Grand
Palladium Colonial Resort and Spa
All-Inclusive Resort
Riviera Maya, Mexico
About the Grand Palladium Colonial Resort
The
beautiful Grand Palladium Colonial Resort is superbly integrated with
the
preserved tropical vegetation. Foot paths weave through the lush flora and
fauna to five freshwater pools and is located directly on over one mile of white
sand on Kantenah Beach. The Kantenah beach is considered to be one of the best
beaches in Riviera Maya.
Decorated to reflect the Spanish
Colonial period of Mexico and designed by a leading architect, the Grand
Palladium Colonial Resort perfectly blends the latest in modern hotel design
with the lush tropical flora and fauna of the resort’s natural surroundings.
Enjoy spacious and elegant gardens with exuberant tropical vegetation and an
extensive network of ecological paths and wooden bridges that invite the clients
for walking. The resort's design reflects a perfect harmony between the most
modern and luxurious facilities protecting the natural habitat of the native
Mayan land.
The Grand Palladium complex also
features an ultramodern Spa that is 6000m2, which has the most advanced
facilities and offers guests a wide variety of treatments and services. The
Grand Palladium Colonial Resort has rapidly become one of the Riviera Maya’s
premium resorts.
The Grand Palladium complex in
Riviera Maya consists of four (4) quality, value-added, all-inclusive hotels.
Guests vacationing at the Grand Palladium Colonial Resort can use the facilities
of the following hotels (excluding the facilities of the
“Royal Suites” in the Grand Palladium
Riviera):
 |
The Grand Palladium Colonial Resort
|
|
The Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort
|
|
The Grand Palladium White Sand Resort
|
|
The
Grand Palladium Riviera Resort (excluding "Royal
Suites" section and its amenities that are exclusive to "Royal
Suites" guests )
|
Grand Palladium is the
"top-of-the-line" brand name for the Fiesta Hotels Chain from Ibiza
Spain, and denotes quality, consistency and service.
“Stay at one, play at four” . . .
Guests vacationing at the Grand Palladium Colonial Resort have full access to
all of the facilities, bars and restaurants of the Grand Palladium Kantenah
Resort, the Grand Palladium White Sand Resort and the Grand Palladium Riviera
Resort with the exception of the "Adults Only Royal
Suites and the features of the Royal Suites Concierge Services."
Note: Guests vacationing in the
"Royal Suites" section of the Grand Palladium
Riviera Resort have full access to all of the properties and facilities
in
the Grand Palladium complex.
Grand Palladium Colonial Resort Location
The Grand Palladium Colonial
Resort is an approximately one- and one-half hour direct ride from the Cancun
International Airport. The resort is located near the town of Akumal and
approximately 25 minutes from the hotel is the town of Playa del Carmen. The
Grand Palladium Colonial Resort is perfectly situated in the heart of the Mayan
sightseeing district.
Grand Palladium
Colonial Resort All-inclusive Program:
|
24-hour food and beverage service
|
|
All meals, snacks, unlimited domestic drinks
|
|
Nightly entertainment
|
|
Sunset Boulevard Disco
|
|
Four pools
|
|
main lagoon pool
|
|
adults pool
|
|
spa pool
|
|
children's pool
|
|
Tennis courts
|
|
Non-motorized watersports
|
|
Dive shop (fee)
|
|
Spa with sauna steam bath
|
|
Massage treatments (fee)
|
|
Fitness center
|
|
Adult’s activities
|
|
Children's activities
|
|
Eco Center (native habitat and flamenco lagoon)
|
|
Mini Club with children's program
|
|
Satellite color TV in all rooms
|
Guest Rooms at the Grand Palladium Colonial Resort
All of the above feature rooms
and suites feature a spacious balcony with two chairs and a table. All rooms at
the Grand Palladium Colonial Resort features a king-size bed or two-double beds,
air conditioning, ceiling fan, minibar, TV (satellite link), 2 internal movie
channels, telephone, safety deposit box, hair dryer, coffee or tea maker, smoke
detector and iron and ironing board.
|
Standard rooms feature a
king-size or two-double beds. First floor standard rooms do not have a shower
only (no tub).
|
|
All Junior Suites feature a
king-size or two-double beds and a hydro massage tub, bathrobe and slippers.
|
|
The Suites feature the same
amenities of the Junior Suites plus a living room.
|
|
The Mayan Suites have the same
amenities at the Junior Suites plus a special entrance and a spacious terrace,
a luxurious bath with hydro-massage tub and an outside Mayan shower.
|
The Grand Palladium Colonial Resort and Spa consists of a total of 414 rooms:
|
154 standard rooms with double
beds
|
|
98 standard rooms with king
beds
|
|
74 Junior Suites with double
beds
|
|
58 Junior Suites with king
beds
|
|
24 Mayan Suites with king beds
|
|
3 Suites with double beds
|
|
3 suites with king beds
|
Standard Rooms
Garden view with patio or
balcony, two double beds or one king bed and sleeps a maximum of our people.
