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Banyan Tree Mayakoba vs Playa Palms Beach Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Banyan Tree Mayakoba ranks significantly better than Playa Palms Beach Hotel. Banyan Tree Mayakoba comes in at #10 in Playa del Carmen with positive reviews from 5 publications including oyster.com, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
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."
Playa Palms Beach Hotel
Oyster
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
1st Avenue Bis, Between 12th and 14th North Street, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $57 /night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Almost as beautiful as its small stretch of private beach. Guests here can expect great terrace views... kitchenettes, small bathrooms, and upscale interior decor."
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Fodor's
"This funky boutique hotel melds retro vintage with a touch of modern, from the red vinyl couches in the lobby all the way up to the exceedingly cool rooftop pool bar."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A rip-roaring deal in low season (get the best price online), Playa Palms is right on the beach."
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