Playa del Carmen

Travel 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 and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with a thatched-roof structure, palm trees, and clear blue water.

Playa del Carmen Centro

Travelers to Playa del Carmen Centro praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida.

A beach with clear blue water and several sun loungers.

Playacar

The stunning beaches and popular shops are just a few highlights of Playacar. Make a stop by Playa del Carmen Main Beach or Quinta Avenida while you're exploring the area.

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

Zazil-ha

While there might not be top attractions in Zazil-ha, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida.

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

While Riviera Maya isn't home to many top sights, Tres Rios Ecopark and El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.

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 SAR 726 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
SAR 726
SAR 891 total
31 Aug - 1 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach property in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 7 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,670 reviews)
"The Hotel is good overall only thing they need to improve is working on providing a better quality food menu and more variety. Also they need to improve on the reservations for the specialty restaurants it was a hassle to get some reservations."

Reviewed on 12 August 2026

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 SAR 3,645 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
SAR 3,645
SAR 4,423 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury property in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 15 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,672 reviews)
"This hotel charged us exorbitant fees and treated us unfairly. We felt extremely upset."

Reviewed on 12 August 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 SAR 723 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
SAR 723
SAR 888 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury property in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (702 reviews)
"great trip for bday"

Reviewed on 12 August 2026

Grand Sunset Princess - All Inclusive
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Playa Palms Beach Hotel

Playa Palms Beach Hotel

4 out of 5
1st Avenue Bis Playa del Carmen QROO
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,861 reviews)
"The property was great. My only fault was the locks for the doors, I always had trouble with them but it can just be a me issue. So don’t let that detour you. Overall, service was great, very helpful staff as well as friendly. It was close to everything. Less than 15 mins walk everywhere."

Reviewed on 11 August 2026

Playa Palms Beach Hotel
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
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (663 reviews)
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Reviewed on 7 August 2026

El Dorado Royale, All & More Inclusive Adults Only
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
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Porto Playa Condo Hotel & Beachclub
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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 see why this is a popular theme park in Xcaret. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area, or seek out the diving spots.
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