Iberostar QuetzalvsRoyal Hideaway Playacar
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Royal Hideaway Playacar ranks significantly higher than Iberostar Quetzal Playacar. Royal Hideaway Playacar ranks #6 in Playa del Carmen with positive reviews from 7 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Jetsetter and Oyster.
Iberostar Quetzal
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
Royal Hideaway Playacar
Lote Hotelero No. 6 Fracc., Playa del Carmen 77710
From $295/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Condé Nast Traveler
"Rooms, divided among villas named for flowers, provide Zen-like ambience with "dark wood furniture and Carrera marble"." Full review
Star Service
"Makes a valiant effort to provide something near to luxury, including an updated all-inclusive option that refrains from tagging guests like cattle." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This adults-only all-inclusive resort is just a five-minute stroll from Playa del Carmen, so if its activities... aren't sufficient, there's always city entertainment nearby." Full review
Jetsetter
"Margaritas on the sandy beach, a dinner theater, an infinity pool surrounded by lounge chairs and staffers who’ll bring all the food and drink you could want." Full review
Fodor's
"Art and antiques from around the world fill the lobby, and streams, waterfalls, and fountains fill the grounds of this 13-acre resort on a stretch of pristine beach." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This fully-inclusive beachside resort boasts a balmy ocean breeze, heady cocktails and six restaurants." Full review