Best Boutique 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.
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Quintana Roo, Playa del Carmen
Chablé Maroma
(5 stars)Perched on Punta Maroma’s sandy shores, stay at Chablé Maroma and you can watch the waves while catching rays beside the infinity pool, snacking on shrimp and lobster tacos. Its 70 rooms feature hand-carved sinks, local palm weavings, indoor-outdoor showers, private pools flanked with lush tropical greenery – and for larger groups, there’s a three-bedroomed villa. Take a wellness journey inspired by ancient Mayan rituals at the onsite spa, by yourself or enjoy a treatment with a loved one. Products are locally sourced and climate-friendly, including food and drink. Fine dine in the restaurant Bu’ul, take a relaxed meal in Kaban, or tuck into fresh oysters, octopus tacos, fish and mango ceviche at the Raw Bar.
Quintana Roo, Playa del Carmen
Viceroy Riviera Maya
(5 stars)Just north of the vibrant town of Playa del Carmen, lies this romantic, intimate adults-only resort. With 41 suites it’s low rise and peaceful, incorporating a private beach, the Wayak Spa, gym, lagoon pool, open-air bar and grill and a fancy Mexican restaurant. You can pack light before coming, the hotel loans guests sombreros, books, snorkelling gear, DVDs, Neil George bath products – and limos are on hand for exploring further afield. Book a thatched Royal Villa for your own butler, pool, hammock, huge soaking tub and indoor-outdoor showers. Do try The Temezcal, an intensive sweat lodge ceremony to truly unwind and experience the mysticism of Mexico.