| Playa del Carmen Hotels and Resorts |
| There are many resorts in Playa del Carmen as well as in Playacar plus other areas of the Riviera Maya. If you are wanting to stay in Playa you have several chioces of nice small hotels to choose from either on the beach or just a few blocks from it. If you are looking for big mega AI resorts then Playacar is where you'll be happiest. Playa del Carmen and Playacar offers it both and I think that is one reason it is such a popular place to visit for vacations. Below I have listed some of the resorts and hotels in both Playacar, Playa del Carmen, Akumal and some other areas of the Riviera Maya. Playacar RIU Resorts - The Riu offers 4 different resorts in Playacar. Please visit the RIU PAGE for infomation on these wonderful resorts. Royal Hideaway- If you don't mind spending the extra money then this resort is the place for you. Each villa has a private concierge to take care of your needs from tours to dinner reservations. The Hideaway offers 24 hour room service, hydromassage bathtub, spacious separate shower, satellite television with VCR, and a personal stereo system with CD player in each guest room. Some of the other amenities include minibar with soft drinks and water, deluxe personal toiletries, ironing board and iron, hair dryer, and alarm clock, ceiling fan, marble bathroom and in-room safe. This is the only All-Inclusive resort to be included in the Prefered Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. A wonderful, wonderful resort with top notch service and great accomidations and service. Club Viva Maya- This 400 room resort is very active. They have one of the best entertainment staffs of all the resorts in Playacar. They offer three restaurants, "La Terraza" International buffet style restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; "Portofino" Fish and seafood Italian style a la carte, open for dinner with reservation. "Viva Mexico" Mexican restaurant a la carte open for dinner only, with reservation. Some of the activities at the resort include French boules and darts, beach games, water aerobics, dance classes, bingo, daily tournaments with prizes, aerobics, stretching, piano bar, disco, theme parties, bike tour, drink time and Spanish lessons. At the Viva Maya there are two different types of rooms, Ocean View or Garden View with two queen size beds, all have air conditioning, satellite television, telephone, bathroom with shower and bath, safety deposit box and balcony or terrace. A very fun place to spend your vacation. Club Viva Azteca- The sister resort to the Viva Maya the Azteca is a little smaller(234 rooms) and a little more laid back. The resort has much Mexican flair and the surroundings are very beautifully laid out. All rooms have 2 queen beds, TV, telephone, air-conditioning, bathroom with shower and tub, and hairdryer. Some amenities include kayaking, wind-surfing, sailing, snorkelling, boogie board, introduction to scuba diving, water polo, water aerobics, tennis (day and night). Guest of either the Viva Maya or the Viva Aztea can use the facilities of the other resort. Gala Resort - Gala Playacar has 300 deluxe guest Rooms & Suites. All have private balconies, is handsomely decorated & has color television, telephone, security safe, hair dryer & a small refrigerator that is stocked with complimentary soft drinks and beer. This resort also offer a lot of activities and amenities like Stage Show Theater, Fitness Center, Room Service 24 hours, Meeting & Banquet Rooms, Discotheque, Midnight Swimming (adults only), Snorkeling, Scuba Diving in ocean (certified divers only), Scuba Lessons (in pool), Sailing, Windsurfing, Deep Sea Fishing*, Sightseeing*, Water Polo, Kayaks and more. A very wonderful resort with lots to do. Allegro Resort Playacar - The Allegro is the sister resort to the Royal Hideaway and the Caribbean Village Playacar. This resort offers 300 Standard Rooms that come with either one king size bed or two double beds with air conditioning, ceiling fan, phone, coffee machine, irons and Ironing board, shower with full bath, safety deposit box and satellite TV. The resort is set up in thatched roof villas which make the feeling of the resort very charming. Some of the extras at this resort are volleyball, beach soccer, table tennis, shuffle board, bicycles, darts, billiards, four lighted, soft-surface