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Paradisus Playa Del Carmen vs Iberostar Quetzal

Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Paradisus Playa Del Carmen La Esmeralda ranks slightly higher than Iberostar Quetzal Playacar. Paradisus Playa Del Carmen La Esmeralda comes in at 81 with approval from 4 reviewers like Afar Magazine, Oyster and Fodor's.

Paradisus Playa Del Carmen
Paradisus Playa Del Carmen
8 / 10
5a Avenida Esquina Calle 112, Playa del Carmen 77719
From $311 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Star Service Star Service
"Situated on the northern fringe of Playa del Carmen, 2 kilometers north of Avenida Quinta nightlife, this is big, bubbly resort wing of Spain's Melia chain." Full review
Oyster Oyster
All-Inclusive
"One of the best family-friendly, all-inclusive resorts... this luxury property is located directly on the Caribbean and includes access to a white sand beach." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This all-inclusive offers flash and class in a Vegas-meets-cruise ship environment with 14 restaurants, 11 bars, and nearly 1,000 rooms scattered between two buildings." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Luxurious all-inclusive resort houses 512 luxury suites, including 56 swim-up suites, 122 Family Concierge suites and two Presidential suites, allowing for two and three-bedroom suite configurations." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"This family-friendly beachside resort has 14 restaurants, 16 bars, and is perfect for active children." Full review
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Iberostar Quetzal
Iberostar Quetzal
7 / 10
Av Xaman-Ha. Lote hotelero No. 2, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $218 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Star Service Star Service
"Overall, this a crisp, professional operation with a congenial staff, adept management and a housekeeping crew that does its job better than most in keeping this place clean and sanitary." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 350-room Iberostar QuetzalPlayacar is an all-inclusive, family-friendly beach resort located at thesouthern end of Playa del Carmen, and it shares facilities with the Iberostar Tucan Hotel." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This unique all-inclusive resort has preserved its natural surroundings—among the resident animals are flamingos, turtles, toucans, peacocks, and monkeys." Full review