Playa Maya by MIJ HotelsvsRoyal Hideaway Playacar
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Royal Hideaway Playacar scores slightly higher than Playa Maya. Royal Hideaway Playacar comes in at 78 with praise from 4 reviewers such as Condé Nast Traveler, oyster.com and Travel + Leisure.
Playa Maya by MIJ Hotels
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
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