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Playacar PalacevsPlaya Maya by MIJ Hotels
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Playa Maya ranks marginally better than Playacar Palace. Playa Maya is ranked #18 in Playa del Carmen with approval from 2 reviews including oyster.com, Frommer's.
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
Jetsetter "Elegant beachfront resort with three restaurants and a stylish spa, on a lounger-lined beach in Playa del Carmen." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"The luxurious, all-inclusive Palace Resorts’ Playacar Palace by Wyndham is located directly on the beach in the Playacar resort community." Full review
Star Service "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
Condé Nast Traveler "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
Playa Maya by MIJ Hotels
Frommer's Oyster
Playa del Carmen, Q Roo 77710, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Distinguished from other beach hotels by its entrance right on the sand, Playa Maya offers clean, comfortable rooms, personal service, and a quiet location one block from Quinta Avenida." Full review
Oyster Mid-Range
"Built from scratch in 2002, Playa Maya claims to be your beachfront home in Playa del Carmen -- and it seems to deliver." Full review
