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Playacar Palace vs Thompson Playa Del Carmen Adults Only

Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Thompson Playa Del Carmen ranks slightly higher than Playacar Palace. Thompson Playa Del Carmen is ranked #13 in Playa del Carmen with positive reviews from 6 publications including The Telegraph, Mr & Mrs Smith and Gayot.

Playacar Palace
Playacar Palace
7 / 10
Bahia del Espiritu Santo, Esq. Abraira de Arriva, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $400 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
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Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Elegant beachfront resort with three restaurants and a stylish spa, on a lounger-lined beach in Playa del Carmen." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The luxurious, all-inclusive Palace Resorts’ Playacar Palace by Wyndham is located directly on the beach in the Playacar resort community." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"The beach in front of the resort, even if it is next to the pier with its constant comings and goings, is the best stretch of sand of any other Palace hotels south of Cancun." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"In "a fantastic location" right on the Caribbean Sea, this "in-town resort" is steps from Playa del Carmen's Fifth Avenue and the Cozumel Ferry Dock." Full review
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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