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El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condos Hotel vs Royal Hideaway Playacar

Both El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condos Hotel and Royal Hideaway Playacar are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Royal Hideaway Playacar scores slightly higher than El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condos Hotel. Royal Hideaway Playacar comes in at 88 with approval from 7 reviewers including Condé Nast Traveler, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.

El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condos Hotel
El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condos Hotel
8 / 10
Privada 1 Norte, Mza. 35, Lt. 1, # 238, Col. Centro., Playa del Carmen 77710
From $168 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Star Service Star Service
"For self-catering guests who want to make the scene at Playa del Carmen, this is one of the best options, and the chef’s kitchens and oversized accommodations create value, especially for families. " Full review
Oyster Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Considered one of the area’s best hotels, with a private beach... modern gym, and several excellent restaurants, as well as gorgeous rooms, all with private balconies and a full kitchen." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Balinese-inspired condos on and off Playa del Carmen’s white beach, with long-stay amenities and tropical gardens." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This pair of curvaceous buildings contains stylish condo rentals with luxurious furnishings imported from Bali." Full review
Royal Hideaway Playacar
Royal Hideaway Playacar
8 / 10
Lote Hotelero No. 6 Fracc., Playa del Carmen 77710
From $295 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
91.4
"Rooms, divided among villas named for flowers, provide Zen-like ambience with "dark wood furniture and Carrera marble"." Full review
Star Service 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." Full review
Travel + Leisure 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." Full review
Jetsetter 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." Full review
Fodor's 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." Full review
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