As advertised

Grounds beautiful, beds comfortable, nice having a jacuzzi at night before bed. Food hit and miss but loved the lobster night and the Japanese restaurant. Entertainment was always good. Beach crowded and diving was better at Dive Aventuras, worth the transportation to dive with them!Great value for price.

Another perfect vacation

1st time visiting Sian Ka'an but 6th in the row for GB properties. Had a standard room on the top floor with a pool view. We loved everything - the modern room, very friendly staff, good food and amazing beach.

You've got to come here!

An amazing resort with top notch amenities. Would recommend to any person(s) looking for a luxurious getaway. Friendly staff and phenomenal experience. May 2016 was my return trip to the luxury Bahia principe sian ka'an, and certainly not the last.

Second visit and better than the first

Fast and friendly service. Great food. Relaxation. Jungle smells and sounds and wildlife. Peace. Easy transport throughout the complex. Great entertainment. This was our second trip and we will return again.

Amazing resort

We stayed at Sian Ka'an and it's very nice. The staff is very nice. The food is great, lots of selection. The rooms are nice and modern. Quiet resort for people looking to really relax. If you were looking for something more livelier, then take the trolley to Akumal. The beach is great and plenty of beach chairs. The pools are also great too!

Relaxing

Very relaxing, quiet, clean, good staff and friendly. The only thing I didn't like was the that we paid for an evening with the Tenors but the Tenors were only there for 45mn and one of them was missing...$160 for 45mn performance is way overpriced!

Unforgetable Anniversary at a wonderful resort

We went to celebrate our 8th anniversary and it was my husband's first time in Mexico and we really loved the resort The rooms were always clean and we had a great service in all restaurants and wherever we went. Everybody works so hard to make your vacation an unforgettable one. We took the trolley to the beach many times and we hardly waited more than 5-8 minutes . It was recommended to book our restaurant reservations while checking in so we had no problems booking and changing later some of  [... read more]our reservations times.Went to Alux(Sian Kaan), Tequila( Tulum), El Pescador (Coba), Maiko (Sian Kaan). We had an amazing dinner on our anniversary celebration. We had a romantic grand dinner with rose pedals and candles listening to the tenors. It was really unforgettable and very romantic. We were told that the special dinners are done every 2 weeks so we were glad to be there for one. The Sian Kaan buffet was great as well, so much variety and they have a different theme every night so lots to choose from. Beach area is very nice. A bit shallow but nice with fish swimming around you. We spent time at the Sian Kaan beach area and Akumal. They were both nice and bar service was great in either area. For lunch, we tried the Akumal buffet, which was good , the snack bar at akumal area and we tried the paella at the beach area at Sian Kaan. Overall, there were so many choices and all had great service. Room- We loved our room, 42112, it had a very nice private balcony and it was located by the pool with the entertainment. It was just perfect for us and very well decorated. Overall there is so much to say about the service and the resort .We were truly amazed by everything and will go back on our 10th anniversary. Cant wait.