tennis courts. Water Sports ( Non-Motorized ) - kayaks, snorkeling, sailing, boogie boards and windsurfing. Caribbean Village Playacar- This resort is nestled among a tropical green forest and is also surrounded by a championship 18 hole golf course.. The resort has 300 superior rooms that are set in one, two or three-story villas. All rooms have 2 queen beds, air conditioning, color satellite television, full bath with tub and shower, inroom safe and ceiling fan. Since the resort is not located on the beach they do offer a beach club with shuttle service to the beach. Reef Club Playacar - This resort offers 200 nicely decorated rooms each with 1 king or 2 double beds. All rooms include air-conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite reception color TV, direct access telephone and a full bathroom with tub and shower. Hotel amenities include Activities desk/concierge, bike rental, gameroom, moped rental, playground, outdoor swimming pool, children's swimming pool and aTennis court. Playa del Carmen Caracol Village - This 366 room, all-inclusive, environmentally friendly beachfront resort lies at the edge of an exotic jungle, surrounded by mangroves and natural lagoons. It features 2 swimming pools, 3 restaurants and 3 bars, Splash Kids Club, Fitness Center, Spa, archery, bocce, volleyball, tennis, basketball, mini soccer, sailing, windsurfing, kayaks, daily activities and nightly entertainment. This charming and secluded resort is just minutes away from Playa del Carmen.The defining aspect of a Splash Resort, however, is its Refresh Your Life philosophy. It is Splash's firm commitment to deliver products and services that, by their exemplary and unique nature, result in an envigorating, unforgettable pleasant experience for each customer. Caracol Village by Splash is the perfect resort for romantic couples, active singles and families. Restuarants include LA LAGUNA - International buffet restaurant serving International cuisine. Open for breakfast and lunch, buffet-style with cook to order (a la minute) stations. Also open for dinner. BANDIDO'S - A la carte restaurant serving traditional Mexican fare, overlooking the pool and ocean in a rustic palapa Reservations required. THE RIVIERA - Ocean side restaurant serving specialty cuisine with a Mediterranean flair. Reservations required. THE CARIBE SNACK BAR - Serves your favorite snacks throughout the day. Located at poolside. Fisherman's Village - This resort is a condo-hotel featuring a primitive yet sophisticated lifestyle. Located in the north part of Playacar this resort has a very wonderful wide beach which never seems to be crowded. The condo suites offers one, two or three bedrooms, a full kitchen, a living and dining room area and daily maid service. On the premises you will find a large fresh water pool, child pool, gourmet restaurant, deli shop, boutique, safety deposit box, tour desk, and gymnasium. Hotel Cohiba - This three story, white hotel is tastefully decorated in the Mexican Caribbean style, including 20 fully equipped rooms,a restaurant and bar. Our professional management assures you of quality service and strives for your complete satisfaction.The Hotel Cohiba management and personnel speaks English and Italian as well as Spanish, and you'll find that any one of our warm and courteous staff will be able to assist you with all your needs. There are 2 different room types, Superior Class Rooms located on the 1st and 2nd floors. Queen size bed or 2 full size beds, air conditioning, ceiling fan, refrigerator, full private bathroom, cable television, direct telephone, private balcony. Junior Suite located on the 3rd. floor. King size bed or 2 full size beds, couch, kitchenette, refrigerator, air conditioning, ceiling fan, full private bathroom, cable television, direct telephone, large private terrace with spectacular ocean view. Email is cohiba@prodigy.net.mx Hotel Colibri - Situated on the beach in town this resort is a wonderful getaway spot. The hotel offers 28 Rooms with two double beds,private bathroom with hot and cold water, ceiling fan, Air Conditioning, telephone with long distance service and room service. There is also 5 cabanas with one double bed. The resort also has a very good restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and/or snack and dinner at very reasonable prices. You can