ROYAL HIDEAWAY PLAYACAR ALL-INCLUSIVE ADULTS ONLY RESORT, Playa del Carmen

Royal Hideaway Playacar All-Inclusive Adults Only Resort - A 5-star beachfront property with six à la carte restaurants, a full-service spa, and 201 luxury suites

This 5-star all-inclusive adults-only resort occupies a beachfront location on the Riviera Maya, 5 km from Aeropuerto de Playa del Carmen. It features 201 suites ranging from 50 m² to 200 m², all with hydromassage bathtubs, minibars, docking stations for Apple devices, and free Wi-Fi. Six à la carte restaurants serve international cuisine, including the Chef's Table experience at Las Ventanas-the only such offering on the Yucatán Peninsula. Leisure facilities include six swimming pools (three relaxation pools and one infinity pool with a waterfall), a full-service spa with vitamin C treatments and candlelight massages, a fitness center, two tennis courts, and a PADI-certified dive center. The Royal Hideaway Playacar also offers bicycle tours, Mexican art classes, and nightly entertainment at the Allegria bar. Daily tea service is available on the terrace adjacent to Ventanas restaurant.

Pros

Exclusive Chef's Table dining experience at Las Ventanas restaurant

Six swimming pools, including an infinity pool with waterfall and three relaxation pools

Full-service spa offering personalized treatments such as vitamin C revitalization and candlelight massages

All suites include hydromassage bathtubs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi

Adults-only policy ensures a tranquil environment

Cons

Formal dress code required at some restaurants

Spa access incurs an additional fee