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3-star hotels in Playa Del Carmen
A shortlist of 15 three-star hotels in Playa Del Carmen, from all-inclusive resorts inside Playacar to small boutique places a few steps from the beach and the shopping and dining strip of 5th Avenue. It is for travellers who want a base here without paying for luxury.
Staying in Playa Del Carmen
Playa Del Carmen sits on the Riviera Maya coast, and its centre is compact: the beach runs along one side, 5th Avenue runs parallel to it, and the streets between them hold most of the restaurants, bars and shops. From May to October sargassum arrives in waves, so some weeks the water is clear and others the beach wakes up covered; resorts in Playacar rake their stretch daily, and cenotes and Cozumel work as fallbacks when the sea is not at its best.
The hotels on this list cluster in that central grid. Several sit on or just off Avenida 10 and 5th Avenue, near Calle 4, Calle 6, Calle 8, Calle 10 and Calle 24 to 30; others are north along Avenida 15 and Constituyentes, and one is inside the Playacar development south of the centre. Couples get adults-only quiet and small boutique houses, families get family rooms and pools, and divers, shoppers and short-break visitors get walkable addresses close to the beach.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Allegro Playacar All Inclusive Resort
Lote Hotelero Nr.7 Desarrollo Playacar, Playa Del Carmen
Best for: Families
- Bar/Lounge
- Fitness Center
- Family rooms
Why stay hereAllegro Playacar All Inclusive Resort suits families and active travellers who want everything on site: fitness centre, aerobics, diving and fishing sit alongside family rooms. The beach nearby and buffet dining make days easy to plan, and entertainment activities keep the evenings full. Free wifi and a 24 hour front desk cover the practical side.
See Allegro Playacar All Inclusive ResortHotel Las Golondrinas
Av. Constituyentes, Playa Del Carmen
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereHotel Las Golondrinas sits on Av. Constituyentes and offers kitchenettes and microwaves in the rooms, so guests can prepare their own meals between beach days. Families are catered for with family rooms and cots, and a garden gives a quiet spot away from the street. A 24-hour front desk, free Wifi and free car parking make arrivals and outings simple. It suits self-catering travellers and families who want a practical base within reach of the beach nearby.
See Hotel Las GolondrinasCoco Rio
Calle 26 Norte Entre Quinta Y Decima Avenida, Playa Del Carmen
Best for: Step-free access
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereCoco Rio on Calle 26 Norte keeps things small and simple: free Wifi, a garden and a 24-hour front desk. Sheets and towels are provided, and wheelchair access is available. A shuttle service is offered for getting around. With only these essentials on hand, it suits guests who want a straightforward, quiet stay in Playa Del Carmen rather than a full-service resort.
See Coco RioHotel Los Itzaes by 5th av
Avenida 10 Lote 3 Esquina Calle 6 Bis, Playa Del Carmen
Best for: Business trips
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSteps from the beach nearby, Hotel Los Itzaes by 5th av combines a garden and balcony rooms with a business centre and banquet space, so it works for both leisure and work trips. Non-smoking rooms, air conditioning and a 24-hour front desk with 24-hour security cover the basics, while the concierge and currency exchange help with plans. Couples and business travellers who want Fifth Avenue within easy reach are the natural fit.
See Hotel Los Itzaes by 5th avThe Reef Coco Beach Resort & Spa Optional All Inclusive
Región 6 Calle Flamingo Lt 1 Mz 7, Playa Del Carmen
Best for: Families · Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Bar/Snack/Café
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereThe Reef Coco Beach Resort & Spa Optional All Inclusive is the most activity-heavy of the group, with a fitness centre, diving and fishing, canoeing, darts and organised entertainment activities. Families are covered by babysitting service, family rooms and cots, and the beach is nearby. Bars and a bar/snack café keep things relaxed on site. It suits guests who want sports, childcare and entertainment in one place.
See The Reef Coco Beach Resort & Spa Optional All InclusiveRiviera del Sol
1A. Avenida Norte Y Calle 30 Norte, Playa Del Carmen
Best for: Families · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereRiviera del Sol on 1A. Avenida Norte pairs an outdoor pool with kitchen and microwave-equipped rooms, a restaurant and room service, plus diving and fishing for active days. Family rooms and non-smoking rooms are available, and a 24-hour front desk with security and a concierge handles the details. It fits families and divers who want to cook sometimes and eat on site other times, with the beach within reach.
See Riviera del SolPelicano Inn Playa del Carmen Beachfront Hotel
Calle 8 Entre Avenida 5 Y Zona Maritima, Playa Del Carmen
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay herePelicano Inn Playa del Carmen Beachfront Hotel sits on Calle 8 between Avenida 5 and the maritime zone, with the sea and the beach right by the property. Air-conditioned rooms come with balconies, and family rooms are available for those travelling with children. Guests can eat on site at the restaurant or order room service, and a jacuzzi and garden add to the setting. It suits beachgoers and families who want the sand within reach.
