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Mahekal Beach Resort vs The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences

Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Mahekal Beach Resort is the choice of most professionals compared to The Fives Azul Beach Resort Playa Del Carmen. Mahekal Beach Resort is ranked #14 in Playa del Carmen with recommendations from 5 reviewers such as Fodor's, Oyster and Travel + Leisure.

Mahekal Beach Resort
Mahekal Beach Resort
8 / 10
Calle 38, Entre Avenida 5a y Zona Federal Maritima, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $217 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
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Fodor's Fodor's
"With candy-colored palapa-roofed bungalows and a great location—on the sand but just two blocks from the town's upscale northern end—this may be the perfect beach resort." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This massive Caribbean resort, which dates to 1982, may not be heaven on earth, but it does have white sand beach, a sea of shaded palapas, and an ocean of palm trees." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This “hotel-village” offers the most seductively comfortable version of the palm-roofed beach hut: spacious, beautifully decorated and with all modern amenities."
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"A boho-chic, beachfront property, the upper-middle-range Mahekal Beach Resort has 122 rooms with garden or ocean views, many of which have thatched roof bungalows." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Boho-chic sleep in Playa del Carmen, with 800 feet of soft sand, hammock-strung beach bungalows, and two pools." Full review
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The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences
The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences
7 / 10
Predio El Limonar Fraccion 2, Xcalacoco, Municipio de Solidaridad, Playa del Carmen
From $376 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Star Service Star Service
"The lobby seems more befitting a small boutique property, and the personalized check-in experience and champagne upon arrival make guests feel right at home." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Beachfront all-inclusive resort with rooftop terraces for taking in the ocean view." Full review