Boasting an enviable tropical location on a white sandy beach, the Hotel Occidental Royal Hideaway offers adults only, all-inclusive accommodation that is a member of the prestigious and world leading Hotels of the World. Truly un-matched for its facilities and services, this luxurious resort is within walking distance to the famous 5th Avenue which is Playa del Carmen's top destination for shopping nightlife and dining, meaning with a stay here, you will never be short on things to do. The accommodation consists of 200 elegant and Mexican styled guest rooms that are equipped with all the amenities you could desire. Luxury toiletries are provided in the en-suite bathrooms for your convenience some of the extensive array of in-room amenities include a pillow menu, safe, mini fridge and a satellite TV with iPod docking station. Wi-Fi is available to stay connected and business guests will also appreciate the state of the art meeting and event spaces that are equipped with the very latest when it comes to audio-visual technologies. In addition to being set on the beach, the resort boasts an impressive six swimming pools and a number of hot tubs. A great selection of cabanas, sun shades and loungers can be found on both the beach and pool making it an idyllic place to spend the days enjoying the enviable Mexican climate. If spending the days lazing around the pools isn't your thing, then you can avail of the numerous excursions offered at the resort or take advantage of the myriad of water sports which include scuba diving, kayaking and windsurfing. Further facilities include a modern fitness centre that is equipped with a fabulous choice of elliptical trainers, cardio-vascular machines and free weights ensuring you can keep up with your fitness regimes from home. After a workout, why not pay a visit to The Retreat Spa and pamper yourself with one of the personalised therapeutic treatments and massages which will bring you on a journey to improve your quality of life, health and well-being. Official star rating: 5 * Certain amenities may be payable locally. Location The Resort is set in 13 acres of lush tropical vegetation and is five minutes from Playa del Carmen's famous 5th Avenue which is a top destination for shopping nightlife and dining. Ferry rides to the island of Cozumel take only 45 minutes and depart from Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal which is a short drive from the hotel. Accomodation All rooms at the Hotel Occidental Royal Hideaway are elegant and Mexican styled with an en-suite marble bathroom and deluxe toiletries. Amenities include a pillow menu, air-conditioning, fan, clock, mini fridge, coffee maker, safe, iPod docking station and a satellite TV. Eating and Drinking The hotel has six restaurants including Italian and Caribbean cuisine and the theatre restaurant where diners can enjoy entertainment over a four course dinner. There is also a beach club snack bar and two bars. ALL-INCLUSIVE Guests in the award winning All-Inclusive option have six speciality restaurants to choose from as well as the dinner theatre. There is also a 24 hour room service on offer with a light fare menu. Additional features in the AI option include: • Two lit tennis courts. • Six swimming pools. • Fitness centre. • Nightly entertainment. • Video library with DVDs. • Wi-Fi. • Activities and Sports including: cycling, shuffleboard, bocce ball, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing and water aerobics. Swimming Pools The hotel has 3 swimming pools and 3 relaxation pools. Furthermore, there is a gym and The Retreat Spa consists of 7 treatment rooms, (two of which are for couples massages). The spa features the facial product line Pevonia Botanica which is formulated in the French Pyrenees mountains, and Spanish body treatment line Alqvimia (all natural, eco-friendly aroma therapy) as well as Natura Bisse fine spa products. Additionally, there are two stations in our beauty salon for manicures/pedicures/hair styling featuring Redken products.