also sit at the beach swing-bar where the bartenders always can mix up your favorite tropical drink. Email is hotelcolibri@prodigy.net.mx Tropical Casablanca Hotel - This wonderful little hotel is located on 1st Ave between Calle 10th and 12th. The hotel has 20 rooms with double beds in each room, all include a private bathroom and shower, Air conditioned, hot water and ceiling fan. One of the most interesting features in Tropical Casablanca are the wood doors, each door hand carved by a local artist, giving each room a little individuality and character. Some of the furniture and head boards are also hand carved by the same artist. Casablanca is truly a very simple and enchanting place, all guests are welcome and very well taken care of. A wonderful hotel that is close to everything Playa del Carmen has to offer. Email is tropicalcasablanca@prodigy.net.mx Las Palapas - Hotel Las Palapas is situated directly on one of the most beautiful beaches of the Mexican Caribbean. They have 3 different room options, Beachfront-7 beachfront bungalows with thatched roofs, situated directly on the white sand beach. Equipped with 2 queen size beds, ceiling fan, bathroom with shower and private veranda with hammocks and armchairs. Standard-48 standard rooms in one or two story bungalows, all with lovely views of our garden. The rooms in the one storey bungalows as well as the upper floor rooms of the two storey buildings have thatched roofs. Equipment and size of the standard rooms are equivalent to the beachfront rooms. Some of the rooms have air conditioning. Garden Deluxe-20 garden deluxe rooms in one or two story bungalows, located in a natural tropical environment in the most quiet part of the hotel. These rooms have an additional sitting area with sofa bed and are considerably larger than the beachfront and standard rooms. The rooms in the one story bungalows as well as the upper floor rooms of the two story buildings have thatched roofs. Corto Maltes - The sign out front says "Last of the Old Playa Hotel". This is a very nice, quaint hotel which offers beautiful thatched roof cabanas. The cabanas have 2 double beds, full bathroom, ceiling fans and more. They also offer a great open air thached roof bar to hang out at. The beach is very nice and there ae plenty of palapas and umbrellas if needed. Porto Real - The Porto Real is the only AI resort that is located in Playa del Carmen itself. The resort offers 192 Spacious deluxe junior suites with private terrace and balconys, two double beds or one king, hand-crafted colonial style furniture, safety deposit box, full length mirror, FM/AM alarm clock, direct dial telephone and voice mail message, large roman style bathrooms with bathtub and shower, hairdryer and vanity mirror. The beach from Porto Real to the north is some of the best beach area you will find in the area. This resort is very beautiful and well maintained. The Porto Real has just expanded as they bought the Posada San Pedro and are remodeling the hotel now. Hotel Riviera Caribe Maya - This nice hotel is located just a short walk from the beach in Playa. It offers 22 rooms, 3 Suites, each with a king size bed and private jacuzzi, 19 standard rooms with private balconies. All rooms come standard with private bath, telephone, air conditioning, color television, mini-fridge, security box and ceiling fan. The hotel also offers a Restaurant-bar, pool, car rental, dive packages, gift shop, laundry services, massage service, room service, 24 hours security and beach club. Hotel Deseo - One of the newest and most beautiful resorts located in Playa. Located at the corner of 5th Ave and Calle 12 it has a wonderful location. The hotel has 3 different types of rooms, Balcony, Suites and Lounge View rooms. Downstairs of the hotel is the bar Fly which is a new hip hangout with live DJ's. The lounge and pool area at night are a great romatic place to take that special someone. they have beds and lounge chairs and a projection screen TV, that is about 1 1/2 stories high. This is a very wonderful hotel with an exceptional atmosphere. La Rana Cansada - A great small hotel located on Calle 10 between 5th and 10th Ave. The real thing that makes this such a great hotel are the owners, Ted and Pia. They are two of the nicest people you will meet in Playa. Plus the hotel has one of the best bars in Playa where