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Updated: February 28, 2022

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Playa del Carmen Family Hotels – Tips and Recommendations

Family Vacation in Playa del Carmen

  • Booking.com – The all-time website for finding family hotels in Playa del Carmen.
  • The all-time areas for travelers in the Playa del Carmen area are Downtown (including the neighborhoods El Centro, Quinta Avenida, and Playacar – known for nightlife, shopping, dining), North Playa del Carmen (a 30-minute walk to Downtown but much quieter and with a better beach), Mayakoba (luxury resort complex in the jungle, like shooting fish in a barrel access to Downtown), Southward Riviera Maya (includes the cenotes, jungle, and beaches between Playa and Tulum), and N Riviera Maya (the beaches and attractions on the manner to Cancun – some of the largest luxury resorts in Mexico are hither).
  • For a more authentic holiday, stay in Downtown Playa del Carmen. The Playacar neighborhood in Downtown is the most family-friendly area in the metropolis of Playa del Carmen. Playacar is a gated beach community at the southwest end of the city with a golf form, big all-inclusive resorts, and a wide, make clean, serenity beach. Well-nigh resorts here take multiple pools, kids' clubs, playgrounds, and activities throughout the solar day. Playacar is within a curt walk of the metropolis's best restaurants, attractions, shopping, the ferry to Cozumel, and the ADO bus to Cancun and Tulum.
  • The best beaches for offset swimmers are from the Mayakoba area to the South Riviera Maya (near the boondocks of Akumal). The sea is gentlest here, as the strongest waves are blocked by Cozumel Island just 18 kilometers off the declension. The embankment is wide and by and large sandy for the full stretch of the Playa del Carmen area, from the due north to the s stop of the Riviera Maya, though the section that passes by Downtown is narrower and more than crowded.
  • The best all-inclusive for families in Playa del Carmen is the Hotel Xcaret Mexico (just south of the Playacar surface area in South Riviera Maya).

The 13 Best Hotels for Families in the Playa del Carmen Area

1. Hotel Xcaret Mexico – South Riviera Maya

Hotel Xcaret Mexico in South Riviera Maya, PdC
All-inclusive, family-friendly resort owned by Xcaret Adventure Parks and including unlimited admission and transportation to all ten of their parks and tours with every booking. The parks include ziplining, snorkeling, ATVs, surreptitious rivers, and more. The resort itself boasts vi pools, a huge lazy river, kids' and teens' clubs, and a sandy, swimmable beach. Hotel Xcaret offers spacious suites for up to 5, all with hammocks on their private balconies, some with swim-out access to a shared pool. Great location in S Riviera Maya just 5 km from Playa del Carmen's restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and the ferry to Cozumel.
Hotel phone: +52 984 206 4805
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2. Grand Velas Riviera Maya – near Mayakoba

Grand Velas Riviera Maya Hotel near Mayakoba, PdC
All-inclusive resort with 3 pools, kids' and teens' clubs, incredible restaurants, and a spa. Nature View Suites for a family of 4. Zen Suites for families of 5 or 6. Their kids' social club is open until eleven:00 p.m. with activities and crafts all day; the teens' lodge is open until midnight, with a dancefloor, karaoke, and video games. Rooms and suites all include whirlpool tubs and private terraces, some with plunge pools. Located at the border of an unspoiled beach with soft sand and gentle waves simply south of the Mayakoba resort complex.
Hotel phone: +52 322 226 8689
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3. Hard Rock Hotel – South Riviera Maya

Hard Rock Hotel in South Riviera Maya, PdC
Music-themed beachfront resort with 5 pools (some adults-merely, some for kids and families), a natural lagoon with native fish, and the largest spa in the Riviera Maya. Family perks include kids' and teens' clubs, a rock climbing wall, their signature music amenities (loaner guitars, instrument and DJ lessons, ring camp, etc), and a huge skate/wheel/gymnastics center. nine restaurants and 8 bars serve a huge range of cuisines all twenty-four hours, along with 24-hours room service. A broad range of rooms and suites all feature private balconies, hammocks, and indoor or outdoor jacuzzis; the largest sleep up to 6. Wonderful location almost the golf class, marina, and Dolphin Discovery at Puerto Aventuras in Due south Riviera Maya.
Hotel phone: +52 984 875 1100
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4. Hotel Esencia – South Riviera Maya

Hotel Esencia in South Riviera Maya, PdC
Elegant boutique hotel on a gentle beach with two pools, generous suite options, a Maya-inspired spa. Suites and villas for up to nine can include soaking tubs, plunge pools, or full-sized pools. Babysitting and family activities are offered onsite. Restaurants feature fresh, local, seasonal ingredients in a range of cuisines. Located in South Riviera Maya (Xpu Ha), halfway between Playa del Carmen and Tulum.
Hotel phone: +52 984 873 4830
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5. Banyan Tree – Mayakoba

