{"id":13641,"date":"2026-09-21T13:49:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T13:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journeygroup.bg\/?p=13641"},"modified":"2026-09-21T13:57:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T13:57:22","slug":"kade-da-otsednem-v-riviera-maya-iberostar-barselo-i-nay-dobrite-hoteli-v-playakar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/journeygroup.bg\/en\/kade-da-otsednem-v-riviera-maya-iberostar-barselo-i-nay-dobrite-hoteli-v-playakar\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to stay in Riviera Maya: Iberostar, Barcelo and the best hotels in Playacar"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"13641\" class=\"elementor elementor-13641\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2fb404 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-1c1df79\" data-id=\"e2fb404\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"e2fb404\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee403de e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-9ec8f06\" data-id=\"ee403de\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"ee403de\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d60ffa6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d60ffa6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where to stay in Riviera Maya: Iberostar, Barcelo and the best hotels in Playacar<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c7c3b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0c7c3b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">You have selected <a href=\"https:\/\/journeygroup.bg\/en\/tour-item\/pochivka-v-meksiko\/\">Mexico<\/a>.<\/p><p>Great.<\/p><p>Now comes the more difficult question:<\/p><p><strong>Where exactly to stay in Riviera Maya?<\/strong><\/p><p>Because here, &quot;five-star hotel on the seafront&quot; means almost nothing.<\/p><p>It could mean a huge complex with five different hotels, a golf course, and so many restaurants that you won&#039;t have visited them all by the end of your vacation.<\/p><p>It can mean an adults-only hotel where the main program is the sea, cocktails and absolute silence.<\/p><p>And it could mean a resort in Playacar, from which you can relatively easily exchange your all-inclusive bracelet for a night on Fifth Avenue in Playa del Carmen.<\/p><p>And here comes the most important thing:<\/p><p><strong>There is no \u201ebest hotel\u201c in the Riviera Maya. There is the right hotel for the specific type of vacation.<\/strong><\/p><p>That&#039;s why we&#039;ve gathered the hotels of <strong>Iberostar<\/strong>, the large complex <strong>Barcelo Maya<\/strong> and some of the most interesting options in <strong>Playacar<\/strong>.<\/p><p>And yes \u2014 there is a direct link to each hotel so you don&#039;t have to search for it halfway across the internet.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bb64a2 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-2d2f532\" data-id=\"5bb64a2\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"5bb64a2\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2961fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a2961fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/journeygroup.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tim-mossholder-8IVniDdjRqw-unsplash-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-13638\" alt=\"\u0420\u0438\u0432\u0438\u0435\u0440\u0430 \u041c\u0430\u044f \u043f\u043b\u0430\u0436 \u041c\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0438\u043a\u043e \u0431\u044f\u043b \u043f\u044f\u0441\u044a\u043a \u0442\u044e\u0440\u043a\u043e\u0430\u0437\u0435\u043d\u043e \u041a\u0430\u0440\u0438\u0431\u0441\u043a\u043e \u043c\u043e\u0440\u0435 Journeygroup.bg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journeygroup.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tim-mossholder-8IVniDdjRqw-unsplash-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/journeygroup.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tim-mossholder-8IVniDdjRqw-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journeygroup.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tim-mossholder-8IVniDdjRqw-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journeygroup.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tim-mossholder-8IVniDdjRqw-unsplash-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/journeygroup.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tim-mossholder-8IVniDdjRqw-unsplash-2048x1364.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/journeygroup.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tim-mossholder-8IVniDdjRqw-unsplash-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2cbcf2 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-9f9424f\" data-id=\"c2cbcf2\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"c2cbcf2\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4b1333 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c4b1333\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Decide first: Riviera Maya or Playacar?<\/h1><p>This is more important than it seems.<\/p><p>The Riviera Maya is not one resort, but a large coastal area.<\/p><p>Therefore, a hotel advertised as &quot;Riviera Maya&quot; may be quite a distance from Playa del Carmen.<\/p><p>If your idea of a vacation is:<\/p><p><strong>\u201e&quot;I enter the hotel and for a week I don&#039;t care what&#039;s outside&quot;\u201c<\/strong>, the large Iberostar and Barcelo complexes are a very logical choice.