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! (2,572 reviews)
"Beautiful place"

Reviewed on 27 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 ฿6,884 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿6,884
฿8,591 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Xplor Theme Park and ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,324 reviews)
"We booked Sandos Playacar because it partners with Sandos Caracol which you could visit for the day. Caracol has cenotes and is more of a jungle theme. When we arrived we found that a visit to Caracol now required payment. This was not a good surprise. There also wasn’t room service unless you were ..."

Reviewed on 25 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! (1,005 reviews)
"All excellent!!"

Reviewed on 27 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
The price is ฿6,594 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
฿6,594
฿8,104 total
12 Nov - 13 Nov
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! (1,005 reviews)
"The property is beautiful. It’s like being in the rainforest. There is wildlife on the property which is an experience! The rooms are comfortable and nice. The staff is very friendly and a pleasure deal with. The beach is well maintained and steps away from the pools which gives you variety in your ..."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa - 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 Quinta Avenida ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Todo muy bien, muy limpio, excelente comida 👌,Staff y bartenders."

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Hotel Riu Playacar - 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Exelente servicio personal muy atento y amable instalaciones en perfecto estado y muy bonito lugar"

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Riu Palace Mexico - Adults Only - 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