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Fairmont Mayakoba vs Thompson Playa Del Carmen Adults Only

Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Fairmont Mayakoba is the choice of most writers compared to Thompson Playa Del Carmen. Fairmont Mayakoba ranks #4 in Playa del Carmen with recommendations from 9 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Gayot.

Fairmont Mayakoba
Fairmont Mayakoba
8 / 10
Carretera Federal Cancun, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $222 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Oyster Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Few properties in Riviera Maya offer the level of privacy the Fairmont Mayakoba does." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Fairmont Mayakoba is an eco-friendly alternative to the monolithic resorts clustered along the Caribbean coast of the Yucatán Peninsula." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This family-friendly resort—kids stay free—spans 45 acres of prime beachfront and is built around a series of canals blasted out of the limestone and fed with clear water from the underground rivers." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"The 45-acre property "sprawls so naturally from ocean to mangrove that you feel completely removed" from the surrounding development." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Swank Riviera Maya sleep set in a private reserve of mangrove jungles and limestone canals along Mexico’s Caribbean coast." Full review
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Thompson Playa Del Carmen Adults Only
Thompson Playa Del Carmen Adults Only
7 / 10
Avenida 5, Norte Por 12, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
From $172 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Gayot Gayot
"Upscale chic sets the tone at this urbane beach hotel."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Thompson Hotels' Caribbean debut in downtown Playa, with a glam ’50s look, huge roof deck and soon-to-open beachfront sister hotel." Full review
The Telegraph 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." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith 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." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Opened November 2015 in the heart of Playa del Carmen. " Full review
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