<\/p><p>However, if you want a nice beach and all-inclusive, but be able to get to Playa del Carmen relatively easily in the evening, then take a serious look at <strong>Playacar<\/strong>.<\/p><div><hr \/><\/div><h1>Iberostar Playa Paraiso: five hotels, one huge complex<\/h1><p>The complex <strong>Iberostar Playa Paraiso<\/strong> is one of those places that can easily be a separate vacation destination.<\/p><p>On its territory there are five hotels, an 18-hole golf course, a spa, a shopping area, entertainment, restaurants, sports and vast green spaces.<\/p><p>But the five hotels are different.<\/p><p>And here the confusion begins.<\/p><h2>Joya Paraiso by Iberostar \u2013 for couples and more luxury<\/h2><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iberostar.com\/mx\/hoteles\/riviera-maya\/joia-paraiso-by-iberostar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joya Paraiso by Iberostar \u2013 see the hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>This is the highest class in the Playa Paraiso complex.<\/p><p>The hotel is for adults only and is aimed at guests looking for more premium service, tranquility and more personal attention.<\/p><p><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> couples, honeymoon, anniversary and vacation without children.<\/p><p><strong>Not suitable for:<\/strong> families with small children for the obvious reason that the hotel is for adults only.<\/p><p>If your idea of Mexico is more champagne and fewer waterslides, start here.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-576f143 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-3338e91\" data-id=\"576f143\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"576f143\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-822294d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"822294d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/journeygroup.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3d5d4256.jpg.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-13639\" alt=\"\u041a\u044a\u0434\u0435 \u0434\u0430 \u043e\u0442\u0441\u0435\u0434\u043d\u0435\u043c \u0432 \u0420\u0438\u0432\u0438\u0435\u0440\u0430 \u041c\u0430\u044f: \u0418\u0431\u0435\u0440\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0430\u0440, \u0411\u0430\u0440\u0441\u0435\u043b\u043e \u0438 \u043d\u0430\u0439-\u0434\u043e\u0431\u0440\u0438\u0442\u0435 \u0445\u043e\u0442\u0435\u043b\u0438 \u0432 \u041f\u043b\u0430\u044f\u043a\u0430\u0440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journeygroup.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3d5d4256.jpg.webp 863w, https:\/\/journeygroup.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3d5d4256.jpg-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/journeygroup.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3d5d4256.jpg-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/journeygroup.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3d5d4256.jpg-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9976fd5 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-971b9cb\" data-id=\"9976fd5\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"9976fd5\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-818a3e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"818a3e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Iberostar Selection Paraiso Maya Suites \u2013 the premium family choice<\/h2><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iberostar.com\/es\/hoteles\/riviera-maya\/iberostar-selection-paraiso-maya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iberostar Selection Paraiso Maya Suites \u2013 see the hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>This is one of the options we would consider for a family with children who wants high-end but doesn&#039;t want the atmosphere of an adults-only hotel.<\/p><p>The complex offers many pools, water activities and a serious selection of activities.<\/p><p><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> families who want a higher-end all-inclusive.<\/p><p><strong>The big plus:<\/strong> It&#039;s hard for children to declare that they &quot;have nothing to do.&quot;.<\/p><p>And this is sometimes the most important extra in a family hotel.<\/p><div><hr \/><\/div><h2>Iberostar Selection Paraiso Lindo \u2013 one of the most balanced<\/h2><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iberostar.com\/hoteles\/riviera-maya\/iberostar-selection-paraiso-lindo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iberostar Selection Paraiso Lindo \u2013 see the hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Paraiso Lindo is a very interesting balance between family vacation, higher class and huge infrastructure.<\/p><p>There is a water park, wave pool, lazy river, several pools, children&#039;s activities and a large selection of restaurants.<\/p><p>Guests also have access to facilities in other parts of the complex.<\/p><p><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> families with children and people who want a large hotel with lots of activities.<\/p><p><strong>Our reading:<\/strong> one of the easiest choices when the family wants &quot;more of everything.&quot;.<\/p><div><hr \/><\/div><h2>Iberostar Waves Paraiso del Mar \u2013 the classic all-inclusive<\/h2><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iberostar.com\/mx\/hoteles\/riviera-maya\/iberostar-waves-paraiso-del-mar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iberostar Waves Paraiso del Mar \u2013 see the hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Paraiso del Mar is a more affordable alternative within the huge complex.