You’re probably considering Playa del Carmen because of its infamous bohemian vibe.
and jaw-dropping beaches.
This might be because Playa del Carmen also has some of the best beach clubs and bars around.
Some are budget beach clubs, others are nearby Riviera Maya beach clubs.
And although most are about drinking, dancing, and electronic music, there are also several options that offer a more laid-back vibe and other musical genres.
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Here’s our list of the top places to go for that cold drink and shaded beach chair.
12 Best Playa del Carmen Beach Clubs & Bars
- Inti Beach
- Mamitas Beach Club
- Canibal Royal Restaurant & Beach Club
- Wah Wah Beach Bar
- Señor Frogs
- Coralina Daylight Club
- Zenzi Beach Bar
- Coco Maya Playa
- Martina Beach Club
- Lido Beach Bar & Restaurant
- Indigo Beach Club
- Kool Beach Club
Please feel free to offer your advice and opinions about the best Playa del Carmen beach clubs and bars in the comment section at the end of the post.
#1 Inti Beach
Inti Beach is the ying to the yang of other Playa del Carmen beach clubs.
While all others generally tend to present a festive vibe and loud music to draw in the crowds, this holistic center/beach club goes introspective, offering up a true tropical chill.
It’s a great place to sit back, relax, enjoy some quality food and drinks, and why not, meditate to the sounds of the waves slowly crashing against the shore. They also offer yoga classes, massages, and morning SUP lessons.
Open: Mon.-Sun., 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Music style: Mantras and world music
Live music: Special events
Address: Beach between 4th & 6th Streets
Cost: Minimum consumption is between $300 & $500 pesos per person depending on the season
#2 Mamitas Beach Club
A legendary Playa del Carmen beach club whose name is closely associated with the destination itself.
Mamitas Beach Club is generally packed almost any day of the week, especially in high season. It’s definitely a party atmosphere, especially when they host live events. Most of the time that tends to be electronic music.
The food is good, the beach is great, and the atmosphere is lively. Party on.
Open: Mon.-Sun., 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Music style: Mostly electronic
Live music: Special events
Address: 28th Street and Beach
Cost: $500 peso minimum comes with two loungers and $300 pesos in credit
#3 Canibal Royal Restaurant & Beach Club
Canibal Royal Restaurant & Beach Club offers a great chill out atmosphere directly in front of the Caribbean Sea (currently they don’t have much beach).
Decorated in a 50’s Brazilian Tropicana vibe, it’s a great place to just go hang out under the palm trees. Add to that their occasional live music sessions, and you’ve got one of the hippest places in all of Playa del Carmen.
What about the food you say? A treat.
Open: Mon.-Sun., 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Music style: Eclectic
Live music: Special events
Address: Calle Flamingo and Beach
Cost: No minimum consumption; average price for two people approx. 400-500 pesos for two meals, 2 beers, and 2 cocktails
#4 Wah Wah Beach Bar
Imagine the sound that an electric guitar makes from a 1980’s MTV music clip.
Now close your eyes and imagine the Expat of Playa del Carmen community’s favorite place to rock out in the sand.
Meet the Wah Wah Beachbar. With a small stage set up right next to the restaurant and a large beachfront section filled with tables and beach chairs, Wah Wah’s Beach Bar is a great option for those looking for some American-style grub in a tropical atmosphere.
The music here is general rock and is a great accompaniment to the awesome views and inviting ambience at Wah Wah’s.
Open: Mon.-Wed. 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m / Thurs.-Sun. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Music style: Rock
Live music: Daily
Address: 2nd Street and Beach
Cost: No minimum consumption; average price for two people approx. 400-500 pesos for two meals, 2 beers, and 2 cocktails
#5 Señor Frogs
This iconic family restaurant is one of the most well-positioned brands in the Mexican Caribbean.
They have achieved such a lofty goal by consistently branding their restaurants and marketing their souvenirs. In fact, alongside the Mexican sombrero the Señor Frogs t-shirts and oversized plastic beer glasses called “The Yard” may be some of the most solicited souvenirs of all time.
Add to that some quality American-style food, a nice beach club, a party-like atmosphere, some green and/or red in the face Americans and you’ve got the recipe to success that is Señor Frogs.
Open: Mon.-Sun., 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Music style: Rock
Live music: Daily
Address: Ferry terminal to Cozumel
Cost: No minimum consumption; average price for two people approx. 600-700 pesos for two meals, 2 beers, and 2 cocktails
#6 Coralina Daylight Club
Coralina Daylight Club is located at the Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen but is an independent beach club offering up the tropical vibes for a younger crowd.
They boast a large pool area overlooking the beach, so you’ll be able to enjoy the best of both worlds here.
