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Banyan Tree Mayakoba vs BlueBay Grand Esmeralda

Both hotels are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Banyan Tree Mayakoba ranks significantly higher than BlueBay Grand Esmeralda. Banyan Tree Mayakoba ranks #5 in Playa del Carmen with praise from 7 sources such as Star Service, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.

Banyan Tree Mayakoba
Banyan Tree Mayakoba
8 / 10
Carretera Federal, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $559 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Oyster Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"As one might expect from the ultra-luxurious Banyan Tree brand, the Banyan Tree Mayakoba is one of Playa del Carmen's most sought after resorts." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
96.0
"This first foray into the Americas by the Asian hotel chain is set amid dunes, mangroves, and freshwater lagoons." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
World's Best Hotels
"The Banyan Tree, which opened in the lavish Mayakoba coastal development in March 2009, upped the opulence ante with 107 private stand-alone villas." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"In addition to vaulted ceilings, lounge areas, dining rooms, private gardens, and Talavera earthenware sinks, all rooms have outdoor bathtubs and private 376-foot swimming pools—a unique perk." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Mayan design enjoys sleek modern influences at this resort on the Yucatan Peninsula."
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BlueBay Grand Esmeralda
BlueBay Grand Esmeralda
7 / 10
Carretera Federal Chetumal- Puerto Juarez km 300, Camino a la Pileta, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $196 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Jetsetter Jetsetter
"All-inclusive enclave with three pools, six restaurants and a stand-out spa near Playa del Carmen." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This enormous all-inclusive hotel, set on 180 acres, is located 35 minutes (69 kilometers) south of the Cancun International Airport." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range hotel has a lot to offer for families and couples who are looking for a low-maintenance beach vacation at a good price." Full review