{"id":13135,"date":"2019-03-12T07:00:10","date_gmt":"2019-03-12T11:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/?p=13135"},"modified":"2024-02-02T10:34:31","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T15:34:31","slug":"hotel-beaches-playa-del-carmen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/hotel-beaches-playa-del-carmen\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 5 Hotels With the Best Beaches in Playa del Carmen (2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re planning a trip <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Playa del Carmen<\/a>, I&#8217;m probably guessing that seeking some well-deserved rest and relaxation on a breath-taking beach is at the top of your to-do list?<\/p>\n<p>Thought so.<\/p>\n<p>Choosing Mexico was a good start, but FYI not all beaches were created equal.<\/p>\n<p>Knowing where to look and BOOK is key!<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20229\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/giphy-4.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" data-id=\"20229\" \/><\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s why you need me!<\/p>\n<p>If you want to stay in a stunning ocean-view room just a stone&#8217;s throw from a<strong> picture-perfect beach you&#8217;re in luck!<\/strong><br \/>\n<a name=\"top\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s my rundown of the hotels with the best beaches in Playa del Carmen.<\/p>\n<h4>\u00a0Top 5 Hotels With The Best Beaches in Playa del Carmen 2020:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#secrets\">Secrets Maroma<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#grand\">Grand Velas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#royal\">The Royal Hideaway Playacar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#rosewood\">The Rosewood Mayakoba<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#blue\">The Blue Diamond by BlueBay<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>All that\u2019s left to do is pick your favorite and get your swimsuit ready!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"secrets\">1. Secrets Maroma<\/h2>\n<p>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 | Adults-Only<\/p>\n<p>Voted as <strong>the hotel with the best beach<\/strong> on sites such as TripAdvisor and Oyster.com!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/hotels\/secrets-maroma-beach-riviera-cancun-all-inclusive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Secrets Maroma<\/a>\u00a0undoubtedly takes the top spot for Playa del Carmen.<\/p>\n<p>Located just to the North of Playa, this romantic, <strong>all-inclusive hotel<\/strong>\u00a0is the epitome of paradise.<\/p>\n<p>Get ready&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Secrets-MAroma2.png\" alt=\"The beach at Secrets Maroma\" width=\"760\" height=\"436\" data-id=\"20200\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Secrets Maroma is set on a <strong>private powdery-white sand<\/strong> <strong>beach<\/strong>, lined with caba\u00f1as and plush sunbeds. Yes, please!<\/p>\n<p>This place is adults-only! No kids.<\/p>\n<p>Just you, the beach, and total ZEN!<\/p>\n<p>You can sit back and enjoy all of the beauty in peace and quiet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This romantic hotel has 412 rooms<\/strong>, all of which come with a large four-poster canopy bed and private balconies (total movie scene vibes),\u00a0 perfect for enjoying a view of the beautiful beach below.<\/p>\n<p>For a small fee, couples can dine al fresco on the beach, and choose from the magnificent wine cellar with over 200 different wines.<\/p>\n<p>Did somebody say alcohol?<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Secrets-MAroma1.png\" alt=\"Beach at Secrets Maroma Playa del Carmen\" width=\"760\" height=\"762\" data-id=\"20199\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If that isn&#8217;t enough beach romance for you, try out the destination-style spa which offers couple\u2019s treatments in a private cabana right on the beach.<\/p>\n<p>The Caribbean is defined by beaches like this!<\/p>\n<h4>OVERVIEW:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>412 rooms<\/li>\n<li>9 restaurants<\/li>\n<li>7 bars<\/li>\n<li>13 pools<\/li>\n<li>Spa<\/li>\n<li>Golf nearby<\/li>\n<li>Awarded the AAA Five Star Diamond Award<\/li>\n<li>Voted World\u2019s Best Beach by The Travel Channel<\/li>\n<li>Best for Couples, Honeymoons, Anniversaries, Weddings, Spa Getaway, Groups<b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><b><a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"grand\">2. Grand Velas<\/h2>\n<p>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 | Kid-Friendly<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/hotels\/grand-velas-riviera-maya-all-inclusive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Grand Velas<\/a> call their property \u201ca Caribbean destination of pure paradise,\u201d and they&#8217;re not wrong.<\/p>\n<p>This stunning hotel is set on 80 acres of lush mangrove jungle and boasts one of the <strong>widest and cleanest stretches of beaches<\/strong> in Playa del Carmen.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/beach-grand-velas-riviera-maya.jpg\" alt=\"beach at the Gran Velas\" width=\"760\" height=\"476\" data-id=\"20201\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Two times per day, the kind staff clean and rake the entire beach, ensuring that there\u2019s none of that pesky seaweed to be seen.