all the locals hangout at. Hotel Lunata - Hotel Lunata is a charming hacienda-style hotel located on 5th Avenue, the heart and soul of Playa Del Carmen, just steps away from the Mexican Caribbean's pristine white sand beaches. Centrally located, Hotel Lunata is easy walking distance from everything Playa del Carmen has to offer, including beaches, international restaurants, upscale boutiques, unique artisan shops, Mayan ruins, and bars with live music that ranges from mariachis to reggae. Hotel Sahara - Experience the wonders of Morocco and the Arabian Knights, while on the beautiful white sandy beaches of the Mayan Riviera in Playa del Carmen Mexico. This unique hotel offers the best of both worlds, the charm and majesty of the palatial estates and accommodations of the Old World and the breathtaking beauty of the Caribbean. Just 300 meters from the long rolling beaches of the Caribbean and steps from the world famous La Quinta Avenida, where all the nightlife of Playa happens--Restaurants, clubs, bars and shopping. A great hotel with beautiful rooms. El Faro - A definate landmark in Playa the El Faro's has 28 individually designed rooms are tucked away in several two and three story buildings amidst luxuriant tropical gardens with an abundance of coconut palm trees, brilliantly hued bougainvillea and colorful hibiscus. All of the generously sized rooms are just a few steps from the palm- studded beach which stretches for over 75 meters along the calm blue waters of the Caribbean Sea and is strewn with cushioned lounge chairs under shade-spending individual palapas. You can't miss this hotel because it has the only lighthouse in Playa. Hotel Paradise - This attractive, contemporary design, two story hotel has 34 rooms and was completed in 1998. The hotel is located 400 meters from the beach and the picturesque La Quinta Ave. is just a 2 minute walk away. They offer spacious air conditioned rooms and kitchenettes have ceiling fans, tv and large balconies overlooking the pool and interior garden. The garden patio restaurant, LOS SUIZOS is nestled in colorful tropical foliage and invites you to a romatic dinner "al fresco" or to linger over breakfast while planning the day´s adventures. Blue Beach Hotel & Villas - The hotel is in a perfect location for enjoying the beautiful white sand Caribbean beach, which has made Playa del Carmen a longtime favorite of independent travelers from around the world. Vacationing couples will love the rustic bungalows which sit right on the beach, with hammocks on the porch for relaxing in the tranquil shade of palm trees. Families will like the convenience of Blue Beach Hotel's suites, complete with kitchenette for meals at home on your large quiet balcony. The hotel has 5 different types of rooms, Standard, Junior Suite, Master Suite, Beach Front Bungalows and Beach Front Villas. Gloria Del Caribe Hotel - The hotel offer 72 standard rooms, 6 Junior Suites and 6 apartments. Standard rooms with king size bed or 2 double beds, air conditioning, ceiling fan, closet, private bathroom, balcony optional. Junior Suites with king size bed or 2 double beds, air conditioning, 2 ceiling fans, closet, private bathroom. Studios with king size bed or 2 double beds, air conditioning, ceiling fan, kitchenette, refrigerator, closet, private bathroom. Apartments with 2 separate rooms, 1 king size bed and 2 double beds, living room, kitchen fully equipped, refrigerator, air conditioning ( both rooms ), 2 ceiling fans, closet, private bathroom. Hacienda Maria Bonita -This hotel is truly a Mexican Style Hotel with a peaceful "Pueblito" atmosphere located in the heart of Playa del Carmen, one block away from the famous 5th. Avenue and a few feet more to the beach. The hotel has 41 rooms, 20 Rooms with air conditioning, one king size bed, private bathroom with hot water, closet, ceiling fan, refrigerator, TV. and telephone, 20 Rooms with Air conditioning, 2 double beds, private bathroom with hot water, closet, ceiling fan, TV. and telephone and 1 Master Suite with Living room with one king size bed in bedroom, private bathroom, jacuzzi, air conditioning, ceiling fan, closet, private balcony facing the pool, telephone, satellite TV, frigobar. Other Resorts in the Rivera Maya Iberostar Paraiso Beach - Beautiful resort that lies 15 minutes north of Playa del Carmen on one of the most