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Ocean Maya RoyalevsPlayacar Palace
Ocean Maya Royale and Playacar Palace are both highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Playacar Palace scores slightly better than Ocean Maya Royale. Playacar Palace is ranked #21 in Playa del Carmen with approval from 4 reviewers such as Jetsetter, Condé Nast Traveler and Oyster.
Ocean Maya Royale
Oyster
Star Service
Carretera Federal Chetumal, km. 299, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $214/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Upscale
"The 320-room mid-range Ocean Maya Royale is an all-inclusive adults-only resort located on a private beach, 15 minutes from the center of Playa del Carmen." Full review
"There is actually a fair amount of value packed into this generic property for those who get a good deal on rates." Full review
Playacar Palace
Jetsetter
Oyster
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Bahia del Espiritu Santo, Esq. Abraira de Arriva, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $400/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
"Elegant beachfront resort with three restaurants and a stylish spa, on a lounger-lined beach in Playa del Carmen." Full review
Upscale
"The luxurious, all-inclusive Palace Resorts’ Playacar Palace by Wyndham is located directly on the beach in the Playacar resort community." Full review
"The beach in front of the resort, even if it is next to the pier with its constant comings and goings, is the best stretch of sand of any other Palace hotels south of Cancun." Full review
"In "a fantastic location" right on the Caribbean Sea, this "in-town resort" is steps from Playa del Carmen's Fifth Avenue and the Cozumel Ferry Dock." Full review