Located adjacent to the picturesque village of Playa del Carmen, on the corridor between Cancun & the archeological sites at Tulum,  Sandos Playacar Beach Resort is near to the ecological theme parks of 'X-Caret' & 'Xel-Ha', a 45 minute drive from Cancun airport. The resort is in a exclusive & protected area, that was once home of the Mayan civilization. Many remembrances of the past still remain & are available for guests to browse & enjoy.

Indulge in your favorite sport or try a new one. Sandos Playacar Beach Resort has a wide variety of non-motorized games for you to enjoy along with the equipment & assistance we provide. There's kayaking, sailing, wind surfing & more.

Play tennis day or night. Our courts welcome your swinging action, whether you are a beginner or an advanced player. We have a pro on site to assist with your game if required.

Golf at Playacar. There is a nearby championship course available at related charges (not included). Robert von Hagge designed the Playacar course, which is considered to be the Caribbean's most picturesque & challenging (18 holes, par 72).

During the day, practice land and pool sports, with specialized counseling by your hosts. Basketball, beach football and volleyball, water polo, water basketball, aquaerobics...  offers you an array of activities to challenge your stamina.

There are 4 Restaurants, 2 serve a la carte specialties and 4 Bars with a delicious variety of choices for every meal.. Sandos Playacar Beach Resort offers 24 Hour Room Service. Enjoy food & drinks delivered to your room at any time of the day or night. We are always pleased to pamper our guests around-the-clock.

Fonda Los Alcatraces - An a la carte specialty restaurant serving Mexican cuisine from 6:00 to 11:00 pm (closed on Saturdays). A formal dress code is required, and reservations should be made same day at the Public Relations Desk. Smoking is not permitted.

Brocolino - An a la carte specialty restaurant serving Italian cuisine from 6:00 to 11:00 pm (closed on Tuesdays). A formal dress code is required, and reservations should be made one day in advance at the Public Relations Desk. Smoking not permitted.

Mediterranean Restaurant - A casual buffet restaurant located by the pool area serving Mediterranean cuisine (7:30 pm to 10:00 pm) with live music. Open on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Ola-la Restaurant & Bar - A casual buffet restaurant located by the pool area, serving breakfast 7: 30 am to 10:00 am) and lunch ( 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm).

Gran Festival Buffet - The main buffet restaurant offers a casual atmosphere, and is open for breakfast (7:00 to 11:00 am), lunch (1:00 to 4:00 pm), and dinner (6:30 to 10:00 pm). Choose from a wide array of choices, from entrees to desserts: fresh salads, crisp vegetables, exquisite main courses, or enjoy a dish made to order at the specialty grill.