Bahia Principe Grand Tequila Opens December 1

Published on Aug 19, 2025, 10:18 am CDTUpdated on Aug 19, 2025, 10:29 am CDT

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Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts, part of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection, will open the Bahia Principe Grand Tequila on December 1, 2025, inside the brand’s Riviera Maya complex. The adults-only all-inclusive will offer 360 Junior Suite Superior rooms, four restaurants, four bars, a lively pool scene with a swim-up bar, a spa, and a gym. Guests will also have access to the PGA Riviera Maya Golf Club and exchange privileges across nearby Bahia Principe properties, adding more dining and entertainment choice within the campus. It is the brand’s first Mexico opening since the Hyatt and Grupo Piñero joint venture.

Key Points

Why it matters: First Mexico opening for Bahia Principe under Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection.
Travel impact: 360-room adults-only resort adds capacity and exchange privileges in a popular Riviera Maya all-inclusive zone.
What’s next: Bookings and distribution will expand as the Hyatt partnership scales.
Details: Four restaurants, four bars, a cantina-style venue, and access to PGA Riviera Maya Golf Club.
Connectivity: Area served by Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Tulum International Airport (TQO).

Snapshot

Set within the Bahia Principe Riviera Maya Resort, Bahia Principe Grand Tequila targets adults seeking an energetic, culture-forward stay. The 360 Junior Suite Superior rooms are designed for up to three adults. Dining will include an international buffet, a Mexican snack bar, a smoke-yard à la carte venue, and a Japanese-Peruvian restaurant. Bars span lobby, terrace, wet bar, and village settings, plus a signature cantina-inspired space for live music and themed events. Travelers typically fly into Cancún International Airport (CUN) or the newer Tulum International Airport (TQO), then transfer by road to the resort corridor south of Playa del Carmen and north of Tulum. Exchange privileges extend dining and activity options across sister properties in the complex.

Background

Hyatt and Grupo Piñero finalized a 50-50 joint venture that folded Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts into Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection, adding 22 resorts and about 12,000 rooms across the Caribbean, Mexico, Spain, and the Dominican Republic’s Cayo Levantado Resort. The alliance expands Hyatt’s all-inclusive platform and brings Bahia Principe closer to North American distribution and loyalty channels. Grand Tequila marks the first Mexico opening under this structure, joining existing Riviera Maya neighbors like Luxury Akumal, Luxury Sian Ka’an, Grand Coba, and Grand Tulum. Exchange privileges within the campus have long been a draw, allowing guests to sample additional à la carte venues and amenities beyond their host hotel, while on-site golf at PGA Riviera Maya diversifies the product mix for couples and friends’ getaways. For Mexico demand context, see our recent read on inbound strength, Mexico tourism surges as U.S. inbound slips.

Latest Developments

Opening details and amenities for the Riviera Maya all-inclusive

Bahia Principe Grand Tequila opens December 1, 2025, as a Riviera Maya all-inclusive designed exclusively for adults. Rooms are 42 square meters, with either one king or two doubles. The food-and-beverage lineup features Cozumel, an international buffet, La Casita for casual Mexican snacks, The Smoked for smoke-yard à la carte grills, and Nikkei Mashua, a Japanese-Peruvian concept. Bars span lobby, terrace, a wet bar at the pool, and a village-style option, complemented by the signature Sala de Despecho, a cantina-inspired hangout for themed parties and live shows. Guests can book spa treatments, work out at the gym, and tee off at the PGA Riviera Maya Golf Club. Exchange privileges unlock access to 12 restaurants and 10 bars across nearby Bahia Principe resorts, creating a larger dine-around and activity ecosystem.

Hyatt Inclusive Collection context in Mexico

The Hyatt partnership gives Bahia Principe a stronger pipeline into the U.S. and Canada, aligning with rising interest in Riviera Maya adults-only resort stays. The move complements Hyatt’s recent brand growth across leisure markets, covered in our look at Unbound Collection by Hyatt to Debut in Thailand. For Grand Tequila, expect sales to ramp through Hyatt-managed channels and packages sold by tour operators that already package the Bahia Principe campus. With Tulum International Airport (TQO) adding lift to the southern corridor and Cancún International Airport (CUN) maintaining hub status, distribution should favor long weekends and winter escapes, plus golf-centric trips.

Analysis

Riviera Maya remains one of North America’s most competitive all-inclusive arenas, with adults-only resort demand resilient on price-to-experience value. Grand Tequila’s positioning leans into entertainment, cultural expression, and flexible dining, reducing friction for couples and friend groups that want options without leaving the complex. The exchange-privilege model is a strategic hedge, giving travelers more perceived variety and helping the campus absorb fluctuations in occupancy or dining preferences across properties. Access to the PGA Riviera Maya Golf Club adds a differentiator that not every adults-only resort can match, attractive for mixed-interest parties where one traveler wants golf while another prioritizes spa time.

Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection strengthens the resort’s reach and rate integrity by pairing Bahia Principe’s Caribbean and Mexico footprint with Hyatt’s loyalty and distribution. If integration milestones keep pace, expect higher paid occupancy from the U.S. and Canada during peak months, with shoulder-season promotions smoothing demand. The Japanese-Peruvian concept and smoke-yard à la carte venue track with culinary trends that reward experiential dining in all-inclusive settings. With TQO spreading arrivals south and CUN sustaining capacity, transfers should stay manageable for travelers who weigh access as part of their booking decision.

Final Thoughts

Grand Tequila adds fresh, adults-only capacity to a proven campus where travelers can dine, play, and relax without leaving the grounds. The Hyatt partnership should accelerate awareness and loyalty capture, while golf and a broader dine-around set amplify value. For winter planning, consider which airport and transfer fit your itinerary, then compare on-site dining priorities against exchange privileges across sister properties. If you want a lively scene with a culture-forward spin, the Bahia Principe Grand Tequila aims to deliver exactly that, with the advantages of a Riviera Maya all-inclusive anchored by Bahia Principe Grand Tequila.