Playa del Carmen

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Playa del Carmen showing a bay or harbor
Playa del Carmen featuring a sandy beach, swimming and general coastal views
Half Moon Bay which includes a coastal town, a sandy beach and tropical scenes
Half Moon Bay featuring a beach and tropical scenes
Half Moon Bay which includes boating and a bay or harbor

Where to stay in Playa del Carmen

Cozumel featuring tropical scenes and a beach

Downtown Playa del Carmen

4.5/5(115 area reviews)

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

Downtown Playa del Carmen
Beautifully lit tree along the road near Playa del Carmen,Mexico

Playacar

4.5/5(1,552 area reviews)

An upscale resort area with secluded beaches and villas by the sea, Playacar boasts a golf course designed by Robert von Hagge and is just a short drive from downtown Playa del Carmen.

Playacar
Cozumel featuring tropical scenes and a beach

Gonzalo Guerrero

4.5/5(832 area reviews)

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

Gonzalo Guerrero
Playa del Carmen is a city I fell in love with at first sight! The people, the street food and restaurants and the beach are just amazing:) This is the view from the rooftop bar at The Palm at Playa, prefect to enjoy a cocktail at the bar or chill out in the hammocks!

Playa del Carmen Centro

4.5/5(474 area reviews)

Travelers to Playa del Carmen Centro praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and Quinta Avenida.

Playa del Carmen Centro
Beautifully lit tree along the road near Playa del Carmen,Mexico

Playacar Zona Hotelera

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Playacar Zona Hotelera. A stop by Playacar Beach or Piste Cyclable sur Paseo Xaman-Ha might round out your trip.

Playacar Zona Hotelera
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Luis Donaldo Colosio

4/5(301 area reviews)

While visiting Luis Donaldo Colosio, you might make a stop by sights like Punta Esmeralda Beach and Mamitas Beach.

Luis Donaldo Colosio
Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive
Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive
4 out of 5
Carretera Federal 307, KM 282, Chetumal a Puerto Juarez, Xcaret, Playa del Carmen, QROO
The price is SAR 1,614 per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
SAR 1,614
SAR 1,959 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 January 2025
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 7 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,874 reviews)
"The property is beautiful and a unique experience with all of the animals, walking trails, and mayan ruins right on the grounda. The beach area is also amazing."

Reviewed on 21 December 2024

Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive
Hotel Xcaret Mexico - All Parks / All Fun Inclusive
Hotel Xcaret Mexico - All Parks / All Fun Inclusive
5 out of 5
Carr. Chetumal - Puerto Juarez Km. 282, Playa del Carmen, QROO
The price is SAR 2,832 per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
SAR 2,832
SAR 3,434 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 January 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury property in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 10 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,268 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay and plan to return within the next year."

Reviewed on 19 December 2024

Hotel Xcaret Mexico - All Parks / All Fun Inclusive
Grand Riviera Princess - All Inclusive
Grand Riviera Princess - All Inclusive
5 out of 5
Prolongacion 5ta Avenida, Mza 20 Lote 006, Playa del Carmen, QROO
The price is SAR 1,497 per night from Jan 2 to Jan 3
SAR 1,497
SAR 1,497 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 January 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury property in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,375 reviews)
"The property is a bit older but cared for. A little more maintenance in the rooms would be nice. Staff were exceptional! Pools and beach area are great. Bring water shoes for the beach, the resort part of the beach is rocky getting into the water. Lacked information on areas and activities. If you ..."

Reviewed on 22 December 2024

Grand Riviera Princess - 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.
Playa Palms Beach Hotel
Playa Palms Beach Hotel
4 out of 5
1st Avenue Bis, Between 12th and 14th North Street, Playa del Carmen, QROO
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,495 reviews)
"Beautiful apartment-like hotel. Immaculate inside and out. We felt safe an secured at all times. Everything is walking distance."

Reviewed on 19 December 2024

Playa Palms Beach Hotel
Hotel Colonial Playa del Carmen
Hotel Colonial Playa del Carmen
3.5 out of 5
Playa del Carmen
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,138 reviews)
"The location was perfect and stay was great staff very friendly and room was decent! Just needed the water to be warmer in the showers but overall wonderful stay would recommend to my friends will be back thanks 🙌👌🙏"

Reviewed on 17 December 2024

Hotel Colonial Playa del Carmen
El Dorado Royale, Catamarán, Cenote & More Inclusive
El Dorado Royale, Catamarán, Cenote & More Inclusive
5 out of 5
Km 45 Carretera Cancun, Tulum Kantenah, Maroma, Playa del Carmen, QROO
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (257 reviews)
"the hotel is very extended along the beach, so one needs to take trolleys. Another thing is that the ocean is not swimmable. otherwise it was great!"

Reviewed on 21 December 2024

El Dorado Royale, Catamarán, Cenote & More 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.

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Reviews of Playa del Carmen

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5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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" "4 - Good 36%
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" "3 - Okay 9%
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" "2 - Disappointing 2%
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Great beaches, cool caves for advanced divers, warm waters, shopping. Just be careful with cash on hands and do not leave it in the room even in the safety box. We were part of bigger group, 3 out of 12 rooms in 4 hotels were missing money or items.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Highly recommend the excursions of Rio Secreto and Chichen Itza.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love Playa del Carmen. The vibe in the Riviera Maya is much more relaxed than the Cancun area. I also loved 5th Avenue for the shops, people watching and restaurants.

5/5 - Excellent

Emily

Amazing city, nice people.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love the people, the culture, the food, the geography, the history, Mayans, etc, I think Mexico is one of the most beautiful countries in the world.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Favorite destination in Mexico