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Grand Palladium White Sand Resort and Spa
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Luxury All-Inclusive Resort

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lobo for palladium.pngThe beautiful Grand Palladium White Sand Resort is superbly integrated with the preserved tropical vegetation.  Foot paths weave through the lush flora and fauna to five freshwater pools and one salt water pool and to a pristine white sand beach and turquoise Caribbean oceanfront.

The Grand Palladium complex in Riviera Maya consists of four (4) quality, value-added, all-inclusive hotels:

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The Grand Palladium Colonial Resort

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The Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort

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The Grand Palladium White Sand Resort

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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 Igrand palladium white sand aug 23 018.jpgbiza Spain, and denotes quality, consistency and service.

The Grand Palladium White Sand Resort is an expansive ecological friendly resort with luxury surroundings and a magnificent artificial lagoon.  The hotel is built on an extension of land that is more than 1,329,800 square yards of beachfront with direct access to the beautiful white sandy beaches of “Kantenah”.

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. 

“Stay at one, play at four” . . .

Guests staying at the Grand Palladium White Sand Resort have full access to all of the facilities, bars and restaurants of the Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort, the Grand Palladium Colonial Resort, and the Grand Palladium Riviera Resort with the exception of the "Adults Only Royal Suites and Concierge Services" the Grand Palladium Riviera Resort.

Grand Palladium White Sand Resort Location

The Grand Palladium  White Sand 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 White Sand Resort is perfectly situated in the heart of the Mayan sightseeing district.

Guest Rooms at the Grand Palladium White Sand Resort and Spa

All guest rooms at the Grand Palladium White Sand Resort have two double beds or one king grand palladium white sand aug 23 011-200.jpgbed, electronic key card for the room, full bathroom with bath and shower, hair dryer, air conditioning, color satellite television with remote control, in room safety deposit box included, coffee and tea service, ironing board and iron, direct dial telephones and patio or balcony.

The Grand Palladium White Sand Resort and Spa consists of 264 guest rooms that are distributed throughout seven villas.  Each of the seven villas consists of three floors and facilitates:

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Six (6) Suites

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30 Junior Suites 

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12 Cabana Suites with a unique Mayan outside shower

Junior Suites

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 84 Junior Suites with double beds

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 126 Junior Suites with king beds   

All Junior Suites contain a king size or two double beds and a hydro-massage bathtub, bathrobe and slippers, 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.

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 42 Suites with king beds

DSC05755-200.jpgEach 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.

In additional, several suites are interconnected with Junior Suites.

Cabana Suites

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 12 Cabana Suites with king beds   

The Cabana Suites have a private entrance; a spacious wooden terrace built over the lake and feature two wooden chairs, a magnificent bath with Jacuzzi and an outside shower Mayan style. In addition, the Cabana Suites feature a king bed, bathrobe and slippers, 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.

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Mini Bar is refilled 3 times per week.  If you require an extra refill, there will be a charge of 20 US$.

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The Hotel’s electric current is 110 volts.

grand palladium white sand 014.jpgDining Options at the Grand Palladium White Sand Resort

All meals and unlimited domestic drinks are included at the Grand Palladium White Sand Resort.  Reservations are required at the á la carte restaurants and dress code applies.  Guests at the Grand Palladium White Sand Resort have access to 13 bars within the resort complex, excluding the "Royal Suites Concierge bar".

Grand Palladium White Sand Restaurants 

 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   

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Reservations are required to dine in the á la carte restaurants.

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Guests are required to present reservation vouchers in the á la carte restaurants

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Limited á la carte options proportionate to length of stay

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Dress code is required.  No shorts or shirts without sleeves.  Long trousers are requested for men.

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Dinner is served from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Portofino

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Trattoria Restaurant

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Italian Cuisine

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Air conditioned

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Selected set menus

BAMBOO

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Asian specialties and Sushi Bar

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Air conditioned

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RODIZIO

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Air conditioned

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RIBS and MORE

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BBQ and Grill

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Air conditioned

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Guests vacationing at the Grand Palladium White Sand Resort have the option to dine around the entire Palladium Resort Complex

Guests vacationing at the Grand Palladium White Sand Resort have the privilege of dining at the 3 buffet restaurants and the 4 á la carte restaurants located at the Grand Palladium Colonial and Kantenah Resorts.

