Playacar Travel Guide

Playa del Carmen

A beach with clear blue water and several sun loungers.
A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.
A beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky.
A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and thatched-roof buildings.
A man jumping off a pool edge into a swimming pool.

Stay near popular Playacar attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Playacar

Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Avenida Xaman-ha, Mza 9 and 10, L1 Playa del Carmen QROO
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. Popular attractions Playa del Carmen Main Beach and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,576 reviews)
"All of it."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive
Sandos Playacar All Inclusive

Sandos Playacar All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Paseo Xaman-Ha Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is ąøæ6,144 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
ąøæ6,144
ąøæ7,696 total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,330 reviews)
"Room had a bunch of ants daily in it. We asked for it to be sprayed but no help. Elevators did not work in building. Restaurants were hit or miss priority went to royal elite members."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Sandos Playacar All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Tequila - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Tequila - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Ave Xaman-ha, Manzana 3, Lote 19 Playa del Carmen QROO
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Playa del Carmen ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Arrived Saturday Oct 3rd and left Monday October 5th, long story short , my wife fell on a dance floor at Riu Tequila and tore her ACL, no one helped us get back to the room it was a struggle , they only had one wheelchair on site. Now this is not exactly the hotels fault, but next day asking for ..."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Hotel Riu Tequila - All Inclusive
The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Ave. Xaman-Ha Playa del Carmen QROO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ąøæ7,656 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
ąøæ7,656
ąøæ9,391 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
 Riu Palace Mexico - Adults Only - All Inclusive

Riu Palace Mexico - Adults Only - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Avda. Xaman-Ha, Manzana 3, Lote 4 Playa del Carmen QROO
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Playa del Carmen ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff was wonderful! Food was good, swim up bar was great"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Riu Palace Mexico - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Xaman Ha Manzana Lote Playa del Carmen QROO
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Playa del Carmen ...
Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Playacar

Find the best Playacar areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

Gonzalo Guerrero

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

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.

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.

Luis Donaldo Colosio

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



Playacar Travel Guide