See Pelicano Inn Playa del Carmen Beachfront HotelPosada Mariposa Boutique Hotel
5A Avenida Entre Calle 24 Y 26, Playa Del Carmen
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay herePosada Mariposa Boutique Hotel on 5A Avenida offers a Jacuzzi and a garden, with bathrobes and minibars in the rooms for a more comfortable stay. A concierge and babysitting service help guests organise their days, and family rooms and cots are available. The 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security keep things easy. It suits couples and families who want a boutique feel close to the avenue.
See Posada Mariposa Boutique HotelHotel El Campanario
Avenida 15 Norte No. 218, Playa Del Carmen
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereHotel El Campanario on Avenida 15 Norte provides kitchenettes and refrigerators, so guests can keep and prepare their own food, along with a terrace and balcony rooms. Non-smoking rooms, air conditioning and a 24-hour front desk with security cover the essentials. A shuttle service is offered. It suits longer-staying guests and families who value a kitchenette and a quiet terrace over on-site dining.
See Hotel El CampanarioBarrio Latino
Calle 4 Entre Avenida 10 Y 15 Playa Del Carmen 77710
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBarrio Latino on Calle 4 combines a garden, patio and terrace with a restaurant and bar on site, so meals and drinks are close at hand. Rooms come with air conditioning and a safe, and a concierge helps with local plans. The 24-hour front desk and security are reassuring. It suits sociable travellers who want to be near the centre and enjoy outdoor space without leaving the property.
See Barrio LatinoHotel Riviera Caribe Maya
Av. 10 Calle 30, Playa Del Carmen
Best for: Families · Pool and spa
- Kids pool
- Bar/Snack/Café
- Family rooms
Why stay hereHotel Riviera Caribe Maya on Av. 10 offers a kids pool and a Jacuzzi, plus babysitting service and family rooms, making it a practical choice for parents. Diving can be arranged, and a bar/snack café, bar and concierge cover food and planning. Express check-in speeds up arrival. It suits families with children and divers who want a garden setting and a pool for the youngest guests.
See Hotel Riviera Caribe MayaCaribbean Paradise Hotel & Spa 5th Avenue
5Th Avenida Norte Esq. Constituyentes, Playa Del Carmen
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Parking
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereCaribbean Paradise Hotel & Spa 5th Avenue has an outdoor pool and Jacuzzi, with balconies in the rooms and the beach nearby. Parking and a garage are available for drivers, and a 24-hour front desk with security and a concierge handle the rest. Non-smoking rooms and minibars add comfort. It suits guests who want a pool, easy parking and a location on Fifth Avenue.
See Caribbean Paradise Hotel & Spa 5th AvenueCasa Melissa Near Yucatek Divers
Ave. Juarez Entre 1Ra Y 5Ta Norte, Playa Del Carmen
Best for: Pool and spa · Step-free access
- Kids pool
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereCasa Melissa Near Yucatek Divers offers an outdoor pool and kids pool, plus diving for guests who come for the reef and bicycle hire for getting around town. A shuttle service, lifts and a terrace round things out. Despite the name, it works for active guests and families alike. Free Wifi and a 24-hour front desk keep the stay simple.
See Casa Melissa Near Yucatek DiversCache Hotel Boutique Adults Only
15 Avenida Norte Calle 10 Norte Esquina, Playa Del Carmen
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Car parking
Why stay hereCache Hotel Boutique Adults Only on 15 Avenida Norte pairs an outdoor pool and spa with yoga, a restaurant and a bar, and keeps children out of the mix. A casino, karaoke and entertainment activities fill the evenings, and parking is available. Breakfast is served on site. It suits couples and adult groups who want a lively, adults-only base with wellness and nightlife in one place.
See Cache Hotel Boutique Adults OnlyIllusion Boutique Hotel
8Th St North, Playa Del Carmen
Best for: Families · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Pool bar
- Family rooms
Why stay hereIllusion Boutique Hotel on 8Th St North has an outdoor pool with pool bar, a garden and a patio, and the beach is nearby. Family rooms are offered, air conditioning and free wifi come as standard, and non smoking rooms are available. It suits guests who want a pool and a short step to the sand.
See Illusion Boutique Hotel
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegro Playacar All Inclusive Resort | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Hotel Las Golondrinas | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| Coco Rio | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Hotel Los Itzaes by 5th av | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| The Reef Coco Beach Resort & Spa Optional All Inclusive | ★★★ | – | Yes | – |
| Riviera del Sol | ★★★ | – | – | Yes |
| Pelicano Inn Playa del Carmen Beachfront Hotel | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Posada Mariposa Boutique Hotel | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Hotel El Campanario | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Barrio Latino | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Hotel Riviera Caribe Maya | ★★★ | – | – | Yes |
| Caribbean Paradise Hotel & Spa 5th Avenue | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Casa Melissa Near Yucatek Divers | ★★★ | – | – | Yes |
| Cache Hotel Boutique Adults Only | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Illusion Boutique Hotel | ★★★ | – | – | Yes |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Allegro Playacar All Inclusive Resort and The Reef Coco Beach Resort & Spa Optional All Inclusive both list family rooms, entertainment activities and fitness centres, and Allegro also has a buffet, aerobics and diving. Riviera del Sol and Hotel Riviera Caribe Maya are smaller options with family rooms, outdoor or kids pools and kitchens or snack bars.
