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Playa Palms Beach HotelvsViceroy Riviera Maya, a Luxury Villa Resort
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Viceroy Riviera Maya is preferred by most reviewers compared to Playa Palms Beach Hotel. Viceroy Riviera Maya has a TripExpert Score of 84 with recommendations from 5 publications such as Afar Magazine, oyster.com and Fodor's.
Playa Palms Beach Hotel
Oyster
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
1st Avenue Bis, Between 12th and 14th North Street, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $57/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"Almost as beautiful as its small stretch of private beach. Guests here can expect great terrace views... kitchenettes, small bathrooms, and upscale interior decor." Full review
Fodor's "This funky boutique hotel melds retro vintage with a touch of modern, from the red vinyl couches in the lobby all the way up to the exceedingly cool rooftop pool bar." Full review
Lonely Planet "A rip-roaring deal in low season (get the best price online), Playa Palms is right on the beach." Full review
Viceroy Riviera Maya, a Luxury Villa Resort Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Star Service Fodor's
Gayot
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Playa Xcalacoco Frac 7, Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo 77710
From $525/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Oyster Luxury
"With just 41 private villas, the Viceroy Riviera Maya attracts couples looking for a quiet, romantic retreat." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Formerly the Tides Riviera Maya." Full review
Star Service "Apt alternatives include Hotel Esencia, A Seaside Estate and Belmond Maroma, though the wow-factor here is tailored in private, freestanding huts that create unique worlds unto themselves." Full review
Fodor's "Punta Bete's most luxurious jungle-beach resort is as romantic and exotic as ever." Full review
Gayot "Viceroy's signature urban-chic style blends seamlessly into its beachfront setting."
Afar Magazine "There is no better place to get away from it all than Viceroy Riviera Maya." Full review
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Make sure you pick up a kayak at the hotel and go kayaking in the jewelled waters of the Caribbean Sea.The spa boasts of a variety of treatments, including archetypal Mexican experiences such as Mayan massages and Sweat Lodges.
The Telegraph9.0
"A rustic-glam hideaway, this pristine, upscale resort straddles the beach and lush jungle in its own self-contained oasis." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "taying at the Viceroy Riviera Maya is a vacation in the truest sense of the word...and it’s all fronted by seven miles of glorious, white sand beaches." Full review
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Just remember that you are in the jungle, so be sure to keep your eye out for the wily spider monkeys.
