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
The price is ฿8,021 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿8,021
฿9,578 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 pool and the bar in their reviews. Popular ...
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 ฿5,004 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿5,004
฿6,188 total
28 Sept - 29 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Check in was relatively easy. We were then directed to a gentleman who explained the complex and special events available. We were certain that it would be an aggressive push to join the Vacation Club, but he was OK with me saying we would think about it and were not approached again. As far as levels ..."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa
Sandos Playacar All Inclusive

Sandos Playacar All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Paseo Xaman-Ha Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is ฿6,211 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿6,211
฿7,793 total
29 Aug - 30 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! (1,322 reviews)
"Everything was very good"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 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
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! (1,001 reviews)
"I’ve stayed at other Riu properties and this one was such a disappointment. Easiest way to describe it, it was the motel 6 of the all inclusive resorts. Staff were friendly, it was clean, but there were 2 cockroaches in my room. There was no staff at the pools, so you had to go get your own drinks, ..."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Hotel Riu Tequila - 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
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 ...
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
Stay at this spa 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Everything was amazing!!!!"

Reviewed on 28 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.

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, Quinta Avenida and Playa del Carmen Main Beach 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 Quinta Avenida and Playa del Carmen Main Beach.

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.



Playacar Travel Guide