Playa del Carmen

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Playa del Carmen showing a bay or harbor

Where to stay in Playa del Carmen

Cozumel featuring tropical scenes and a beach

Downtown Playa del Carmen

4.5/5(115 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Playa del Carmen, Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Playa del Carmen
Beautifully lit tree along the road near Playa del Carmen,Mexico

Playacar

4.5/5(1,552 area reviews)

An upscale resort area with secluded beaches and villas by the sea, Playacar boasts a golf course designed by Robert von Hagge and is just a short drive from downtown Playa del Carmen.

Playacar
Beautifully lit tree along the road near Playa del Carmen,Mexico

Playacar Zona Hotelera

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Playacar Zona Hotelera. A stop by Playacar Beach or Piste Cyclable sur Paseo Xaman-Ha might round out your trip.

Playacar Zona Hotelera
Cozumel featuring tropical scenes and a beach

Gonzalo Guerrero

4.5/5(832 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Gonzalo Guerrero, Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida are top sights worth seeing.

Gonzalo Guerrero
Playa del Carmen is a city I fell in love with at first sight! The people, the street food and restaurants and the beach are just amazing:) This is the view from the rooftop bar at The Palm at Playa, prefect to enjoy a cocktail at the bar or chill out in the hammocks!

Playa del Carmen Centro

4.5/5(474 area reviews)

Travelers to Playa del Carmen Centro praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Quinta Avenida and Playa del Carmen Main Beach.

Playa del Carmen Centro
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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.

Maroma
Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive
Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive
4 out of 5
Carretera Federal 307, KM 282, Chetumal a Puerto Juarez, Xcaret, Playa del Carmen, QROO
The price is AED 1,099 per night from Dec 12 to Dec 13
AED 1,099
AED 1,335 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 7 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,800 reviews)
"Just got back from here and had a great time! Place was very secure and we definitely felt safe! Staff was all super friendly and helpful, I wasn't sure what to expect but this place definitely exceeded my expectations. Rooms were very clean and well kept, Ocean was within walking distance, and all ..."

Reviewed on 12 November 2024

Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive
Grand Riviera Princess - All Inclusive
Grand Riviera Princess - All Inclusive
4.5 out of 5
Prolongacion 5ta Avenida, Mza 20 Lote 006, Playa del Carmen, QROO
The price is AED 926 per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
AED 926
AED 926 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,243 reviews)
"This resort was beautiful. Loved all the pools and that they were never crowded like at other resorts. It is clean and staff is friendly. I just wish there was a better way to make reservations for the restaurants because they would fill up quick and since you have to reserve in advance sometimes ..."

Reviewed on 12 November 2024

Grand Riviera Princess - All Inclusive
Hotel Xcaret Mexico - All Parks / All Fun Inclusive
Hotel Xcaret Mexico - All Parks / All Fun Inclusive
5 out of 5
Carr. Chetumal - Puerto Juarez Km. 282, Playa del Carmen, QROO
The price is AED 2,949 per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
AED 2,949
AED 3,576 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury property in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 10 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,277 reviews)
"Clean, fun, relaxing, beyond accommodating & friendly."

Reviewed on 11 November 2024

Hotel Xcaret Mexico - All Parks / All Fun 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.
El Dorado Royale, Catamarán, Cenote & More Inclusive
El Dorado Royale, Catamarán, Cenote & More Inclusive
5 out of 5
Km 45 Carretera Cancun, Tulum Kantenah, Maroma, Playa del Carmen, QROO
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (205 reviews)
"The outstanding restaurants, clean rooms and excellent service."

Reviewed on 10 November 2024

El Dorado Royale, Catamarán, Cenote & More Inclusive
Playa Palms Beach Hotel
Playa Palms Beach Hotel
4 out of 5
1st Avenue Bis, Between 12th and 14th North Street, Playa del Carmen, QROO
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,488 reviews)
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Reviewed on 11 November 2024

Playa Palms Beach Hotel
Generations Riviera Maya Family Resort Catamarán, Aqua Nick & More Inclusive
Generations Riviera Maya Family Resort Catamarán, Aqua Nick & More Inclusive
4.5 out of 5
Playa del Carmen
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (55 reviews)
"I really liked the big rooms they had! We absolutely loved our main floor swim out! We had Erbie who visited us daily to get our drink orders! The room was very clean, the maids did a good job at cleaning and giving us new towels. I didn’t like how they touched our personal belongings such as our ..."

Reviewed on 20 October 2024

Generations Riviera Maya Family Resort Catamarán, Aqua Nick & More 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.

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Reviews of Playa del Carmen

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Great beaches, cool caves for advanced divers, warm waters, shopping. Just be careful with cash on hands and do not leave it in the room even in the safety box. We were part of bigger group, 3 out of 12 rooms in 4 hotels were missing money or items.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Highly recommend the excursions of Rio Secreto and Chichen Itza.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love Playa del Carmen. The vibe in the Riviera Maya is much more relaxed than the Cancun area. I also loved 5th Avenue for the shops, people watching and restaurants.

5/5 - Excellent

Emily

Amazing city, nice people.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love the people, the culture, the food, the geography, the history, Mayans, etc, I think Mexico is one of the most beautiful countries in the world.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Favorite destination in Mexico