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4-star hotels in Playa Del Carmen
Fourteen 4-star hotels in Playa Del Carmen, from adults-only all-inclusives on the Riviera Maya highway to condo hotels a few blocks from the sand. This shortlist suits couples, families and travellers deciding between resort grounds and a walkable town base.
Staying in Playa Del Carmen
Playa Del Carmen sits on Mexico's Caribbean coast south of Cancún, and it is the town as much as the beach that draws people: the addresses below cluster around the grid of streets and avenues — Calle 10 Norte, Avenida 10, 1 Avenida Norte, Calle 14 Norte, Calle 16 Nte — that runs down to the water, with resorts further out along the Cancún–Tulum and Chetumal highways and in Playacar. Sargassum is a real seasonal factor here: 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. Travellers who want to walk to dinner rather than stay inside a resort are better served by the town hotels: Aruma Suites, Acanto, El Taj Oceanfront and Beachside, Porto Playa, The Palm at Playa, Hacienda Paradise, La Pasion Colonial and Petit Lafitte. Business travellers have business centres at Acanto and Royal Hideaway, and short-break visitors can pick a condo hotel with kitchen or kitchenette.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Valentin Imperial Rivera Maya All Inclusive Adults Only
Carr.Fed.307 Chetumal, Playa Del Carmen
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast in room
- Bar/Snack/Café
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereAn adults-only all-inclusive on the Carr.Fed.307 Chetumal, Valentin Imperial Rivera Maya suits couples and friends who want a quieter base with plenty on site. Diving and scuba diving appeal to guests who plan to spend time in the water, while the entertainment activities and bars keep evenings occupied without leaving the property. A balcony, air conditioning and a 24 hour front desk cover the practical side, and the beach is nearby. The chapel and beauty salon round out the offering for guests marking an occasion.
See Valentin Imperial Rivera Maya All Inclusive Adults OnlyHotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya All Inclusive
Avenida Xaman Ha Mza 9 And 10 L1, Playa Del Carmen
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Bar/Snack/Café
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereFamilies and groups gravitate to Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya All Inclusive on Avenida Xaman Ha for its combination of a fitness centre and gymnasium with babysitting service, so adults can train while children are looked after. Free wifi and free car parking make arrivals and everyday planning simpler, and the beach nearby plus garden give guests outdoor space close at hand. Bars, entertainment activities and dinner service keep the all-inclusive rhythm going, with a 24 hour front desk and concierge on hand.
See Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya All InclusiveAruma Suites
Avenida 10 Norte Mza 4 Lote 102 S N, Playa Del Carmen
Best for: Families · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Breakfast
Why stay hereAruma Suites on Avenida 10 Norte mixes an outdoor swimming pool and spa with family rooms, so both couples and travelling families find their footing. Free wifi and express check-in keep arrival quick, and the restaurant plus breakfast mean the first meal is handled. Concierge and car rental service help guests plan days beyond the hotel. Suited to those who want a pool, a spa and room to spread out.
See Aruma SuitesAcanto Playa del Carmen Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Calle 16 Nte Bis Mz 27, Playa Del Carmen
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereOn Calle 16 Norte Bis, this Trademark Collection property puts a garden and a beach nearby at the centre of the stay, with a business centre and free wifi for guests who mix work with the coast. Family rooms and a cot are available, and free car parking plus a garage help those arriving by car. Golf course and horse riding are within reach for active days. Good for families and working travellers.
See Acanto Playa del Carmen Trademark Collection by WyndhamHacienda Tres Rios Resort Spa & Nature Park All Inclusive
Carretera Cancún Tulum Km. 54, Playa Del Carmen
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereSet on the Carretera Cancún Tulum at Km. 54, Hacienda Tres Rios combines an outdoor pool and pool bar with a Jacuzzi, a kids pool and mini golf, so the days fill easily without leaving the grounds. Beach volleyball and diving sit alongside a garden and beach nearby. Free wifi and free car parking are included, and multilingual staff, babysitting and a gift shop cover the practical side. Built for families and active all-inclusive guests.
