Grand Palladium White Sand Resort & Spa

An introduction to Grand Palladium White Sand Resort & Spa

Staying at the Grand Palladium White Sand Resort & Spa is like sleeping between silk sheets – it’s a luxurious experience. For starters, there’s the location to consider. It’s cupped into a beach that’s every inch the Caribbean cliché. Cue sugar-white sands, swaying palms and crystal seas. It’s a parcel of paradise wrapped in acres of gorgeous tropical gardens and tied with ribbons of waterways and jungle.

The grounds are just as gorgeous. Taking centre-stage is the lake-sized swimming pool. Bordered by sun loungers, parasols and palms, it comes complete with a swim-up bar, in-the-water sunbeds and a whirlpool bath. And as part of the Palladium Resort Riviera Maya it shares facilities with sister hotels, Grand Palladium Colonial Resort and Spa, Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort and Spa and Grand Palladium Riviera Resort and Spa. Which means you’ve got 3 swimming pools, 13 restaurants and an endless supply of bars at your disposal. Not to mention a massive state-of-the-art spa, a sports complex and an entertainment team that’s well-versed in competitions and games. You can try everything from archery and windsurfing to 5-a-side football.

Indoors, the whole place is the epitome of tropical chic. Take the rooms for instance. They’re all junior suites. Dressed in pale gold, they come with extras like whirlpool baths, minibars and bathrobes. Then there’s the lobby. An open-sided space, it’s a cool oasis with grand pillars, high-shine floors and a thatched ceiling. The attention to detail is staggering. Think potted palms, water features and an ornamental garden. Not to mention an architectural style that’s Mayan meets Spanish colonial. Factor in things like rattan sofas and chairs, terracotta-coloured décor and lots of natural light, and you’ve got one stylish hotel.

Travel longhaul with Thomson Airways and you can look forward to…

33-inch seat pitch as standard – that’s more legroom in longhaul economy than BA, Virgin Atlantic, bmi and Monarch*
Comfy leather seats
Cutting-edge seatback entertainment

Upgrade to Premium Class and you’ll get all this plus at least a whopping 36 inches all to yourself. Talk about living the high life!

*Source: BATA website, September 2008

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Based on 6 reviews

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Written on 01/04/2009, Anonymous said...

Couldn't fault the Thompson organization and Chris, the hotel rep, was excellent. Hotel was first class. Food choice for the majority was excellent but, apart from salads which can get a bit boring after several days, did not really cater for... more on this review

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Grand Palladium White Sand Resort & Spa details

Hotel features

Swimming pool

5 freshwater swimming pools and 1 saltwater swimming pool including an adults pool with whirlpool, open until midnight and bar service
Pool bar
Snack bar
Large terraces
Sunbeds and towels

Meals

2 buffet restaurants, 1 with air-conditioning and 1 al fresco - both with Italian and Mexican corner and show cooking
Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner
Themed evenings
13 bars
These do not form part of your All Inclusive package:
4 à la carte restaurants: Brazilian; Asian; Italian; barbecue grill - all air-conditioned and non smoking

Entertainment

Games
Sports
Competitions
Bingo
Cabaret
Karaoke twice a week
Entertainment team for organised daytime and evening activities
Sunset Boulevard Disco in the Grand Palladium Riviera Hotel

Activities

New spectacular and modern spa and sports area for the whole complex located in an area between the Colonial Resort and the new White Sand Resort - an internal shuttle assists travel around this spacious resort
6 tennis courts
2 paddle tennis tracks
Football
2 basketball courts
Badminton
Minigolf
Boules
3 beach volleyball courts
Water polo
Canoes
Pedalos
Windsurfing
Scuba-diving
Darts
Archery
Badminton
Paddle tennis
Catamarans, sail boats and snorkelling
Rifle shooting range
Shuffleboard
Multi-purpose field
Fitness area , sauna, steam room, whirlpool and foot massage
Table tennis

All inclusive

Full board, restrictions will apply & snacks at beach bar
Locally selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, restrictions may apply and until 02:00 in the disco Sunset Boulevard
Beer in the snack bar from 20:00 to 08:00
Activities as listed
Entertainment as listed
Other facilities as indicated
Facilities that do not form part of your All Inclusive package may incur extra local charges, please see the A-Z Guide

Location

On the beach
15km to shops, restaurants and bars
30km to Playa Del Carmen

Transfers

About 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours

Room facilities

King size or 2 double beds
Sofa beds
Whirlpool in the room
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Safety deposit box
Minibar, refilled daily
Satellite TV
Telephone
Hairdryer
Balcony or terrace
Iron and board
Bathrobes and slippers
Coffee maker
Suites have a king-size bed and pull-out sofa
Suites available with lounge area

No. of rooms

264

No. of lifts

None

Other facilities

WiFi internet in lobbies
24-hour reception
Whirlpool bath
Turkish bath
Gym
Aerobics
Aqua-aerobics
Lounge
Bar area
Snack Bar
Beach bar
Cocktail bar
The following facilities do not form part of your All Inclusive package:
Money exchange facilities
Souvenir shop
Massage
Spa treatments
Hairdresser
Internet access
Deep-sea fishing, excursions, scuba diving courses, windsurfing lessons, sailing lessons and motorised sports available

Other useful information

Official rating

5 star

Travel Advisor

You get all the great benefits of Thomson 24/7 plus a Holiday Advisor will regularly call in to your accommodation.

Extra local charges

Some facilities may incur extra local charges

Thomson resort service

Web codes

Quick web search code: GPR
Quick web search code: GPW

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