Resort at a Glance: Gran Bahia Principe Sian Ka’an

Situated on the sun-kissed shores of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, Gran Bahia Principe Sian Ka’an boasts a sleek design aesthetic that wouldn’t be out of place in the world’s great architectural capitals. This combination of natural beauty and cosmopolitan luxury is also reflected in this adults-only resort’s guest rooms; adorned with amenities ranging from modern art to a flatscreen TV, your junior suite also includes a private balcony from which to gaze into the surrounding tropical gardens.

• Eat well: Each all-inclusive stay includes unlimited á la carte dinners (reservation and formal dress required), unlimited local drinks, beer and soft drinks in the hotel’s bars until 11:00 p.m., and 24-hour room service and snack bar access.
• Lounge around at the beach and pool; your stay includes waiter and towel service, as well as access to lounge chairs and beach umbrellas.
• Nightlife: Go dancing at the discotheque at nearby casino complex Hacienda Doña Isabel; your stay includes complimentary access, as well as all soft drinks and local drinks.
• Pamper yourself with an agave treatment at Bahia Spa at Sian Ka’an; the spa’s signature service is just one of many available body treatments, facials, and massages (additional fees apply).
• Golf: The resort is located just steps from Riviera Maya Golf Club, a course that’s often touted as one of the best in Mexico (additional fees apply).

Cancún: Cool White Sands and Mayan Relics

Located on a barrier island shaped like the number seven, Cancún’s Hotel Zone juts into the Caribbean Sea at the northeast tip of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. With the sea on one side and freshwater lagoons on the other, it’s a popular spot for sailing and snorkeling. Although the beaches and barrier reefs are a major draw, the geography is equally enticing further inland, where you can dive into an underground river or take a speedboat through a mangrove jungle.

Cancún pulls in millions of visitors each year, so escaping the crowds and the party atmosphere isn’t always easy, but a visit to Playa Delfines offers a chance for sunbathing in relative seclusion. Resorts have yet to encroach upon this stretch of sand, and it’s especially popular with surfers.

The stone columns of El Rey Ruins, an ancient Mayan site dating back to the second and third centuries BCE, lie within the city’s Hotel Zone. Believed to be a royal burial ground, the archaeological site is also home to wild iguanas that lounge in the sun. For a Mayan-themed day trip, take a 1.5-hour drive from Cancún down the coast to Tulum, a pre-Columbian walled city located on a bluff overlooking the sea—one of the Yucatán Peninsula’s most visited Mayan ruins. The Mayan city of Chichén Itzá, chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007, is only a 2.5-hour drive from Cancún.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is there an additional occupancy fee, or do I have to purchase another Groupon? The Groupon covers two guests. Adding occupants above standard, please contact property for additional guests 18 or older; kids 17 or younger are not allowed.

2. Will I be approached to attend a timeshare sales presentation? Groupon customers are never obligated to attend a sales presentation. If you are approached and decline a presentation, you will not lose the value of your Groupon or have to pay additional fees.

3. Which activities and amenities are included in the resort credits? Resort credit is not included with the Groupon.

4. Are dinner reservations required for restaurants? Is there a dress code? For information regarding your dining options, please click here or call (866) 282-2442.

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