Riviera Maya Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a row of white buildings with red roofs.
A wooden pier extending into turquoise waters with a thatched-roof hut at the end.
A sunset over the ocean with palm trees and a beach.
A sunset over a beach with palm trees silhouetted against the sky.

Stay near popular Riviera Maya attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Riviera Maya Hotel Deals

Ocean Maya Royale - Adults Only -  All Inclusive

Ocean Maya Royale - Adults Only - All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Carretera Federal Chetumal, km. 299 Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is AU$420 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
AU$420
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular attractions Maroma Beach and Playa ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,882 reviews)
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Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

Ocean Maya Royale - Adults Only - All Inclusive
BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Carretera Federal Chetumal Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is AU$268 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
AU$268
2 Dec - 3 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular attractions Maroma Beach and Tres ...
6.8/10 (1,227 reviews)
"The best thing is the staff Always helpful and nice . The room wasn't well mantain. Safety box and the room door gave problems to open all the time. Floor ceramic tiles broken in many places in the property. Making it dangerous."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive
Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya Adults Only All Inclusive

Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya Adults Only All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Carretera Federal 387 Chetmal Cancun Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is AU$650 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
AU$650
19 Nov - 20 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Maroma Beach and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,040 reviews)
"Zilara is An Amazing Experience. From the staff to the food to the rooms and amenities! The pool was large enough and clean and a cool temperature. The Spa was unbelievable it was amazing ! The Beach was Amazing !! Will definitely be a yearly destination for me !"

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya 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 Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is AU$427 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$427
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 7 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Xcaret Eco Theme ...
8.4/10 Very good! (5,916 reviews)
"Excellent all around. Was worried due to previous reviews, however you have to experience it. Planning on coming back again. Great job from all staff!!!!!"

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive
Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancún - All Inclusive

Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancún - All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Carretera Cancun - Tulum km 27.5 Puerto Morelos QROO
The price is AU$399 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$399
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attractions Puerto Morelos Beach and Puerto Morelos Town Square are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very good! (783 reviews)
"The staff were incredible everywhere we went. Always helpful, always courteous. The beach is small but nice. They supplied a nice wooden crib for our kid. Any issues we did have with our room were remedied almost immediately."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancún - 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 AU$310 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$310
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions Playa del Carmen Main ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,136 reviews)
"The food wasn’t anything special"

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen Adults Only 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.

Our guide on where to stay in Riviera Maya

Find the best Riviera Maya areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Playacar

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.

Gonzalo Guerrero

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

Downtown Playa del Carmen

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

Playa del Carmen Centro

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.

Luis Donaldo Colosio

If you're spending some time in Luis Donaldo Colosio, Punta Esmeralda Beach and Mamitas Beach are top sights worth seeing.



Riviera Maya Travel Guide

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