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Viceroy Riviera Maya, a Luxury Villa Resort vs Playacar Palace

Both Viceroy Riviera Maya and Playacar Palace are highly recommended by writers. Overall, Viceroy Riviera Maya ranks significantly higher than Playacar Palace. Viceroy Riviera Maya scores 91 with praise from 7 reviews including The Telegraph, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.

Viceroy Riviera Maya, a Luxury Villa Resort
Viceroy Riviera Maya, a Luxury Villa Resort
8 / 10
Playa Xcalacoco Frac 7, Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo 77710
From $525 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"With just 41 private villas, the Viceroy Riviera Maya attracts couples looking for a quiet, romantic retreat." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Formerly the Tides Riviera Maya." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Apt alternatives include Hotel Esencia, A Seaside Estate and Belmond Maroma, though the wow-factor here is tailored in private, freestanding huts that create unique worlds unto themselves." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Punta Bete's most luxurious jungle-beach resort is as romantic and exotic as ever." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Viceroy's signature urban-chic style blends seamlessly into its beachfront setting."
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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