THE REEF PLAYACAR BEACH RESORT & SPA, Playa del Carmen

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa - An all-inclusive oceanfront resort with tropical gardens, spa treatments, and multiple dining options

Framed by a white sand beach and lush tropical gardens, this 4-star all-inclusive resort offers 196 air-conditioned rooms with private balconies or terraces, minibars, and flat-screen TVs; premium category rooms include free WiFi, stocked minibars, bathrobes, and arrival wine. The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa features three buffet areas at the main restaurant with Caribbean Sea views, Chulavista serving breakfast and lunch, Deli Snack Bar for pizzas and tacos, Botticelli Italian restaurant for à la carte dinners, and lobby bar La Cascada operating from 12 pm to 11 pm. Recreational facilities include a supervised kids program, nightly shows, non-motorized watersports, spa services like the Temazcal steam bath treatment, and proximity to Playacar Golf Club (1 km) and Xaman Ha Aviary (0.5 km); the resort is 5 km from Aeropuerto de Playa del Carmen. Premium all-inclusive packages grant access to international alcohol, beach lounge bars, and dinner at the Japanese restaurant of The Reef Cocobeach.

Pros

Direct access to a white sand beach surrounded by tropical gardens.

Multiple dining options including buffet, Italian à la carte, and snack bar with Mexican dishes.

Includes non-motorized watersports, nightly entertainment, and a supervised kids program.

Premium rooms offer free WiFi, stocked minibars, and bathrobes.

Temazcal spa treatment featuring traditional Mesoamerican steam rituals.

Cons

Standard rooms require rental for safe access and lack free WiFi.

Premium package required for international alcohol and full à la carte restaurant access.