort/hotel/1869/11/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:22:48 EST Set along the reef-protected water of Akumal Bay, south of Playa del Carmen, this resort includes meals and drinks in room rates. All 241 rooms have furnished balconies or patios with beach, ocean, or garden views, tile floors, and bright colors. Daily activity programs, a children's club, three restaurants, snack bar, and four bars are among resort amenities. This oceanfront resort lies along one km (a half-mile) of white-sand beach fringing Akumal Bay where a coral reef protects the water, keeping it calm for swimming. The resort offers daily activities, including non-motorized water sports, evening stage shows, and a kids' club that offers pool games, arts and crafts, and other activities for children ages 4–12. Guests can browse the weekly souvenir market held near the Akumal Bar every Sunday evening. Relax in the comfort of our beach front resort. All the 241 rooms come with balcony or patio . Accommodations at Akumal Beach Resort consist of 73 ocean and garden view rooms located in 4 two story buildings, and 168 oceanfront rooms located in separate 3 story buildings. Riviera Rooms: have one king size bed or two double beds, individual controlled air conditioning and ceiling fan, direct dial telephone system, satellite tv, private bathroom with shower, hair dryer and in-room safety deposit box. Akumal Rooms: are all beach front in buildings parallel to the ocean. Rooms feature one king size bed or two double beds, A/C and ceiling fan, direct dial telephone, satellite tv, private bathroom with shower, hair dryer and in-room safety deposit box. The resort has an outdoor pool, children's pool, and two lighted tennis courts. Guests can also enjoy complimentary use of sports gear including kayaks, and take introductory scuba diving clinics in the pool. Deep-sea fishing and scuba excursions can be arranged (surcharges). Golfers can head to the nine-hole course at Puerto Aventuras Golf Club 10 km (six miles) away (surcharges for golf greens fees, equipment rental). The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply. * Golfing * Snorkeling * Boating * Kayaking * Sailing * Jet skiing * Swimming * Volleyball * Aerobics * Tennis * Horse riding/rental * Parasailing * Fishing A children's club offers children 4–12 a program of supervised activities (in the morning and again after lunch) such as: * Arts and crafts * Beach and pool games and contests * Sand castle building * Use of children's swimming pool Restaurante Akumal - This open-air restaurant overlooking the beach offers buffets for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with a large selection of homemade desserts. La Trattoria - Beachside à la carte offerings of Italian cuisine. Azteca - This restaurant offers beachfront dining and an à la carte menu of Mexican cuisine every night. Akumal Snack Bar - Lunch is offered here daily, along with light snacks and tea service. Type: All Inclusive No. of Rooms: 241 Diving: Dive Resort/Dive Operator Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Akumal_Mexico/akuaml_beach_resort/hotel/1869/11/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:22:48 EST