Families looking to get away and enjoy the sun, sand and surf have a terrific choice in Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort & Spa in Riviera Maya Mexico. I recently visited this lushly landscaped resort situated along the beautiful Riviera Maya coastline, and found the greenery and gardens here very soothing. In addition, the pretty sand beaches acted as the perfect backdrop for a memorable family getaway.
Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort & Spa Review
Take Advantage of the Entire Grand Palladium Riviera Maya Complex
Grand Palladium Riviera Maya is a spacious, all-inclusive resort comprising of multiple sections- Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort & Spa, Grand Palladium Colonial Resort & Spa, Grand Palladium White Sands Resort & Spa, and TRS Yucatan Hotel.. This allows you to pick the perfect area for your vacation needs.
Each location offers a great mix of activities, entertainment, opportunities to relax, good food and the chance to spend quality time together. In addition, guests staying in one of the resort properties have access to the others, so it’s a win-win.
It is so much fun to eat at restaurants located in neighboring areas of the resort; use facilities like the spa, additional pools, beachfront locations; join activities taking place around the resort; and explore to your heart’s content. Those who don’t mind walking or are looking to add some exercise to their day can walk, but golf cart transport to different areas is always available.
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Select TRS Yucatan for a more upscale and adults-only experience, while the others cater towards families, groups and multigenerational travelers. Golf carts help move guests about the resort, and they can be called whenever you need to get from one place to another.
Head to a buffet restaurant offering lunch, a sit-down experience for dinner, try a few of the pools out for size, walk the beach, look for seashells, participate in an activity or class, try a yoga class or simply pick a beach lounger and relax the day away.
What Are The Accommodations at the Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort Like?
Selecting a stay at the Kantenah section of the Grand Palladium Resort brings the focus specifically to families. Their family-friendly accommodations cater to the needs of groups of all kinds, including multigenerational families.
With more than 252 well-appointed and brightly-decorated rooms and suites for up to eight people, you’re able to choose the space that suits you best. Spacious deluxe or junior suites have garden views and the ability to book connecting rooms. There are beachside family suites, swim-up beachside options, and suites with a rooftop private pool deliver just the experience that suits your crowd.
Rooms offer amenities like a hydromassage bathtub, flat screen TV, terrace overlooking the lush tropical gardens, desk, seating area, minibar, electronic safe, steam iron, facilities for tea and coffee, hair dryer, wifi, mirror with magnification as well as specialty options like a crib should you need one.
The rooms are spacious, so you don’t feel like you’re on top of one another, and the added outdoor space via the terrace or patio area is a nice bonus. Guests also have the option to choose Family Selection, an upgraded experience specific to this region of the resort.
What is Family Selection?
Kantenah’s new Family Selection option offers the ultimate choice for families with exclusive amenities, specially designed activities for kiddos, a dedicated private check-in/check-out area, priority reservations, reserved beach area with waiter service, and exclusive access to private areas and facilities including a special beach area, a restaurant and a bar. It’s an all-inclusive hotel-within-a-hotel for those wanting a more VIP experience.
Rooms are equipped with an extra layer of pampering including a welcome basket for kids upon check-in, customized mini bar; unpacking and packing services; turn-down and pillow services; pillow menu; mini robes, slippers and towels for kids; 24-hour room service; access to a video game lounge; exclusive age-appropriate programming and activities; as well as access to the kids and teen clubs nearby.
You’ll also be able to use the additional amenities and facilities located around the rest of the resort as you desire, making this an escape with plenty of choices.
As a part of Family Selection, two adults who book a room with double beds can also have two children under 17 can stay in the same room at no additional cost. Guests who book a first floor room in this section, can enjoy a swim-up pool, while upper rooms have roomy balconies to take in the lush greenery here.
This section also has a concierge for each room to assist with things such as making reservations, special requests, or help with questions. Access via WhatsApp or via phone or in person helps make this service available no matter where you are. Kids under age 17 get to be the Family Boss here, with special amenities in their room to make their stay fun and engaging.
What Else is Included?
Guests at Family Selection Kantenah have access to all swimming pools (there are 6 freshwater options and one saltwater pool), beaches, bars (about 25 exist) and restaurants (enjoy up to 9 themed restaurants and roughly 5 buffets. Specialty eateries include options such as a steakhouse, a Japanese restaurant, an Italian eatery, Mexican, or seafood.
Nightly shows and live music at a variety of locations are perfect for filling up an evening. Also, be sure to check the resort’s activity listings to enjoy fun classes, games, activities and contests.
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For those looking for a little relaxation, the resort offers a spa with a variety of treatment choices, as well as healthy food and drink for purchase and a serene quiet area to leave your cares behind for a bit.
State-of-the-art pickleball courts let anyone looking to work on their game the opportunity to do so in style. Classes in dance, cooking, Spanish language, mixology, fitness, art, and other genres appear on the weekly activities schedule, along with entertainment and special interest shows and presentations.
It’s a good idea to check the schedule (available on bulletin boards around the resort, or download the Palladium App for the most detailed experience. This app is also terrific for other things like directions, meal times, restaurant information and more).
Visiting Grand Palladium Riviera Maya offers families plenty of options for vacationing like THEY like to vacation. The specific options available at Kantenah are geared towards families in particular as opposed to girlfriend groups, honeymooners, couples or friend vacationers.
Amenities families appreciate nearby like teen lounges and kids clubs as well as pools and restaurants close-by and some of the highlights. The additional layer of the Family Selection program is ideal for those looking to elevate their experience just a bit more to make their vacation even easier to enjoy.
Disclosure: The author was hosted by Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort and Spa for the purpose of this review. All opinions are her own.
I have always been interested in both writing and travel, having received a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a minor in writing from Penn State University. While at first it seemed impossible to be able to travel with three young children, as I started taking bigger and bigger steps and remembering to be flexible and have fun, it got easier, and was incredibly enjoyable to share the world with my kids. We have been to other towns, other countries and other continents together.
My work has been published in USA Today’s 10Best, AAA The Extra Mile, The Chicago Tribune, The Expedition, NJ Family and sister publication Raising Teens, as well as various other online publications. I continue to explore new places to share my experiences, and find joy in the fact that my now-officially-adult children have made travel a welcome part of their lives.
I reside in Bucks County, PA, just outside Philadelphia. My kids and I still talk about the many places we have visited and the experiences we have had over the years. I love to bike, hike, kayak, eat Greek food, sushi, listen to podcasts and watch Penn State Football.
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