1) What type of currency does Mexico use?
Mexico's form of currency is called pesos, however, US currency is widely accepted, however, you may receive pesos as change.
2) What is the weather like in Playa del Carmen?
Averages for Playa del Carmen in June
June is one of the hottest and dampest times of the year to visit Playa del Carmen in Mexico. Temperatures reaching a scorching 31°C (88 degrees Fahrenheit) at the hottest point of the day. The evenings bring a much welcome relief, with temperatures dropping to around 24°C 76 degrees Fahrenheit). It’s very likely you’ll experience a shower or two during your stay, but the rainfall rarely lasts longer than 20 minutes.
3) Until what time bars and restaurants stay opened?
All real resorts lobby bars have live music and are open until 11 PM. All THE ROYAL restaurants also stay open until 11pm. additionally; all Real Resorts have 24 hour lounges with snacks and bar with selected national and international premium brands. THE ROYALS have 24 hour prompt room service. The Gran's room service is available until 10 pm.
THE Royal Playa del Carmen Dining Facilities
Gourmet Restaurants & Dining Facilities
- ROYAL COFFEE HOUSE: A gourmet European-style café serving premium espresso and cappuccino drinks with a wide variety of scrumptious pastries, desserts and ice cream. Enjoy a casual, light breakfast or mid-morning coffee pick-me-up. High Tea offered daily on the café’s sunset terrace, or indulge your after-dinner craving for a delectable sweet. For those with special dietary needs, sugar-free choices are available. Open from early morning until late night.
- 24 HR. ALL INCLUSIVE VIP LOUNGE: Ideal place to relax, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, premium snacks & international brand drinks; enjoy a friendly table game or watch your favorite sporting events on large plasma screen TVs
- EL MEDITERRÁNEO: Nouvelle Mediterranean Specialties restaurant, buffet, a la carte & “show cooking”. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- TAPAS & PINTXOS: Ocean view Spanish Tapas restaurant, offering a trendy and relaxing gourmet tasting experience from Northern Spain and the Basque region. Lunch and Dinner.
- ASIANA: Contemporary gourmet Asian fusion cuisine; stylish, romantic setting with cozy seating ensuring an intimate dining experience. Lunch and Dinner.
- MARIA MARIE: Specializing in upscale gourmet Mexican-French fusion cuisine, providing a truly Mexican hacienda-like dining experience complete with colorful murals painted by Mexican artists, evoking memories of Mexico’s rich heritage.
- NEW! Outside dining facilities. Dinner
- CHEF’S PLATE: Gourmet international haute cuisine where a new and different dinner menu is carefully selected each day and artfully prepared at the discretion of our Executive Chef. Every meal is a unique and memorable gourmet dining event. Open for dinner. Available from RJF to RPO category. Reservation required
- SPICE: All day nouvelle ocean view fine dining with sumptuous buffets, “show cooking” stations and a la carte menu, casual atmosphere. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- PELICANOS: Delicious a la carte gourmet Caribbean fusion seafood in an oceanfront setting, overlooking white powdery beach and turquoise Caribbean. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- 24 HR. PROMPT “ROYAL SUITE SERVICE”: Discreetly delivered to suite’s “magic box” announced by signal light
- Eight additional restaurant choices included at Gran Porto Real Resort located adjacent to THE Royal: Maria´s; Il Pescatore; Albatros; Gaviotas; Health & Sushi Bar; Parrillada Grill; Trade Winds beach and snack bar; 24 Hr. All-Inclusive Club (Surcharges will apply on certain menu items)
For your convenience, reservations are not required at THE ROYAL restaurants (except for the Chef’s Plate restaurant).
Dress Code: Long pants required at dinner service. Sandals and T-shirts not allowed.
Bars & Beverage Service
- NEW! LOBBY BAR: Serving a variety of international drinks from beer to fine wine, champagne, premium spirits and liquors to the best cocktails, with plasma TVs and unique bed lounges, with live music nightly
- NEW! TEQUILERIA AND CIGAR CLUB: Offers a wide selection of authentic world-renowned Mexican tequilas, after dinner drinks and hand-rolled and imported cigars worthy of the most selective aficionado (cigars & some tequilas at surcharge)
- NEW! MARTINI CORNER BAR: Serving some of the finest martinis and other popular drinks favored by guests from around the world
- NEW! WINE CORNER BAR: Enjoy a glass of great wine plus wine-tasting samples from our extensive wine collection. For the true connoisseur, a vintage wine list is available at extra charge
- TEQUILERIA AND CIGAR CLUB BAR: Offers a wide selection of authentic world-renowned Mexican tequilas and after dinner drinks, plus hand-rolled and imported cigars worthy of the most selective aficionado (cigars and some tequilas at surcharge)
- TRADE WINDS POOL AND SWIM-UP BAR: A lovely spot by the pool to cool off and savor your favorite cocktail or any other libation you might desire
- PELICANOS BEACH BAR: The perfect spot to cool off right next to the pool with a before-dinner cocktail with friends
- 24 HR. ALL INCLUSIVE VIP LOUNGE: Help yourself to drinks and snacks 24/7 Choose from a wide selection of beverages including premium and international brands of liquor, beer and fine wines
- Seven additional bars: available at Gran Porto Real, adjacent to THE ROYAL
Gourmet Luxury All Inclusive Restaurants with a la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner; “show cooking stations” for custom food preparation and an international buffet including natural, low calorie, vegetarian, delicatessen-style and gluten-free menu choices.
