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Hilton Playa del Carmen, an All-Inclusive Adult Only ResortvsFairmont Mayakoba
The Royal Playa del Carmen and Fairmont Mayakoba are both recommended by expert writers. Overall, Fairmont Mayakoba scores significantly better than The Royal Playa del Carmen. Fairmont Mayakoba is ranked #4 in Playa del Carmen with accolades from 9 sources like The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Jetsetter.
Hilton Playa del Carmen, an All-Inclusive Adult Only Resort
Jetsetter
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Constituyentes Avenue #2, Playa del Carmen 77780
From $258/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter "Spanish-colonial style sets a romantic vibe at this couples-only resort in Playa del Carmen." Full review
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Choose among a handful of restaurants, ranging from an upscale gourmet Mexican-French fusion restaurant to an intimate Spanish tapas joint.
Star Service "Royal Playa del Carmen is the glitziest resort in Playa del Carmen proper, overpowering the town's hip little hostelries with a full onslaught of opulence, but it is also the priciest." Full review
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Guests have a number of dining outlets to choose from, including Maria Marie for French-Mexican fusion, oceanfront Pelicanos for Caribbean dishes and Asiana for Japanese fare of both teppanyaki and sushi.
Condé Nast Traveler "This beachfront all-inclusive for adults "lives up to its name, with a great beach, great style, and all the trimmings."" Full review
Oyster4.0
"This adults-only, luxury all-inclusive property with 507 rooms appeals to both 20- and 30-something couples." Full review
Fodor's "If you're looking for the royal treatment, this is the place, from butler service and iPad check-in to in-room Jacuzzis and liquor bars." Full review
Afar Magazine "Here's my quick thought on The Royal: you will be taken care of, and you will want for nothing." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Guests can take their pick of two pools, seven restaurants, and five bars and lounges...it’s practically impossible to be bored — options abound, from tequila tastings to tennis on the rooftop."
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Travel + Leisure "This resort is perfect for couples and large groups looking to relax and indulge...each guest room has floor-to-ceiling windows, a furnished balcony, and a jetted tub"
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"