Three (3) Buffet Restaurants at the Grand Palladium White Sand Resort

"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 White Sand Resort   

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Reservations are required to dine in the á la carte restaurants.

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Guests are required to present reservation vouchers in the á la carte restaurants

bullet 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. 
 
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Dress code is required.  No shorts or shirts without sleeves.  Long trousers are requested for men.

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Dinner is served from 5:30PM to 10:30 PM

IL VATICANO

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Mediterranean selections

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Air conditioned

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SUMTUORI

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Japanese selections

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Air conditioned

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Reservations are required

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EL DORADO

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International Steak House

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Air conditioned

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Reservations are required

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Selected set menus

LA ADELITA

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Mexican Restaurant

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Air conditioned

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Reservations are required

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Selected set menus

Note:  Reservations are required to dine in the á la carte restaurants.  Limited á la carte options proportionate to length of stay.  Guests are guaranteed the following minimum 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.  Guests are required to present reservation vouchers in the á la carte restaurants.   Men are required to wear long pants and proper shirts (no tank tops / t-shirts at dinner.  Guests also have use of the bars and restaurnats in the resort complex.  Restaurant times may vary from time-to-time.  Dinner is served from 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm.

Grand Palladium White Sand / Riviera Bars: 13 bars

Lobby Bar
Grand Palladium White Sand Resort 
Meeting point, enjoy a cocktail
Open from 10:00 am to 12:00 am

Theater Bar EL Teatro
Shows and Entertainment
8:00 pm– 11:00 pm

Lecture Bar EL Deván
Open from 6:00 pm until 12:00 am
International premium drinks
Air conditioned
Selection of table games and books

La Laguna Palapa Pool Bar
Located next to the main pool
Open from 10:00 am to 1:00 am

La Isla Adult Swimming Pool Bar
Located at the adult pool by Grand Palladium White Sand Resort
from 10:00 am to 12:00 am

Swim up Pool Bar
Open from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm (summer) and to 6:00 pm (winter)

 

Punta Emila Beach Bar
Open 24-hours
from 8:00 pm to 8:00 am no alcoholic drinks served except for beer
Snacks 24-hours
 

Sunset Boulevard Disco Bar
Open from 11:00 pm until 2:00 am
Air-conditioned
Minors under 18 from 9:00 pm to 10:30 pm 
Adults from 11:00 pm to 2:00 am

 

LAS ROCAS Bar

Located by the salt water pool at the Grand Palladium Riviera

Hotel Riviera

 

LA TERRAZA Bar0
“The Royal Suites” pool
International “Premium” drinks  10:00 am to 12:00 pm

 

Two Bars in the Theme Restaurants
Located in the á la Carte Restaurants
Open 5:30PM to 10:30PM

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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 White Sand 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 White Sand  Resort Pools

Five fresh water swimming pools and one salt water swimming pool. 

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The pride of the Grand Palladium White Sand Resort is the huge lagoon swimming pool which is 3,500 square yards and
features 4 integrated Jacuzzis and a swim up pool bar.

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Adult guests have use of a private pool for "Adults Only" located at the Royal Suites with waiter service.  The adults'
pool features one (1) Jacuzzi and the pool is open until midnight with bar service included.

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Relax in or by the Grand Palladium Spa pool.

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Children’s Pool located between main swimming pool at Grand Palladium Colonial/Kantenah and Beach.

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Salt-water pool built in the rocks and located by the ocean with spectacular ocean views.

Note:  All clients can use the four swimming pools of the Grand Palladium Colonial Resort and Spa and of the Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort and Spa.

Grand Palladium White Sand 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 White Sand Resort Sports Facilities

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6 Tennis courts

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Mini golf

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Riffle and Archery range

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2 Paddle Tennis Tables

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2 Badminton Courts

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Football Field (artificial turf)

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Pro-Soccer Field (artificial turf)

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Multi purpose court (volleyball, basketball)

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2 Volley Beach Courts, 1 in front of the Beach Bar one next to the Snack Bar Punta Emilia.