THE ROYAL
- 513 extra spacious suites
- Garden, ocean view or oceanfront suites
- In-suite double jacuzzi
- Terrace or balcony
- Royal Bed ©
- Royal Service ©
- 32" LCD satellite TV
- Wireless Internet Access
- Adults Only Resort: minimum age 16
- Unlimited domestic and International liquors
- SCUBA introductory lesson
- Complimentary access to Hydrotherapy zone
- Trade nights between THE ROYAL Playa del Carmen and THE Royal Cancun
- SPAzul: Health & wellness center
- Handicap accesible suites and facilities
- Life-Fitness™ Center
- Olympic-size water pool
- Rooftop tennis court
- Daily social entertainment
- Royal Romance Concierge
- Wedding Center
Restaurants & Bars of Gran Porto Real
The Gran Porto Real is proud to offer to you an exceptional selection of restaurants and bars to provide you with outstanding dining experiences and to add fun and variety to your nightlife.
8 Great Restaurants & Dinning Outlets
- Albatros. International main restaurant, serving a la carte, buffet and show cooking. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Maria’s. Mexican specialty restaurant and bar open for dinner, a la carte and show cooking. Presenting true Mexican flavor and shows.*
- Health and Sushi Bar. With buffet service served rooftop
- Gaviotas. Pool and beach snack bar under oversized beachfront palapa, open for lunch.
- Il Pescatore. Italian specialty restaurant and bar, open for dinner, a la carte and show cooking.
- Parrillada Grill. Convenient grill by the beach for lunch.
- 24 Hr. All-Inclusive Club. With self-service, featuring snacks and beverages, pool table and table games.
- Trade Winds. Beach and snack bar open for lunch.
- Suite service. From: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
7 International Bars
- Lobby Bar with live music, serving all of your favorite tropical drinks and cocktails.
- Trade Winds beach bar
- Maria’s bar*
- Albatros bar
- Gaviotas pool and beach bar
- Il Pescatore bar
- 24 Hr. All-Inclusive Club with self-serve bar, snacks and games
* Sandals and T-shirts not allowed.
GRAN PORTO REAL
- 287 rooms & suites
- Mini-bar stocked with soft drinks
- Direct dial telephone & voice mail
- Air-conditioning
- Safety-deposit box
- Semi-private and private terrace
- Maximum occupancy up to 4 people
- Coffemaker
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Low calorie and vegetarian meals
- Domestic and selected international drinks
- Room Service 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Complimentary access to Hydrotherapy zone
- Daily social activities
- Oki® Kids Club
- NEW! T-Zone club & videogames
- Fully equipped Life Fitness® center
- Wireless internet in all the Resor
- Meeting facilities up to 130 people
- Wedding Services and Wedding Gazebo
- Full privileges at Gran Caribe Real
4) We have guests that are not staying at Real Resorts and would like to attend my wedding ceremony and/or my reception, is there a fee?
Yes, all your guests all welcome to attend, they just need to purchase a day pass. Please ask your Wedding planner for more details.
- Wedding Day pass for non-guest
Grans Resorts$99 USD
THE Royal Resorts$149 USD
5)If I'm staying at the Gran Porto Real Hotel can I enjoy The Royal facilities?
Unfortunately not. The Royal is exclusive for The Royal guests only, but those atttending a wedding ceremony or reception are welcome to arrive 30 mins prior to the ceremony.
6) What are things to do around the resort?
The Resort is conveniently located steps away from Downtown Playa del Carmen. You can find anything from souvenir shopping, restaurants and nightclubs. No need for public transportation, your own two feet will do.
7) What types of excursions are available?
Excursions for different types of thrills are available such as :
Parasailing, zip lining (Xplor), swimming with the dolphins, historical pyramids (Chichen Itza) / (Tulum) and so much more. You can book excursions through the hotel or at a local excursion booth upon your arrival.
DON'T FORGET TO PACK...
1)SUNBLOCK
2)SMALL PHARMACY ex. (Benadryll,Pepto Bismol,GasX, Milanta,Aspirin)
3)Swim Suit/ Swim Truncks
4)Sandals for the pool/Comfortable tennis shoes for walking/ dress shoes for the wedding and nightclubs
5)Dressy clothes (At the resort some restaurants will not allow guests in with t-shirts and shorts, especially for dinner)
6)Money for souvenirs, excursions, nightclubs.