<\/p>\n<p>There are 3\u00a0main buildings at the Grand Velas, containing their impressive <strong>491 top-notch suites<\/strong>. Two of the buildings are family-friendly and the other is a more intimate adult-only group of suites.<\/p>\n<p>Sure to impress all kinds of guests!<\/p>\n<p>Due to the hotel&#8217;s extremely large size, the furthest rooms are a 3-minute shuttle ride to the beach.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/grand-velas-riviera-maya-beach-2.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Velas\" width=\"765\" height=\"510\" data-id=\"20202\" \/><\/p>\n<p>However, once you&#8217;re in that area of the resort, you have everything you could ever need for a perfect beach vacation. A <strong>gigantic pool complex<\/strong>, multiple fine-dining restaurants, world-class Spa and of course, that glistening Caribbean Sea.<\/p>\n<h4>OVERVIEW:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">491 rooms<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">2 pools, including a children\u2019s pool<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">8 restaurants<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">5 bars<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Spa<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Awarded the AAA Five Diamond Award<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Best for Couples, Families, Honeymoon, Anniversaries, Spa Getaway, Weddings, Groups and Conventions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><b><a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"royal\">3. The Royal Hideaway Playacar<\/h2>\n<p>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 | Adults-Only<\/p>\n<p>This exclusive resort is part of one of the most prestigious hospitality groups in the world, Barcelo.<\/p>\n<p>All of the luxury and outstanding service you would expect from such a group can definitely be found in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/hotels\/royal-hideaway-playacar-all-inclusive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Royal Hideaway Playacar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Incredible luxurious rooms, high-end amenities, luxurious spa, multiple pool complexes, <strong>some of the best food<\/strong> in Playa del Carmen, and that\u2019s before we even get to the beach!<\/p>\n<p>The gated community of Playacar is renowned for having one of the <strong>best stretches of beaches in Playa<\/strong>, and that\u2019s exactly where The Royal Hideaway is located.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/RIV_RoyalHideaway_Aerial_001.jpg\" alt=\"The Royal Hideaway\" width=\"764\" height=\"509\" data-id=\"20210\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The white sands seem to go on for miles and below that famous turquoise water, there are <strong>absolutely no rocks<\/strong> to be found.<\/p>\n<p>While lazing on this travel brochure-worthy beach you don&#8217;t need to worry about toys flying around or sand being kicked up in your face as this hotel has a <strong>no kids allowed policy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The Royal Hideaway is an <strong>adults-only resort<\/strong>, so you can enjoy your romantic getaway in pure tranquillity.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20211\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Royal-Hideaway.png\" alt=\"the beach at Royal Hideaway\" width=\"792\" height=\"533\" data-id=\"20211\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>OVERVIEW:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">200 suites<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">6 restaurants<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">3 bars<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">6 pools<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Spa<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Member of the Leading Hotels of the World<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Best for Couples, Honeymoons, Anniversaries, Weddings, Spa Getaway, Groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><b><a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rosewood\">4. Rosewood Mayakoba<\/h2>\n<p>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 | Adults-Only<\/p>\n<p>The grand resort of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/hotels\/rosewood-mayakoba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rosewood Mayakoba<\/a> is set on a mile-long stretch of pristine white sand beach.<\/p>\n<p>The wonderful and attentive staff not only take care of your every need during your stay, but they are also on watch 24\/7 for any seaweed or debris that may wash up onto their otherwise perfect beach.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rosewood-Mayakoba.png\" alt=\"the beach at rosewood mayakoba\" width=\"757\" height=\"466\" data-id=\"20212\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once you have passed the picturesque over <strong>water bungalow villas<\/strong>, through the <strong>lush jungle gardens<\/strong>, and alongside the refreshing oceanfront pool, you will arrive at the Rosewood Mayakoba beach club.<\/p>\n<p>This place is what beach bum fairytales are made of. <strong>Perfect white sand<\/strong>, lines of spacious canopy beds and plush sun loungers, all natural palapas, and of course, a state of the art cocktail bar.