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.

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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
The price is ฿8,158 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿8,158
฿9,739 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 bar in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,572 reviews)
"The hotel itself was nicely decorated and overall well maintained. However, the junior suite we booked was more suitable for a couple than a family with kids, especially teenagers. While the toilet was separate there was no separation or partition between the bathroom and bedroom which is not ideal ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive
The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Ave. Xaman-Ha Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is ฿5,090 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿5,090
฿6,625 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"1. Never stocked our “mini bar” in our room even after letting the front desk know. 2. They did nothing special for our 25th anniversary-even tho they asked if we were celebrating anything. 3. Very unclear at where things were located on the property- very unhelpful, we looked lost and stupid. 4. ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa
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
The price is ฿5,395 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿5,395
฿6,479 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"I don't know where the good reviews came from. The food was bad the restaurants not so much."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Hotel Riu Tequila - All Inclusive
Sandos Playacar All Inclusive

Sandos Playacar All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Paseo Xaman-Ha Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is ฿5,765 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿5,765
฿7,252 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,309 reviews)
"It was a great experience with our family of 4. We did upgrade and join the vacation club too."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Sandos Playacar 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
The price is ฿6,902 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿6,902
฿8,258 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"I loved the friendly, smiling, and helpful staff, as well as the delicious food. The room was very clean and well maintained, which made my stay even more comfortable. The main area for improvement would be adding more entertainment and activities throughout the day and evening. I would definitely ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Yucatan - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Yucatan - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Xaman-ha, Manzana 3, Lote 1 Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is ฿6,506 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿6,506
฿7,790 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Very clean rooms, not the best but very clean. The food was not that great."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Hotel Riu Yucatan - All Inclusive
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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.

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.

Gonzalo Guerrero

If you're spending some time in Gonzalo Guerrero, 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 Quinta Avenida.

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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