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.  (Map below)

GRAND HYATT

1a Avenida esquina Calle 26, Colonia, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico 77710
From Mexico: 52-984-875-1234 or 52-984-147-5035

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, has free Wi-fi, a fitness center and 5,000 ft cenote spa that offers treatments inspired by Mayan culture with 15% discount for all guests. We will be staying at this hotel during the weekend. Grand Hyatt will serve as a meeting hub for bus transportation to the wedding in Xcaret. We have coordinated special room rates (shown below). Images of hotel are shown below. 

Room Categories and Rates

Standard Room King/Queen ...................................$299
Garden View............................................................$314
Partial Oceanview....................................................$324
Oceanview...............................................................$349
Swim-up King/Queen..............................................$369
Oceanfront..............................................................$399

* This hotel requires $25/day service charge. All hotels in Quintana Roo have an additional 19% tax that is not included. Click here for our personalized Grand Hyatt booking website.                                                                                                                                      

MAHEKAL BEACH RESORT

Calle 38, Between Avenida 5A and Zona Federal Maritima, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo 11109
For US Reservations: 1-877-235-4452     /   For Mexico Reservations: 1-800-836-8942

Mahekal Beach Resort, recently underwent a 3 year renovation that resulted in an additional 74 individual palapa-style bungalows, bringing Mahekal's room count to 196, including premium suites just steps 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. For more information, please visit their website.  

ALDEA THAI

Calle Cozumel Mz 81 Lt 1, Solidaridad, 77710, Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico

Aldea Thai is a condo hotel that features 1 to 2 bedroom apartments that come with free Wi-fi, living rooms with flat-screen TVs, kitchens, dining areas and furnished balconies. This option is more affordable for large families or groups.  This condo-hotel has ocean view, yet is not ocean front. It is steps away from the beach. You can rent beach chairs & towels from neighboring Kool Beach Club or Mamitas Beach club for ~$15-20 day. You can book rooms for this hotel on many different websites such as kayak, hotwire, orbitz, VRBO, ihotelier or original resorts.