Playacar Travel Guide

Playa del Carmen

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Things to do


Top hotels in Playacar

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, Playacar Riu Resort Complex, Playa del Carmen, QROO
The price is Rp4.159.511 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
Rp4.159.511
Rp5.077.312 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,435 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, amazing food and all day activities. Clean and very friendly and helpful staff. 100% recommended"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive
Sandos Playacar All Inclusive

Sandos Playacar All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Paseo Xaman-Ha, Mza. 1, Lote 1 Fracc. Playacar, Playa del Carmen, QROO
The price is Rp4.263.196 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp4.263.196
Rp5.277.612 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 8 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,364 reviews)
"I loved the Sandos resort. It was a beautiful property with a scenic walk leading to the beach. The rooms are clean and spacious. The food at the buffet was okay. I didn't try any of the restaurants since there were no reservations. I would stay again and would recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Sandos Playacar All Inclusive
The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Ave. Xaman-Ha, Retorno Sayil S/N Fracc. Playacar, Playa del Carmen, QROO
The price is Rp1.625.100 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp1.625.100
Rp2.045.019 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Limited food option Bed Comfort excellent"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa
Residence Inn by Marriott Playa del Carmen

Residence Inn by Marriott Playa del Carmen

3.5 out of 5
Retorno 50 Avenida Sur, Carretera 307, Cancun Tulum Chetumal Cancun, Playa del Carmen, QROO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.422.537 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp1.422.537
Rp1.814.634 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"I loved our experience here. Very quiet, clean and great condition and facilities. 100% recommend."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott 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
The price is Rp3.329.685 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp3.329.685
Rp4.073.721 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay overall… just need a few upgrades in some areas like pools."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive
Iberostar Waves Tucán - All Inclusive

Iberostar Waves Tucán - All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Avda. Xaman-Ha, Lote Hotelero No 2, Playa del Carmen, QROO
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice resort. Nice people. Delicious food."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Iberostar Waves Tucán - 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.

Other neighbourhoods around Playacar

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Playacar Zona Hotelera

The pristine beaches and ample 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
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Playacar Fase I

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Playacar Fase I. A stop by Playacar Beach or Mayan Ruins of Playacar might round out your trip.

Playacar Fase I
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Campestre

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Campestre and surrounding area, you can visit Playacar Golf Club and Playacar Beach.

Campestre
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Playa del Carmen Centro

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

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.

Playa del Carmen Centro
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Ejidal

When in Ejidal, you can plan a visit to Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ejidal
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Calica

While Calica isn't home to many top sights, Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida are some notable places to visit nearby.

Calica

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