Playacar Travel Guide

Playa del Carmen

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.

Stay near popular Playacar attractions

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 Playa del Carmen QROO
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. Popular attractions Quinta Avenida and Playa del ...
Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive
Sandos Playacar All Inclusive

Sandos Playacar All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Paseo Xaman-Ha Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is £240 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
£240
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Xplor Theme Park and ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,316 reviews)
"Great beach, great food, great hotel overall! Great location."

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

Sandos Playacar 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
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Quinta Avenida ...
Hotel Riu Tequila - All Inclusive
The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Ave. Xaman-Ha Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is £193 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
£193
12 Nov - 13 Nov
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Had a wonderful experience at the reef club. Alex at the front desk was very helpful. We had a lot of fun with water aerobics, stretching exercises , going to the beach. We were visiting during Dia de los Muertos. The reef club made it very special with unbelievable decorations and employee Catrina ..."

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Xaman Ha Manzana Lote Playa del Carmen QROO
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Quinta Avenida ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"We absolutely love RIU Playacar! ❤️ We are definitely RIU fans, and once again, RIU did not disappoint! Every stay reminds us why we keep coming back. The atmosphere is amazing, the entertainment is fantastic, and there is always something to enjoy. One of our favourite highlights is always the famous ..."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive
 Riu Palace Mexico - Adults Only - All Inclusive

Riu Palace Mexico - Adults Only - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Avda. Xaman-Ha, Manzana 3, Lote 4 Playa del Carmen QROO
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Quinta Avenida ...
Riu Palace Mexico - 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 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.

Gonzalo Guerrero

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

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.

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 Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal.

Luis Donaldo Colosio

If you're spending some time in Luis Donaldo Colosio, Punta Esmeralda Beach and Mamitas Beach are top sights worth seeing.



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