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Royal Hideaway Playacar vs El Dorado Royale by Karisma
Both properties are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Royal Hideaway Playacar ranks significantly better than El Dorado Royale, by Karisma. Royal Hideaway Playacar is ranked #6 in Playa del Carmen with positive reviews from 7 reviewers like Oyster, Jetsetter and Travel + Leisure.
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"."
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"Makes a valiant effort to provide something near to luxury, including an updated all-inclusive option that refrains from tagging guests like cattle."
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"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."
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"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."
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"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."
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8.0
"This fully-inclusive beachside resort boasts a balmy ocean breeze, heady cocktails and six restaurants."
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El Dorado Royale by Karisma
Star Service
Fodor's
Gayot
Jetsetter
Jetsetter
Oyster
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
"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."
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"Although this beachfront property has been overshadowed by its newer neighbors, the location—amid 500 acres of lush jungle—is as alluring as ever."
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"Guests can indulge in gourmet culinary experiences at this adults-only, all-inclusive resort."
"Romantic adults-only resort with swim-up rooms on the Riviera Maya’s azure Caribbean coast."
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"Adults-only playground on the Riviera Maya."
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All-Inclusive
"El Dorado Royale, a sprawling 450-acre oceanfront property, is an adults-only all-inclusive resort with a dizzying array of amenities."
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Luckily, guests looking for a quieter spot have 12 other pools to choose from.