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Banyan Tree Mayakoba vs Thompson Playa Del Carmen Adults Only
Both Banyan Tree Mayakoba and Thompson Playa Del Carmen are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Banyan Tree Mayakoba scores significantly better than Thompson Playa Del Carmen. Banyan Tree Mayakoba has a TripExpert Score of 88 with recommendations from 7 reviews such as Star Service, Fodor's and Condé Nast Traveler.
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."
Thompson Playa Del Carmen Adults Only
Gayot
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Condé Nast Traveler
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Avenida 5, Norte Por 12, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
From $172 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot
"Upscale chic sets the tone at this urbane beach hotel."
Jetsetter
"Thompson Hotels' Caribbean debut in downtown Playa, with a glam ’50s look, huge roof deck and soon-to-open beachfront sister hotel."
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The Telegraph
7.0
"This two-in-one Playa del Carmen powerhouse brings chic, urban luxe with a touch of beachy bohemia to Mexico’s Caribbean coast."
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Mr & Mrs Smith
"Its hip town-center base has a buzzy rooftop hotspot, and its shoreside counterpart’s a laid-back boho beach house. You’ll find plenty of sun, Mexican-inspired food and flair, and views."
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Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Opened November 2015 in the heart of Playa del Carmen.
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