SIAN KAAN Trip

Nice resort, Amazing grounds food very good with lots options at the buffet and the restaurants. Loved having access to A La Cartes every night. Book as soon as you arrive! They can fill up quickly! Our Favourite was Alux! at Sian Kann Great luxury dinning and the Los Corales! casual Brazilian at the Akumul.. the friendliest waiters! I like the A la Carte styles too some buffet style appetizers and deserts and the sit down for dinner We did not care so much the Mexican restaurant , we were surpi [... read more]sed , being i Mexico Shuttle to beach convenient and quick and to the other resort areas too. Upgraded liquors at the bars nice to have. Crown Royal Chocolate Martini, Lemon Drop Martinis !! Delish! The only recommendation i would have is more variety salad dressing choices and deserts not a lot of flavour at the buffets mabey have less options and perfect a few! Good options with pools, quiet if you want active areas if you want. Cooler than the beach and the other resort pools , which was nice after a few hours in the sun. Loved the Jungle idea lots of trees and shaded areas or sun if you wanted. We were surprised coffee was not very good. The Beach was awesome! At Siann Kaan nicer that the others! some areas, at the other resorts, walking the sand was rough.. I would bring water shoes next time Snorkeling right on the property too! don't even need Snorkeling Gear... the fish are just there! Bring your own snorkeling gear... lots of windy days they wont give u equipment on red flag days.... but in the roped off areas it is very safe... so have your own to have more time to snorkel. bring a water camera! Lots of Entertainment and things to do at the Beach and in the Evening. Rooms Quiet and comfortable clean... surprised there was not a couch and just chairs in sitting area... but we were Seldom in the room. Service was good an the staff nice too .. and mostly helpful. I might mabey learn some more spanish terms so we can converse a little more, would make things a little easier! We had a great trip Bahia is a good Chain. We stayed here and 6 years ago in Punta Cana... and not Cookie Cutter at all like i thought they would be! Would definetly recommend this property! We are glad our friends recommended it..Oh we took a shuttle on our own back to the airport... split with another couple well worth staying at the resort a few hours more and having a relaxing breakfast before heading back home.

Second time at Sian Ka'an-loved it all over again!

Returned in March 2016 for the luxury experience we remembered and were not disappointed. New beach area was nice and the shuttles seemed to run more often. For a quieter experience, ask for a room near the sushi bar/quiet pool area.

Exemplifies Luxury

The Bahia group does an excellent job with all aspects of food, accommodations, entertainment, travel, etc. at this resort. This was my first visit and I will definitely be returning. It is perfect for a relaxing vacation but there are options to visit other areas of the resort for a livelier amosphere which we took advantage of. The best all-inclusive I have ever experienced out of the three Carribean destinations I have been (Mexico, Cuba, DR). Can't wait for my next trip!

Great trip, but....

I must say I read reviews before I travel and am always amazed at the negativity in some reviews. You know the ones, people taking pictures of rusty pipes under the sink in their room. Seriously. Having said that I don’t want to seem negative about the Luxury Sian Kaan. Honestly it was great but there are a few things you should know before purchasing this property. Food, accommodation, service and premium liquor at this resort is seriously second to none. Zero complaints. Access to all the re [... read more]staurants and booking everything on check in was excellent. Had some trouble with getting 730-8 pm reservations on some days but the resort was busy so understood. We were concerned about having to take a shuttle to the beach and the size of the resort. Didn’t need to worry. Shuttles were never a problem. We never waited more than 5 mins for a shuttle to go anywhere. They obviously became busier at dinner time as people were making their way to various restaurants amongst the 4 properties you have available to you. Lastly my caution. My wife and I are beach people. This is a very high priority for us. This is where we had some disappointment. The beach sand wasn’t the greatest and walks on the beach were difficult at points as you would hit coral sections etc. Also the swimming in the ocean was very disappointing as we weren’t able to go out beyond the breakwalls they created (and you wouldn’t want to because it is rough) but within the break walls it was barely waste deep. Again, pools were awesome so you could get wet, but I love swimming and floating around in the ocean and this really wasn’t viable. So, would I recommend it? If the beach and ocean swimming isn’t critical to you, absolutely book. If it is, I would recommend you hit another area of the Mayan beach. We previously stayed at the RIU closer to Playa del Carmen and that part of the beach was fantastic. We assumed the whole coast line was similar. What is it they say, never assume.

Amazing Resort!! Amazing service!!

The Bahia Principe Sian Ka'an was fabulous!!! This was my first ever all inclusive and this resort is 5 stars, all the way. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful for whatever you needed. The hospitality service ah-mazing!! The food at the buffet was delicious and I sampled almost ALL the varieties that were offered. I'm not much of a sweet tooth, so I enjoyed the abundance of fruit and icecream there. The gourmet restaurants were also very different and they did not disappoint either. I [... read more] really like the fact that the villa's sit amongst a jungle so I can hear birds and see other creatures on my short walk to the lobby or beach bar. My family stayed here last year and recommended it to me. They were so right, I had a terrific time and met a lot of people. I got the relaxation I needed as well as a lot of the culture that I wanted to experience. I stayed from Mar 27 - Apr 3, 2016.....but am thinking of going back for Christmas!!