<\/p>\n<p>If all of this wasn&#8217;t luxury enough, this spectacular resort also comes with a spa on <strong>its very own island<\/strong>, complimentary Milagro select tequila and fruit bowl in every room, free high-speed wifi and bike rental and use of all the non-motorised water sports equipment.<\/p>\n<p>What more could you ask for?<\/p>\n<h4>OVERVIEW:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">130 rooms<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">3 pools<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">3 restaurants<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">2 bars<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Spa<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Golf<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Awarded\u00a0Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler:\u00a0Gold List,\u00a0Travel + Leisure\u2018World&#8217;s Best Awards: Top 50 Best Hotels,\u2019 and AAA Five Diamond Award<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Best for Couples, Honeymoon, Anniversaries, Spa Getaway, Golf Getaway, Weddings<b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><b><a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"blue\">5.Blue Diamond Riviera Maya<\/h2>\n<p>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 | Adults-Only<\/p>\n<p>Just north of Playa del Carmen, you will find the luxurious boutique hotel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/hotels\/blue-diamond-riviera-maya-all-inclusive-resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blue Diamond, Riviera Maya<\/a>. by BlueBay.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wp-image-20215 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blue-Diamond-Beach.png\" alt=\"BEach at the blue diamond hotel\" width=\"757\" height=\"361\" data-id=\"20215\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The entire hotel is built using materials such as limestone and wood to keep this natural sanctuary in perfect harmony with its wild surroundings.<\/p>\n<p>Each of the <strong>128 suites<\/strong> is nestled amongst 36 acres of tropical jungle, amongst perfectly manicured gardens or along the palm tree-lined beach.<\/p>\n<p>At the Blue Diamond beach club, there\u2019s no need to pop up an umbrella. Each of the luxury beach beds is laying under the soft <strong>shade of swaying palm trees<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blue-diamond-beach-playa-del-carmen.jpg\" alt=\"Lazing at the Blue Diamond Hotel\" width=\"759\" height=\"427\" data-id=\"20214\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With its <strong>adults-only policy<\/strong>, the dreamy beach at Blue Diamond Riviera Maya is perfect!<\/p>\n<p>Sip on a cocktail and soak up some of those famous Mexican sun rays.<\/p>\n<p>As if splashing around in the crystal clear sea isn&#8217;t enough, Blue Diamond also has an on-site mystical Mayan cenote, <strong>rooftop infinity pools<\/strong>, and two large beachfront pool complexes.<\/p>\n<h4>OVERVIEW:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">128 suites<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">3 restaurants, plus 24-hour in-room dining<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">2 bars and a cigar lounge<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Spa<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">F<\/span>itness Center<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Complimentary Wi-Fi<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Best For: Honeymoons, Anniversary&#8217;s, Adult&#8217;s Only Getaways<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><b><a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<h2>Additional Resources You May Find Useful:<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/review-of-blue-diamond-hotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">My honest review of the Blue Diamond Hotel in Playa del Carmen\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/activities-seaweed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What to do when there is seaweed on the beach in Playa del Carmen\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/6-best-beaches-playa-del-carmen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">6 gorgeous beaches in Playa del Carmen<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Saving is Easy!<\/h2>\n<p>Struggling to choose the perfect hotel for you?\u00a0 We can help.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For the best price<\/strong> at these resorts call us, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PlayaDelCarmen.com<\/a>, at <a href=\"tel:888-537-9797\">888-537-9797<\/a> or <a href=\"&#x6d;&#x61;&#105;&#108;t&#x6f;&#x3a;&#x63;&#117;st&#x6f;&#x6d;&#101;&#114;c&#x61;&#x72;&#x65;&#64;pl&#x61;&#x79;&#97;&#100;e&#x6c;&#x63;&#x61;&#114;me&#x6e;&#x2e;&#99;&#111;m\">cus&#116;&#111;&#109;&#x65;&#x72;&#x63;&#x61;&#x72;&#x65;&#64;pl&#97;&#121;&#97;&#100;&#x65;&#x6c;&#x63;&#x61;&#x72;&#x6d;en&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109;<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll make sure you get all the best perks and discounts on your next trip to Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>Have you visited any of these hotels before? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section, we would love to hear from you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re planning a trip Playa del Carmen, I&#8217;m probably guessing that seeking some well-deserved rest and relaxation on a breath-taking beach is at the top of your to-do list? Thought so. 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