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Hilton Playa del Carmen, an All-Inclusive Adult Only ResortvsViceroy Riviera Maya, a Luxury Villa Resort
Both properties are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Viceroy Riviera Maya is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Royal Playa del Carmen. Viceroy Riviera Maya is ranked #2 in Playa del Carmen with endorsements from 7 reviews including Oyster, Star Service and The Telegraph.
Hilton Playa del Carmen, an All-Inclusive Adult Only Resort
Jetsetter
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
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
Oyster4.0
"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"
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.
