Grand Palladium
Kantenah Resort and Spa
All-Inclusive Resort
Riviera Maya, Mexico
About the Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort
The
beautiful Grand Palladium Kantenah 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 Kantenah 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 Kantenah 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 Kantenah Resort can use the
facilities of the following hotels (excluding the facilities of the
“Royal Suites” in the Grand Palladium
Riviera):
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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 )
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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 Kantenah
Resort have full access to all of the facilities, bars and restaurants of the
Grand Palladium Colonial 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 Kantenah Resort Location 
The Grand Palladium Kantenah
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 Kantenah Resort is perfectly situated in the heart of the
Mayan sightseeing district.
Guest Rooms at the Grand Palladium Kantenah 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 Kantenah 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.
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Standard rooms feature a
king-size or two-double beds. First floor standard rooms do not have a
shower only (no tub).
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All Junior Suites feature a
king-size or two-double beds and a hydro massage tub, bathrobe and
slippers.
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The Suites feature the same
amenities of the Junior Suites plus a living room.
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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.
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The Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort and Spa consists of a total of 422 rooms:
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154 standard rooms with
double beds
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98 standard rooms with king
beds
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74 Junior Suites with
double beds
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58 Junior Suites with king
beds
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3 Suites with double beds
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3 Suites with king beds
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32 Mayan Suites with king
beds
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Standard
Rooms
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Garden view with patio or
balcony, two double beds or one king bed and sleeps a maximum of our
people.
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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 Kantenah Resort
All meals and unlimited
domestic drinks are included at the Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort.
Reservations are required at the á la carte restaurants
and dress code applies. Guests at the Grand Palladium Kantenah
Resort have access to 13 bars within the resort complex, excluding the
"Royal Suites Concierge Bar" (14).
Grand Palladium Kantenah 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 Kantenah
Notes:
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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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Guests are guaranteed
the following minimun number of á la carte dinner reservations by duration
of nights.
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3-nights 1 á la carte
dinner
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4 to 6 nights 2 á la
carte dinners
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7 to 13 nights 3 á la
carte dinners
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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.
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Restaurant times may
vary from time-to-time.
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IL VATICANO
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Mediterranean selections
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Air conditioned
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Reservations are required
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Dress code applies
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Selected set menus
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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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Dress code applies
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Selected set menus
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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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Dress code applies
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Selected set menus
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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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Dress code applies
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Selected set menus
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Guests vacationing at the
Grand Palladium Kantenah 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
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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
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Portofino
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Trattoria Restaurant
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Italian Cuisine
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Air conditioned
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Reservations are required
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Dress code applies
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Selected set menus
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BAMBOO
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Asian specialties and Sushi Bar
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Air conditioned
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Reservations are required
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Dress code applies
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Selected set menus
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RODIZIO
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Brazilian - hand carved
selections on skewers served tableside
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Air conditioned
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Reservations are required
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Dress code applies
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Selected set menus
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RIBS and MORE
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BBQ and Grill
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Air conditioned
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Reservations are required
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Dress code applies
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Selected set menus |
Grand Palladium Kantenah 13 bars
Lobby Bar Kantenah
Meeting point, enjoy a cocktail
Open from 10:00 am to 12:00 am
Lobby Bar Colonial
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 Kantenah 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 Kantenah Pools
Four (4) fresh water swimming
pools.
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The pride of the Grand
Palladium Kantenah Resort is
an enormous swimming pool with 4 integrated
Jacuzzis
and a swim-up pool bar
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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.
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Swimming pool
“El Rinconcito” close to the shopping
center with 1 Jacuzzi and bar service
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Children’s pool located
between main swimming pool at Grand Palladium Colonial/Kantenah.
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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 Kantenah 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 Kantenah Resort Sports Facilities
The following facilities are located at the Hotel Colonial, between
villa 1 and 4:
| 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.
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Grand Palladium Kantenah Water Sports Activities
Included in the all-inclusive program:
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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 Kantenah 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 Kantenah 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.
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Note: Disco prohibited for minors under
18 yrs of age.
Grand Palladium Kantenah Mini Club “El Ranchito”
The Grand Palladium KantenahSupervised 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.
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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 Kantenah Resort:
When vacationing at the Grand Palladium Kantenah 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!
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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 Kantenah Spa
The Grand Palladium Kantenah 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 Kantenah Fitness Center
The Grand Palladium Kantenah 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
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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 Kantenah Resort Medical Service
A doctor is on call 24-hours a day for emergencies. There is a fee for medical
services.
Grand Palladium Kantenah Shopping Center
The Grand Palladium Kantenah Shopping Center features:
| 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
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Grand
Palladium Kantenah 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 Kantenah 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 |
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Grand Palladium Kantenah Restrictions
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No Spring Breakers |
Grand Palladium Kantenah Contact Information
Cattera Federal Puerto Juarez
- Chetumal
Km. 256+100. Municipio del Solidaridad
Quintana Roo, Mexico
Riviera Maya
Telephone: 52-877-2100
Judy and Maria's Review with
Photos of the Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort
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has been with great pleasure for Fiesta Hotels and Resorts / Palladium
Resorts - both
professionally
and personally - to have the opportunity to work as closely with Judy and
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