This is a great location for the club scene to recover after an all-nighter of tropical revelry.
Open: Mon.-Sun., 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Music style: Electronic
Live music: Only DJs
Address: 26th Street and Beach
Cost: Minimum consumption starts at $500 for basic access and goes way up from there; Playa’s most expensive beach club
#7 Zenzi Beach Bar
An icon of the Playa del Carmen nightlife scene and a great place to enjoy a stylish atmosphere overlooking the Caribbean Sea, Zenzi Beach Bar offers live music every day of the week.
With an array of different styles, they pretty much have something for all musical taste buds. And speaking of taste buds, the food’s pretty tasty, too!
There are 2 bands every night, the first at 5:00 p.m. and the second at 9:00 p.m. Here’s their schedule:
- Mondays: Rock / Salsa (free salsa lessons)
- Tuesdays: 60’s & 70’s
- Wednesdays: Reggae
- Thursday: Rock / Salsa (free salsa lessons)
- Fridays: Rock / Blues / Soul
- Saturdays: Rock / Salsa (free salsa lessons)
- Sundays: 80’s & 90’s / BrazilianOpen: Mon.-Sun., 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Music Style: Diverse
Live music: Daily
Address: Calle 10 Norte and Beach
Cost: No minimum consumption; average price for two people approx. 600-700 pesos for two meals, 2 beers, and 2 cocktails
#8 Coco Maya Playa
Coco Maya Playa has a privileged beachfront property right off 12th street and serves up an eclectic mix of food and music.
With Mayan-inspired architecture, a spacious venue for larger concerts, a different genre each night and frequent special events, Coco Maya Playa is a great place to kick off the sandals and sway to the groove.
Note: Due to erosion, Coco Maya is currently a beach club sans beach.
Open: Mon.-Sun., 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Music style: Diverse
Live music: Special events
Address: 12th Street and 1st Avenue
Cost: No minimum consumption; average price for two people approx. 500-600 pesos for two meals, 2 beers, and 2 cocktails
#9 Martina Beach Club
A new beach club has come to the white sand oasis of Playa del Carmen.
Known as Martina Beach Club, this club is trying to compete against the more established places such as Canibal Royal and Mamita’s. Reviews haven’t been too friendly to this place, and it does offer more of the same in terms of music and ambiance as all the others.
Open: Mon.-Sun., 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Music style: Electronic
Live music: Only DJs
Address: 44th Street and Beach
Cost: Did not respond to our requests
#10 Lido Beach Bar & Restaurant
What Lido Beach Club lacks in size it makes up for in ambiance and vibe.
This small little beach club is a cool place to grab a drink or a bite to eat while at the beach without having to break the bank or be overwhelmed by the monotone sounds of electronic music.
Nice people, good food, cold drinks, and some spectacular views. What more would you want from a beach club?
Open: Mon.-Sun., 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Music style: Whatever is being played
Live music: Occasional DJs
Address: 10th Street and Beach
Cost: No minimum consumption; average price for two people approx. 500-600 pesos for two meals, 2 beers, and 2 cocktails
#11 Indigo Beach Club
Indigo Beach Club at the beautiful El Taj cond hotel is a nice, all ages beach club located in the heart of downtown Playa del Carmen.
This is a great spot to sit back, relax, and take in the cool Caribbean breeze while sipping on some delicious cocktails.
Unfortunately, beach erosion has seriously affected this area of Playa. As a result, there is increasingly less beach and more club to this otherwise great spot for some good food and drinks overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
Open: Mon.-Sun., 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (loungers only available to outside guests as of 11:00 a.m.)
Music style: Whatever’s being played
Live music: No
Address: 14th Street and Beach
Cost: $200 pesos per person for use of loungers to be used as credit; average price for two people approx. 600-700 pesos for two meals, 2 beers, and 2 cocktails
#12 Kool Beach Club
Kool Beach Club is located just to the south of Mamita’s Beach Club.
Think of it as the Hatfield and McCoy’s of Playa del Carmen beach clubs. And much like the two bitterly rival families, there’s really not a big difference between the two in terms of view or music.
Mamita’s does win out in regards to space, music, and events. Otherwise, Kool Beach Club is a good option if Mamita’s is too full.
Open: Mon.-Sun., 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Music style: Mostly electronic
Live music: Special events
Address: 28th Street and Beach
Cost: $500 pesos minimum consumption; average price for two people approx. 600-700 pesos for two meals, 2 beers, and 2 cocktails
Note: At the time of this writing, seasonal and environmental factors have dealt a blow to certain stretches of beaches in Playa del Carmen. Some beach clubs are more affected than others. Erosion is particularly bad at the moment from about 6th Street down to Constituyentes.
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