beautiful beaches in the area. The resort has 426 rooms all with either 1 king or 2 double beds. Rooms include air conditioning, ceiling fan, telephone, TV, minibar, safety deposit box, balcony and private bathrooms with hair dryers. The resort also has 6 restaurants that serve a wide array of flavors as well as 4 bars. Occidental Flamenco Xcaret - The hotel's authentic Mediterranean style and majestic tropical locale make it much more than a perfect vacation experience. An expansive subterranean river forms channels through the resort's streets, allowing the property to thrive in harmony in this exotic natural setting. The hotel is located next to the famous Xcaret Park. The resort has 788 rooms with 2 different room types Deluxe - All rooms include: air conditioning, telephone, satellite television, safety deposit box, hair dryer. Club Miguel Angel guests also receive internet connection, secretarial services, and separate services: reception, private breakfast area, bar service, pool with jacuzzi. Junior Suites - All rooms include: air conditioning, telephone, satellite television, safety deposit box, hair dryer, VCR, stereo, iron and board, scale, coffee kit, hydromassage shower and balcony. Club Miguel Angel guests also receive internet connection, secretarial services, and separate services: reception, private breakfast area, bar service, pool with jacuzzi. Paradisus Riviera Cancun - he Paradisus Riviera Cancun, 'The Ultimate All-Inclusive Village Beach Resort', recreates a Mayan Village ambience with its narrow paths and charmingly private, three-story oceanfront bungalows. It stretches between a lush tropical mangrovepreserve and a 5,000 foot long Caribbean beach, protected by a coral reef, which is part of the second largest coral reef formation in the world. Upon arrival at the property, one discovers a truly tropical setting with a touch of Mayan culture, a luxurious marble finishing and the dramatic view of a large free-form swimming pool overlooking the tranquil waters of the Caribbean. The lobby area is centrally located, with easy access to all facilities, featuring an array of fine dining, world-class entertainment and a state-of-the-art conference center. The three-story bungalows are nestled in lush tropical vegetation and include the some of the best suite accommodations along the Mexican Riviera with all the amenities and services expected of a world-class luxury resort. 600 rooms include individually controlled air-conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite television with a selection of pay-per-view channels, mini-bar, hair dryer, coffee and tea maker, alarm clock with radio, iron, ironing board, direct-dial telephone with data-port, in-room safety deposit box and terrace with breathtaking views of the turquoise Caribbean Sea or the lush tropical gardens. Gran Sole Resort - deluxe all-inclusive spa resort is completely secluded and has facilities for guests of all ages in a typical hacienda style environment. Features 190 air-conditioned rooms and junior suites with telephones, ceiling fans and private terraces with hammocks. Sole Resort & Spa is surrounded by acres of tropical jungle, breathtaking coral reefs and a beautiful beach. Be pampered with a variety of spa services including aromatherapy, Swedish massage, facials, body wraps, and much more. You can also choose from a variety of activities and classes such as yoga, aerobics, aqua-aerobics, and meditation. El Dorado Royale - A secluded deluxe all inclusive Spa Resort for adults only, amidst 450 acres of tropical jungle and over 1.5 miles of unspoiled Punta Brava Beach. Spread among hundreds of palm trees, there are several 3 story buildings with 17 units each, all with private Jacuzzi, breathtaking ocean views, extra large terraces with a hammock and light Mexican colors. 200 Ocean View and Ocean Front Junior Suites, Casitas Suites, 1 and 2 Bedroom Suites. Suites feature Mexican decoration, air conditioning, ceiling fan, king size or double beds, marble or Mexican tile floors, dining table with 2 chairs, night table, radio and alarm clock, private bathroom with shower, indoor Jacuzzi, mini-bar, safe deposit box, color satellite TV, private terrace with a hammock and amenity kit. Maroma - This resorts beach was recently voted the #1 beach in the world by the Travel Channel. 