The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Akumal

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Akumal

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Akumal? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Akumal, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Akumal to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Akumal, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Akumal for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Akumal for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Grand Bahia Principe Tulum

5-star Resort with prices starting at $237 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Akumal
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Located at Carretera Chetumal - Cancún Km 250, Grand Bahia Principe Tulum has great rooms from $237 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a water park. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.7 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar at this relaxing hotel. Having a water park here is a terrific addition, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Kid-friendly
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Bahia Principe Grand Coba

5-star Resort with prices starting at $148 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Bahia Principe Grand Coba which has nice rooms starting at $148. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a water park, it also has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Carretera Chetumal - Cancun Km 250. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.5 km from the city center. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Kid-friendly
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Xcacel Dreams

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $83 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Akumal
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

We found Xcacel Dreams to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $83. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Sak Nicte MZ10 Lote 10. You'll also find a bar, breakfast, child care, laundry services, and golf which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 7.5 km from the center of town. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Resort & Spa All Inclusive

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $178 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $178, Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Resort & Spa All Inclusive, at Ctra. Federal Cancun-Tulum, Km. 256.3 provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and hiking. It's located just 3.9 km from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Bahia Principe Luxury Akumal

5-star Resort with prices starting at $194 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Akumal
  • Beach

Bahia Principe Luxury Akumal has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant. The great rooms here start at $194 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Carretera Chetumal - Cancun Km 250. Furthermore, it also offers a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 4.4 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Kid-friendly
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort - All Inclusive

4-star Resort with prices starting at $259 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort - All Inclusive is 8.10 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $259, and it's located at KM 104 Carretera Cancun Chetumal. We also love the scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, and outdoor tennis which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.7 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Coffee shop
  • Kids' club


Maya Eco Village

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $130 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A cool place is Maya Eco Village because it has great rooms that start at $130. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Rancho San Martin, carretera federal Cancun-Tulum, Km 256. Only 3.4 km from the city center, travelers will especially love rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, a free breakfast, free parking, and kids meals at this convenient hotel. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Villa Morena Boutique Hotel Ecoliving

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $124 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Akumal
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Villa Morena Boutique Hotel Ecoliving offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and rooms with kitchens which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $124 (before taxes). It's located at Rancho San Martin Carretera Cancun-Tulum Km. 256 and has earned a guest rating of 9.70/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, a game room, free parking, kids meals, and an indoor play area which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.4 km from the city center. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel Club Akumal Caribe

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $167 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Located at Km. 104 Carretera Pto.Juarez-Tulum, Hotel Club Akumal Caribe has great rooms from $167 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, and rooms with kitchens. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, golf, and a spa and wellness center which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.3 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Akumal Natura Glamping

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $93 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Akumal
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Akumal Natura Glamping which has nice rooms starting at $93. Offering room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Avenida Gonzalo Guerrero s/n. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, hiking, laundry services, and golf. It's located just 1.8 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Fishing
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cancún, and Puerto Morelos.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Akumal, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Akumal, Best Luxury Hotels in Akumal, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Akumal, Best Hotels for One Week in Akumal, Best Hotels for One Night in Akumal, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Akumal, or Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Akumal.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Akumal?

Akumal Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$138

Travelers to Akumal will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 13 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $138. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Akumal.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $189
  • 4-star hotels: $139
  • 3-star hotels: $106
  • 2-star hotels: $88


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