Ocean Maya RoyalevsEl Dorado Royale by Karisma
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, El Dorado Royale, by Karisma scores marginally better than Ocean Maya Royale. El Dorado Royale, by Karisma comes in at 78 with recommendations from 4 reviewers like Fodor's, Gayot and Jetsetter.
Ocean Maya Royale
Carretera Federal Chetumal, km. 299, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $214/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upscale
"The 320-room mid-range Ocean Maya Royale is an all-inclusive adults-only resort located on a private beach, 15 minutes from the center of Playa del Carmen." Full review
Star Service
"There is actually a fair amount of value packed into this generic property for those who get a good deal on rates." Full review
El Dorado Royale by Karisma
Km 45 Carretera municipio de solidaridad, Playa Paraiso, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $194/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Amid hundreds of acres of tropical forest and flanked by a white-sand beach and offshore rocks and coral, this adults-only all-inclusive resort offers a relaxing alternative to the pinched-in mega-resorts." Full review
Fodor's
"Although this beachfront property has been overshadowed by its newer neighbors, the location—amid 500 acres of lush jungle—is as alluring as ever." Full review
Gayot
"Guests can indulge in gourmet culinary experiences at this adults-only, all-inclusive resort."
Jetsetter
"Romantic adults-only resort with swim-up rooms on the Riviera Maya’s azure Caribbean coast." Full review
Jetsetter
"Adults-only playground on the Riviera Maya." Full review
Oyster
All-Inclusive
"El Dorado Royale, a sprawling 450-acre oceanfront property, is an adults-only all-inclusive resort with a dizzying array of amenities." Full review
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Luckily, guests looking for a quieter spot have 12 other pools to choose from.