Riviera Maya Travel Guide

Playa del Carmen

A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a row of white buildings with red roofs.
A wooden pier extending into turquoise waters with a thatched-roof hut at the end.
A sunset over the ocean with palm trees and a beach.
A sunset over a beach with palm trees silhouetted against the sky.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Riviera Maya

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Carretera Federal Chetumal Playa del Carmen QROO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.765.442 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp2.765.442
Rp3.406.629 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,267 reviews)
"DO NOT STAY AT THIS HOTEL!!! We booked this trip as we have before, Coming from America we can only book based on photos and reviews. This place was a total TERRIBLE!!! and we smelled this terrible smell as we pulled up, it was like rotten eggs meets a dirty toilet bowl. We checked into our room ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive
Ocean Maya Royale - Adults Only -  All Inclusive

Ocean Maya Royale - Adults Only - All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Carretera Federal Chetumal, km. 299 Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is Rp4.120.759 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp4.120.759
Rp5.046.205 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,829 reviews)
"Another great stay at Ocean Maya. Looked after by all our friends again Jojo at bar and David in restaurant and all staff in the Hacienda, La Dolce Vita and Blue. Unfortunately we were there during reconstruction of roof of El Charro so was a little noisy. All facilities in the hotel very clean and ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Ocean Maya Royale - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya Adults Only All Inclusive

Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya Adults Only All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Carretera Federal 387 Chetmal Cancun Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is Rp5.664.263 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp5.664.263
Rp6.914.202 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,057 reviews)
"Lacking restaurant. Impossible to make reservation. Very hard to have chairs on the beach as customers drops their towell at 6 am and there is a money things going on with the staff. Hated how often they tried to get me in a presentation to buy either a condo or a time sharing."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya Adults Only All Inclusive
Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive

Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Carretera Federal 307, KM 282 Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is Rp4.224.595 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp4.224.595
Rp5.172.205 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 7 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive
Hotel Xcaret Mexico - All Parks / All Fun Inclusive - All inclusive

Hotel Xcaret Mexico - All Parks / All Fun Inclusive - All inclusive

5 out of 5
Carr. Chetumal - Puerto Juarez Km. 282 Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is Rp22.466.960 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp22.466.960
Rp27.245.466 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 15 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,635 reviews)
"Got very bad experience on room service. And when I tried to contact them before arrival, it’s useless help while I want to change dinner."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Hotel Xcaret Mexico - All Parks / All Fun Inclusive - All inclusive
Excellence Riviera Cancun - Adults Only All Inclusive

Excellence Riviera Cancun - Adults Only All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Carr. Federal 307 Chet-Pto. Juarez Puerto Morelos QROO
Stay at this luxury resort in Puerto Morelos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 6 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,437 reviews)
"The place was very beautiful the beach is very nice. I would not suggest going in prime time season for sea weed as there was so much you could not get in the actual ocean."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Excellence Riviera Cancun - Adults Only 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.

Where to stay in Riviera Maya

Find the best Riviera Maya areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Playacar

Amazing beaches great entertainment and top sights from Playa del Carmen Main Beach to Quinta Avenida – discover Playacar, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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.



Riviera Maya Travel Guide