See Hacienda Tres Rios Resort Spa & Nature Park All InclusiveRoyal Hideaway Playacar All Inclusive Adults only
Lote Hotelero No 6 Desarollo, Playa Del Carmen
Best for: Breakfast · Business trips
- Breakfast in room
- Bar/Snack/Café
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereAdults only and all inclusive, Royal Hideaway Playacar on Lote Hotelero No 6 keeps guests busy with diving, fishing and bike rental, then slows things down with a fitness centre and a beach nearby. A business centre and free wifi serve anyone checking in with work, and breakfast in room plus bars and a bar-snack-café handle the eating. Express check-in and concierge keep the logistics light. For adults who want sport and quiet in one place.
See Royal Hideaway Playacar All Inclusive Adults onlyThe Beachfront by The Fives Hotels A la Carte All Inclusive Adults Only
Xcalacoco, Playa Del Carmen
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereAt Xcalacoco, The Beachfront by The Fives runs on an à la carte all-inclusive basis for adults only, with an outdoor pool and spa as the core of the stay. Free wifi and free car parking are provided, and the garden and restaurant keep meals and downtime close by. Concierge and luggage storage ease the practical side, wedding services are offered, and the property is wheelchair accessible. Aimed at couples who want a pool, a spa and a beachfront setting.
See The Beachfront by The Fives Hotels A la Carte All Inclusive Adults OnlyViva Azteca by Wyndham A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Paseo Xaman Ha Mza, Playa Del Carmen
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Bar/Snack/Café
Why stay hereViva Azteca by Wyndham on Paseo Xaman Ha is an all-inclusive with a notably full activity list: aerobics, archery, darts, diving and fishing, plus a fitness centre and golf course access. A kids pool side of things comes through babysitting service and cots, while bars, a bar-snack-café and dinner service cover the table. Free wifi and free car parking are included, and the beach is nearby. Good for families and guests who want something scheduled every hour.
See Viva Azteca by Wyndham A Trademark All Inclusive ResortEl Taj Oceanfront and Beachside Condo Hotel
Calle 14 Norte Con Esquina Con Calle 1 Norte, Playa Del Carmen
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Fitness Center
- Family rooms
Why stay hereEl Taj Oceanfront and Beachside Condo Hotel sits at Calle 14 Norte on the corner with Calle 1 Norte, offering a fitness centre, a garden and a beach nearby, with diving and fishing for days on the water. Family rooms, cots and babysitting service make it workable with children, while free wifi and free car parking plus a garage simplify the practical side. Concierge and housekeeping keep things running. A fit for families and divers who prefer condo-style stays.
See El Taj Oceanfront and Beachside Condo HotelPorto Playa Condo Hotel & Beachclub
1 Avenida Norte Esquina 16 Norte Bis, Playa Del Carmen
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Fitness Center
- Family rooms
Why stay hereAt 1 Avenida Norte on the corner of 16 Norte Bis, Porto Playa Condo Hotel & Beachclub gives guests a fitness centre and gymnasium, an outdoor-pool-style garden setting and a beach nearby, with diving and fishing on the activity list. Family rooms, cots and babysitting service suit parents, and free wifi, free car parking and a garage cover the logistics. Concierge and housekeeping are on hand. Best for families and active couples who want gym and beach in one stay.
See Porto Playa Condo Hotel & BeachclubThe Palm at Playa
8Th Street Between 5Th And 10Th Avenue, Playa Del Carmen
- Bar/Snack/Café
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereThe Palm at Playa, on 8th Street between 5th and 10th Avenue, gives guests kitchen and kitchenette facilities plus a microwave and minibar, which makes longer stays easier. A jacuzzi and garden add downtime, and the beach is nearby. Free wifi, housekeeping and a 24-hour front desk cover the basics, with laundry service and lifts for convenience. Suited to independent travellers and families who want to self-cater close to the centre.
