What's it like in Playacar?

Travellers love the Playacar neighbourhood for its beautiful beaches, bird watching and major shopping area. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Playacar? Consider a visit to Playa del Carmen Main Beach while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in Playacar?

Based on our traveller data, The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive is one of the top choices for your stay in Playacar. This resort offers a marina and a full-service spa. Other good options for your stay in the area include Wyndham Garden Playa del Carmen and Residence Inn by Marriott Playa del Carmen .

How many hotels should I expect to find in Playacar?

Expedia has 733 hotels and other accommodation options in Playacar to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Playa del Carmen area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Playacar, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Playacar.

What can I see and do in this Playa del Carmen neighbourhood?

Planning to do some shopping while in Playacar? Consider Quinta Avenida, Plaza Paraiso and Paseo del Carmen. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Playacar Golf Club are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around Playacar include Xcaret Eco Theme Park, Playacar Beach and Mayan Ruins of Playacar. While you're out sightseeing, Mahi Golf Course and Piste Cyclable sur Paseo Xaman-Ha are a couple of additional sights to visit in Playa del Carmen.

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A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, palm trees, and a view of the beach.

1. Royal Hideaway Playacar All Inclusive - Adults only

Playacar

Molly

RM1,151 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

Outdoor lounge chairs with white cushions and brown pillows, arranged under a pergola structure.

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Playa del Carmen

Playacar

Krystal

RM441 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A resort with a pool, beach, and ocean view.

3. The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

Playacar

Tanya

RM1,144 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An aerial view of a resort with a large pool, beach, and ocean.

4. Sandos Playacar All Inclusive

Playacar

Jorge Luis Castro

RM938 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A resort with a central swimming pool, palm trees, and a beach view.

5. Allegro Playacar - All Inclusive

Playacar

Darneige

RM577 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, beach access, and palm trees.

6. Viva Maya by Wyndham, A Trademark Resort

Playacar

Gladys

RM1,429 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A poolside dining setup with a plate of chips, a sandwich, a drink, and a small bowl of olives.

7. City Express by Marriott Playa Del Carmen

Playacar

JAIME

RM301 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An aerial view of a resort with a central swimming pool, palm trees, and a circular structure.

8. Viva Azteca by Wyndham, A Trademark Resort

Playacar

cecil

RM1,593 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A resort with a large pyramid-shaped structure, multiple balconies, and lush tropical landscaping.

9. Eurostars Hacienda Vista Real Hotel

Playacar

Susan

RM374 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A beach view with a statue, a thatched umbrella, and lush greenery.

10. Palmaïa-The House of AïA: All Inclusive Wellness Resort

Playacar

Christine

RM4,242 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a white building with balconies, and a clear view of the sea.

11. Playacar Palace All Inclusive

Playacar

Joie

RM1,863 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A room with wicker furniture, a table set for dining, a potted plant, and a view of the beach.

12. Sunset Fishermen Beach Resort Playa del Carmen - All inclusive

Playacar

Rabah

A room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a bathtub, and a door leading to another room.

13. Hotel Kaa Zahil

Playacar

RM235 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A resort with a large central pool, palm trees, and a thatched-roof structure.

14. Select Club at Sandos Playacar All Inclusive - Adults Only Area

Playacar

Christopher

RM938 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, a clear view of the ocean, and a tropical setting with buildings in the background.

15. Kaab South Beach by The Spot Rentals

Playacar

Jade

RM469 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A bed with a towel sculpture in the center.

16. 3B| Wellness Hotel & Hostel

Playacar

Marina

RM153 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A balcony with a view of a modern building, a table, and two chairs.

17. Dolce Vita Caribe B&B

Playacar

Osama

RM125 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A swimming pool with clear water reflecting palm trees and a thatched-roof structure.

18. Room-playacar -executive Comfort Room Wi

Playacar

RM179 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs, a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean.

19. Platinum Tower at Sandos Playacar All Inclusive

Playacar

RM1,567 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Palmaïa-The House of AïA: All Inclusive Wellness Resort	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 676 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Playa del Carmen	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,056 reviews	View
Royal Hideaway Playacar All Inclusive - Adults only	4.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Playacar Palace All Inclusive	4.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Viva Azteca by Wyndham, A Trademark Resort	4.0 star property	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View

Where to stay in Playacar

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A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a row of white buildings with red roofs.

Riviera Maya

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Riviera Maya and surrounding area, you can visit Tres Rios Ecopark and El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course.

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A sculpture of two figures reaching out to each other, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.

Gonzalo Guerrero

If you're spending some time in Gonzalo Guerrero, Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida are top sights worth seeing.

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A white church with a cross on top, surrounded by palm trees and people.

Downtown Playa del Carmen

If you're spending some time in Downtown Playa del Carmen, Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida are top sights worth seeing.

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A beach with a thatched-roof structure, palm trees, and clear blue water.

Playa del Carmen Centro

A noteworthy feature of Playa del Carmen Centro is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal.

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A beach at sunset with a colorful sky, palm trees, and people on the sand.

Luis Donaldo Colosio

If you're spending some time in Luis Donaldo Colosio, Punta Esmeralda Beach and Mamitas Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Playacar Hotel Reviews

Sandos Playacar All Inclusive

8/10 Good

"Good theme restaurants"

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

8/10 Good

"The pools are lacking and kind of gross. They were cloudy and had stuff floating around. The vibes poolside are loud Spanish music and a rowdy older crowd sitting around the swim up bar. You definitely don’t want to put your head or face in the water. Barstools are slimey too. The room was nice and the balcony was a great touch. Staff was friendly and nice. The buffet is convenient and pretty good. Lots of different things to choose from and it was always refilled and clean. The snack bar food is weird and we didn’t try the restaurant that required reservations. The beach was great. Its nice how close it was to the resort. There was ample loungers available and the seaweed was there but not overpowering at all! They did clean it up in the mornings too. The grounds are nice, plants well maintained and sidewalks cleaned often. The one weird part was that there are these wood walkways and tiled areas that are sooooo slippery when they are wet. It was wet several hours of the day so it was kind of scary to walk on these parts for fear of falling. The lobby was not a nice place to hang out. It has a harsh cafe type feel. The seating is not comfortable to relax in. There really isn’t any comfortable seating areas indoors and the outdoor seating is either hard plastic chairs or pool loungers. My biggest complaint was my luggage was delivered at 11pm and I was never called or told. I asked the next day at about 4pm and they brought it out. Bummer."

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Our top choices for Playacar hotels

1. Royal Hideaway Playacar All Inclusive - Adults only

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Playa del Carmen

3. The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

4. Sandos Playacar All Inclusive

5. Allegro Playacar - All Inclusive

6. Viva Maya by Wyndham, A Trademark Resort

7. City Express by Marriott Playa Del Carmen

8. Viva Azteca by Wyndham, A Trademark Resort

9. Eurostars Hacienda Vista Real Hotel

10. Palmaïa-The House of AïA: All Inclusive Wellness Resort

11. Playacar Palace All Inclusive

12. Sunset Fishermen Beach Resort Playa del Carmen - All inclusive

13. Hotel Kaa Zahil

14. Select Club at Sandos Playacar All Inclusive - Adults Only Area

15. Kaab South Beach by The Spot Rentals

16. 3B| Wellness Hotel & Hostel

17. Dolce Vita Caribe B&B

18. Room-playacar -executive Comfort Room Wi

19. Platinum Tower at Sandos Playacar All Inclusive

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Riviera Maya

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Downtown Playa del Carmen

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Luis Donaldo Colosio

Top Playacar Hotel Reviews

Sandos Playacar All Inclusive

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