Playacar Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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


Our pick of the best Playacar Hotel Deals

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 NZ$505 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$505
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,576 reviews)
"The first night that we stayed we found cockroaches and our air conditioning didn’t work we went to the front desk and the lady was nice and changed our room we did have to show her proof of the roaches. The food was sub par compared to other resorts we have been too but u get what u pay for. Probably ..."

Reviewed on 2 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 NZ$409 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$409
5 Oct - 6 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! (1,324 reviews)
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Reviewed on 2 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
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)
"All of your needs are antipated and staff were friendly and professional. There were a wide range of good activities and entertainment. I especially enjoyed the two female singers and the riufit stretch and aqua aerobics. Consistently good food in all restaurants. Making it an overall excellent ..."

Reviewed on 2 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 NZ$499 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
NZ$499
20 Oct - 21 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! (1,001 reviews)
"My husband and I loved how in the middle of reception and the rooms it looked like a jungle."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
Wyndham Garden Playa del Carmen

Wyndham Garden Playa del Carmen

4 out of 5
Lote 5 Manzana 29, Fraccionami Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is NZ$139 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$139
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Wyndham Garden Playa del Carmen
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 ...
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.

Our guide on where to stay in Playacar

Find the best Playacar areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Playacar
Learn more about Playacar

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.



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