Playa del Carmen

Travel Guide

Playa del Carmen showing a bay or harbor
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

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Where to stay in Playa del Carmen

Beautiful beach at Caribbean sea in 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
Colorful sombreros on the street in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

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
Aerial view of the Akumal Bay in Quintana Roo, Mexico. Caribbean Sea, coral reef, top view. Beautiful tropical paradise 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

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
Cool monument on the beach of Playa del Carmen.

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
Caption---- Maroma beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Maroma

Maroma is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Maroma Beach and Paradise Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Playa del Carmen.

Maroma
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 1,524 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
AED 1,524
AED 1,857 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury property in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,055 reviews)
Everything was well kept, food was really good for an all inclusive.

Reviewed on 6 March 2026

Hyatt Vivid Playa Del Carmen - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Grand Riviera Princess - All Inclusive

Grand Riviera Princess - All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Prolongacion 5ta Avenida Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is AED 776 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
AED 776
AED 967 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (4,410 reviews)
The Laguna Villa was truly lovely. Staff were great. Food was more than good enough. Will stay again.

Reviewed on 6 March 2026

Grand Riviera Princess - All Inclusive
Ocean Riviera Paradise All Inclusive

Ocean Riviera Paradise All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is AED 1,159 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
AED 1,159
AED 1,415 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury property in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,845 reviews)
I have been to many resorts of the years and this had to be one of my favorites ! Food was great. Service was great and the resort was clean with lots to do ! My only suggestion would be to wear water shoes in the ocean !!! My father in law stepped on a stonefish and had severe pain swelling and ...

Reviewed on 6 March 2026

Ocean Riviera Paradise 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.
Rosewood Mayakoba

Rosewood Mayakoba

5 out of 5
Carr Federal Cancun Playa del Carmen QROO
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Maroma Beach and Playa del Carmen ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (394 reviews)
luxurious and perfect

Reviewed on 22 February 2026

Rosewood Mayakoba
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! (584 reviews)
Beautiful grounds, friendly staff. Confusing and lengthy checkin. Regular “Royale” hotel guests are second class citizens here with respect to pool areas compared to club members or “Cassitas” room guests. The central “Royale” pool area is overcrowded while other restricted areas are under-utilized. ...

Reviewed on 2 March 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! (1,777 reviews)
The location for fish and the area 10, guy with the stash great reception

Reviewed on 6 March 2026

Playa Palms Beach Hotel
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