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The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa

3.5 star property
On private beach with outdoor pool, near Playacar Golf Club

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Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Located near Playacar Golf Club, The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa offers a beachside getaway with all-inclusive options. Enjoy beach massages and treatments at Ome spa, sailing, volleyball, three restaurants, and a poolside bar with high-speed WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$230
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Free minibar items
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Free minibar items
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(144 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room Superior with Garden View

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room Superior with Garden View

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room Premium with Garden View

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room Premium with Garden View

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Located in Playacar, a neighbourhood in Playa del Carmen, The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa is next to a golf course and on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Playacar Beach, while Xcaret Eco Theme Park and Xplor Theme Park are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Xaman Ha Aviary, or check out an event or a game at Mario Villanueva Stadium Madrid. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby windsurfing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, cave exploring and ziplining.
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Map
Ave. Xaman-Ha, Retorno Sayil S/N Fracc. Playacar, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710

What's nearby

  • Playacar Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Playacar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Quinta Avenida - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Terraza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Turquesa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Occidental Allegro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Barra Artesanal - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cancun Pool Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa

Family-friendly resort near Quinta Avenida
Playacar Golf Club and Playacar Beach are located near The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa, which provides an adjacent golf course, a marina and a swim-up bar. With a private beach, a beach bar and beach massages, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a facial, a deep-tissue massage and reflexology at Ome, the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include beach volleyball, sailing and kayaking. In addition to a poolside bar and a terrace, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers, pool umbrellas and a swim-up bar
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire, tennis courts and a TV in reception
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and a computer station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 198 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, fridges and free extra beds

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks and select beverages included
Dining and beverage availability limited at one or more venues

Activities and facilities/equipment

All non-motorised water sports, land activities and use of recreational facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Sailing
Snorkelling
Surfing/body boarding

Land activities

Cycling
Fitness facilities
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics
Dancing
Language

Entertainment

On-site entertainment and activities
On-site live performances

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Botticelli
  • Chula Vista
  • Terraza Grill

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Foosball table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parasailing
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5,167 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 18 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1998
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 2.77 per accommodation, per night
  • Destination fee: USD 2.10 per accommodation, per night.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Reef Playacar All Inclusive Beach Resort
Reef Playacar Beach
Reef Playacar Beach Resort
Reef Playacar All Inclusive Beach Resort Playa del Carmen
Reef Playacar Beach Playa del Carmen
Reef Playacar All Inclusive Beach
Reef car Inclusive Resort

Frequently asked questions

Does The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa?

As of 27 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa on 30 Sept 2025 start from NZ$221.52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa?

Checkout is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa located?

Located in Playacar, this beachfront resort is next to a golf course and within a 10-minute walk of Mayan Ruins of Playacar and Playacar Beach. Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 462 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1017 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Franz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy amable toda la gente y buenas habitaciones
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nickson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place and people!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy bonita, buena comida y bebidas, pase una estancia muy agradable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the animals that roam the property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valeria Anahi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaneysi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy bonito todo
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Citlaly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect just the animals a little scary but other than that perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Limited food option Bed Comfort excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vessma Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUIS ANGEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was great
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me gustó
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ISABELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fue una experiencia marqvillosa tienen opcion para todos en comida la comida estuvo increible y el lugar muy hermoso y tranquilo para las personas que quieren mucha fiesta no lo recomiendo por que es mas tranquilo pero el staff tiene opciones de animación en el dia y tarde y en la noche la barra esta abierta hasta las 2 am en general todo el personal de el hotel 10/10 y el espacio y el lugar limpieza y en general 10/10 volveria 1000 veces mas alli
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small and intimate feeling. Natural location with lots of beautiful landscaping.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy bonita locación y bastante seguro.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The properties gardens and landscaping is so beautiful and very well maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solo falta mas estacionamiento
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mice and clean on the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rolando David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy bueno todo solo le falta variedad al bufet y personal en los bares principales el personal atiende muy bien pero no se dan abasto
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente servicio todos muy amables la comida súper variada y muy rica
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great spot for a friends get together! The staff was very accommodating and fun! We especially loved Moses for the activities and Mauricio at the pool bar!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy bonito y limpio El personal muy amable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bartenders and activity folks were amazing they made vacation great for me
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA P

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Humberto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me gustó mucho la vegetación que rodea las habitaciones un lugar muy tranquilo y natural buenisimo para el relax
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal amable. Lo único en contra es que había una pseudo influencer que estaba grabando a las personas y niños sin autorización y nadie le dijo nada, muy incómodo.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025