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BlueBay Grand EsmeraldavsParadisus Playa Del Carmen
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Paradisus Playa Del Carmen La Esmeralda is the choice of most professionals compared to BlueBay Grand Esmeralda. Paradisus Playa Del Carmen La Esmeralda comes in at #15 in Playa del Carmen with endorsements from 4 sources including Oyster, Star Service and Afar Magazine.
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
Jetsetter "All-inclusive enclave with three pools, six restaurants and a stand-out spa near Playa del Carmen." Full review
Star Service "This enormous all-inclusive hotel, set on 180 acres, is located 35 minutes (69 kilometers) south of the Cancun International Airport." Full review
Oyster 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." Full review
Paradisus Playa Del Carmen Star Service Oyster
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
5a Avenida Esquina Calle 112, Playa del Carmen 77719
From $311/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service "Situated on the northern fringe of Playa del Carmen, 2 kilometers north of Avenida Quinta nightlife, this is big, bubbly resort wing of Spain's Melia chain." Full review
Oyster All-Inclusive
"One of the best family-friendly, all-inclusive resorts... this luxury property is located directly on the Caribbean and includes access to a white sand beach." Full review
Fodor's "This all-inclusive offers flash and class in a Vegas-meets-cruise ship environment with 14 restaurants, 11 bars, and nearly 1,000 rooms scattered between two buildings." Full review
Afar Magazine "Luxurious all-inclusive resort houses 512 luxury suites, including 56 swim-up suites, 122 Family Concierge suites and two Presidential suites, allowing for two and three-bedroom suite configurations." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"This family-friendly beachside resort has 14 restaurants, 16 bars, and is perfect for active children." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This family-friendly oasis is set in a protected mangrove forest right on Mexico's Caribbean Sea"
