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Iberostar QuetzalvsFairmont Mayakoba
Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Fairmont Mayakoba ranks significantly better than Iberostar Quetzal Playacar. Fairmont Mayakoba is ranked #4 in Playa del Carmen with accolades from 9 reviewers including Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Star Service.
Iberostar Quetzal
Star Service
Oyster
Fodor's
Av Xaman-Ha. Lote hotelero No. 2, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $218/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "Overall, this a crisp, professional operation with a congenial staff, adept management and a housekeeping crew that does its job better than most in keeping this place clean and sanitary." Full review
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"The 350-room Iberostar QuetzalPlayacar is an all-inclusive, family-friendly beach resort located at thesouthern end of Playa del Carmen, and it shares facilities with the Iberostar Tucan Hotel." Full review
Fodor's "This unique all-inclusive resort has preserved its natural surroundings—among the resident animals are flamingos, turtles, toucans, peacocks, and monkeys." Full review
Fairmont Mayakoba Oyster
Travel + Leisure Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Jetsetter Fodor's
Gayot
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph Travel + Leisure
Carretera Federal Cancun, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $222/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"Few properties in Riviera Maya offer the level of privacy the Fairmont Mayakoba does." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Fairmont Mayakoba is an eco-friendly alternative to the monolithic resorts clustered along the Caribbean coast of the Yucatán Peninsula." Full review
Star Service "This family-friendly resort—kids stay free—spans 45 acres of prime beachfront and is built around a series of canals blasted out of the limestone and fed with clear water from the underground rivers." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The 45-acre property "sprawls so naturally from ocean to mangrove that you feel completely removed" from the surrounding development." Full review
Jetsetter "Swank Riviera Maya sleep set in a private reserve of mangrove jungles and limestone canals along Mexico’s Caribbean coast." Full review
Fodor's "Set under a mangrove canopy, this sprawling luxury resort sets new standards in the Riviera Maya for sustainability and comfort." Full review
Gayot "Suites with private entrances and a 10,000-foot free-form pool create a seductive oasis on the Caribbean Sea."
Afar Magazine "The beach at the Fairmont Mayakoba is nothing short of a postcard everyday. White sand beaches a turquoise ocean and attentive staff looking after your every need." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"On Mexico’s Riviera Maya, the biggest and oldest of the hotels in the luxury Mayakoba complex has modern grandeur, facilities galore, and an exceptional lagoon-side Mexican restaurant." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Fairmont Mayakoba, located in Riviera Maya, offers a range of luxurious accommodations, from charming guest rooms to expansive suites"
