Playa del Carmen

Set under a mangrove canopy, this sprawling luxury resort sets new standards in the Riviera Maya for sustainability and comfort. — Fodor's

Punta Bete's most luxurious jungle-beach resort is as romantic and exotic as ever. — Fodor's

Located within the luxury Mayakoba complex on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, Rosewood Mayakoba makes the most of its beachfront and lagoon-side setting — The Telegraph

Banyan Tree Mayakoba was this chain's first property in the Western Hemisphere, and it is the newest of the three properties in sprawling Mayakoba's 600 acres on the Riviera Maya — Star Service

At this "modern, beautifully designed beachfront all-inclusive," the light-blue and turquoise exterior reflects the waterfront setting, while the curved architecture mimics the waves. — Condé Nast Traveler

Situated on the northern fringe of Playa del Carmen, 2 kilometers north of Avenida Quinta nightlife, this is big, bubbly resort wing of Spain's Melia chain. — Star Service

The quality of service, food, drink. The rooms. The spa, the pool. I've stayed at a bunch of hotels, this is one of my favorites. — Afar Magazine

"The Seed" of perfection is apparent at this boutique hotel where hospitality, comfort, and style collide — Fodor's

Art and antiques from around the world fill the lobby, and streams, waterfalls, and fountains fill the grounds of this 13-acre resort on a stretch of pristine beach. — Fodor's

— Jetsetter

This “hotel-village” offers the most seductively comfortable version of the palm-roofed beach hut: spacious, beautifully decorated and with all modern amenities. — DK Eyewitness

Connecting jungle and beach, a labyrinth of paths threads through the grounds at this elegant Mayan-themed hotel, where butterflies and parrots fly and the scent of flowers fills the air. — Fodor's

This pair of curvaceous buildings contains stylish condo rentals with luxurious furnishings imported from Bali. — Fodor's

Amid hundreds of acres of tropical forest and flanked by a white-sand beach and offshore rocks and coral, this adults-only all-inclusive resort offers a relaxing alternative to the pinched-in mega-resorts. — Star Service

Here's my quick thought on The Royal: you will be taken care of, and you will want for nothing. — Afar Magazine

This two-in-one Playa del Carmen powerhouse brings chic, urban luxe with a touch of beachy bohemia to Mexico’s Caribbean coast. — The Telegraph

This midrange vacation club (read: time share) sells off its excess inventory to couples and families in search of a small, seductive hideaway. — Star Service

Located next to the ecopark Xcaret, 5 kilometers south of Playa del Carmen, this low-profile, high-capacity property (it has close to 800 guest rooms) has an airy jungle atmosphere. — Star Service

The 400-room, all-inclusive Riu Palace Riviera Maya sits right on the soft, sugar-white beach of Playa del Carmen’s Playacar. — Oyster

An elegant entrance, Spanish-tile floors, and hand-tooled furniture from Guadalajara greet you at this classy inn. — Fodor's