Viceroy Riviera Maya, a Luxury Villa ResortvsEl Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condos Hotel
Viceroy Riviera Maya and El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condos Hotel are both recommended by professionals. Overall, Viceroy Riviera Maya ranks significantly better than El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condos Hotel. Viceroy Riviera Maya ranks #2 in Playa del Carmen with recommendations from 7 publications including Star Service, The Telegraph and Oyster.
Viceroy Riviera Maya, a Luxury Villa Resort
Playa Xcalacoco Frac 7, Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo 77710
From $525/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Luxury
"With just 41 private villas, the Viceroy Riviera Maya attracts couples looking for a quiet, romantic retreat." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Formerly the Tides Riviera Maya." Full review
Star Service
"Apt alternatives include Hotel Esencia, A Seaside Estate and Belmond Maroma, though the wow-factor here is tailored in private, freestanding huts that create unique worlds unto themselves." Full review
Fodor's
"Punta Bete's most luxurious jungle-beach resort is as romantic and exotic as ever." Full review
Gayot
"Viceroy's signature urban-chic style blends seamlessly into its beachfront setting."
Afar Magazine
"There is no better place to get away from it all than Viceroy Riviera Maya." Full review
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Make sure you pick up a kayak at the hotel and go kayaking in the jewelled waters of the Caribbean Sea.The spa boasts of a variety of treatments, including archetypal Mexican experiences such as Mayan massages and Sweat Lodges.
The Telegraph
9.0
"A rustic-glam hideaway, this pristine, upscale resort straddles the beach and lush jungle in its own self-contained oasis." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"taying at the Viceroy Riviera Maya is a vacation in the truest sense of the word...and it’s all fronted by seven miles of glorious, white sand beaches." Full review
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Just remember that you are in the jungle, so be sure to keep your eye out for the wily spider monkeys.
El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condos Hotel
Privada 1 Norte, Mza. 35, Lt. 1, # 238, Col. Centro., Playa del Carmen 77710
From $168/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Star Service
"For self-catering guests who want to make the scene at Playa del Carmen, this is one of the best options, and the chef’s kitchens and oversized accommodations create value, especially for families. " Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Considered one of the area’s best hotels, with a private beach... modern gym, and several excellent restaurants, as well as gorgeous rooms, all with private balconies and a full kitchen." Full review
Jetsetter
"Balinese-inspired condos on and off Playa del Carmen’s white beach, with long-stay amenities and tropical gardens." Full review
Fodor's
"This pair of curvaceous buildings contains stylish condo rentals with luxurious furnishings imported from Bali." Full review