
Best Luxury Hotels in Playa del Carmen
Playa (as it’s known locally) is found in the state of Quintana Roo, in the Yucatán Peninsula’s Riviera Maya area. Mexico. Here you can hang out at famous beach clubs, swim with turtles in the warm Caribbean Sea, take a trip to the Mayan ruins of Tulum and visit the many shops, art galleries, restaurants, bars and nightclubs lined along la Quinta Avenida. Playa del Carmen was once a quiet fishing village, now it’s a party town, but one that is very family-friendly, with unspoilt beaches and top-notch resorts.
Quintana Roo, Playa del Carmen
Aloft Playa del Carmen

Just metres from Fifth Avenue, you’ll find Aloft Playa del Carmen, a 167-bedroom hotel designed for the urban traveller seeking innovative future focussed facilities. The decor here is minimalist, with nods to the indigenous culture via textures and colours. A roof terrace has two infinity pools with colourful floating sunloungers and seating spaces, and a bar set beneath a pergola. It’s all very chic, yet with a fun and playful vibe. Guests can drink and dine at W XYZ bar, Re:mix lounge and the Nook restaurant and grab food to go at Re:fuel. The hotel also offers workspaces for digital nomads, a Camp Aloft kids’ program, entertainment and pet-friendly amenities.