<\/p><p>The hotel is on the first line, operates on an all-inclusive basis and is suitable for both families and couples.<\/p><p>There are four swimming pools, a children&#039;s program, sports, evening shows and access to the complex&#039;s common infrastructure.<\/p><p><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> people who want Iberostar Playa Paraiso, but don&#039;t necessarily want the highest category.<\/p><div><hr \/><\/div><h2>Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach \u2013 another good option for families<\/h2><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iberostar.com\/mx\/hoteles\/riviera-maya\/iberostar-waves-paraiso-beach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach \u2013 see the hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Paraiso Beach is the other Waves category hotel in the complex.<\/p><p>It is suitable for people who want a classic Caribbean all-inclusive - beach, pools, food, activities and plenty of entertainment, without necessarily paying for the most premium level.<\/p><p><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> families, couples and groups of friends.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fd7777 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-3e5c1a7\" data-id=\"7fd7777\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"7fd7777\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbcc7c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fbcc7c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/journeygroup.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/57017b77.jpg.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-13636\" alt=\"Barcel\u00f3 Riviera Maya \u041c\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0438\u043a\u043e \u043b\u0443\u043a\u0441\u043e\u0437\u0435\u043d \u0445\u043e\u0442\u0435\u043b \u041a\u0430\u0440\u0438\u0431\u0441\u043a\u043e \u043c\u043e\u0440\u0435 \u043f\u043e\u0447\u0438\u0432\u043a\u0430 Journeygroup.bg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journeygroup.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/57017b77.jpg.webp 863w, https:\/\/journeygroup.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/57017b77.jpg-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/journeygroup.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/57017b77.jpg-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/journeygroup.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/57017b77.jpg-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcaa863 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-53bb5ca\" data-id=\"fcaa863\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"fcaa863\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-524d9f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"524d9f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">What if we want an Iberostar, but in Playacar?<\/h1><p>Then the choice is between two neighboring hotels:<\/p><h2>Iberostar Waves Quetzal<\/h2><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iberostar.com\/mx\/hoteles\/riviera-maya\/iberostar-waves-quetzal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iberostar Waves Quetzal \u2013 see the hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>The hotel is in Playacar and is a very interesting alternative to Playa Paraiso if you want to be closer to Playa del Carmen.<\/p><p>Here you get greenery, beach and all-inclusive, but you are not so isolated from the city.<\/p><p><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> families and couples who want to combine a resort and Playa del Carmen.<\/p><div><hr \/><\/div><h2>Iberostar Waves Toucan<\/h2><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iberostar.com\/mx\/hoteles\/riviera-maya\/iberostar-waves-tucan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iberostar Waves Tucan \u2013 see the hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Tucan is the neighboring hotel and shares much of the Quetzal&#039;s atmosphere and infrastructure.<\/p><p>The big advantage again is:<\/p><p><strong>Playacar.<\/strong><\/p><p>You have the typical Caribbean vacation, but Playa del Carmen remains much more affordable.<\/p><div><hr \/><\/div><h1>Barcel\u00f3 Maya Grand Resort: here you already need a card<\/h1><p>If Iberostar Playa Paraiso is big, <strong>Barcelo Maya Grand Resort<\/strong> It can easily be called a small holiday town.<\/p><p>The complex includes six hotels and stretches along approximately two kilometers of Caribbean coast.<\/p><p>There are restaurants, bars, pools, sports, entertainment, water activities, bowling, a shopping area and enough things to do to make you forget that the outside world exists.<\/p><h2>Barcelo Maya Beach<\/h2><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelo.com\/es-mx\/barcelo-maya-beach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barcel\u00f3 Maya Beach \u2013 see the hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>A classic family all-inclusive hotel from the complex.<\/p><p>There are children&#039;s activities and access to much of the common infrastructure.<\/p><p><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> families and people looking for an active holiday.<\/p><div><hr \/><\/div><h2>Barcelo Maya Caribe<\/h2><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelo.com\/es-mx\/barcelo-maya-caribe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barcel\u00f3 Maya Caribe \u2013 see the hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Maya Caribe is especially interesting for people who want a lot of entertainment around them.