Riviera Maya Travel Guide

Playa del Carmen

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Photo by Robbie Martin
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Top hotels in Riviera Maya

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 7.708.174 ₫ per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
7.708.174 ₫
7.708.227 ₫ total
22 Dec - 23 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,708 reviews)
All around great resort .

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Ocean Maya Royale - Adults Only - 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 15.556.800 ₫ per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
15.556.800 ₫
15.556.800 ₫ total
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Friendly staff and great food.

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya 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 4.466.627 ₫ per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
4.466.627 ₫
5.500.088 ₫ total
18 Dec - 19 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
6.6/10 (1,248 reviews)
Super underrated, we booked this trip before looking at the reviews...so we didn't really have an option but just to thug it out and see how it goes. Bam, best trip ever. Food was great, staff beyond nice and soo much to do. Beach was as clear as day and much bluer than the beaches beside our ...

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive
Blue Diamond Luxury Boutique - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Blue Diamond Luxury Boutique - All Inclusive - Adults Only

5 out of 5
Km. 298.8 Carretera #307 Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is 8.993.327 ₫ per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
8.993.327 ₫
10.954.978 ₫ total
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (921 reviews)
Excelent and tasty all kinds the food. Looks like special sheff chooked it. The atmospheric, type of the gusts, the quietly and the very special architectural of the place inside the jungle, including few kinds of animals, make it the best place for vacation.

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Blue Diamond Luxury Boutique - All Inclusive - Adults Only
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 4.282.975 ₫ per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
4.282.975 ₫
4.282.975 ₫ total
5 Dec - 6 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,625 reviews)
Clean, great staff, great location, good food!

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen Adults Only All Inclusive
Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya - An Adults Only All Inclusive

Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya - An Adults Only All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Carretera Cancun - Tulum Km. 27.5 Puerto Morelos QROO
The price is 6.728.016 ₫ per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
6.728.016 ₫
8.237.607 ₫ total
18 Dec - 19 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Puerto Morelos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,282 reviews)
The food is good, but lack of variety. Need to have more Asian food. Otherwise everything is perfect!

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya - An 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.

Other neighbourhoods around Riviera Maya

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The Fives

The Fives might not have many top sights, but Playa Xcalacoco and Gran Coyote Golf are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

The Fives
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Corasol

Though Corasol may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gran Coyote Golf and Playa Xcalacoco.

Corasol
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Nicte-Ha

While Nicte-Ha may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Punta Esmeralda Beach and Gran Coyote Golf.

Nicte-Ha
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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
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Mundo Hábitat

Though Mundo Hábitat may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like 28 de Julio Square and Plaza Las Americas.

Mundo Hábitat
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Luis Donaldo Colosio

4/5(4 area reviews)

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

Luis Donaldo Colosio