Grand Palladium Colonial Resort & Spa

Grand Palladium Colonial Resort & Spa is located in Riviera Maya near the village of Akumal. This spectacular all-inclusive resort offers a beautiful setting embraced by lush gardens along a private beach of fine white sand bathed by the turquoise Caribbean Sea. Take a stroll around the environmentally-friendly green paths that have been carefully paved out and enjoy the impeccably kept gardens. Relax in modern and spacious rooms, pamper yourself at the state-of-the-art Spa, snorkel in crystal-clear waters, and enjoy a cocktail at any of the numerous bars located around the complex.

Relax in eight freshwater pools and one seawater pool around the complex, including one lagoon-size with Grecian columns, bubbling mini pools, and a children’s pool. Two quiet pools are set in lush tropical vegetation, one beside the spa. Choose from nine a la carte restaurants around the complex, including Mexican, Japanese, Mediterranean, and a Steak House–and five buffet restaurants offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Additionally, guests can use any of the facilities and restaurants located in the four resorts of the complex, except those located at The Royal Suites Yucatan by Palladium.

The Baby Club (children 1- 3), the Mini Club (ages 4-12), and Black & White Juniors’ Club (13+), are just some of the entertainment options offered so kids can interact with other children their own ages and from other parts of the world. While the kids are being entertained, relax at the spa or work out in the fitness center. In addition to offering exclusive and personalized services (fee), the Zentropia Palladium Spa & Wellness Center also features a gymnasium with modern exercise equipment. Practice your favorite sport: volleyball, archery, soccer, paddle, and don’t miss the shows, live music, and games every night at the theater. There is also PlayStation, pool, table tennis, sand castle, treasure hunt, and karaoke tournaments.

Nature lovers will enjoy the crocodile habitat with an exhibition of their feeding. Grand Palladium Resorts in Riviera Maya have been awarded the certifications EarthCheck Silver, Travelife Gold, MARTI (Mesoamerican Reef Tourism Initiative), and the Kuoni Green Planet for their environmental policies.

Main Accommodations:

414 air-conditioned rooms feature two double beds or one king bed, mini-bar stocked daily, in-room safe, mp3 player station, Wi-Fi, and balcony or terrace.

Pool Information:

4 marvelous pools, outstanding among which is the 3,224 square meter lagoon pool, all including a jacuzzi (4 in lagoon pool) and wide sun terraces with deck chairs and sunshades for relaxing in the sun.

Dining Information:

• El Dorado Restaurant: The resort’s à la carte steak house, paradise for meat lovers. Only the best cuts, grilled and combined with the most flavourful and varied side dishes. And always, in addition to the menu, the salad bar lets you complement your dinner with whatever you like best. What better way to regain strength after a day of sun, beach, culture and fun?
  
• Mare Nostrum: Mediterranean restaurant created with the help of one of the world’s best chefs: guru of Spanish gastronomy, Juan Mari Arzak. The Mare Nostrum’s menu combines flavour, variety and balance.
  
• Bamboo Restaurant: Our Asian restaurant. The menu includes the best recipes from the diverse and extensive cuisines of the Orient based on ingredients such as rice, vegetables, white meat and fish.
  
• Ribs and More: This large American restaurant offers an incredible variety of meats, ribs, hamburgers and much more! A spectacular variety of wines to pair with the different flavours you’ll find in this restaurant where you can enjoy authentic American cuisine for an outstanding evening.
  
• La Adelita: How could you visit Mexico and not try their authentic northern-style burritos or Margarita shrimp? That’s why La Adelita, our à la carte Mexican restaurant, is a must during your vacation at our Riviera Maya Complex. Here you’ll enjoy anything from Mexican cuisine’s most popular dishes to our most special dishes prepared following our chef’s own recipes, also full of authentic Mexican flavour.
  
• Sumptuori Restaurant: For lovers of Japanese cuisine. À la carte restaurant with the most popular pieces from one of the most international types of cuisine: Japanese. The restaurant has a teppanyaki from which you’ll enjoy front row seats to a true culinary show. The restaurant’s decor will transport you from Mexico to the most traditional Japan from the moment you step foot in the restaurant.
• Rodizio Restaurant: A success at Palladium resorts – Rodizio restaurants. Brazilian restaurant where all you have to do is sit and wait for the parade of flavours of the most superior meats. Your waiter will pass by cutting and offering you the different types and cuts of meat as they are cooked.
• Sumptuori Restaurant: For lovers of Japanese cuisine. À la carte restaurant with the most popular pieces from one of the most international types of cuisine: Japanese. The restaurant has a teppanyaki from which you’ll enjoy front row seats to a true culinary show. The restaurant’s decor will transport you from Mexico to the most traditional Japan from the moment you step foot in the restaurant.
• Portofino Restaurant: The Portofino Restaurant stands out not only for its amazing and traditional pasta dishes and pizza but also for its abundant aromas and flavours of the Mediterranean. Here Parmesan cheese, tomatoes and olive oil are the star ingredients and the service and decor are the perfect complements to an unforgettable meal.
• Punta Emilia Restaurant: Located at a spectacular rocky spot bathed in the sea and fresh air, this lovely restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy the best fish and rice in one that you’ll never forget.
• Tikal Buffet Restaurant: Buffet restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. With a wide variety of dishes and stations, all guests will find a culinary option to their liking. This restaurant is a quick, convenient and safe option if you want to always make the right choice when choosing your menu.
• La Hacienda Restaurant Buffet: Enjoy the convenience of a buffet without sacrificing quality and service at this restaurant. Perfectly located at the Grand Palladium Colonial, it’s always a convenient option for enjoying breakfast, lunch and dinner. The freshness, great variety and high quality of its dishes always make this buffet restaurant a safe, convenient choice.
• El Gran Azul Restaurant Buffet: Located at the Grand Palladium Colonial and Grand Palladium Kantenah hotels, this restaurant offers food service with the primary attraction of outdoor dining. An outstanding place for group dinners, incentives, weddings or any event you’d like to hold at the hotel.

Bar Information:

• Swim Up Bars: Take a dip in the main pool of the Colonial & Kantenah Hotel and swim your way to the Swim Up bar to try the variety of drinks and cocktails that our barman can make for you.
• Beach Bar with Snacks: Open 24 hours offering snacks.
• El Teatro Bar: Enjoy the evening shows in the Riviera Hotel while our friendly staff serve your favorite drinks in the “El Teatro” Bar.
• Hemingway Bar: International “Premium” Beverages and selection of board games and books.
• La Jarra Bar: “La Jarra” bar is located on the beach at the Kantenah Hotel, the perfect place to enjoy some sunshine, the sea breeze and the beautiful views over the Caribbean Sea.

Guests also enjoy access to the restaurants and bars within the Palladium Complex.