Be Playa HotelvsRoyal Hideaway Playacar
Both hotels are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Royal Hideaway Playacar is the choice of most writers compared to Be Playa Hotel. Royal Hideaway Playacar comes in at 78 with accolades from 4 reviewers including oyster.com, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Be Playa Hotel
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
Fodor's
"This funky boutique hotel melds together retro vintage with a touch of modern...all the way up to the exceedingly cool rooftop pool bar." Full review
Oyster
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." Full review
Royal Hideaway Playacar
Lote Hotelero No. 6 Fracc., Playa del Carmen 77710
From $295/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Condé Nast Traveler
"Rooms, divided among villas named for flowers, provide Zen-like ambience with "dark wood furniture and Carrera marble"." Full review
Star Service
"Makes a valiant effort to provide something near to luxury, including an updated all-inclusive option that refrains from tagging guests like cattle." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This adults-only all-inclusive resort is just a five-minute stroll from Playa del Carmen, so if its activities... aren't sufficient, there's always city entertainment nearby." Full review
Jetsetter
"Margaritas on the sandy beach, a dinner theater, an infinity pool surrounded by lounge chairs and staffers who’ll bring all the food and drink you could want." Full review
Fodor's
"Art and antiques from around the world fill the lobby, and streams, waterfalls, and fountains fill the grounds of this 13-acre resort on a stretch of pristine beach." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This fully-inclusive beachside resort boasts a balmy ocean breeze, heady cocktails and six restaurants." Full review