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BlueBay Grand EsmeraldavsRoyal Hideaway Playacar
BlueBay Grand Esmeralda and Royal Hideaway Playacar are both praised by expert writers. On balance, Royal Hideaway Playacar scores significantly higher than BlueBay Grand Esmeralda. Royal Hideaway Playacar ranks #6 in Playa del Carmen with recommendations from 7 reviews including Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's and Jetsetter.
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." Full review
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
Royal Hideaway Playacar
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Lote Hotelero No. 6 Fracc., Playa del Carmen 77710
From $295/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
"Rooms, divided among villas named for flowers, provide Zen-like ambience with "dark wood furniture and Carrera marble"." Full review
"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
"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
"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
"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
8.0
"This fully-inclusive beachside resort boasts a balmy ocean breeze, heady cocktails and six restaurants." Full review