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Iberostar Quetzal vs Banyan Tree Mayakoba
Both properties are endorsed by experts. Overall, Banyan Tree Mayakoba is the choice of most reviewers compared to Iberostar Quetzal Playacar. Banyan Tree Mayakoba comes in at #5 in Playa del Carmen with praise from 7 sources such as The Telegraph, Star Service and Travel + Leisure.
Iberostar Quetzal
Star Service
Oyster
Fodor's
Av Xaman-Ha. Lote hotelero No. 2, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $218 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"Overall, this a crisp, professional operation with a congenial staff, adept management and a housekeeping crew that does its job better than most in keeping this place clean and sanitary."
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 350-room Iberostar QuetzalPlayacar is an all-inclusive, family-friendly beach resort located at thesouthern end of Playa del Carmen, and it shares facilities with the Iberostar Tucan Hotel."
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Fodor's
"This unique all-inclusive resort has preserved its natural surroundings—among the resident animals are flamingos, turtles, toucans, peacocks, and monkeys."
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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."
