Playa del Carmen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beach with boats, a hotel, and palm trees.
A beach with clear turquoise water, people swimming and walking, and jet skis parked on the sand.
A beach with palm trees, thatched umbrellas, and colorful lounge chairs.
A beach with hammocks and palm trees.
A small white boat with a canopy, anchored in clear turquoise waters with a beach and buildings in the background.

Where to stay in Playa del Carmen

Find the best Playa del Carmen areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Playa del Carmen
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A beach with a thatched-roof structure, palm trees, and clear blue water.

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 Quinta Avenida.

A beach with clear blue water and several sun loungers.

Playacar

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

A clear, turquoise river flowing through a rocky, moss-covered gorge surrounded by dense green foliage.

Zazil-ha

When in Zazil-ha, you can plan a visit to Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A coastal town with clear turquoise waters, boats, and a beach lined with palm trees and buildings.

Gonzalo Guerrero

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

A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a row of white buildings with red roofs.

Riviera Maya

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Riviera Maya and surrounding area, you can visit Tres Rios Ecopark and El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course.

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 5.641.141 ₫ per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
5.641.141 ₫
6.913.465 ₫ total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 7 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive
Hotel Xcaret Mexico - All Parks / All Fun Inclusive - All inclusive

Hotel Xcaret Mexico - All Parks / All Fun Inclusive - All inclusive

5 out of 5
Carr. Chetumal - Puerto Juarez Km. 282 Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is 31.819.135 ₫ per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
31.819.135 ₫
38.676.524 ₫ total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 15 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,615 reviews)
"Everything was excellent"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Hotel Xcaret Mexico - All Parks / All Fun Inclusive - All inclusive
Grand Sunset Princess - All Inclusive

Grand Sunset Princess - All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Prolongación 5ta Avenida Mza 20 Lote 006 Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is 5.861.232 ₫ per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
5.861.232 ₫
7.180.564 ₫ total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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 pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (548 reviews)
"Overall everything is perfect"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Grand Sunset Princess - All Inclusive
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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.
El Dorado Royale, All & More Inclusive Adults Only

El Dorado Royale, All & More Inclusive Adults Only

5 out of 5
Km 45 Carretera Cancun Playa del Carmen QROO
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 6 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (649 reviews)
"We stayed at the casitas last summer and enjoyed our stay. We stayed at Royal this time and didn’t have as good of an experience. They didn’t tell us where our room was so we had to figure out the wifi and find a map while standing in the heat. Our toilet kept messing up and wouldn’t flush. They ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

El Dorado Royale, All & More Inclusive Adults Only
Playa Palms Beach Hotel

Playa Palms Beach Hotel

4 out of 5
1st Avenue Bis Playa del Carmen QROO
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a private beach and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,848 reviews)
"Great service and easy check in, check out. Got help with taxi back to airport. Well kept garden area. Room was clean and well stocked. Got a room and was worth it."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Playa Palms Beach Hotel
Porto Playa Condo Hotel & Beachclub

Porto Playa Condo Hotel & Beachclub

4 out of 5
1 Avenida Norte Esquina 16 Norte Bis Playa del Carmen QROO
Stay at this spa aparthotel 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (464 reviews)
"It was nice experience only issue is at check out we need to again at the main office which trouble some as need leave early"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Porto Playa Condo Hotel & Beachclub
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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.

Stay near popular Playa del Carmen attractions

A coastal resort with clear blue waters, a rocky shoreline, and thatched-roof buildings.
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Xcaret Eco Theme Park

9.2/10 (14,289 reviews)
Have a fun-filled day at Xcaret Eco Theme Park and find out why people love this theme park in Xcaret. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or seek out the diving spots.
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Cities near Playa del Carmen

A beach with turquoise waters, boats, and a crowd of people.

Puerto Morelos

A coastal resort with palm trees, a rocky shoreline, and a clear blue sky.

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