Grand Palladium White Sand Water Sports Activities

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Catamaran

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Kayak

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Sail Boats

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Snorkeling

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Windsurfing

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Pedal Boats

Grand Palladium White Sand Water Sports with an Additional Fee

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Deep-sea fishing

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Excursions

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Scuba Diving Courses

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Windsurf Lessons

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Sailing Lessons

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Motorized Water Sports

Grand Palladium White Sand Resort Entertainment

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Daily activities on the beach and swimming pool, as well as different shows during the evening in the theater.

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Children shows

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Children discotheque

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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 White Sand Mini Club “El Ranchito”

The Grand Palladium White Sand Supervised Mini Club "El Ranchito" is located between the Grand Palladium Colonial Resort and Spa and the Grand palladium Kantenah 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:

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Playground

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Indian Camp

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Volleyball

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Room for painting and crafts

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Video and Games

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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 White Sand Resort:

When vacationing at the Grand Palladium White Sand Resort guests can enjoy the beautiful facilities and experience the following:

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Large polished marble sophisticated lobbies

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"Craft Fairs" are held several times per week at the hotel. Guests can purchase handcrafted souvenirs crafted by local
artesians:

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silver jewelry

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paintings

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wood carvings

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elegant hand-beaded jewelry and hand bags

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cigars

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tequila

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. . .  and much more!

 Bring home souvenirs for yourself and friends and family!

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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.

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A "flamingo pond" located in the front of the Colonial and Kantenah lobbies.

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A "crocodile habitat" feeding exhibition once a week.

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Bridges and ecological walks are built within the resort complex for guests to walk and view the palm groves, jungle,
mangroves and spectacular gardens.

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Spacious open air theater for daily shows and evening entertainment

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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!

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Conference rooms

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Internet café for a fee

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Tour desks offering service, assistance and information for excursions and return confirmations of airport transportation.

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Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment System

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Back up power generation system for emergencies

Grand Palladium White Sand Spa

The Grand Palladium White Sand Resort offers guests the most spectacular and modern Spa located in Riviera Maya.   Spa facilities include:

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Reception Area

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Spa Boutique

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Relaxation area

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Steam Room

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Dry Sauna

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Jet Message Pool that is open to sky

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Jacuzzi

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Pool

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Aerobics Area

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*Beauty Salon for Hair/Nails

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*Hydrotherapy

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*Messages – Indoor and Outdoor

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*Couples Message

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*Vichy

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*Temazcal – Meditation with the essence of being purified with use of oils and ancestral techniques.

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*Eco Meditation

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*Facials

*Fee for services

Grand Palladium White Sand Fitness Center

The Grand Palladium White Sand Resort features an air-conditioned fitness center offering guests a large gym with two areas:

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One offering a variety of weight lifting machines

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One offering aerobics training

The gym facilities include:

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Lockers and dressing rooms

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Sauna

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Jacuzzi

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Steam bath

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Quiet relaxation area

Grand Palladium White Sand Resort Medical Service

A doctor is on call 24-hours a day for emergencies. There is a fee for medical services. 

Grand Palladium White Sand Shopping Center

The Grand Palladium White Sand Shopping Center features:

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Photo shop

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Souvenir stores

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Craft store

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Cigar store

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Supermarket

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Non-prescription pharmacy

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Jewelry Shop

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Clothing Shop

Grand Palladium White Sand Shuttle Service

Shuttle Service is available for guests to travel between Grand Palladium Rivera / Grand Palladium White Sand and the Grand Palladium Kantenah /  Grand Palladium Colonial, Shuttle service is from lobby to lobby.

Grand Palladium White Sand Information

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Distance to the Beach: 0 km

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Playa del Carmen 32 km

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Distance to airport 80 km

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Distance to Cancun 95 km

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Distance to Tulum 30 km

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Resort Built in 2002

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Credit Cards:

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Visa

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MasterCard

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Languages spoken by staff

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Spanish

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English

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French

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German

Grand Palladium White Sand Restrictions

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No Spring Breakers 

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Grand Palladium White Sand Contact Information

Cattera Federal Puerto Juarez - Chetumal
Km. 256+100.  Municipio del Solidaridad
Quintana Roo, Mexico 
Riviera Maya
Telephone: 52-877-2100

Grand Palladium White Sand Resort and Spa
Riviera Maya, Mexico

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