Playa del Carmen

Travel Guide

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

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

Downtown Playa del Carmen

4.5/5(115 area reviews)

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

Downtown Playa del Carmen
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
A beautiful resort on the Mayan Riviera.

Riviera Maya

While Riviera Maya isn't home to many top sights, Tres Rios Ecopark and El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.

Riviera Maya
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
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 Main Beach and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal.

Playa del Carmen Centro
Hyatt Vivid Playa Del Carmen - Adults Only - All Inclusive

Hyatt Vivid Playa Del Carmen - Adults Only - All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Av. Constituyentes No. 2, Playa del Carmen, QROO
The price is AED 1,058 per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
AED 1,058
AED 1,058 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,547 reviews)
Overall experience was good. Property was attractive. Some confusions finding restaurant, recommend better signage and directions. Food quality was disappointing compared to other resort experiences. Advertisements of excursions over priced for what you actually get.

Reviewed on 27 October 2025

Hyatt Vivid Playa Del Carmen - 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, Chetumal a Puerto Juarez, Xcaret, Playa del Carmen, QROO
The price is AED 1,631 per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
AED 1,631
AED 1,983 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,003 reviews)
Good place needs to update rooms great staff

Reviewed on 27 October 2025

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 AED 2,856 per night from Nov 20 to Nov 21
AED 2,856
AED 3,478 total
20 Nov - 21 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury property in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 15 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,330 reviews)
Great service

Reviewed on 26 October 2025

Hotel Xcaret Mexico - All Parks / All Fun 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! (1,692 reviews)
Beach front
It was not the greatest beach hotel they have small boats park in the front of the hotel also there us no parking space

Reviewed on 25 October 2025

Playa Palms Beach Hotel
El Dorado Royale, Catamaran, Cenote, All & More Inclusive Adults Only

El Dorado Royale, Catamaran, Cenote, All & More Inclusive Adults Only

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! (522 reviews)
Staying at El Dorado Royale was a great experience! My husband and I stayed for a week there. The staffing was fantastic, the food car shuttles were really beneficial on rainy days. The food options are amazing. I really loved the Italian restaurant. All restaurant options were so tasty and delicious. ...

Reviewed on 23 October 2025

El Dorado Royale, Catamaran, Cenote, All & More Inclusive Adults Only
Luciana Hotel & Beach Club

Luciana Hotel & Beach Club

3 out of 5
Playa del Carmen
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (570 reviews)
our check in was a bit cood, maybe the lady was not in her best mood, but we hope to receive a better welcome. the hotel itself is a jeel, very confy, coffeemaker with coffee, 4 bottle of water, shampoo, conditioner., all the necesities. we even had a great time in the sea.

Reviewed on 9 October 2025

Luciana Hotel & Beach Club
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

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
3556
5 - Excellent 53%
4 - Good
2396
4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
583
3 - Okay 9%
2 - Disappointing
117
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
68
1 - Terrible 1%

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