Note:
Standard rooms on the 1st floor feature a shower in the bathroom (no tub).
Junior Suites
Garden view with patio or
balcony, hydro massage tub, two double beds or one king-bed, queen size pull out
sofa bed and sleeps a maximum of five people (two
adults and three children under 12-years-of-age).
Suites
Each suite contains a king size
bed, air conditioning, ceiling fan, minibar, TV ( satellite link), internal
movie channel, telephone, safety deposit box, hair dryer, coffee or tea maker,
smoke detector, and ironing board with iron. The suites feature a living room.
Mayan Suites
Garden view with patio or
balcony, hydro massage tub, exclusive outdoor Mayan shower, two double beds or
one king bed. Sleeps 2 adults. Minimum age is 18
years of age.
Dining Options at the Grand Palladium Colonial Resort
All meals and unlimited domestic
drinks are included at the Grand Palladium Colonial Resort.
Reservations
are required at the á la carte restaurants and dress code applies.
Guests at the Grand Palladium Colonial Resort have access to 13 bars within
the resort complex, excluding the "Royal Suites
Concierge Bar" (14).
Grand Palladium Colonial Resort Restaurants
Three (3) Buffet Restaurants
"El GRAN AZUL”
Buffet El Gran Azul is designed
with an open plan allowing diners to experience the magnificent surroundings and
views of the main pool. This restaurant serves continental breakfast, lunch
from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm, and snacks from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
"TIKAL
& LA HACIENDA”
Tikal and La Hacienda are 2
large air-conditioned buffet restaurants with a
"Creole Corner" and nightly show cooking.
4
“á la carte” restaurants at the Grand Palladium Colonial Resort
Notes:
|
Reservations are required
to dine in the á la carte restaurants.
|
|
Guests are required to
present reservation vouchers in the á la carte restaurants
|
|
Limited á la carte options
proportionate to length of stay.
|
|
Guests are guaranteed the
following minimun number of á la carte dinner reservations by duration of
nights.
 |
3-nights 1 á la carte
dinner
|
|
4 to 6 nights 2 á la
carte dinners
|
|
7 to 13 nights 3 á la
carte dinners
|
|
14 nights 5 á la carte
dinners
|
|
|
Dress code is required.
No shorts or shirts without sleeves. Long trousers are requested for men.
|
|
Dinner is served from
5:30PM to 10:30 PM.
|
|
Restaurant times may vary
from time-to-time.
|
IL
VATICANO
|
Mediterranean selections
|
|
Air conditioned
|
|
Reservations are required
|
|
Dress code applies
|
|
Selected set menus
|
SUMTUORI
|
Japanese selections
|
|
Air conditioned
|
|
Reservations are required
|
|
Dress code applies
|
|
Selected set menus
|
EL
DORADO
|
International Steak House
|
|
Air conditioned
|
|
Reservations are required
|
|
Dress code applies
|
|
Selected set menus
|
LA
ADELITA
|
Mexican Restaurant
|
|
Air conditioned
|
|
Reservations are required
|
|
Dress code applies
|
|
Selected set menus
|
Guests
vacationing at the Grand Palladium Colonial Resort have the option to dine
around the entire Palladium Resort Complex including the 2 buffet restaurants
and the 4 á la carte restaurants located at the Grand Palladium White Sand
Resort. Reservations are required and vouchers required (number of vouchers
depends on length of stay - see above).
Two (2) Buffet Restaurants
"Kabah”
Buffet Kabah is air-conditioned and
features show cooking and both an Italian and a Mexican cooking station.
"La Laguna”
Air-conditioned La Laguna features
open-air dining overlooking the main pool. Specialties include an Italian
Corner and show cooking.