<\/p><p>The complex offers bowling, a sports bar, water activities and a huge common infrastructure.<\/p><p><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> families, friendly companies and active tourists.<\/p><div><hr \/><\/div><h2>Barcelo Maya Colonial<\/h2><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelo.com\/es-mx\/barcelo-maya-colonial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barcel\u00f3 Maya Colonial \u2013 see the hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Another one of the family hotels in the complex.<\/p><p>It offers children&#039;s water activities, a spa and a variety of restaurants and bars.<\/p><p><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> families who want everything at their fingertips.<\/p><div><hr \/><\/div><h2>Barcelo Maya Tropical<\/h2><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelo.com\/es-es\/barcelo-maya-tropical\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barcel\u00f3 Maya Tropical \u2013 see the hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Maya Tropical offers four restaurants, four bars, swimming pools, sports activities and access to Maya Beach, Maya Caribe and Maya Colonial.<\/p><p>The concept is clear here:<\/p><p><strong>you stay in one hotel, but you use a much larger complex.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> families and people who want variety.<\/p><div><hr \/><\/div><h2>Barcel\u00f3 Maya Palace \u2013 one step up<\/h2><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelo.com\/es-mx\/barcelo-maya-grand-resort\/palace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barcel\u00f3 Maya Palace \u2013 see the hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Palace is the more premium family part of the complex.<\/p><p>Its guests receive free access to Barcel\u00f3 Maya Colonial, Caribe, Tropical and Beach.<\/p><p>This means that you can choose a higher category of accommodation without losing the huge variety of the entire complex.<\/p><p><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> families who want a large resort, but also want a higher class.<\/p><div><hr \/><\/div><h2>Barcel\u00f3 Maya Riviera \u2013 Adults Only<\/h2><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelo.com\/es-mx\/barcelo-maya-riviera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barcel\u00f3 Maya Riviera \u2013 see the hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>This is the adult hotel in the complex.<\/p><p>Its guests can use the other five hotels of the Barcel\u00f3 Maya Grand Resort.<\/p><p>That is, you get a more peaceful base, but you retain access to the vast infrastructure.<\/p><p><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> couples, honeymooners and companies without children.<\/p><p><strong>Big plus:<\/strong> Over 500 rooms have sea views, and the hotel also has a huge infinity pool.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e428b30 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-72794cc\" data-id=\"e428b30\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"e428b30\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9fc21d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f9fc21d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/journeygroup.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AIR_VIEWS_1-1024x719.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-13640\" alt=\"Iberostar 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data-interaction-id=\"ab8149c\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b67084c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b67084c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Playacar: when you want a resort but don&#039;t want to give up Playa del Carmen<\/h1><p>And now we come to one of the most interesting recreation areas.<\/p><p><strong>Playacar.<\/strong><\/p><p>This is the resort area immediately next to Playa del Carmen.<\/p><p>And its great advantage is very simple:<\/p><p>you can have a nice all-inclusive hotel and beach without feeling like you&#039;re on a deserted island 30 kilometers from the city.<\/p><p>The choice here is huge.<\/p><div><hr \/><\/div><h2>Royal Hideaway Playacar \u2013 Adults Only<\/h2><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelo.com\/es-mx\/royal-hideaway-playacar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Royal Hideaway Playacar \u2013 view the hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>One of the more luxurious options in Playacar and part of the Barcel\u00f3 Hotel Group.<\/p><p>Adults only and directly on the beach.<\/p><p><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> couples, honeymooners and people who want a more relaxed atmosphere.<\/p><div><hr \/><\/div><h2>Allegro Playacar<\/h2><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelo.com\/es-mx\/allegro-playacar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Allegro Playacar \u2013 see the hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>A more unpretentious and usually more affordable option than Royal Hideaway.<\/p><p>Its great advantage is the combination of front line, all inclusive and location in Playacar.<\/p><p><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> families and people who prefer to leave more budget for excursions.<\/p><div><hr \/><\/div><h2>Sandos Playacar<\/h2><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandos.com\/sandos-playacar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sandos Playacar \u2013 see the hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>A large all-inclusive resort in the southern part of Playacar.