The Catalonia Yucatan Beach and the Catalonia
Riviera Maya Resorts.....
Are nice intimate 4* resorts that are a
good value in a good location. Dreams Puerto Aventuras shares the
same bay with them. They are right in Puerto Aventuras which is a
gated community of condos, a couple of resorts, a marina, some shops
restaurants & bars. Nice easy walk to all this from the resort
(About 5 – 10 min). The Catalonia Yucatan Beach and the Catalonia
Riviera Maya are sister resorts, & they really just feel like 1
resort, as you get free run of both.
Here is an aerial photo of the resorts, although the resorts are NOT
labeled.
To the right of the Dreams Puerto Aventuras
is the Catalonia Yucatan and to the
immediate right of that is the Catalonia Riviera Maya.
The two of them look like just one resort.
These 2 resorts
are referred to collectively as the “Cat” in the forums & reviews by
Trip Advisor members.
Amenities;
2 Buffets, 1
open air, 1 closed air-conditioned
4 a la cartes,
Mexican, Italian, Steak House (Snack Bar by day & late evening till 2 AM
for those late night munchies) & Japanese (Further Information Below)
Le Creperie, Open evenings, Dessert Crepes, ice cream, banana
splits, cappuccinos, etc TOO DIE FOR! Worth going here for this alone
IMHO, but must confess about being an ice cream addict :-)
Sports Bar w / big screens & pool tables, foos ball, video games
etc
Disco Open 23:00 – 02:00
nightly.
Lobby Bar, 2
swim-up bars, a beach bar & an upper terrace bar
WiFi Throughout
resort (As of Nov 2009)Plus
could be missing something :-)
It is really nicely laid out, & to walk from one extreme corner
to the other takes about 5 min
There are 4 a la cartes;
The Alebrijes –
(Mexican) (No Reservations reqd)
The Bella Vista – (Italian) (No
Reservations reqd)
The Bamboleo Grill – (Steakhouse) (No
Reservations reqd)
The Mikado –
(Japanese) (No Reservations reqd)
2 Buffets;
La Brisa – Open
Air, no A/C Riviera Maya side (No Reservations reqd)
El Mercado –
Enclosed A/C Yucatan side (No Reservations reqd)
Miscellaneous Eateries;
Le Creperie –
Dessert Crepes, Banana Splits, ice cream, etc open only evenings (No
Reservations reqd)
The
Bamboleo Grill – By day is a snack bar, & again late in the evening
after the ala cart is finished until 2:00AM. Serves Burgers, fries,
pizza, hot dogs, etc (No Reservations reqd)
Tapas Restaurant - Spanish style restaurant that serves
appetisers & snacks (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapas).
Only included to those that are in upgraded rooms or “Privilege Club.” Updates will be posted as available. (No
Reservations reqd)
Dress
code is supposed to be Slacks for men in ALL restaurants (Except Snack
bar, where virtually anything goes, except nudity…lol). That is the
official rule; however nice Khaki shorts, & a collared shirt ARE
acceptable. Gentlemen bring 1 pair of slacks (Dockers) along just in
case they start to enforce the “Slacks” rule.
Double rooms -
all standards rooms between kings and two queen beds. - 294 in CRM and
193 in CYB. (included in this number there are 32 CRM and 12 CYB
connecting rooms. 5 rooms are for people with handicap 2 in CRM and 3 in
CYB)
Superior rooms - all 58
rooms in villas 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 26 in “C Tower” - 60 rooms in total in CRM
Deluxe (mini pool) - 16 rooms in “C Tower” and 1 in villa 8 – 17
rooms in total in CRM
Deluxe
(ocean front) - 12 rooms in total in CYB
Suite rooms - 52 rooms in total in CRM
Room Amenities;
Standard rooms
– all standard rooms come with 2 bottles of water on check-in (Easily
refillable at all bars & buffets). Usual various toiletries, (soap,
shampoo, etc) Built in hairdryer. Safe is $3.00US extra per night.
All upgrade
rooms include the same as standards, plus; Fridge with
Botteled Water, Sol Beer, &
Orange, Cola, Diet Cola sodas refilled daily, Safe included, Coffee
Machine, alarm clock. Flat screen TVs
Suites – Has
all the same as the other rooms, plus; all are 2 rooms with a bedroom & a
sitting room. Sitting room has a “Futon style” coach that folds into a
bed. Bathroom has 2 sinks, & patio / balcony has a large bathtub
(Referred to as a “Mini pool” by the resort). Over all, the suites are
much larger as well.
Room Upgrade
Prices;
Superior rooms
– $15.00 USD per person/night
Deluxe (mini pool) – $20.00 USD per person/night
Deluxe (ocean front) – $20.00 USD per person/night
Suite rooms – $25.00 USD per person/night
New "Privilege Service" Amenities; (Everytime you book a Superior,
Deluxe, or Suite)
Rooms with new
furniture and decoration (changes depending on the hotel)
Bathrobe and slippers
Alarm clock with MP3 connection
Coffee maker
Iron and
ironing board
Plasma/LCD
cable TV
Complimentary
minibar with daily replacement (water, refreshments and beer)
Private lounge
Concierge Service
Check-in
Privileged Area
Welcome
cocktail
Privileged guest
Identification
10% discount
on massage or any treatment in the Alegría Spa, reservation required
Coffee Break from 12:00 PM in the Privileged lounge
Beach towels service in the room
Pillow menu
20% Discount on
a romantic dinner on the beach with lobster menu
Here is a complete
walkthrough tour of a Suite at the Catalonia Riviera Maya / Yucatan
Beach. This HD video showcases all the amenities & general layout of the
2 room suite.
Taken May 14, 2011 while vacationing to celebrate
our 35th anniversary, this was our 9th visit to this wonderful resort.
Contact Info;
Here is an
email to use for Guest Services; Rivieramaya(dot)guestservice(at)hoteles-catalonia(dot)es
Posted “Cryptically” here so the SPAMbots don’t get it, just
replace the (dot) with a . & the (at) with a @
Address, Phone
& Fax
CATALONIA RIVIERA MAYA **** CATALONIA YUCATÁN BEACH **** Av. Xcacel Lote 1, Manzana 18, Plano 2
77750 Solidaridad (Des. Puerto Aventuras) México
Tel. +52 (984) 875.10.20
Fax. +52 (984) 875.10.37
Information updated as required
Photo Gallery;
Slideshow of our vacation there January
21st
- February 4th, 2013 Week 1
Slideshow of our vacation there January
21st
- February 4th, 2013 Week 2
Catalonias at night January
21st
- February 4th, 2013
TripAdvisor Meet &
Greet Dinner January
31st, 2013
