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Banyan Tree MayakobavsGrand Hyatt Playa Del Carmen Resort
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Banyan Tree Mayakoba is the choice of most writers compared to Grand Hyatt Playa Del Carmen Resort. Banyan Tree Mayakoba comes in at 88 with approval from 7 sources like Gayot, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Banyan Tree Mayakoba
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Carretera Federal, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $559/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"As one might expect from the ultra-luxurious Banyan Tree brand, the Banyan Tree Mayakoba is one of Playa del Carmen's most sought after resorts." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler96.0
"This first foray into the Americas by the Asian hotel chain is set amid dunes, mangroves, and freshwater lagoons." Full review
Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels
"The Banyan Tree, which opened in the lavish Mayakoba coastal development in March 2009, upped the opulence ante with 107 private stand-alone villas." Full review
Fodor's "In addition to vaulted ceilings, lounge areas, dining rooms, private gardens, and Talavera earthenware sinks, all rooms have outdoor bathtubs and private 376-foot swimming pools—a unique perk." Full review
Gayot "Mayan design enjoys sleek modern influences at this resort on the Yucatan Peninsula."
Star Service "Banyan Tree Mayakoba was this chain's first property in the Western Hemisphere, and it is the newest of the three properties in sprawling Mayakoba's 600 acres on the Riviera Maya." Full review
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The closets are walk-in models, the baths have big showers and guests can choose from the pillow menu.
The Telegraph8.0
"From the pagoda-style entrance and serene atmosphere through to the outstanding Thai restaurant, Bayan Tree Mayakoba brings distinctly Asian design, style and service." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This luxury resort is all about sustainable tourism in the majestic Riviera Maya region of Mexico"
Travel + Leisure ""The expansive property feels like a world of its own — a jungle-like lair with forest trails, a serpentine lagoon that's home to furrowed wood turtles, and my favorite, the dreamy villas, each with a private pool"
Travel + Leisure "Cancun and the Riviera Maya don't always invoke images of tranquility and privacy, but that's exactly what you'll find at the luxurious Banyan Tree Mayakoba resort"
Grand Hyatt Playa Del Carmen Resort
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1a Avenida esquina Calle 26 | Colonia Centro, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
From $252/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Afar Magazine "Spacious, airy, light-filled, and beachfront: these are the most important characteristics of Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The 314-room Grand Hyatt Resort is one of the only luxury resorts in downtown Playa del Carmen, and has a convenient location within easy walking distance of 5th Avenue." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Despite being positioned in the busy heart of Playa Del Carmen, close to nightclubs, bars and shops, this hotel has a relaxing and peaceful vibe throughout." Full review
