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 1,667 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
SAR 1,667
SAR 2,030 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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! (5,417 reviews)
"Everything was excelent!!"

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Occidental at Xcaret Destination - 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 SAR 4,661 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
SAR 4,661
SAR 5,653 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
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! (1,582 reviews)
"Amazing pools, great variety of food. Always something to do"

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Hotel Xcaret Mexico - All Parks / All Fun 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 862 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
SAR 862
SAR 1,056 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (466 reviews)
"Very good!"

Reviewed on 30 June 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.
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! (1,845 reviews)
"The room and property were BEAUTIFUL! The problem is the sargassum algae completely overtook the beach. I understand it’s a natural occurrence but it seems like it was completely out of control. We had seen other property and the algae was cleaned up in piles and didn’t stink as bad. After we mentioned ..."

Reviewed on 25 June 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! (642 reviews)
"We visited here in 2009 and had the best experience ever, well 17 years later we hoped it would be much of the same. I can’t say our stay was horrible because it definitely was not. We were able to relax and enjoy ourselves, but it was quite a different experience this time around. A lot of restaurants ..."

Reviewed on 26 June 2026

El Dorado Royale, All & More Inclusive Adults Only
Luciana Hotel & Beach Club

Luciana Hotel & Beach Club

3 out of 5
Playa del Carmen QROO
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (653 reviews)
"Very friendly staff & convenient to 5th st Beach walk distance even if there was too much seaweed. But, it was the season of seaweed. Music around 5:00 pm was great"

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Luciana Hotel & Beach Club
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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.

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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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