Grand Palladium White Sand Resort & Spa

Located by the sea, this hotel is just 20 minutes from Playa del Carmen and around 7 minutes from Akumal. The resort has an elevator and 718 non-smoking rooms. The reception is open 24 hours. Amenities include luggage storage, a safe, currency exchange, and an ATM. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The excursions desk offers assistance with booking activities. The resort features a variety of facilities for guests with disabilities, including wheelchair-accessible features. A range of shops, including a supermarket and a souvenir shop, are ideal for shopping or just browsing. The resort grounds include a children's play area and a beautiful garden. Other amenities include a TV lounge and a game room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (at no extra charge) or in the parking lot. Additionally, there are extra services and amenities, including 24-hour security, a babysitting service, child care, a car rental service, medical assistance, room service, laundry service, a hair salon, a hotel doctor, and a hotel shuttle bus. Travelers bringing bicycles may use the on-site bike storage area. Free newspapers are available. The business center is available for guests' work needs and provides a fax machine. Air conditioning and a fan ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can relax and enjoy sea views from a balcony or the private terrace of some rooms. Rooms feature a double bed, a queen-size bed, or a king-size bed. Extra beds for children and additional beds for younger guests can be requested. A safe, a minibar, and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station among the standard features. An ironing set is provided for guest comfort. There is also a direct-dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, and Wifi (at no additional charge). Slippers are provided. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, a vanity mirror, and bathrobes are available for daily use. As a special feature, bathrooms are also stocked with cosmetics and a selection of towels. Accessible rooms for wheelchair users can be reserved. Family rooms are available for parents with children. Guests can work out or just relax in the outdoor and indoor pools. Children can splash around in a specially designated pool area just for them. Guests can enjoy refreshing drinks at the poolside snack bar and a relaxing soak in the jacuzzi. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available on the sun terrace. The wide range of activities offered at the resort ensures there is something new to do every day, including tennis, bocce, beach volleyball, volleyball, basketball, mini-golf, golf, paddle, archery, and fishing. Numerous sports are offered, including water sports such as windsurfing, beach boat rides, canoeing, sailing, catamaran rides, kayaking, snorkeling, and aquafit. For an additional charge, guests can also enjoy jet skiing and diving. The resort offers numerous indoor sports, including a gym, table tennis, badminton, darts, squash, calisthenics, and aerobics, or for an additional cost, billiards. There is a wellness area with a spa, sauna, steam bath, hammam, beauty salon, anti-aging treatments, and a solarium. Massage treatments are subject to an additional charge. Additional leisure activities include an entertainment program, a kids' club, a children's disco, live music, and a nightclub. There are various dining options, including a non-smoking restaurant, a café, and a bar. Refreshing drinks from the beach bar are a perfect way to enjoy the warm weather. All-inclusive is offered as a catering option. Guests can help themselves at the buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner or choose their preferred meal from the menu (for dinner). The staff is also happy to provide meals for children. Guests opting for the all-inclusive enjoy special extras, including snacks. Live cooking is a particularly special attraction. The resort offers a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.