Amazing resort

Lush grounds, great food at the buffet, tons of a la carte restaurants to choose from, and access to 3 other resorts. This was our first time to Mexico and we loved our time at this resort. A nice quiet feeling - not the loud music and party atmosphere of other resorts.

Beautiful and tranquil resort

The grounds are lush and full of flora. The pools are clean and quiet, other than the activity pool which had games and contests. Buffet food was AMAZING. Their communication via email was lacking. They would never give out the beach equipment (mask, snorkel, kayak) due to a "red flagged" beach....even in the calm section.

Excellent value!

The Luxury Bahia Príncipe Sian Ki'an is an awesome resort and excellent value. The rooms are comfortable and modern. Staff take great pleasure in catering to guests, the grounds are well manicured and clean. A la cart dining was the best I've experienced and we have travelled lots! It was a ways from the beach but the trolley carts were plentiful and we never had to wait long. Enhances have been made to the beaches since our last visit- break waters kept out the seaweed and surf, beautiful shal [... read more]low sandy swimming areas filled with colourful tropical fish - a real treat to see each day. Entertainment was good and lots of things to be involved in each day- or not. Sian Ki'an guests have access to an exclusive area of the beach and to all other amenities and restaurants at the other Bahia resort areas- you could have a different experience every day and not even leave the resort. I appreciated not being pressured to attend time share sessions this visit. The only suggestion for improvement would be to spend a little more attention cleaning the pool areas. Also, was a bit of a drive from the airport, but worth it in the end. Our 4th visit- had a great time. Thank you!

Very friendly people always ready to help

Food extremely good, plenty of room around the pools, the beach was very nice and clean. The rooms were airconditioned and very comfortable. The wild life was amazing to see around the area. And the staff was the best we ever had.

Couldn't ask for more!

This was one of the best resorts we have stayed at! The grounds were impeccably manicured and maintained, the pools were clean and abundant, the shuttle to the beach and other areas of the resort were readily available (waits up to 5 minutes max) and the food was great! The buffet selection was impressive, something for everyone! Do not book an ala carte restaurant on a Saturday, this is the day they have their "Grand Buffet" a vast selection including lobster, rib-eye (you can cut with a fork) [... read more], shrimp and much much more! The rooms were nice, the closet space could be a little bigger (guys, leave the closet to the girls, they will use up all the space :) the beds are firm and the air conditioning quiet. Overall, we can't wait to come back!!!

Loved It !

This resort did not disappoint. We would go back here in a heartbeat. Quiet, great food ( we never tired of the buffet food!), privedge beach was very good and the swimming area was buffered and calm - the best part!

Excellent resort!

We found this resort to be very relaxing. The rooms were very clean and comfortable, and the feel of the resort is that you're very close to nature. We enjoyed the quiet feel. This is not a resort for those looking for late night entertainment and partying, but for wonderful peace and quiet. The food was excellent. Probably the best buffet of any resort that I've stayed at. The fact that we were not right on the beach was not a problem. The shuttle service is excellent, and we rather enjoyed the [... read more] nice ride back and forth. I would highly recommend this resort.

Bahia Principe Sian Ka'an review

Was there 11 years ago, and the place still looks like new. People are continuously maintaining (not just repairing). All staff are friendly and helpful. The noise level at the quiet pool needs more control (there is an activity pool people can go to if they want to have noise). The private-use Sian Ka'an beach area is noisy, with resort activities. In context, we chose Sian Ka'an over the other 3 connected resorts for quiet (adults only). The food selection is very good, as is the quality. The  [... read more]bus from the airport takes a long time (45 minutes) before departing, plus the 1 hour 45 minutes trip, adds up to a long trip to get there. The announcer on the bus was somewhat painfull as he repeated his pitch numerout times on "only do excursions through the Company he represents, as all others are inferior". Overall, it is a high class resort I would recommend to friends and family.