<\/p><p>This is the typical option for people who want a lot of activities and can easily spend a few days without leaving the hotel.<\/p><p><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> families, companies and active holidays.<\/p><div><hr \/><\/div><h2>The Reef Playacar<\/h2><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thereefresorts.com\/the-reef-playacar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Reef Playacar \u2013 see the hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>A different feeling from the huge mega-complexes.<\/p><p>The hotel is surrounded by greenery and has a very pleasant location in Playacar.<\/p><p><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> people who want a more compact atmosphere and easy access to Playa del Carmen.<\/p><div><hr \/><\/div><h2>Playacar Palace<\/h2><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palaceresorts.com\/playacar-palace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Playacar Palace \u2013 see the hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>The location is the big star here.<\/p><p>The hotel is at the end of Playacar, very close to the central part of Playa del Carmen and the ferry terminal.<\/p><p>This makes it especially interesting for people who want a quality all-inclusive, but intend to leave the complex often.<\/p><p><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> couples and families who want Playa del Carmen literally next to them.<\/p><div><hr \/><\/div><h1>Riu in Playacar \u2013 here the choice is also serious<\/h1><p>The Riu chain has six hotels in the Playa del Carmen area.<\/p><h2>Riu Playacar<\/h2><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/es\/hotel\/mexico\/playa-del-carmen\/hotel-riu-playacar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Riu Playacar \u2013 see the hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Five-star hotel on the beach with 24-hour all-inclusive, children&#039;s entertainment, pools and a family concept.<\/p><p><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> families who want a classic all-inclusive in Playacar.<\/p><div><hr \/><\/div><h2>Riu Palace Riviera Maya<\/h2><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/es\/hotel\/mexico\/playa-del-carmen\/hotel-riu-palace-riviera-maya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Riu Palace Riviera Maya \u2013 see the hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>This is one of the most interesting Riu hotels if you want both a higher class and a good location.<\/p><p>It is located directly on the beach in Playacar and offers 24-hour all-inclusive service.<\/p><p><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> couples and families who want a higher category.<\/p><div><hr \/><\/div><h2>Rio Palace Mexico<\/h2><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/es\/hotel\/mexico\/playa-del-carmen\/hotel-riu-palace-mexico\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Riu Palace Mexico \u2013 see the hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>There is an important change here.<\/p><p>After a complete renovation, the hotel reopens in September 2026 as <strong>adults-only hotel<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Renovated rooms and common areas, a new spa center, a sports bar, and a premium Elite Club category are planned.<\/p><p><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> couples and senior guests who want a newly renovated hotel in Playacar.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99df640 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-b610c06\" data-id=\"99df640\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"99df640\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2538e03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2538e03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/journeygroup.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dayana-brooke-dZbBlss3FyE-unsplash-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-13637\" alt=\"\u0420\u0438\u0432\u0438\u0435\u0440\u0430 \u041c\u0430\u044f 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\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a126697 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-d5f305e\" data-id=\"a126697\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"a126697\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a25dc9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a25dc9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Which hotel would we choose based on the type of vacation?<\/h1><p>If you are traveling <strong>with small children<\/strong>, look first at Iberostar Selection Paraiso Lindo, Iberostar Selection Paraiso Maya Suites, Barcelo Maya Palace, Riu Playacar and Sandos Playacar.<\/p><p>If you are <strong>couple without children<\/strong>, compare Joya Paraiso, Barcelo Maya Riviera, Royal Hideaway Playacar and the renovated Riu Palace Mexico.<\/p><p>If you want <strong>a huge complex that you almost never leave<\/strong>, the choice logically comes down to Iberostar Playa Paraiso and Barcelo Maya Grand Resort.<\/p><p>If you want <strong>Going out in Playa del Carmen at night<\/strong>, we would give a serious advantage to hotels in Playacar.<\/p><p>And if you plan <strong>many excursions<\/strong>, there&#039;s no point in paying a huge difference just for hotel extras that you&#039;ll hardly use.<\/p><div><hr \/><\/div><h1>Iberostar or Barcelo?