Hilton Playa del Carmen, an All-Inclusive Adult Only ResortvsPlayacar Palace
Both properties are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, The Royal Playa del Carmen ranks slightly higher than Playacar Palace. The Royal Playa del Carmen comes in at #11 in Playa del Carmen with approval from 6 reviewers such as Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Jetsetter.
Hilton Playa del Carmen, an All-Inclusive Adult Only Resort
Constituyentes Avenue #2, Playa del Carmen 77780
From $258/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter
"Spanish-colonial style sets a romantic vibe at this couples-only resort in Playa del Carmen." Full review
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Choose among a handful of restaurants, ranging from an upscale gourmet Mexican-French fusion restaurant to an intimate Spanish tapas joint.
Star Service
"Royal Playa del Carmen is the glitziest resort in Playa del Carmen proper, overpowering the town's hip little hostelries with a full onslaught of opulence, but it is also the priciest." Full review
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Guests have a number of dining outlets to choose from, including Maria Marie for French-Mexican fusion, oceanfront Pelicanos for Caribbean dishes and Asiana for Japanese fare of both teppanyaki and sushi.
Condé Nast Traveler
"This beachfront all-inclusive for adults "lives up to its name, with a great beach, great style, and all the trimmings."" Full review
Oyster
4.0
"This adults-only, luxury all-inclusive property with 507 rooms appeals to both 20- and 30-something couples." Full review
Fodor's
"If you're looking for the royal treatment, this is the place, from butler service and iPad check-in to in-room Jacuzzis and liquor bars." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Here's my quick thought on The Royal: you will be taken care of, and you will want for nothing." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Guests can take their pick of two pools, seven restaurants, and five bars and lounges...it’s practically impossible to be bored — options abound, from tequila tastings to tennis on the rooftop."
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Travel + Leisure
"This resort is perfect for couples and large groups looking to relax and indulge...each guest room has floor-to-ceiling windows, a furnished balcony, and a jetted tub"
Playacar Palace
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