Allegro Playacar All Inclusive Resort · The Reef Coco Beach Resort & Spa Optional All Inclusive · Riviera del Sol · Hotel Riviera Caribe Maya
For couples
Cache Hotel Boutique Adults Only is adults only, with a spa, outdoor pool and terrace. Pelicano Inn Playa del Carmen Beachfront Hotel lists sea and jacuzzi among its facilities, Posada Mariposa Boutique Hotel is a boutique house on 5th Avenue with a jacuzzi, and Illusion Boutique Hotel has a pool bar and sea-facing rooms.
Pelicano Inn Playa del Carmen Beachfront Hotel · Posada Mariposa Boutique Hotel · Cache Hotel Boutique Adults Only · Illusion Boutique Hotel
For beach and 5th Avenue
These addresses keep you close to the sand and the main strip: Pelicano Inn on Calle 8 between 5th Avenue and the maritime zone, Caribbean Paradise Hotel & Spa 5th Avenue at 5th Avenue and Constituyentes, Hotel Los Itzaes by 5th av on Avenida 10 at Calle 6 Bis, and Posada Mariposa on 5th Avenue between Calles 24 and 26.
Pelicano Inn Playa del Carmen Beachfront Hotel · Caribbean Paradise Hotel & Spa 5th Avenue · Hotel Los Itzaes by 5th av · Posada Mariposa Boutique Hotel
For divers and budget stays
Casa Melissa Near Yucatek Divers is named for a dive operator and lists diving and bicycle hire; Cache Hotel Boutique Adults Only also lists diving. Riviera del Sol and Hotel Riviera Caribe Maya offer kitchens or kitchenettes, non-smoking rooms and free wifi for longer, simpler stays.
Casa Melissa Near Yucatek Divers · Cache Hotel Boutique Adults Only · Riviera del Sol · Hotel Riviera Caribe Maya
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
The site's Playa Del Carmen pages cover the trip from Cancún airport and getting around town, but the text provided here does not give times, distances or transport details. What it does flag is sargassum: from May to October it arrives in waves, some weeks leaving the beach clean and others covering it, and Playacar's resorts rake their stretch daily. Check webcams and recent reports before booking in those months if the sea is your priority, and keep cenotes and Cozumel as fallbacks.
Questions, answered
Which hotels are closest to the beach?
Pelicano Inn Playa del Carmen Beachfront Hotel is on Calle 8 between 5th Avenue and the maritime zone, and lists sea among its facilities. Caribbean Paradise Hotel & Spa 5th Avenue, Hotel Los Itzaes by 5th av, Illusion Boutique Hotel and Allegro Playacar All Inclusive Resort all list beach nearby.
Are there adults-only hotels on this list?
Yes. Cache Hotel Boutique Adults Only on 15 Avenida Norte at Calle 10 Norte is adults only, with an outdoor pool, spa, terrace and restaurant. The other hotels on the list do not state an adults-only policy.
Which hotels suit families?
Allegro Playacar All Inclusive Resort and The Reef Coco Beach Resort & Spa Optional All Inclusive list family rooms, entertainment activities and fitness centres. Riviera del Sol and Hotel Riviera Caribe Maya also list family rooms, and Hotel Riviera Caribe Maya adds a kids pool.
Do the hotels have pools?
Several do: Riviera del Sol, Caribbean Paradise Hotel & Spa 5th Avenue, Casa Melissa Near Yucatek Divers, Cache Hotel Boutique Adults Only and Illusion Boutique Hotel list outdoor pools, and Hotel Riviera Caribe Maya lists a kids pool. Others, such as Hotel Las Golondrinas, have gardens instead.
Is free wifi available?
Almost every hotel on this list lists free wifi, including Allegro Playacar All Inclusive Resort, Hotel Las Golondrinas, Hotel Los Itzaes by 5th av, Riviera del Sol, Posada Mariposa Boutique Hotel and Barrio Latino. Coco Rio lists free wifi as well.
Can I stay near 5th Avenue?
Yes. Posada Mariposa Boutique Hotel is on 5th Avenue between Calles 24 and 26, Caribbean Paradise Hotel & Spa 5th Avenue is at 5th Avenue and Constituyentes, and Hotel Los Itzaes by 5th av is on Avenida 10 at Calle 6 Bis, a short block from the strip.