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Hilton Playa del Carmen, an All-Inclusive Adult Only ResortvsBanyan Tree Mayakoba
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Banyan Tree Mayakoba is the choice of most writers compared to The Royal Playa del Carmen. Banyan Tree Mayakoba has a TripExpert Score of 88 with recommendations from 7 reviews such as Gayot, Oyster and Fodor's.
Hilton Playa del Carmen, an All-Inclusive Adult Only Resort
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Star Service
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Oyster
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Afar Magazine
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Constituyentes Avenue #2, Playa del Carmen 77780
From $258/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter "Spanish-colonial style sets a romantic vibe at this couples-only resort in Playa del Carmen." Full review
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Choose among a handful of restaurants, ranging from an upscale gourmet Mexican-French fusion restaurant to an intimate Spanish tapas joint.
Star Service "Royal Playa del Carmen is the glitziest resort in Playa del Carmen proper, overpowering the town's hip little hostelries with a full onslaught of opulence, but it is also the priciest." Full review
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Guests have a number of dining outlets to choose from, including Maria Marie for French-Mexican fusion, oceanfront Pelicanos for Caribbean dishes and Asiana for Japanese fare of both teppanyaki and sushi.
Condé Nast Traveler "This beachfront all-inclusive for adults "lives up to its name, with a great beach, great style, and all the trimmings."" Full review
Oyster4.0
"This adults-only, luxury all-inclusive property with 507 rooms appeals to both 20- and 30-something couples." Full review
Fodor's "If you're looking for the royal treatment, this is the place, from butler service and iPad check-in to in-room Jacuzzis and liquor bars." Full review
Afar Magazine "Here's my quick thought on The Royal: you will be taken care of, and you will want for nothing." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Guests can take their pick of two pools, seven restaurants, and five bars and lounges...it’s practically impossible to be bored — options abound, from tequila tastings to tennis on the rooftop."
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Travel + Leisure "This resort is perfect for couples and large groups looking to relax and indulge...each guest room has floor-to-ceiling windows, a furnished balcony, and a jetted tub"
Banyan Tree Mayakoba Oyster Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Fodor's
Gayot Star Service
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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"