Banyan Tree Hotel in Mayakoba, PdC
All-villa bazaar, where each boasts its ain private pool, an outdoor whirlpool tub, and a terrace. The resort has two shared pools, a Thai spa, an active kids social club, and boat service to the embankment. The food here suits all tastes, with stiff Mexican and Thai influences plus slap-up options for picky eaters. Set in the exclusive Mayakoba resort and golf complex on a sunday-drenched beach in a mangrove jungle.
Hotel phone: +52 800 953 0565
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half-dozen. Fairmont – Mayakoba

Fairmont Hotel in Mayakoba, PdC
Beachfront resort with five pools, keen kids' amenities, and amazing nutrient. Rooms and suites all include soaking tubs and individual terraces; oceanfront and beachfront rooms feature butler service. Most suites are ane-bedroom units, but connecting options are available for families needing actress space. Residences have up to four bedrooms with full kitchens. The kids club offers cooking classes and crafts, while their take chances camp keeps tweens active with kayaking and embankment sports.
Hotel phone: +52 984 206 3000
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7. Paradisus – North Playa del Carmen

Paradisus Hotel in North Playa del Carmen
All-inclusive resort on a gorgeous beach with a coral reef, three pools, a infant social club (ages 1-4), and a kids club (ages 5-12). Suites range from junior upwards to two-chamber connecting units; the Family Concierge upgrade adds a private terrace with a Jacuzzi, kids' minibar items, a gaming panel, a individual restaurant, and lodge lounge admission. This resort is only fifteen minutes' drive or twenty-five minutes' walk to downtown Playa del Carmen.
Hotel telephone: +52 984 877 3900
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8. Andaz – Mayakoba

Andaz Hotel in Mayakoba, PdC
Stylish, luxury hotel in the exclusive Mayakoba beach resort with a golf grade and lagoons. Andaz offers 2 pools, a holistic spa, and is set up on a stunning white embankment. Rooms and suites are all spacious, with gratis minibar items (sans booze) and private balconies; suites add private outdoor plunge pools. Nutrient is outstanding at their 4 regional Mexican/international restaurants; guests tin add a meal plan or book a room only. Family unit-friendly amenities include a kids club for ages 4 to 12, babysitting, and gratis bikes.
Hotel phone: +52 984 149 1234
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9. Playacar Palace – Downtown Playa del Carmen

Playacar Palace Hotel in Downtown Playa del Carmen
All-inclusive, downtown resort with expansive rooms and suites, exceptional restaurants, and a huge puddle overlooking the sugary sand beach near the Cozumel ferry. Family civilities include a kids club for ages four to twelve and gratis bicycle tours. Guests accept signing privileges at all Palace properties, with gratis transfer to the water park at The Thou at Moon Palace. Their stellar resort credit programme tin be used toward dolphin encounters, excursions, and more.
Hotel phone: +52 984 873 4960
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10. Chiliad Palladium White Sand – Southward Riviera Maya

Grand Palladium White Sand Hotel in South Riviera Maya, PdC
Beachfront resort with 9 pools, a host of restaurants, and a spa. This resort is made up of four hotels, with White Sand being the all-time for families, being closest to the water park and kids' clubs (ane each for babies, kids, and teens). Upgraded suites can add whirlpool tubs, private pools, or connecting rooms. Located in South Riviera Maya, most Akumal.
Hotel phone: +52 984 877 2100
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11. K Hyatt Resort – Downtown Playa del Carmen

Grand Hyatt Resort in Downtown Playa del Carmen
Downtown Playa del Carmen beach resort (steps from a wide range of restaurants, shops, and confined) with 2 pools, a kids club, and a teens' arcade. Their large rooms include balconies; suites add soaking tubs; options include swim ups or private plunge pools. Babysitting and kids order access are available for a fee, while the teens' arcade is open up for all. Upgrade to Society Level to add daily breakfast, snacks, an open bar, and evening apps.
Hotel phone: +52 984 875 1234
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12. Mahekal Beach Front Resort & Spa – Downtown Playa del Carmen

Mahekal Beach Resort in Downtown Playa del Carmen
Bohemian-style, beachfront resort with 4 pools, superior restaurants, and a diversity of accommodations, including fun treehouse rooms or penthouse suites. Some suites add private plunge pools, outdoor showers, total kitchens, and butler service. Be advised that their nature-centric vibe means no TVs in most rooms. Located on the active principal beach in downtown Playa.
Hotel phone: +52 984 873 0611
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13. Puerto Aventuras Hotel & Beach Club – South Playa del Carmen

Omni Puerto Aventuras Beach Resort near Playa del Carmen
Cozy, bazaar hotel with all junior suites and two pools on a kid-friendly beach with kayaks. Rooms all include a private terrace with a hammock and whirlpool. The embankment is as calm as a puddle, with a coral reef for snorkeling and barriers to block the waves. Located in Southward Riviera Maya, right next door to a marina and Dolphin Discovery aquatic heart.
Hotel telephone: +52 984 875 1950
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