Riviera Maya Travel Guide

Playa del Carmen

A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a row of white buildings with red roofs.
A wooden pier extending into turquoise waters with a thatched-roof hut at the end.
A sunset over the ocean with palm trees and a beach.
A sunset over a beach with palm trees silhouetted against the sky.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Riviera Maya

Ocean Maya Royale - Adults Only -  All Inclusive

Ocean Maya Royale - Adults Only - All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Carretera Federal Chetumal, km. 299 Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is ฿6,459 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿6,459
฿7,924 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
Ocean Maya Royale - Adults Only - All Inclusive
BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Carretera Federal Chetumal Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is ฿5,700 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿5,700
฿7,012 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
6.8/10 (1,235 reviews)
"The BlueBay Esmeralda was a good resort. The pool area was huge and lots of loungers were available. The beach was nice but it doesn't have much shade. The evening entertainment was poor , the beach party was cancelled due to rain but the fire show was good. The food was very good at the ala carte ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive
Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya Adults Only All Inclusive

Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya Adults Only All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Carretera Federal 387 Chetmal Cancun Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is ฿9,781 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿9,781
฿11,951 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya Adults Only All Inclusive
Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancún - All Inclusive

Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancún - All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Carretera Cancun - Tulum km 27.5 Puerto Morelos QROO
The price is ฿6,682 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿6,682
฿8,056 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Puerto Morelos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attractions Puerto Morelos Beach and Puerto Morelos ...
Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancún - All Inclusive
Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive

Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Carretera Federal 307, KM 282 Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is ฿6,675 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿6,675
฿8,192 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 7 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (5,848 reviews)
"The hotel was amazing and exceded our expectations. I go to cancun multiple times a year and this was by far my favorite resort I’ve ever been to."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive
Excellence Riviera Cancun - Adults Only All Inclusive

Excellence Riviera Cancun - Adults Only All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Carr. Federal 307 Chet-Pto. Juarez Puerto Morelos QROO
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 6 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular attractions Puerto Morelos Beach ...
Excellence Riviera Cancun - 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 Riviera Maya

Find the best Riviera Maya areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Playacar

Amazing beaches great entertainment and top sights from Playa del Carmen Main Beach to Playacar Golf Club – discover Playacar, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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.



Riviera Maya Travel Guide