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Viceroy Riviera Maya, a Luxury Villa ResortvsHotel La Semilla
Both hotels are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Viceroy Riviera Maya scores significantly higher than Hotel La Semilla. Viceroy Riviera Maya ranks #2 in Playa del Carmen with positive reviews from 7 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph and Star Service.
Viceroy Riviera Maya, a Luxury Villa Resort
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Fodor's
Gayot
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
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 Telegraph9.0
"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.
Hotel La Semilla Star Service Fodor's
Jetsetter Afar Magazine
Mr & Mrs Smith Oyster
Lonely Planet
Calle 38 Norte Entre 5ta Av Y, Zona Federal Maritima, Playa del Carmen 77720
From $145/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Spa
Star Service "Facilities include La Terraza, the private rooftop terrace; the Jardin Copal lounge area; and the Cocina Loft, which offers an open kitchen area where breakfast is served daily." Full review
Fodor's ""The Seed" of perfection is apparent at this boutique hotel where hospitality, comfort, and style collide." Full review
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For extra space, request Room 8 (with an outdoor shower) or Room 9 (with a tub on the terrace).
Jetsetter "Shabby chic beach stay with natural roots and rustic luxe Mexican flare in lively Playa del Carmen." Full review
Afar Magazine "This chic property is a peaceful oasis on a wonderful street just off the main drag." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "A stone’s throw from beach town Playa del Carmen’s soft Caribbean sands, nine-room Hotel La Semilla is a love letter to Mexican history and hospitality." Full review
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Hotel La Semilla is an adult-only boutique that aims to give travelers a respite from their digital lives and to reconnect with nature." Full review
Lonely Planet "Smallish rustic-chic rooms here are attractively adorned with vintage objects purchased from flea markets and haciendas." Full review
