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

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 Rp3.334.462 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
Rp3.334.462
Rp4.095.897 total
20 Aug - 21 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! (2,822 reviews)
"The property has enough amenities and activities to do even when there was a lot of seaweed there was still a lot of ocean activities we could do. Glad we came here and we would come back again!"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

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

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Carretera Federal Chetumal Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is Rp2.332.881 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
Rp2.332.881
Rp2.906.318 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
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. ...
BlueBay Grand Esmeralda 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 Rp5.663.421 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
Rp5.663.421
Rp6.912.813 total
26 Aug - 27 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! (1,053 reviews)
"Love everything, specially the stef they were so kind a d helpful. Coming back home my flight was early so they packed breakfast for us I felt so special. I recommend visiting Hyatt Zilara."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 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 Rp3.468.035 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp3.468.035
Rp4.256.399 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (5,619 reviews)
"so beautiful and unlike anything i’ve experienced before. food was mid"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

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 Rp17.409.490 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp17.409.490
Rp21.125.558 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ...
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! (2,472 reviews)
"It was awesome!"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 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