36 rooms are rustically luxurious - king bed, open-style bath with sunken tub, air conditioning, ceiling fan, bamboo shutters, furnished terraces with hammock - and each is individually decorated with original paintings, Mexican tile and fabrics and unique examples of local arts and crafts. All rooms, suites and villas are built upon a dune, and are in fact no more than 50 meters from the beach. The restaurant here is simply amazing. The chef's creations marry traditional techniques with the freshest local ingredients to delight the eye and the palate with innovative combinations of textures and flavors. Whether it's breakfast on the terrace, lunch under a palapa on the beach or dinner in the elegant dining room accompanied by live piano music, dining at Maroma is always an affair to remember. Barcelo Maya Beach - Wonderful resort located just north of Xpu-Ha. 612 rooms, of which 591 are standard, with one king-size bed or 2 double beds. 18 Junior suites, with 2 double beds, sofa bed, separate living area and sea view, 3 Master suites with 1 king-size bed, Jacuzzi, sitting-dining room and sea view. All the rooms have: terrace, full bathroom, air conditioning, satellite TV, hair drier, ceiling fan, mini-bar, safe, telephone and voltage 110v. Electronic lock. The resort also offers 3 restaurants; 1 buffet restaurant. 1 à la carte restaurant for Mexican gastronomy "El Agave" and 1 at the beach. 3 bars: lobby bar, Entertainment bar and swimming pool bar. Discotheque with international music and a life size pirate ship.. Shops in the lobby. Medical centre. "Chac-Mool" conference room with capacity for up to 500 people. Swimming pool with Jacuzzi. "Micky Maya" children’s play area. Ice dispensing machine on floors with rooms. For sports the resort offers 3 tennis courts. 1 all purpose court. Mini-golf. Gymnasium. Boules. Darts. Badminton. Shuffleboard. Table tennis. Beach and swimming pool volleyball. Water polo. Aerobics in theatre and in swimming pool. Windsurfing. Pedalos, Kayaks, Sailing boats, Water skiing. Snorkelling. Scuba diving. Water sports shop. Sunfish. Tricycles. Fiesta Grand - One of the newest and most dynamic resorts in the Riviera Maya. Upon entering the Fiesta Grand Resort you will definatly say "WOW!" The Fiesta Grand Resort features a large open-air lobby with ceiling fans to keep air moving. A large iron colonial chandelier is suspended from the ceiling. The floors are beige marble. The center of the lobby has fantastic tiered black iron fountain. The Fiesta Grand Resort has slated wood walkways over lagoons. Restaurants are enclosed in glass, air-conditioned and are suspended over water. The main buffet restaurants are large and fully equipped with serving islands. Each specialty restaurant features a bar. There are no restrictions to dining in the a la carte restaurants. There are 4 pools - lake pool, adult pool (topless allowed at the adult pool), children's pool and a quiet pool at the Spa. The lake pool is spectacular and has raised Grecian columns with jet streams where guests can sit and cool off. The pool also features a long row of lounge chairs on a ledge in the pool for sunbathing. The children's pool is 1 foot 4 inches deep. Building blocks completed with the planting of flowers and shrubs. Buildings have fire alarms, smoke detectors and emergency lighting system in hallways. Air-conditioning is automatic with key. The Mayan suites (couples only) are located in the blocks closest to the beach. The Mayan suites feature air-conditioning, ceiling fan, king bed or two queen beds, vanity table, cabinet with coffee maker, a mini refrigerator stocked daily with beer, soft drinks, and water, TV, sofa and coffee table. A hallway leads to a wonderful bathroom with full bath - vanity, separate toilet and bidet. One steps down to a glass door onto an outside patio with a Mayan shower featuring a Mayan arch. This shower is closed in for privacy and very romantic. Junior Suites and Run of House Rooms all feature a coffer maker, TV, small refrigerator stocked three times a week, king or two queen beds. Rooms are bright. The junior suite - a larger room - has a sofa bed. Both room categories feature a bathroom with shower only. Rooms have digital safety deposit box free of charge. Every unit has a balcony or terrace. All balconies are child proof. |
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