The closest you're going to get to the jungle in this town; rooms here face a lush courtyard with a small – no, make that tiny – pool. All rooms have air…
Must-see hotels in Playa del Carmen
- HTop ChoiceHotel Playa del Karma
- PPetit Lafitte
Occupying quiet Playa Xcalacoco, 6km north of Playa del Carmen, Petit Lafitte is an excellent and safe family vacation spot. Stay in a room or a 'bungalow…
- KKinbé Hotel
An Italian-owned and -operated hotel, it has 29 clean, simple but elegant rooms with lovely aesthetic touches and a breezy rooftop terrace with fab views…
- HHotel Barrio Latino
Offers 18 clean rooms with warm, rustic decor, good ventilation, ceiling fans or air-con, tiled floors and hammocks (in addition to beds). The place is…
- HHostel 3B
Known for its popular rooftop pool parties on Friday and Sunday, the electronic music fiestas last until about 2am, something to consider if you value…
- GGrand Velas
The mother of all beach resorts, the sprawling Grand Velas boasts one of the best spas on the coast; an azure, free-form infinity pool; marble-floored…
- TThe Yak Hostel
One of the cleanest and most comfortable hostels in town, this well-run property offers a variety of lodging options ranging from air-conditioned mixed…
- CCasa de las Flores
With a good mix of colonial charm and modern comfort, this sizable but intimate family-run hotel offers cheerful, colorful rooms set around a delightful…
- PPlaya Palms
A rip-roaring deal in low season (get the best price online), Playa Palms is right on the beach. The shell-shaped rooms have balconies that look out to…
- LLa Semilla
Smallish rustic-chic rooms here are attractively adorned with vintage objects purchased from flea markets and haciendas. At night guests mingle in a lush…
- HHostel Río Playa
A decent budget buy, the Río offers easy beach access, a women’s-only dorm, two large dorms sleeping 14 and several six-person dorms. It also has a shared…
- HHotel Casa Tucán
This German-owned hotel is a warren of 29 rooms of several types. Rooms have fans or air-con, a couple have kitchenettes, and some come with a minibar…
- SSahara Hotel
An Italian-owned establishment that has expanded from 25 to 50 rooms (many with balconies), the Sahara is centrally located across from a park and it's…