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Banyan Tree Mayakoba vs Hotel Riu Tequila
Both hotels are praised by writers. On balance, Banyan Tree Mayakoba scores significantly better than ClubHotel Riu Tequila. Banyan Tree Mayakoba scores 85 with praise from 6 reviewers such as Fodor's, Star Service and Travel + Leisure.
Banyan Tree Mayakoba
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
Gayot
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Carretera Federal, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $559 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
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."
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Condé Nast Traveler
96.0
"This first foray into the Americas by the Asian hotel chain is set amid dunes, mangroves, and freshwater lagoons."
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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."
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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."
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Gayot
"Mayan design enjoys sleek modern influences at this resort on the Yucatan Peninsula."
Hotel Riu Tequila
Oyster
Star Service
Oyster
Avenida Xaman-ha, Manzana 3, Lote 19, Condominio Playacar, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $455 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Riu Playacar sits on the soft, white, beautiful Playacar beaches. The 386-room accommodation isn't the most impressive all-inclusive in town."
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Star Service
"Located across the street from the Riu Palace in the Playacar development, this is an off-beach setting appealing largely to golfers and those who are trying to save a few pesos."
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The all-inclusive Hotel Riu Tequila is an upper-middle-range resort near Playa del Carmen."
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