Viceroy Riviera Maya A Luxury Villa ResortvsHyatt Centric Playa Del Carmen - Downtown House & Beach House

Both Viceroy Riviera Maya and Thompson Playa Del Carmen are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Viceroy Riviera Maya ranks significantly higher than Thompson Playa Del Carmen. Viceroy Riviera Maya is ranked #2 in Playa del Carmen with approval from 7 sources including Star Service, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.

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
Tablet Tablet
19.4
"The name might be more familiar from places like Miami and Santa Monica, but the Viceroy Riviera Maya is proof that the Viceroy group is equally at home in less urban environs." 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."
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"There is no better place to get away from it all than Viceroy Riviera Maya." Full review
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Make sure you pick up a kayak at the hotel and go kayaking in the jewelled waters of the Caribbean Sea.The spa boasts of a variety of treatments, including archetypal Mexican experiences such as Mayan massages and Sweat Lodges.
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"A rustic-glam hideaway, this pristine, upscale resort straddles the beach and lush jungle in its own self-contained oasis." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"taying at the Viceroy Riviera Maya is a vacation in the truest sense of the word...and it’s all fronted by seven miles of glorious, white sand beaches." Full review
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Just remember that you are in the jungle, so be sure to keep your eye out for the wily spider monkeys.
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The name might be more familiar from places like Miami and Santa Monica, but the Viceroy Riviera Maya is proof that the Viceroy group is equally at home in less urban environs. Here, more..." Full review
Hyatt Centric Playa Del Carmen - Downtown House & Beach House
8/10
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
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"This stylish upscale property is centrally located on Playa Del Carmen's restaurant- and shop-lined Quinta Avenida." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"A killer rooftop pool with half-submerged chaise lounges, cocktails, and the buzzed-about Catch restaurant...standard features include king-sized beds with sateen-woven linens, minibars" Full review
Tablet Tablet
19.0
"Hip new hotels open their doors in Playa del Carmen all the time. But rarely is the opening of a hotel met with such anticipation as that of Thompson Playa del Carmen, along the happening..." Full review

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