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Playa
del Carmen's Best 5 Star Luxury Resorts
Playa
del Carmen or just "Playa", as it is also commonly
referred to by locals, is a resort town on the Yucatan
Peninsula, Mexico. It's approximately 45 minutes south
of Cancun on the Mayan Riviera, and offers a more
relaxed atmosphere engineered for lounging and beach
frolic.
Click
on the resort names below to go to their photos and
information pages.
 Playa
del Carmen's BEST Luxury Resort:
Fairmont Mayakoba at Agoda
Hidden
amid lagoons and white sandy beaches, the Fairmont
Mayakoba lies eight kilometers north of Playa del
Carmen.
The resort sits on 45
acres of a master-planned resort community and
features four pools, including a 10,000-square-foot main
pool with swim-up bar and an 18-hole, 2007 PGA-featured
golf course designed by Greg Norman.
The 363
guestrooms and 34 suites at the Fairmont Mayakoba
feature balconies, satellite television, bathrobes,
coffeemakers, designer toiletries, in-room safes,
minibars, multi-line telephones and dial-up and
high-speed wireless Internet access. Most offer lagoon
or ocean views.
Royal Hideaway at Agoda
Located less than two kilometers south of downtown Playa
del Carmen, the adults-only Royal Hideaway Playacar All
Inclusive stands on five hectares of tropically
landscaped grounds across from the Playacar Golf
Course.
The
Royal Hideaway offers 200 air- conditioned guestrooms
with balconies or patios.
Ten
restaurants and bars serve patrons at this luxury
resort. Among the dining options are Ventanas, where
live music often accompanies international fare, and
Palazzo, a white-linen service Italian restaurant that
affords views of the Caribbean Sea.
Expert tip: Attendants regularly canvas the main pool
area and deliver chilled towels to sun-baked guests, who
have the option of basking in chaise lounges built for
two. Later in the afternoon, staff serves fresh fruit
poolside.
 Interesting!
El Dorado Maroma
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Gourmet All Inclusive
El
Dorado Maroma, gourmet all inclusive is located on
Maroma Beach in Playa del Carmen. The resort is
positioned north of Playa del Carmen near the Playacar
Golf Club. The resort shares property with the Marina
Maroma that offers deep-sea fishing and water sports.
Known
for its food, the resort offers six restaurants and bars
including Mundo that serves Mexican and Caribbean
specialties, and Kiyoko, known for its sushi, sashimi
and tepanyaki preparations. Cuccina Italiana promotes a
traditional approach to Italian cooking with a focus on
ocean-fish dishes and pastas.
The
resort offers contemporary beach-view suites decorated
in Caribbean style. Oversized terraces afford sea views.
All suites are smoke free, although smoking is allowed
in designated public areas.
Expert tip. El Dorado Maroma welcomes guests with
champagne check-in service and offers Cielo shades.
These full-coverage shades offer protection from the
sun's rays.
Hacienda Vista Real at Agoda
Adjacent to a golf course and located two kilometers
from Playa del Carmen Beach, Hotel Hacienda Vista Real
Villas & Spa offers a serene setting tucked away from
beachside bustle. The property is 1.5 kilometers from
the ferry to Cozumel Island.
At
first glance, guests are greeted by thatched- roofed
buildings and an open-air lobby. The resort is comprised
of 73 guest villas which feature exterior corridors.
Breezy courtyards connect porticos, yielding the
property much-desired shade.
The
resort is well-known for its Vida Real Spa. At more than
36,000 square feet and four levels, this venue is the
largest in Latin America and one of the biggest resort
spas in the world. Frescos dominate the walls in an area
that architecturally resembles a Mayan temple.
Tee-times are available next door at the Playacar Golf
Club, or guests can enjoy the hotel's shuttle to its
nearby private beach resort.
Guestrooms feature contemporary Mexican décor with
marble and granite floors.
True Luxury!
Mandarin Oriental, Riviera Maya has enchanting natural
surroundings from beach to lagoons and cenote from
mangroves and tropical forests to landscaped art patios.
Over
five million dollars of unique art is located throughout
the resort.
The
resort has an extensive spa offering a large variety of
facilities and treatments. Eleven treatment rooms
include couples suites plus lagoon-style massage palapas
and beach cabanas.
The
resort has luxurious guest rooms with contemporary
design located in two-storey and bungalow style villas
all with extensive terraces, most with gardens and an
outdoor bath patio. Most rooms have an outdoor bathtub,
suites have a private plunge pool.
Casitas Royale takes the traditional Mexican saying “Mi
casa es su casa” quite literally.
This
casually elegant, adults-only beachfront resort offers a
unique setting for romantic and relaxing getaways. It is
the perfect destination whether you are honeymooning or
just looking for a place to enjoy each other and unwind.
From
the moment you step into the property you will
experience the signature service of el Dorado Royale.
Before checking in you will be greeted by our staff and
welcomed with a complimentary glass of champagne.
After
checking in one of our staff members will accompany you
to your junior suite or casita suite and along the way
show you the main highlights of the resort.
This
is a mandatory adults only all inclusive resort.
 Located on a 500 acre preserve of pristine beach and
tropical rainforest, Maroma Resort and Spa benefits from
its location on the second largest barrier reef in the
world.
The
resort’s beachfront location provides a unique
environment for water activities with crystal clear
water and an unspoiled beach that offers the utmost in
privacy and natural beauty.
The
resort features unique architecture designed to preserve
the ecological balance of its location.
Maroma Resort's spa features a myriad of treatments and
services, as well as a well-equipped fitness center.
The
hotel’s concierge can arrange for visits to nearby
tourist attractions as well as golf tee times at a
nearby championship course.
Dining at Maroma Resort offers the finest cuisine
featuring fresh seafood and Yucatan dishes.
The
resort offers 68 impeccably decorated accommodations
including 24 suites and a four bedroom villa. All
accommodations include a full breakfast in the resort’s
restaurant.
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