Hotels in Playa Del Carmen

Walking through Playa del Carmen you could be forgiven for thinking you are in Europe, except for the abundance of palm trees and tropical birds.

However, despite being trendy and cosmopolitan, the resort is friendly and relaxed. What's more, your eyes will burst out of their sockets when you see the prices of Playa del Carmen hotels. For example, you can get five-star Playa del Carmen hotels with breakfast for not much more than ?50 per night. The best beach is Playa Tukan at the north end of town, but be warned, it can get busy during peak season from December to June. Many Playa del Carmen hotel deals include activities such as tennis and water sports on the beach, and if you reserve a hotel room in Playa del Carmen in advance you can even get golf green fees included.

If you love the water, then book a scuba diving trip out to the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second largest coral reef system in the world. On land, you can swim in cenotes, which are freshwater sinkholes, mostly in caves. The water is so clear, you can see for 200 feet. Xcaret is an eco-archaeological park where you can find Mayan ruins, underground rivers, a beach, a butterfly pavilion, orchid house and you can even swim with dolphins. Most hotels in Playa del Carmen are four- and five-star; most Playa del Carmen accommodation includes meals, many of which come on an all-inclusive basis and you will pay under ?150 per room per night. Although there are plenty of hotels in Playa del Carmen, you should still book Playa del Carmen hotels in advance. The best way to book Playa del Carmen hotel rooms is online so you can check the location and quality before you commit to just one resort.