Paradisus Playa Del CarmenvsThompson Playa Del Carmen Adults Only
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Thompson Playa Del Carmen ranks slightly better than Paradisus Playa Del Carmen La Esmeralda. Thompson Playa Del Carmen ranks #13 in Playa del Carmen with praise from 6 publications like Condé Nast Traveler, The Telegraph and Gayot.
Paradisus Playa Del Carmen
5a Avenida Esquina Calle 112, Playa del Carmen 77719
From $311/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Situated on the northern fringe of Playa del Carmen, 2 kilometers north of Avenida Quinta nightlife, this is big, bubbly resort wing of Spain's Melia chain." Full review
Oyster
All-Inclusive
"One of the best family-friendly, all-inclusive resorts... this luxury property is located directly on the Caribbean and includes access to a white sand beach." Full review
Fodor's
"This all-inclusive offers flash and class in a Vegas-meets-cruise ship environment with 14 restaurants, 11 bars, and nearly 1,000 rooms scattered between two buildings." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Luxurious all-inclusive resort houses 512 luxury suites, including 56 swim-up suites, 122 Family Concierge suites and two Presidential suites, allowing for two and three-bedroom suite configurations." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"This family-friendly beachside resort has 14 restaurants, 16 bars, and is perfect for active children." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This family-friendly oasis is set in a protected mangrove forest right on Mexico's Caribbean Sea"
Thompson Playa Del Carmen Adults Only
Avenida 5, Norte Por 12, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
From $172/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot
"Upscale chic sets the tone at this urbane beach hotel."
Jetsetter
"Thompson Hotels' Caribbean debut in downtown Playa, with a glam ’50s look, huge roof deck and soon-to-open beachfront sister hotel." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"This two-in-one Playa del Carmen powerhouse brings chic, urban luxe with a touch of beachy bohemia to Mexico’s Caribbean coast." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Its hip town-center base has a buzzy rooftop hotspot, and its shoreside counterpart’s a laid-back boho beach house. You’ll find plenty of sun, Mexican-inspired food and flair, and views." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Opened November 2015 in the heart of Playa del Carmen.
" Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This stylish upscale property is centrally located on Playa Del Carmen's restaurant- and shop-lined Quinta Avenida." Full review