See The Palm at PlayaHacienda Paradise Hotel
Avenida 10 Entre Calle 20 Y 22, Playa Del Carmen
Best for: Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereHacienda Paradise Hotel on Avenida 10, between Calle 20 and 22, centres on an outdoor pool and massage, with a garden and patio for slow afternoons and a beach nearby. Non-smoking rooms and a safe are available, free wifi is included, and shuttle service plus car rental help guests get around. Housekeeping and laundry service keep the stay tidy. A calm pick for couples and travellers who value quiet over nightlife.
See Hacienda Paradise HotelLa Pasion Colonial Hotel Boutique By Bunik
Calle 10 Nte Esquina Avenida 20 Nte Centro, Playa Del Carmen
Best for: Pool and spa · Breakfast
- Outdoor pool
- Breakfast
- Pool bar
Why stay hereLa Pasion Colonial Hotel Boutique By Bunik, on Calle 10 Norte at the corner of Avenida 20 Norte, offers an outdoor pool with a pool bar and solarium, plus breakfast and a garden. Non-smoking rooms and a safe are provided, free wifi is included, and lifts, laundry service and shuttle service ease the practical side. The boutique scale and colonial setting suit couples and travellers who want a pool without a large resort.
See La Pasion Colonial Hotel Boutique By BunikPetit Lafitte Hotel
Carretera Cancun Chetumal Km 296 2.1 Xcalacoco, Playa Del Carmen
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Bar/Snack/Café
Why stay herePetit Lafitte on the Carretera Cancun Chetumal at Km 296 sits by a beach nearby and pairs a garden and games room with fishing, golf course access and entertainment activities. Family rooms and cots are available, breakfast and dinner are served, and a bar-snack-café covers the in-between hours. Free wifi and free car parking are included, with a business centre for work. Good for families and guests who want a smaller property with activities.
See Petit Lafitte HotelRiu Palace Mexico All Inclusive
Avda. Xaman-Ha, Manzana 3, Lote 4, Playa Del Carmen
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Fitness Center
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereRiu Palace Mexico All Inclusive on Avenida Xaman-Ha, Manzana 3, Lote 4, brings a fitness centre and gymnasium together with a garden and a beach nearby, plus a chapel for ceremonies. Dinner service and bars run alongside entertainment activities, free wifi and free car parking, and babysitting service plus a cot option help families. Concierge and currency exchange handle the details. For guests who want a full resort with sport, ceremony and family options.
See Riu Palace Mexico All Inclusive
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valentin Imperial Rivera Maya All Inclusive Adults Only | ★★★★ | – | Yes | – |
| Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya All Inclusive | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Aruma Suites | ★★★★ | – | Yes | Yes |
| Acanto Playa del Carmen Trademark Collection by Wyndham | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Hacienda Tres Rios Resort Spa & Nature Park All Inclusive | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Royal Hideaway Playacar All Inclusive Adults only | ★★★★ | – | Yes | – |
| The Beachfront by The Fives Hotels A la Carte All Inclusive Adults Only | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viva Azteca by Wyndham A Trademark All Inclusive Resort | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| El Taj Oceanfront and Beachside Condo Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Porto Playa Condo Hotel & Beachclub | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| The Palm at Playa | ★★★★ | – | – | – |
| Hacienda Paradise Hotel | ★★★★ | – | – | Yes |
| La Pasion Colonial Hotel Boutique By Bunik | ★★★★ | – | Yes | Yes |
| Petit Lafitte Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| Riu Palace Mexico All Inclusive | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For couples
All four are adults only, which keeps the pools and restaurants quiet: Valentin Imperial Rivera Maya All Inclusive Adults Only on the Chetumal highway, Royal Hideaway Playacar All Inclusive Adults only, The Beachfront by The Fives Hotels A la Carte All Inclusive Adults Only at Xcalacoco, and Riu Palace Mexico All Inclusive on Avenida Xaman-Ha.