4
“á la carte” restaurants
|
Reservations are required to
dine in the á la carte restaurants.
|
|
Guests are required to present
reservation vouchers in the á la carte restaurants
|
|
Limited á la carte options
proportionate to length of stay
|
|
Dress code is required. No
shorts or shirts without sleeves. Long trousers are requested for men.
|
|
Dinner is served from 5:30 PM
to 10:30 PM
|
Portofino
|
Trattoria Restaurant
|
|
Italian Cuisine
|
|
Air conditioned
|
|
Reservations are required
|
|
Dress code applies
|
|
Selected set menus
|
BAMBOO
|
Asian specialties and Sushi Bar
|
|
Air conditioned
|
|
Reservations are required
|
|
Dress code applies
|
|
Selected set menus |
RODIZIO
|
Brazilian - hand carved
selections on skewers served tableside
|
|
Air conditioned
|
|
Reservations are required
|
|
Dress code applies
|
|
Selected set menus |
RIBS and MORE
|
BBQ and Grill
|
|
Air conditioned
|
|
Reservations are required
|
|
Dress code applies
|
|
Selected set menus |
Guests also have use of the bars and
restaurants in the resort complex.
Grand Palladium Colonial 13 bars
Lobby Bar Colonial
Meeting point, enjoy a cocktail
Open from 10:00 am to 12:00 am
Lobby Bar Kantenah
Meeting point, enjoy a cocktail
Open from 10:00 am to 12:00 am
El Gran Azul
Overlooking the pool
Live evening music
Open until 1:00 am
Swim up bar Secret Bar
Located at the adults swimming pool
Bar El Rinconcito
Located at the swimming pool
Bar La Jarra
Beach Bar with Snacks
Open 24-hours
Note: From 8:00 pm to 8:00 am no alcoholic drinks served except for beer
Snacks 24-hours
Bar Churchill
(smoking bar)
Premium quality International drinks
Bar Hemmingway
non smokers
reading lounge with game tables
Premium quality International drinks
Sunset Boulevard Disco Bar
Open from 11:00 pm until 2:00
am
Air-conditioned
Adults from 11:00 pm to 2:00 am
Two Bars in the Theme Restaurants
Located in the á la carte
restaurants
Open 5:30PM to 10:30PM
Sports Bar
Located at the Grand Palladium
Colonial
Note:
Times of bars and restaurants are subject to change according to the
season. Please, verify times on the information boards or the information
channel on your TV (Channel 2). It is prohibited to serve alcoholic drinks to
minors under 18-years-of-age.
Grand Palladium Colonial Sports and
Activities
During the Day: Activities on the beach
and in the pool. Children's show in the theater and mini-disco in the
discotheque.
During the Evening: Different live shows
nightly in the theater, disco with numerous styles of music in an
air-conditioned environment.
Grand Palladium Colonial Pools
Four (4) fresh water swimming
pools.
|
The pride of the Grand
Palladium Colonial Resort an enormous swimming pool with 4 integrated
Jacuzzis and a swim-up pool bar
|
|
Adult guests have use of a
private pool for "Adults Only" featuring
one (1) Jacuzzi. The pool is open until midnight with bar service included.
|
|
Swimming pool
“El Rinconcito” close to the shopping center
with 1 Jacuzzi and bar service
|
|
Children’s pool located
between main swimming pool at Grand Palladium Colonial/Kantenah.
|
Note:
All clients can use the five swimming pools of the Grand Palladium White Sand
Resort and Spa and of the Grand Palladium Riviera Resort and Spa.
Grand Palladium Colonial Beach and Pool Towel Service
Upon arrival, guests will
receive a "Towel Card." Beach towels can
be picked up at the desk located by the main pool. The towel pick up schedule is
from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm in winter and 8:00 am to 10:00 pm in summer.
Grand Palladium
Colonial
Resort Sports Facilities
The following facilities are located at the Hotel Colonial, between
villa 1 and 4:
| Tennis courts
|
| Mini golf
|
| Riffle and Archery range
|
| 2 Paddle Tennis Tables
|
| 2 Badminton Courts
|
| Football Field (artificial turf)
|
| Pro-Soccer Field (artificial turf)
|
| Multi purpose court (volleyball, basketball)
|
| 2 Volley Beach Courts, 1 in front of the Beach Bar one next to the Snack
Bar Punta Emilia. |
Grand Palladium
ColonialWater Sports Activities
Included in the all-inclusive program:
|
Catamaran
|
|
Kayak
|
|
Sail Boats
|
|
Snorkeling
|
|
Windsurfing
|
|
Pedal Boats |
Grand Palladium
Colonial
Water Sports with an Additional Fee
|
Deep-sea fishing
|
|
Excursions
|
|
Scuba Diving Courses
|
|
Windsurf Lessons
|
|
Sailing Lessons
|
|
Motorized Water Sports |
Grand Palladium
Colonial
Resort Entertainment
|
Daily activities on the beach and swimming pool, as well as different
shows during the evening in the theater.
|
|
Children shows
|
|
Children discotheque
|
|
Discotheque Sunset Boulevard in Grand Palladium Riviera Resort and SPA
- air conditioned and open from 11:00 pm until 2:00 am daily. |
Note: Disco prohibited for minors under
18 yrs of age.
