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 £213 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
£213
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular attractions Maroma Beach and Playa ...
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 £132 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
£132
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular attractions Maroma Beach and Tres ...
6.8/10 (1,220 reviews)
"I was disappointed with the food. The arrangements necessary to make a reservation prior to 4 PM on the same day was also a disappointment. I dislike the fact that they did not have paper straws. For frozen margaritas. I understand the environmental concern, but paper straws with a frozen Margarita ..."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

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 £311 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
£311
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Maroma Beach and ...
Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya Adults Only All Inclusive
Blue Diamond Wellness Resort – All Inclusive – Adults Only

Blue Diamond Wellness Resort – All Inclusive – Adults Only

5 out of 5
Km. 298.8 Carretera #307 Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is £272 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
£272
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Maroma Beach and Playa del Carmen ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (985 reviews)
"Our room with our private pool was amazing, spacious and clean. The bed was not as comfortable as I expected and I would have liked the lighting in the bathroom to be brighter. The spa was an amazing space but there were dead bugs everywhere, maybe a little maintenance before aging the amazing rooms ..."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Blue Diamond Wellness Resort – All Inclusive – Adults Only
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 £222 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£222
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 7 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Xcaret Eco Theme ...
Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive
Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancún - All Inclusive

Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancún - All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Carretera Cancun - Tulum km 27.5 Puerto Morelos QROO
The price is £181 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
£181
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attractions Puerto Morelos Beach and Puerto Morelos Town Square are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very good! (760 reviews)
"The Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancun is a beautiful resort. The rooms are very clean, housekeeping does a great job at keeping the room restocked and clean for the coming day. The grounds are immaculate. The detail thats put into keeping it beautiful is very evident. The pools are great with a ..."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancún - All Inclusive
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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 Playacar Golf Club – discover Playacar, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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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