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Playa Palms Beach HotelvsFairmont Mayakoba
Playa Palms Beach Hotel and Fairmont Mayakoba are both highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Fairmont Mayakoba is the choice of most professionals compared to Playa Palms Beach Hotel. Fairmont Mayakoba has a TripExpert Score of 83 with positive reviews from 7 sources like Jetsetter, Fodor's and oyster.com.
Playa Palms Beach Hotel
Oyster
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
1st Avenue Bis, Between 12th and 14th North Street, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $57/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"Almost as beautiful as its small stretch of private beach. Guests here can expect great terrace views... kitchenettes, small bathrooms, and upscale interior decor." Full review
Fodor's "This funky boutique hotel melds retro vintage with a touch of modern, from the red vinyl couches in the lobby all the way up to the exceedingly cool rooftop pool bar." Full review
Lonely Planet "A rip-roaring deal in low season (get the best price online), Playa Palms is right on the beach." 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"
