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BlueBay Grand Esmeralda vs Be Playa Hotel
Both BlueBay Grand Esmeralda and Be Playa Hotel are highly recommended by experts. On balance, BlueBay Grand Esmeralda is the choice of most writers compared to Be Playa Hotel. BlueBay Grand Esmeralda comes in at #39 in Playa del Carmen with recommendations from 2 reviewers including Jetsetter, oyster.com.
BlueBay Grand Esmeralda
Jetsetter
Star Service
Oyster
Carretera Federal Chetumal- Puerto Juarez km 300, Camino a la Pileta, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $196 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
"All-inclusive enclave with three pools, six restaurants and a stand-out spa near Playa del Carmen."
Full review
"This enormous all-inclusive hotel, set on 180 acres, is located 35 minutes (69 kilometers) south of the Cancun International Airport."
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Upper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range hotel has a lot to offer for families and couples who are looking for a low-maintenance beach vacation at a good price."
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Be Playa Hotel
Fodor's
Oyster
Calle 26 entre avenida 5 y avenida 10, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $74 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
"This funky boutique hotel melds together retro vintage with a touch of modern...all the way up to the exceedingly cool rooftop pool bar."
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Upper-middle-range
"Situated in downtown Playa del Carmen amid the dining, nightlife, and shopping options of Fifth Avenue, the upper-middle-range Be Playa Hotel is a chic, adult-only boutique property."
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