Valentin Imperial Rivera Maya All Inclusive Adults Only · Royal Hideaway Playacar All Inclusive Adults only · The Beachfront by The Fives Hotels A la Carte All Inclusive Adults Only · Riu Palace Mexico All Inclusive
For families
Hacienda Tres Rios Resort Spa & Nature Park All Inclusive adds a kids pool, mini golf, beach volleyball and babysitting. Riu Palace Riviera Maya All Inclusive and Viva Azteca by Wyndham A Trademark All Inclusive Resort both offer babysitting service, cots and entertainment activities, and both sit near the beach.
Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya All Inclusive · Viva Azteca by Wyndham A Trademark All Inclusive Resort · Hacienda Tres Rios Resort Spa & Nature Park All Inclusive
Self-catering
The Palm at Playa lists a kitchen and kitchenette with microwave and minibar; El Taj Oceanfront and Beachside Condo Hotel is a condo property with coffee-making facilities in the room. Both keep 24-hour front desks and are a short walk from the beach, which suits longer stays.
The Palm at Playa · El Taj Oceanfront and Beachside Condo Hotel
Where to stay in Playa Del Carmen
Centro
The hotels on Calle 14 Norte, 1 Avenida Norte, 8th Street, Avenida 10 and Calle 10 Nte sit in the centre, where you walk out to bars, restaurants and the beach rather than staying inside a resort. Porto Playa, El Taj, The Palm at Playa, Aruma Suites, Hacienda Paradise and La Pasion Colonial are all here, and all are beach-nearby.
Our picks here: La Pasion Colonial Hotel Boutique By Bunik
Xcalacoco
Xcalacoco, named in the addresses of The Beachfront by The Fives Hotels and Petit Lafitte Hotel on the Cancún–Chetumal highway, is a quieter stretch north of the centre. Both are beach-nearby, and Petit Lafitte adds a games room, garden and family rooms.
Our picks here: The Beachfront by The Fives Hotels A la Carte All Inclusive Adults Only · Petit Lafitte Hotel
Questions, answered
Do any hotels have a pool?
Aruma Suites, Hacienda Paradise Hotel, La Pasion Colonial Hotel Boutique By Bunik and The Beachfront by The Fives Hotels list an outdoor pool, and Hacienda Tres Rios adds a kids pool and pool bar. Others, such as The Palm at Playa, list a jacuzzi instead.
Which hotels are good for families?
Hacienda Tres Rios Resort Spa & Nature Park All Inclusive has a kids pool, mini golf, beach volleyball and babysitting. Riu Palace Riviera Maya All Inclusive and Viva Azteca by Wyndham A Trademark All Inclusive Resort both offer babysitting, cots and entertainment activities.
Can I stay somewhere with a kitchen?
The Palm at Playa lists a kitchen and kitchenette with microwave and minibar. El Taj Oceanfront and Beachside Condo Hotel and Porto Playa Condo Hotel & Beachclub are condo properties; El Taj lists coffee-making facilities in the room.
Which hotels are near the beach?
Beach nearby is listed for Valentin Imperial Rivera Maya, Riu Palace Riviera Maya, Acanto, Hacienda Tres Rios, Royal Hideaway Playacar, Viva Azteca, El Taj, Porto Playa, The Palm at Playa, Hacienda Paradise, Petit Lafitte and Riu Palace Mexico. Aruma Suites, La Pasion Colonial and The Beachfront list pools rather than a beach note.
Do the hotels have wifi?
Free wifi is listed at Riu Palace Riviera Maya All Inclusive, Aruma Suites, Acanto, Hacienda Tres Rios, Royal Hideaway Playacar, The Beachfront by The Fives Hotels, Viva Azteca, El Taj, Porto Playa, The Palm at Playa, Hacienda Paradise, La Pasion Colonial, Petit Lafitte and Riu Palace Mexico.
Which hotels suit business travellers?
Acanto Playa del Carmen Trademark Collection by Wyndham and Royal Hideaway Playacar All Inclusive both list a business centre, and Acanto also lists copy facilities. Hacienda Tres Rios adds a meeting room and banquet space.