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Banyan Tree Mayakoba vs Royal Hideaway Playacar
Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Banyan Tree Mayakoba is the choice of most writers compared to Royal Hideaway Playacar. Banyan Tree Mayakoba scores 88 with recommendations from 7 sources such as The Telegraph, Gayot and Oyster.
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."
Royal Hideaway Playacar
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
Fodor's
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Lote Hotelero No. 6 Fracc., Playa del Carmen 77710
From $295 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Condé Nast Traveler
91.4
"Rooms, divided among villas named for flowers, provide Zen-like ambience with "dark wood furniture and Carrera marble"."
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Star Service
"Makes a valiant effort to provide something near to luxury, including an updated all-inclusive option that refrains from tagging guests like cattle."
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Travel + Leisure
"This adults-only all-inclusive resort is just a five-minute stroll from Playa del Carmen, so if its activities... aren't sufficient, there's always city entertainment nearby."
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Jetsetter
"Margaritas on the sandy beach, a dinner theater, an infinity pool surrounded by lounge chairs and staffers who’ll bring all the food and drink you could want."
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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."
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