Playa del Carmen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen
Half Moon Bay showing a coastal town, a sandy beach and tropical scenes
Half Moon Bay showing a beach and tropical scenes
Playa del Carmen

Where to stay in Playa del Carmen

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Playacar

4/5(10 area reviews)

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.

Playacar
Cozumel which includes tropical scenes and a sandy beach

Downtown Playa del Carmen

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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

Downtown Playa del Carmen
Cozumel which includes tropical scenes and a sandy beach

Gonzalo Guerrero

4/5(18 area reviews)

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

Gonzalo Guerrero
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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.

Riviera Maya
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Playacar Zona Hotelera

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Playacar Zona Hotelera. A stop by Playacar Beach or Piste Cyclable sur Paseo Xaman-Ha might round out your trip.

Playacar Zona Hotelera
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Playa del Carmen Centro

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

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.

Playa del Carmen Centro
Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive

Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Carretera Federal 307, KM 282, Chetumal a Puerto Juarez, Xcaret, Playa del Carmen, QROO
The price is 4.532.165 ₫ per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
4.532.165 ₫
5.556.686 ₫ total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 7 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,897 reviews)
"All good, although more staffing is required even in low season."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive
Hyatt Vivid Playa Del Carmen - Adults Only - All Inclusive

Hyatt Vivid Playa Del Carmen - Adults Only - All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Av. Constituyentes No. 2, Playa del Carmen, QROO
The price is 7.092.185 ₫ per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
7.092.185 ₫
7.092.185 ₫ total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,487 reviews)
"Clean rooms, food is good, all service is excellent 👌 Love the place"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Hyatt Vivid Playa Del Carmen - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Hotel Xcaret Mexico - All Parks / All Fun Inclusive

Hotel Xcaret Mexico - All Parks / All Fun Inclusive

5 out of 5
Carr. Chetumal - Puerto Juarez Km. 282, Playa del Carmen, QROO
The price is 19.335.339 ₫ per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
19.335.339 ₫
23.468.533 ₫ total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 15 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,301 reviews)
"Pool"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Hotel Xcaret Mexico - All Parks / All Fun 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.
Playa Palms Beach Hotel

Playa Palms Beach Hotel

4 out of 5
1st Avenue Bis, Between 12th and 14th North Street, Playa del Carmen, QROO
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a private beach and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,683 reviews)
"Charming property in excellent location, close to restaurants, bars, shopping & beach"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

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

El Dorado Royale, Catamaran, Cenote, All & More Inclusive Adults Only

5 out of 5
Km 45 Carretera Cancun, Tulum Kantenah, Maroma, Playa del Carmen, QROO
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 6 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (517 reviews)
"We loved it we will be back soon"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

El Dorado Royale, Catamaran, Cenote, All & More Inclusive Adults Only
Singular Dream Beach Residences

Singular Dream Beach Residences

3 out of 5
Zazil-ha, Playa del Carmen, QROO
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (618 reviews)
Nice condo
"The location is amazing, right next to the beach and by amazing restaurants and shops. Gorgeous rooftop pool. The condo was kept clean. However, we woke up one morning to a hammer banging for about an hour next door. The front desk person was unhelpful and insisted it was the building next door, ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Singular Dream Beach Residences
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.

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Reviews of Playa del Carmen

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
31
5 - Excellent 37%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 51%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Xel ha was excellentl as was swimming in the cenotes.

5/5 - Excellent

Su

Good nightlife, good restaurants, great beach clubs

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Close to the airport. Shopping poor on 5th Avenue, however did feel safe due to police presence not sure how safe it would be without them available.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Fantastic place! Very safe, everyone can find something for themselves to do. Streets were very clean. Food in Playa del Carmen was delicious

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Busy Mexican town. I was offered to buy marihuana every 15 meters on my family town walk

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lots of shops and massages, just dont accept 1st price, they come down loads. Massive supermarket near the ado bus station.

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