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Banyan Tree Mayakoba vs Hilton Playa del Carmen, an All-Inclusive Adult Only Resort
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Banyan Tree Mayakoba is the choice of most writers compared to The Royal Playa del Carmen. Banyan Tree Mayakoba has a TripExpert Score of 88 with recommendations from 7 reviews such as Gayot, Oyster 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."
Hilton Playa del Carmen, an All-Inclusive Adult Only Resort
Jetsetter
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster
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Constituyentes Avenue #2, Playa del Carmen 77780
From $258 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter
"Spanish-colonial style sets a romantic vibe at this couples-only resort in Playa del Carmen."
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i
Choose among a handful of restaurants, ranging from an upscale gourmet Mexican-French fusion restaurant to an intimate Spanish tapas joint.
Star Service
"Royal Playa del Carmen is the glitziest resort in Playa del Carmen proper, overpowering the town's hip little hostelries with a full onslaught of opulence, but it is also the priciest."
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i
Guests have a number of dining outlets to choose from, including Maria Marie for French-Mexican fusion, oceanfront Pelicanos for Caribbean dishes and Asiana for Japanese fare of both teppanyaki and sushi.
Condé Nast Traveler
"This beachfront all-inclusive for adults "lives up to its name, with a great beach, great style, and all the trimmings.""
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Oyster
4.0
"This adults-only, luxury all-inclusive property with 507 rooms appeals to both 20- and 30-something couples."
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Fodor's
"If you're looking for the royal treatment, this is the place, from butler service and iPad check-in to in-room Jacuzzis and liquor bars."
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