Grand Palladium
Colonial
Mini Club “El Ranchito”
The Grand Palladium
Colonial Supervised Mini Club
"El Ranchito"
is located between the Grand Palladium Colonial Resort and Spa and the Grand
Palladium Colonial Resort and
Spa. Hours of operation are 9:00 am until 5:00 pm and accepts children ages
4- to 12-years of age. Children will be able to enjoy a variety of structured
and supervised activities.
Facilities and activities at "El Ranchito"
Mini Club include:
|
Playground
|
|
Indian Camp
|
|
Volleyball
|
|
Room for painting and crafts
|
|
Video and Games
|
|
Ecological tour within the resort to educate children on the
culture, flowers and animals indigenous to the surrounding area. |
Note:
Upon your arrival at the hotel you
will receive a program with all the activities for adults and children
organized by the entertainment team. Please see the announcement board or our
entertainment team.
Other services and complex facilities at the Grand Palladium
Colonial
Resort:
When vacationing at the Grand Palladium
Colonial Resort guests can enjoy
the beautiful facilities and experience the following:
|
Large polished marble sophisticated lobbies
|
|
"Craft Fairs" are held several
times per week at the hotel. Guests can purchase handcrafted souvenirs
crafted by local
artesians:
|
silver jewelry
|
|
paintings
|
|
wood carvings
|
|
elegant hand-beaded
jewelry and hand bags
|
|
cigars
|
|
tequila
|
|
. . . and much more!
|
|
Bring home souvenirs
for yourself and friends and family!
|
2 Orchid Gardens, one at the Colonial and Kantenah. Guest will
view exotic flowers, plants and trees. Along the pathways vacationers will
notice the wooden signs labeled with the flora's names and origin. It is a
wonderful opportunity to learn more about
the areas local flora.
|
|
A "flamingo pond" located in the
front of the Colonial and Kantenah lobbies.
|
|
A "crocodile habitat" feeding
exhibition once a week.
|
|
Bridges and ecological walks are built within the resort complex for
guests to walk and view the palm groves, jungle,
mangroves
and spectacular
gardens.
|
|
Spacious open air theater for daily shows and evening entertainment.
|
|
A beautiful "Wedding Gazebo" located waterfront at the beach. Wedding
couples can just imagine the breathtaking
views of the turquoise
Caribbean Sea while exchanging wedding vows!
|
|
Conference rooms
|
|
Internet café for a fee.
|
|
Tour desks offering service, assistance and information for excursions
and return confirmations of airport transportation.
|
|
Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment System.
|
|
Back up power generation system for emergencies |
Grand Palladium
Colonial
Spa
The Grand Palladium
Colonial Resort offers guests the most spectacular and
modern Spa located in Riviera Maya. Spa facilities include:
|
Reception Area
|
|
Spa Boutique
|
|
Relaxation area
|
|
Steam Room
|
|
Dry Sauna
|
|
Jet Message Pool that is open to sky
|
|
Jacuzzi
|
|
Pool
|
|
Aerobics Area
|
|
*Beauty Salon for Hair/Nails
|
|
*Hydrotherapy
|
|
*Messages – Indoor and Outdoor
|
|
*Couples Message
|
|
*Vichy
|
|
*Temazcal – Meditation with the essence of being purified with use of
oils and ancestral techniques.
|
|
*Eco Meditation
|
|
*Facials |
*Fee for services
Grand Palladium
Colonial
Fitness Center
The Grand Palladium Colonial Resort features an air-conditioned fitness
center offering guests a large gym with two areas:
|
One offering a variety of weight lifting machines
|
|
One offering aerobics training |
The gym facilities include:
|
Lockers and dressing rooms
|
|
Sauna
|
|
Jacuzzi
|
|
Steam bath
|
|
Quiet relaxation area |
Grand Palladium
Colonial
Resort Medical Service
A doctor is on call 24-hours a day for emergencies. There is a fee for medical
services.
Grand Palladium
Colonial
Shopping Center
The Grand Palladium
Colonial Shopping Center features:
| Photo shop
|
|
Souvenir stores
|
|
Craft store
|
|
Cigar store
|
|
Supermarket
|
|
