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Catalonia Riviera Maya

Catalonia Riviera Maya, Bahia Xcacel mz 18 LT 1, 77782 Puerto Aventuras, Q.R., Mexico

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Resort Information

  • The beachfront resort is located in Riviera Maya on the east coast of Mexico.
  • The resort provides accommodation in several four-storey buildings and is mostly accessible via step-free level pathways, with some ramps of varying degrees. There are lifts to reach some of the floors around the resort.
  • This resort has the following facilities: rooms with some adaptations for disabled people, beach access, swimming pools and restaurants.
  • The resort has 423 rooms available. 2 of these rooms have adaptations for disabled people.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
  • There are 7 restaurants.
  • There are 4 swimming pools (excluding room pools).
  • Toilet and changing facilities available include: a toilet with some adaptations for disabled people and step-free standard toilets.
  • Toilet facilities with some adaptations for disabled people can be found next to the a la carte restaurant on the second floor.
  • Standard toilet facilities can be found in the reception lobby, in the pool area, next to the main restaurant.
  • Baby change facilities can be found within the female standard toilets and within the toilet with adaptations for disabled people on the second floor.
  • There is a medication fridge available on request.
  • Guests cannot hire mobility equipment from the resort.
  • Guests can hire mobility equipment locally.
  • The resort has a list of local suppliers.
  • Guests can use their own mobility scooter at the resort.
  • Guests can store and charge their mobility scooters in the reception lobby.
  • We have been told that assistance dogs are not allowed in the resort.
  • This resort is not aware of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • There is not a Safe/Quiet Place available in the resort.
  • WiFi is available throughout the resort.
  • The beach is part sand/part rocky.

On-site Facilities

  • This resort has the following available; a Kids' Club, a gym, a spa, treatment rooms and a play area/playground. There may be additional charges for some of these facilities, for more information please contact TUI or the resort.
  • There are facilities for the following sports available at this resort: tennis, table tennis and volleyball.
  • Activities available at this resort include: scuba diving, aqua aerobics, water sports, kayaking, minigolf, dance lessons, aerobics, pool tables.
  • The following areas have step-free level access: the main entrance doorway, the reception lobby, the standard toilets, the lift, the rear open doorway.
  • The following areas have step-free access via lift: some of the standard guest rooms, the rooms with adaptations for disabled people.
  • The following areas have step-free access via steep or very steep ramps or slopes: the pool area, the beach, the entertainment theatre, the activities.
  • The following areas do not have step-free access: some of the guest rooms on the higher floors.

Entrance

  • The entrance to the resort is located at the front of the building.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance to the resort.
  • The width of the door opening is 400cm.
  • There is an open doorway at the main entrance.

Reception

  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • There is a reception desk at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The reception does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There is hard flooring.
  • The height of the main reception desk is 110cm.

Getting Around the Building

  • This building contains a main reception and restaurants.
  • The building has multiple floors which can be accessed via stairs and lift.
  • There is step-free level access to the main entrance doorway, the reception lobby, the standard toilets, the lift and the rear open doorway.
    There is step-free level access via lift to some of the standard guest rooms and the rooms with adaptations for disabled people.
  • The floors that can be accessed from the lift are 0 to 4.
  • The lift door opening width is 88cm.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 95cm x 140cm.

Toilet with Adaptations for Disabled People (2nd Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • There is step-free level access into the toilet, via lift.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The toilet door is manual, opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 120cm.
  • The toilet door has a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm x 200cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space is 130cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a lever flush on the non transfer side.
  • There is no dropdown rail.
  • Grab rails in the toilet include: a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side and a vertical grab rail on the non transfer side.
  • Fixtures within the toilet include: a toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a towel dispenser.
  • The toilet has a mirror.
  • There is no shelf in the toilet.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin with lid.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • There is a baby change facility which is not at a recommended height (75cm).

Toilet (Reception Lobby)

  • The female toilet was surveyed.
  • There is also a male toilet in the same location.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • The toilet door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • There is a baby change facility which is not at a recommended height (75cm).
  • The width of the door to the toilets is 80cm.