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.

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Activities


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
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$614 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$614
31 July - 1 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 bar in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,556 reviews)
"IT WAS AMAZING TRIP. THANKS"

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - 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! (1,002 reviews)
"First, I want to start with our arrival. Fernanda was amazing and very accommodating. We didn't have any issues in our conversations although we do not speak Spanish. All the receptionists speak English( we didn't experience it in other resorts in the past).The rooms were perfect, clean, AC worked ..."

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Hotel Riu Tequila - 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$457 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$457
3 Aug - 4 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! (1,319 reviews)
"Very family friendly resort with couples only options as well"

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Sandos Playacar 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 NZ$303 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$303
5 July - 6 July
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 Reef is an eco hotel which means to me less luxury than others because they are trying to use more sustainable practices- and while I appreciate that, there is a trade off. The staff was friendly, but they are very pushy about the vacation club presentation. While the hotel was overall clean ..."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa
Royal Hideaway Playacar All Inclusive - Adults only

Royal Hideaway Playacar All Inclusive - Adults only

4.5 out of 5
Lote Hotelero No 6 Desarollo Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is NZ$480 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$480
28 July - 29 July
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"This was my fourth time at this property. Three times were 20 plus years ago. This place is a shadow of its former self. The check in staff either were brand new or just plain lied about amenities that did not exist. No concierge person was ever at villas and when I asked people to make reservations ..."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Royal Hideaway Playacar All Inclusive - Adults only
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 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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The rooms were clean"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Hotel Riu Yucatan - 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.

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.

Gonzalo Guerrero

If you're spending some time in Gonzalo Guerrero, 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 Quinta Avenida.

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.



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