WHAT TO EXPECT
Playa del Carmen, is a beach town in the Riviera Maya, located in the northeast coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in the state of Quintana Roo. It is nestled between Cancun to the north and Tulum to the South. Playa was originally a small fishing town called Xaman Ha in the Mayan language. Playa has undergone rapid development with many luxury buildings and hotels. Downtown Playa centers on Quinta Avenida, or Fifth Avenue, which is a long pedestrian walkway located just one block inland from the beach that is lined with hundreds of shops, restaurants, & bars. There are many boutique hotels on the beach and just off Fifth Avenue that are walking distance from one another. Below, you will find some of our suggestions for hotel options when staying in downtown Playa. There are other areas in Playa del Carmen that require car or taxi from downtown; Playacar, a residential and tourist development south of dowtown that houses many all-inclusive hotels & golf courses. There are also large luxury resorts & all-inclusive hotels north of downtown Playa. (Map below)
GRAND HYATT
1a Avenida esquina Calle 26, Colonia, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico 77710
For U. S. Reservations: 1-888-591-1234 From Mexico: 52-984-875-123
Grand Hyatt, an oceanfront hotel located in the main urban area just a few steps from the famous Quinta Avenida. There are 314 guestrooms and suites with a beach-chic design. This is NOT an all inclusive resort. It holds three restaurants, The Grill at 1-26, La Cocina, and El Paseo. The hotel also has free Wi-fi, a fitness center and 5,000 ft cenote spa that offers treatments inspired by Mayan culture. We have blocked a number of rooms at a special room rate. Images of hotel are shown below. For more information, please visit their website.
Room Categories and Rates:
Wedding rates will be available shortly, stay tuned.
**Rates often fluctuate, and although the above rates are a discounted price for the anticipated February 2017 rate, you can sometimes find better rates on Kayak, Expedia or the Grand Hyatt website throughout the year, especially the closer you approach the wedding date. All hotels in Quintana Roo have an additional 19% tax that is not included.
MAHEKAL BEACH RESORT
Calle 38 (between 5A Avenue and Zona Federal Maritima) Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico, 11109
For US Reservations: 1-877-235-4452 , For Mexico Reservations: 1-800-836-8942
Mahekal Beach Resort, recently underwent a 3 year renovation and holds 196 rooms that include individual palapa-style bungalows, premium suites just steps away from the beach, and standard rooms nestled in the Riviera Maya jungle. The hotel is inspired by “GypSet Style,” embodying bohemian gypsy lifestyle with colorful Mexican accents similar to the boutique hotels in Tulum. We are currently coordinating special room rates and will have more details on pricing in the upcoming weeks. Images of hotel are shown below. For more information, please visit their website.
THOMPSON HOTEL
Calle 12 (between fifth avenue and 10 S/N), Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo 77710
Reservations from U.S. 1-855-880-1240
Thompson Hotel, has two properties. The main boutique hotel is located in the heart of downtown Playa with a rooftop pool overlooking the street and shops of fifth avenue. This hotel's rooftop also houses the NYC restaurant Catch and has a nightlife scene often with live music or DJ. Down the street a few blocks from the main hotel, the Thompson just opened it's beachfront property named the Beach House which has 27 boho-inspired rooms and suites, all with private terraces overlooking the sea or pool and cabanas. Images of the hotel are shown below. Please visit their website for more information.
ALDEA THAI
Calle Cozumel Mz 81 Lt 1, Solidaridad, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Aldea Thai, an Asian inspired condo hotel centrally located in Playa, one block from the beach and one block from the main Quinta Avenida. The hotel does not have its own beach, but guests can utilize Mamitas Beach Club (100 pesos for 2 chairs and umbrella). Aldea Thai offers more affordable rates, and multi bedroom units. Units are different from each other so review which unit you are booking (top floor are best units). Rooms are cleaned daily. There is no room service or restaurant in the hotel, but ample food options within steps of the hotel.
EL TAJ
1 Norte Esquina Calle 14 Norte, Gonzalo Guerrero, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico 77710
US Reservations: 1-866-479-27 Mexico Reservations: 52-984-206-4570
El Taj, is a condohotel in downtown Playa which offers the option to rent a private condo in a variety of room sizes (1 to 4 bedrooms) and prices. This option is cost efficient for larger parties or families coming together. Hotel rooms come with free Wi-fi, living rooms with flat screen TVs, full kitchens, dining areas, washer/dryer, furnished balconies (some with hot tubs). The hotel has a restaurant and a bar, there are 2 heated outdoor pools, one of which is a beachside infinity pool. Other amenities include a luxe spa and fitness center. Please view website for more details.