<\/h1><p>This is one of the questions that inevitably arise when choosing a hotel in the Riviera Maya.<\/p><p>But the answer depends on you.<\/p><p><strong>Iberostar Playa Paraiso<\/strong> offers a very clear ladder between the different categories \u2013 from Waves to Selection to the premium Joya experience.<\/p><p><strong>Barcelo Maya Grand Resort<\/strong> is a huge complex in which the different hotels are strongly interconnected and the variety of entertainment is one of the main advantages.<\/p><p><strong>Playacar<\/strong> wins another battle:<\/p><p>the location.<\/p><p>And sometimes that&#039;s what matters most.<\/p><div><hr \/><\/div><h1>And why would we even be close to Playa del Carmen?<\/h1><p>Because Mexico doesn&#039;t end at the door of the all-inclusive restaurant.<\/p><p>Playa del Carmen has restaurants, bars, shops and nightlife.<\/p><p>From the area you can easily organize visits to cenotes, Tulum and various nature and theme parks.<\/p><p>Ferries to the island of Cozumel also depart from here.<\/p><p>And at least once it&#039;s worth getting out of the hotel and trying Mexico outside of the buffet.<\/p><p>Seriously.<\/p><p>The tacos will forgive you for missing the Italian themed night.<\/p><div><hr \/><\/div><h1>Journey Group tip: don&#039;t choose a hotel based on the room photo<\/h1><p>This is probably the most common mistake.<\/p><p>We see a beautiful bed.<\/p><p>Sea view.<\/p><p>Two cocktails on the table.<\/p><p>And we click &quot;Book&quot;.<\/p><p>But before that, ask yourself four questions:<\/p><p><strong>Are we traveling with children?<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Do we want an adults only hotel?<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Will we mainly stay in the complex or will we go around?<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Do we want to be able to easily get to Playa del Carmen in the evening?<\/strong><\/p><p>These four answers are much more important than whether the room is 42 or 46 square meters.<\/p><div><hr \/><\/div><h1>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1><h2>Where is it better to stay \u2013 Playacar or further inland in the Riviera Maya?<\/h2><p>If you want to combine a beach with Playa del Carmen, Playacar has a big advantage.<\/p><p>If you are looking for a huge gated complex and plan to spend most of your time there, Iberostar Playa Paraiso and Barcelo Maya are very interesting options.<\/p><h2>Which hotel is good for families with children?<\/h2><p>Iberostar Selection Paraiso Lindo, Paraiso Maya Suites, Barcel\u00f3 Maya Palace, Riu Playacar and Sandos Playacar are among the hotels worth comparing.<\/p><h2>Where to stay without children?<\/h2><p>Joya Paraiso, Barcel\u00f3 Maya Riviera and Royal Hideaway Playacar are specifically geared towards adults-only vacations. As of September 2026, Riu Palace Mexico will also operate as an adults-only hotel.<\/p><h2>Is all-inclusive in Riviera Maya worth it?<\/h2><p>If you plan on spending a lot of time at the hotel \u2013 it can definitely make sense.<\/p><p>If you will be on a trip almost every day, it is worth comparing prices carefully because you will not actually use much of the food and services during the day.<\/p><h2>Which area is best for a first visit?<\/h2><p>Playacar is especially convenient for people who want to combine a classic Caribbean vacation with Playa del Carmen and more freedom outside the hotel.<\/p><div><hr \/><\/div><h1>The best hotel in the Riviera Maya doesn&#039;t exist.<\/h1><p>And that&#039;s actually the good news.<\/p><p>For a family with two children, the ideal hotel could be Iberostar Selection Paraiso Lindo.<\/p><p>For a couple on a honeymoon \u2013 Joya Paraiso or Royal Hideaway.<\/p><p>For people who want to go out every night \u2013 a hotel in Playacar.<\/p><p>And for a company that wants to stay in the complex for a week \u2013 Barcel\u00f3 Maya could be exactly what they are looking for.<\/p><p>So don&#039;t look for:<\/p><p><strong>\u201e&quot;Which is the best hotel?&quot;\u201c<\/strong><\/p><p>Ask:<\/p><p><strong>\u201e&quot;What do I want my vacation to look like?&quot;\u201c<\/strong><\/p><p>After that, the choice becomes much easier.<\/p><p>And if you don&#039;t want to compare 20 hotels, 14 restaurants, six types of bracelets and which category has access to which pool \u2013 <strong>Journey Group<\/strong> can help you choose the right hotel according to your budget and travel style.<\/p><p>Because there are much more interesting things to do in Mexico than four nights comparing hotels.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u041a\u044a\u0434\u0435 \u0434\u0430 \u043e\u0442\u0441\u0435\u0434\u043d\u0435\u043c \u0432 \u0420\u0438\u0432\u0438\u0435\u0440\u0430 \u041c\u0430\u044f: \u0418\u0431\u0435\u0440\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0430\u0440, \u0411\u0430\u0440\u0441\u0435\u043b\u043e \u0438 \u043d\u0430\u0439-\u0434\u043e\u0431\u0440\u0438\u0442\u0435 \u0445\u043e\u0442\u0435\u043b\u0438 \u0432 \u041f\u043b\u0430\u044f\u043a\u0430\u0440 \u0418\u0437\u0431\u0440\u0430\u043b\u0438 \u0441\u0442\u0435 \u041c\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0438\u043a\u043e. \u0427\u0443\u0434\u0435\u0441\u043d\u043e. \u0421\u0435\u0433\u0430 \u0438\u0434\u0432\u0430 \u043f\u043e-\u0442\u0440\u0443\u0434\u043d\u0438\u044f\u0442 \u0432\u044a\u043f\u0440\u043e\u0441: \u041a\u044a\u0434\u0435 \u0442\u043e\u0447\u043d\u043e \u0434\u0430 \u043e\u0442\u0441\u0435\u0434\u043d\u0435\u0442\u0435 \u0432 \u0420\u0438\u0432\u0438\u0435\u0440\u0430 \u041c\u0430\u044f? 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