Looking for a great family resort on a budget? I was able to visit this amazing resort and loved the options that were available here for singles, couples and families. Great way to relax and unwind. Pricing for this resort is amazing and I would definitely suggest the Sun Club for your stay. Here are the reasons why you should choose Sunscape Akumal.

Location

Sunscape Akumal is 20 minutes from Tulum, 35 minutes from Playa Del Carmen, 10 minutes from National Parks and Cenotes, and 5 minutes from Downtown Akumal

Clean and Comfy Accommodations

Four Categories of Rooms – Amazing Amenities for every room

Each room has the following amenities:

  • In room Mini Bar
  • Cable TV
  • In Room Safe
  • Coffeemaker
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron and Ironing Board
  • Wake Up Calls
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alarm Clock
  • Roll Away Beds and Cribs Available upon Request
  • Wi-Fi (Additional Fees May Apply)

Deluxe Tropical View

The Deluxe Tropical View room also includes 1 king bed or 2 double beds. It is 344 square feet, and sleeps 4 guests, with a maximum of 3 adults.

Deluxe Pool View

The Deluxe Pool View room has 1 king bed or 2 double beds. It’s 376 square feet, and sleeps 4 guests, with a maximum of 3 adults. Select rooms have direct access to the pool.

Deluxe Ocean View

The Deluxe Ocean View room holds 1 king bed or 2 double beds. It has 484 square feet with a partial ocean view. This room sleeps 4 guests, with a maximum of 3 adults.

Deluxe Ocean Front

The Deluxe Ocean Front room has 1 king bed or 2 double beds. It is 325 square feet and directly on the oceanfront. This room sleeps 4 guests, with a maximum of 3 adults.

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Sun Club

The Sun Club gives its guests above and beyond amenities for all room categories.

Here are the amazing amenities the Sun Club assists with:

  • Personalized check-in and checkout with concierge service
  • Preferential Status and Amenities
  • Private Sun Club Lounge (Adults Only)
  • Upgraded Mini Bar (refreshed daily) 
  • Bath Amenities (refreshed daily)
  • Daily afternoon hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, desserts and fine Liquors served in the lounge (Adults only)
  • Complimentary newspaper in every room every day (English or Spanish)
  • Cartoons available in the rooms
  • Milk, Cookies and other special treats
  • Room Service 7 am to 11 pm
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi for two devices in the room and throughout the property 

Standard Room Categories

There are two standard room categories, each with their own unique qualities. 

Sun Club Pool View

The Sun Club Pool View room has 1 king bed or 2 double beds. It is 376 Square Feet, and sleeps 4 guests, with a maximum of 3 adults. Select rooms have direct access to the pool.

Sun Club Ocean Front

The Sun Club Ocean Front room has 1 king bed or 2 double beds. It’s 462 square feet and is directly on the ocean front. It sleeps 4 guests, with a maximum of 3 adults.

Suite Categories

There are four suite room categories, each with their own amazing qualities. 

Sun Club Junior Suite Ocean View

The Sun Club Junior Suite Ocean View room has 1 King Bed with 560 square feet.

There is an ocean view, and can hold up to 2 guests. This suite is adults only.

Sun Club Junior Suite Ocean Front

The Sun Club Junior Suite Ocean View room has 1 King Bed with 462 square feet.

There is an ocean view, and can hold up to 2 guests. This suite is adults only.

Sun Club Master Suite Ocean View with Plunge Pool

The Sun Club Master Suite Ocean View with Plunge Pool room has 1 King Bed or 2 double beds with 969 square feet. There is an ocean view, and can hold up to 2 guests for the king beds, and 3 guests for the 2 double beds. This suite is adults only.

Sun Club Presidential Suite

The Sun Club Presidential Suite room has 1 king bed with 2476 square feet. There is an ocean, pool, and tropical view, and hosts 2 guests. This suite is adults only.

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Amazing Dining Choices

Casual Dining Options:

Barefoot Grill

This grill is beach casual – swim trunks, bathing suits and flip flops are accepted attire. It is open 11 am to 5 pm, and has great options for grabbing food while on the beach.

Windows

This restaurant has casual attire – Bermudas (long shorts or capri pants), tennis shoes and sandals. ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover up. No sleeveless shirts for men. This is an International Buffet that is open 7 am to 11:30 am for breakfast. It is open 12:30 pm to 5 pm for lunch, and 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm for dinner.

Food Truck at Rex Dinoland

This food truck has casual attire – Bermudas (long shorts or Capri Pants), tennis shoes and sandals are accepted attire. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover up. No sleeveless shirts for men. It is open from 11 am to 5 pm.

Coco Café

This café is a premium coffee ice cream parlor and snacks. It has casual attire- bermudas (long shorts or capri pants), tennis shoes and sandals. ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover up. No sleeveless shirts for men. This cafe is open 24 hours a day.

Table Service Restaurants

Inside dining options:

Da Mario

Da Mario features a’la carte Italian Cuisine. The dress code is casual elegance – tennis shoes or dress sandals, dress shirts with short sleeves or collar shirts. No sleeveless shirts or flip flops. Long pants are required for men. It is open from 6 pm to 10:30 pm for dinner.

Tiki Taco

Tiki Taco is authentic Mexican Cuisine. The dress code is also casual elegance. It is open from 6 pm to 10:30 pm for dinner.

Portofino

Portofino is authentic Italian Cuisine in an elegant setting. The dress code is casual elegance. It is open 8 am to 11 am for breakfast for Sun Club Guests, and from 6 pm to 10:30 pm for dinner.

The Olive Branch

The Olive Branch is A’la Carte Mediterranean Cuisine. The dress code is casual elegance. It is open from 6 pm to 10:30 pm for dinner.

Bar Options

  1. Flip Flopz
  2. The Kids Korner Bar
  3. Manatee’s
  4. Sharky’s
  5. Sip and Dip
  6. Starboard
  7. Starlight
  8. Starstruck
  9. Sun Club Bar

Activities on Property

Sunscape Akumal Resort

Explorers Club for Kids

This club is for kids ages 3-12. It’s open 9 am to 5 pm, and is fully supervised (all staff members are Red Cross CPR Certified). It has games, a playground, sand castle competitions, arts and crafts, and movie nights.

Core Zone for Teens

This club is for  teens ages 13-17. It’s open from 11 am to 5 pm, and the resort’s entertainment staff is always present to ensure safety.  It has board games, time to socialize with other teens, movies, video games, and sports competitions.

Rex Dino Land

This is a whole area for the family to enjoy. It is open 12 pm to 3 pm daily, and has slides, sprinklers, splash bucket, a toy house, family game room, arcade, pool tables, video games, foosball, ping pong, and even a bungee trampoline.

Eleven Pools

Three of these pools are for Sun Club Guests only, and two others are adult only. There are even aqua aerobics lessons. 

Beautiful Beach

This beach has kayaks, non motorized water sports, scuba diving (additional charges may apply), paddle boarding, and cabanas.

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Sunscape Spa by Pevonia

Sunscape has an amazing spa with so many options. They also have options for children so they can be part of the fun too. There is a beauty salon, treatments for singles and couples, a sauna, steam room, hydrotherapy circuit, and a massage and facial center. There are also lockers available for your convenience.

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Thanks to Embrace the Journey Travel Planner, Angel Waite, for writing this blog post for us. You can learn more about Angel here.