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Mahekal Beach Resort vs Thompson Playa Del Carmen Adults Only

Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Thompson Playa Del Carmen is preferred by most professionals compared to Mahekal Beach Resort. Thompson Playa Del Carmen has a TripExpert Score of 83 with approval from 6 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Mr & Mrs Smith and Oyster.

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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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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