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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 643 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Playa del Carmen	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,107 reviews	View
Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,019 reviews	View
Royal Hideaway Playacar All Inclusive - Adults only	4.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,015 reviews	View
Playacar Palace All Inclusive	4.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View

Where to stay in Playacar

Find the best Playacar areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Playacar

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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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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Aerial view of the Akumal Bay in Quintana Roo, Mexico. Caribbean Sea, coral reef, top view. Beautiful tropical paradise beach

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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Playa del Carmen beach palapa in Riviera Maya Caribbean at Mayan Mexico

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 Quinta Avenida.

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Maroma

Maroma is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Maroma Beach and Paradise Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Playa del Carmen.

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Top Playacar Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed the 6 days we spent at Riu Palace. Was very pleasant stay . Hotel was very clean , food was excellent and staff is very friendly ."

Hotel Riu Yucatan - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"The property is very nice and well kept. The restaurant signs need to be updated to show the actual times they are open. The buffet was really pretty good. Wasn't impressed by the specialty restaurants food selection. The beach was nice except for the seagrass and the water was a little murky. The pool area was very nice and they had activities to make it more fun. Pool water was a little warmer than I prefer. We had a great vacation all in all."

Hotel Riu Tequila - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"My family all loved our stay! She’s from 14-19 there were activities for everyone and the staff were so helpful and nice. Some of the building were older but very well maintained. We loved the pools and the foam party but being able to use the beach club and enjoy the pools at the other resort and enjoy the beach!"

Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"I enjoyed this resort a lot. It was the perfect size… not too big, not too small. Was always able to find a pool/beach chair in the morning around 9am after breakfast. Was always able to find seating at any restaurant with no wait time. I was actually quite impressed with the food, especially the sushi at Jade. I enjoyed the entertainment, both day and evening. Staff was super friendly and bartenders were great… special shoutout to Jorge at the swim up bar."

Viva Maya by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort

4/10 Poor

"Our biggest disappointment was the food. Between the lack of variety, no flavor, and then the weird mystery meats (that snack bar hamburger was NOT a hamburger) we were not excited to eat there by day 2. The night we booked one of the restaurants was better, but that didn’t solve the problem the rest of the day. They make you use an app for everything but the WiFi is horrible with the block walls and the activities were not accurate. They tried to tell us we were looking at the wrong resort- we weren’t. They only give you 2 room keys for 4 people and if you lose one it’s an extra 5 bucks. If you lose your bracelet- 10 bucks. The shower head is at about 5’10” height. I fit fine but my husband poked is eye on the corner of it twice. The toilet ran non-stop. The seaweed was not cleared as advertised. The drinks and food around the pool were not cleaned up as often as they needed to be which led to spills and ants. The excursions were good and the animals around the resort were cool. The massages at the spa were good but the pedicure was sub-par. I left with a bad paint job and not fully cured gel polish that I didn’t realize until we got home. The drinks were not good. They didn’t speak English much so you were lucky if you got what you ordered, especially at the pool bar. My son asked for 3 ice waters and got tropical juice?? The bell hops called us a taxi and laughed as they watched my tall husband fold himself into it instead of getting a bigger one. WILL NOT STAY AGAIN."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Playacar?

Travellers love the Playacar neighbourhood for its beautiful beaches, bird watching and major shopping area. Experience the best of Playacar with a visit to Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida during your trip.

What's a favourite place to stay in Playacar?

Based on our traveller data, Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive is one of the top choices for your stay in Playacar. This property is a short 8-minute walk from Playacar Beach, and it offers a full-service spa and 6 restaurants. Other good options for your stay in the area include Hotel Riu Tequila - All Inclusive and Residence Inn by Marriott Playa del Carmen.

How many hotels should I expect to find in Playacar?

Expedia has 752 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, Paseo del Carmen and Plaza Paraiso. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Playacar Golf Club are some other places worth a visit. Xcaret Eco Theme Park and Xplor Theme Park are some popular places to visit in the area around Playacar. While you're out sightseeing, Playacar Beach and Mayan Ruins of Playacar are a couple of additional sights to visit in Playa del Carmen.

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Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive

Royal Hideaway Playacar All Inclusive - Adults only

Palmaïa-The House of AïA: All Inclusive Wellness Resort

Sandos Playacar All Inclusive

Viva Maya by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort

Allegro Playacar - All Inclusive

Sunset Fishermen Beach Resort Playa del Carmen - All inclusive

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa

Viva Azteca by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort

Dolce Vita Caribe B&B

Hotel Riu Tequila - All Inclusive

Playacar Palace All Inclusive

Room-deluxe Family Comfort Balcony Room

Residence Inn by Marriott Playa del Carmen

Select Club at Sandos Playacar All Inclusive - Adults Only Area

Eurostars Hacienda Vista Real Hotel

Wyndham Garden Playa del Carmen

City Express by Marriott Playa Del Carmen

Kaab South Beach by The Spot Rentals

3B| Wellness Hotel & Hostel

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Where to stay in Playacar

Riviera Maya

Downtown Playa del Carmen

Gonzalo Guerrero

Playa del Carmen Centro

Maroma

Top Playacar Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive

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