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! (2,573 reviews)
"Very Nice place"

Reviewed on 16 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 ąøæ6,141 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
ąøæ6,141
ąøæ7,693 total
18 Oct - 19 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! (1,317 reviews)
"Beautiful resort with a plenty to do. Staff was great, everything was clean and well maintained. The beach is awesome with plenty of chairs in the shade. While there are tons of food options, it seems it's the same options each night. Also wished room service was available for everyone and not only ..."

Reviewed on 16 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 ...
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 ąøæ7,095 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
ąøæ7,095
ąøæ8,713 total
21 Oct - 22 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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel has incredible facilities, spacious rooms that are always very clean, and a spectacular pool and beach area that are beautifully maintained. All the restaurants were excellent, with great food and attentive service. The spa is beautiful, although the customer service there could be improved. ..."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

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! (1,001 reviews)
"Have been going to Riu resorts for years. They are one of the best"

Reviewed on 16 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Food choices left some to be desired and quality of food was marginal and a lot of it was cold even when we arrived as soon as it opened. Same items every day for breakfast buffet. Have stayed at several RIU Palace all-inclusive resorts and they offered a lot more variety and quality food than just ..."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

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