Playa del Carmen

Travel Guide

A beach with boats, a hotel, and palm trees.
A beach with clear turquoise water, people swimming and walking, and jet skis parked on the sand.
A beach with palm trees, thatched umbrellas, and colorful lounge chairs.
A beach with hammocks and palm trees.
A small white boat with a canopy, anchored in clear turquoise waters with a beach and buildings in the background.

Where to stay in Playa del Carmen

Find the best Playa del Carmen areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with a thatched-roof structure, palm trees, and clear blue water.

Playa del Carmen Centro

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.

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Playacar

The stunning beaches and popular shops are just a few highlights of Playacar. Make a stop by Playa del Carmen Main Beach or Playacar Golf Club while you're exploring the area.

A clear, turquoise river flowing through a rocky, moss-covered gorge surrounded by dense green foliage.

Zazil-ha

While there might not be top attractions in Zazil-ha, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Mamitas Beach.

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Photo by Maru Villoria
Open Photo by Maru Villoria

Gonzalo Guerrero

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

A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a row of white buildings with red roofs.

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.

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 AED 710 per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
AED 710
AED 872 total
30 Sep - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach property in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 7 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,828 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful I highly recommend and no i am not a bot. I booked the resort with me and my girlfriend. everything is walkable. make sure to rsvp some restaurants though a day or two before."

Reviewed on 28 September 2026

Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive
Hotel Xcaret Mexico - All Parks / All Fun Inclusive - All inclusive

Hotel Xcaret Mexico - All Parks / All Fun Inclusive - All inclusive

5 out of 5
Carr. Chetumal - Puerto Juarez Km. 282 Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is AED 3,464 per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
AED 3,464
AED 4,211 total
29 Sep - 30 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury property in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 15 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Hotel Xcaret Mexico - All Parks / All Fun Inclusive - All inclusive
Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen Adults Only All Inclusive

Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen Adults Only All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Constituyentes Number 1 Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is AED 798 per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
AED 798
AED 978 total
29 Sep - 30 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury property in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,192 reviews)
"Overall a good place to stay at I wish it was beach front but other than that. It had everything we would need the drinks were good , the food was good. I wish maybe this"

Reviewed on 26 September 2026

Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen Adults Only All Inclusive
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El Dorado Royale, All & More Inclusive Adults Only

El Dorado Royale, All & More Inclusive Adults Only

5 out of 5
Km 45 Carretera Cancun Playa del Carmen QROO
Book a stay at this 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! (680 reviews)
"Resort was very clean. Not too many activities for night life or anything. Was for sure more of a relaxing stay, and very quiet. Food was okay, nothing to write home about. Staff was attentive and friendly."

Reviewed on 27 September 2026

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

Playa Palms Beach Hotel

4 out of 5
1st Avenue Bis Playa del Carmen QROO
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,898 reviews)
"Everything was amazing! The staff were very helpful and polite."

Reviewed on 27 September 2026

Playa Palms Beach Hotel
Hotel Colonial Playa del Carmen

Hotel Colonial Playa del Carmen

3.5 out of 5
Playa del Carmen QROO
Stay at this aparthotel in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,371 reviews)
"la cama estuvo un poco incomoda por que era king size pero con colchones individuales pero todo lo demas bien"

Reviewed on 27 September 2026

Hotel Colonial Playa del Carmen
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Stay near popular Playa del Carmen attractions

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Playa del Carmen Main Beach

8.4/10 (20,384 reviews)
Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Playa del Carmen Main Beach, a popular beach in Playa del Carmen. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's festivals.
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