Playacar Zona Hotelera Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Playacar Beach

Playacar Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Playacar Beach during your travels in Playa del Carmen? Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

Playacar Beach
Xcaret Eco Theme Park featuring general coastal views, a coastal town and a luxury hotel or resort

Xcaret Eco Theme Park

Immerse yourself in the natural and cultural heritage of Mexico with a visit to this popular archaeological park.

Xcaret Eco Theme Park
Maroma Beach

Maroma Beach

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Maroma Beach, a popular beach in Playa del Carmen. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this relaxing area.

Maroma Beach
Playa del Carmen Main Beach

Playa del Carmen Main Beach

Nothing says holiday 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.

Playa del Carmen Main Beach
Quinta Avenida

Quinta Avenida

During your visit to Playa del Carmen, you can do some window-shopping at Quinta Avenida. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Quinta Avenida
Mamitas Beach

Mamitas Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Mamitas Beach during your travels in Playa del Carmen? While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.

Mamitas Beach

Activities

ATV, Ziplining & Cenote Tour at Extreme Adventure Eco Park

ATV, Ziplining & Cenote Tour at Extreme Adventure Eco Park

AU$99
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
ATV, Ziplining & Cenote Tour at Extreme Adventure Eco Park
Chichen Itza Premium, Cenote, Valladolid & Mayan Cuisine

Chichen Itza, Cenote, Zip-Line, Mayan Cooking & Valladolid

AU$53
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Chichen Itza, Cenote, Zip-Line, Mayan Cooking & Valladolid
Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ Tickets

Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ Tickets

AU$130
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ Tickets
Catamaran

Isla Mujeres Tour with Open Bar Food and Snorkeling

AU$38
per adult
Isla Mujeres Tour with Open Bar Food and Snorkeling
ATV Xtreme, Cenote & Zipline Tour

ATV Xtreme and Ziplines Tour with Cenote Swim & Lunch

AU$181
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
ATV Xtreme and Ziplines Tour with Cenote Swim & Lunch
Tulum and Cenotes Guided Tour

Tulum and Cenote Guided Tour

AU$59
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Tulum and Cenote Guided Tour
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Our pick of the best Playacar Zona Hotelera Hotel Deals

Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Avenida Xaman-ha, Mza 9 and 10, L1, Playacar Riu Resort Complex, Playa del Carmen, QROO
The price is AU$481 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$481
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,433 reviews)
"Overall the resort is beautiful and easy to navigate. The service everywhere except the pool area was great. The bar tenders at the pool where hit and miss and several days at 5 or 6 pm when they closed the bar (way too early) they would start throwing water from the pool onto the patio to clean ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive
The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Ave. Xaman-Ha, Retorno Sayil S/N Fracc. Playacar, Playa del Carmen, QROO
The price is AU$193 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$193
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The Reef is located in a gated community making it a very safe and beautiful place, even to walk in the night outside. The great staff and very clean facilities, awesome pools. Unfortunately I was not able to enjoy the beach, as this time of the year tit is full of sargassum. Also, they were doing ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa
Iberostar Waves Tucán - All Inclusive

Iberostar Waves Tucán - All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Avda. Xaman-Ha, Lote Hotelero No 2, Playa del Carmen, QROO
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Beautiful, great food, poor sun bed availability
"Food was amazing, the choice of restaurants is fantastic, such variety. Resort with the jungle in the middle was great, we had peacocks walking around us on the beach and at the pool! It’s a beautiful place. Rooms are nice, balconies shaded but slightly dated. Staff are cleaning, painting and gardening ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

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Iberostar Waves Tucán - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Mexico - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Mexico - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Avda. Xaman-Ha, Manzana 3, Lote 4, Condominio Playacar, Playa del Carmen, QROO
The price is AU$428 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$428
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"The stuff was very friendly. Food amazing"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Hotel Riu Palace Mexico - All Inclusive
Sandos Playacar All Inclusive

Sandos Playacar All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Paseo Xaman-Ha, Mza. 1, Lote 1 Fracc. Playacar, Playa del Carmen, QROO
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 8 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,359 reviews)
"This hotel is big, needs to walk about 10 minutes to the beach. The pools and rooms are broken into three sections. Family (furthest out from the beach), adults only/Haciendas/timeshare and Family VIP (extra charge for upgrade) beach front and main pools. The walking gets old after a couple of days. ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

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Sandos Playacar All Inclusive
Royal Hideaway Playacar All Inclusive - Adults only

Royal Hideaway Playacar All Inclusive - Adults only

4.5 out of 5
Lote Hotelero No 6 Desarollo, Playa del Carmen, QROO
The price is AU$428 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$428
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great property, nicely setup and well taken care of. Common areas are fantastic, with touch of luxury and authenticity. Food is nothing special, average at best, but the restaurants setup is really nice. If you like activities, the staff is not that interested in summoning people in to participate, ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Royal Hideaway Playacar All Inclusive - Adults only
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Other neighbourhoods around Playacar Zona Hotelera

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Playacar

5/5(4 area reviews)

Amazing beaches great entertainment and top sights from Playa del Carmen Main Beach to Playacar Golf Club – discover Playacar, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Playacar
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Campestre

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Campestre and surrounding area, you can visit Playacar Golf Club and Playacar Beach.

Campestre
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Playacar Fase I

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Playacar Fase I. A stop by Playacar Beach or Mayan Ruins of Playacar might round out your trip.

Playacar Fase I
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Toledo

While Toledo isn't home to many top sights, Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Playacar Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Toledo
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Playa del Carmen Centro

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Playa del Carmen Centro is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal.

Playa del Carmen Centro
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Ejidal

When in Ejidal, you can plan a visit to Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ejidal

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