Select Club at Sandos Playacar All Inclusive - Adults Only Area
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About this property
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna.
Amenities
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Select Club at Sandos Playacar All Inclusive - Adults Only Area. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 6 bars/lounges.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 276 guestrooms featuring free minibar items and plasma televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Location
With a stay at Select Club at Sandos Playacar All Inclusive - Adults Only Area in Playa del Carmen (Playacar), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Quinta Avenida and Central Square.
What's nearby
Playacar Golf Club(0.7 miles)
Plaza Paraiso(0.8 miles)
Xaman Ha Aviary(0.8 miles)
Paseo del Carmen(0.9 miles)
Centro Maya Shopping Center(0.9 miles)
Quinta Avenida(1 miles)
Founders Park(1 miles)
Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal(1 miles)
Portal Maya(1.1 miles)
Mayan Ruins of Playacar(1.2 miles)
Playa del Carmen Main Beach(1.2 miles)
Chabad Playa del Carmen(1.2 miles)
Mercado Playa del Carmen(1.3 miles)
3D Museum of Wonders(1.3 miles)
Frida Kahlo Museum(1.4 miles)
Cozumel Intl. Airport (CZM)(20 miles)
Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN)(39.1 miles)
Parking
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Tour Desk
Dry Cleaning
Location
Paseo Xaman-Ha Manzana 1 Lote 1, Playacar, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Playacar Golf Club (0.7 miles)
Plaza Paraiso (0.8 miles)
Xaman Ha Aviary (0.8 miles)
Paseo del Carmen (0.9 miles)
Centro Maya Shopping Center (0.9 miles)
Quinta Avenida (1 miles)
Room options
5
Select Ocean Front
Room details
2 Full Beds
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
322 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Bathtub and Shower
5
Select Superior
Room details
2 Full Beds
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
334 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Bathtub and Shower
Guest reviews of Select Club at Sandos Playacar All Inclusive - Adults Only Area
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Reviews of Select Club at Sandos Playacar All Inclusive - Adults Only Area highlight a beautiful beach, lush grounds, and generally friendly staff, alongside mixed food experiences and frequent difficulty securing restaurant reservations, especially without advance planning.
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Reviews of Select Club at Sandos Playacar All Inclusive - Adults Only Area highlight a beautiful beach, lush grounds, and generally friendly staff, alongside mixed food experiences and frequent difficulty securing restaurant reservations, especially without advance planning.
Rooms are often described as dated with weak A/C or water pressure and maintenance problems; elevator outages and slow fixes appear in some buildings. Several reviews report temporary water outages and a buffet closure following illness reports, alongside poor communication. The Adults Only Area label can feel limited, and timeshare or spa sales approaches and sparse poolside service frustrate some. Overall, expect a large resort with plenty to do, but quality and reliability vary.
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Facilities
Large property with several pools, beach areas, water activities and nightly shows; some guests note member perks and a decent spa, though prices can be high. Recurring issues include a small, understaffed adults pool, elevator outages, and—in some stays—broader water and buffet disruptions.
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8
Jonathan M
Apr 8, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
It’s was a fun stay lots of aquatic activities
It’s was a fun stay lots of aquatic activities
8
kevin
Feb 17, 2023
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Stayed 10 nights
Rooms where pretty good, restaurants needed to be booked well in advance and where average The all day buffet was sub par. On-site amenities like the spa was great but quite expensive. Property, staff and nightly shows where all fantastic not too mention the beach. No shuttle to and from the resort was kind of annoying.
Rooms where pretty good, restaurants needed to be booked well in advance and where average The all day buffet was sub par. On-site amenities like the spa was great but quite expensive. Property, staff and nightly shows where all fantastic not too mention the beach. No shuttle to and from the resort was kind of annoying.
8
Jeffree
May 14, 2023
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Stayed 9 nights
The resort is beautiful as is the scenery. The staff is very friendly and professional and do all they can to help. Checkout was easy! Transportation to airport was great! Only bad thing is I think they could clean the adult pool better.
The resort is beautiful as is the scenery. The staff is very friendly and professional and do all they can to help. Checkout was easy! Transportation to airport was great! Only bad thing is I think they could clean the adult pool better.
4
Leslee
Jun 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Property is beautiful as you drive in and enter the resort. There are several pools to use. We opted in for the adult’s side and that had the smallest and worst pool. No swim up bar and no one walking around offering drinks. If you were a member there was a small separate pool and staff was catering to them. There were food options around the pool areas but it was an open air buffet so the food was open to all the elements and bugs and what not floating around, not even covered.The rooms were old and we had zero water pressure in the shower, I mean it was a literal trickle. Food was not mediocre. We stayed at the Sandos in Cabo and it was a completely different experience. We ended up leaving this resort and booking else where.
Property is beautiful as you drive in and enter the resort. There are several pools to use. We opted in for the adult’s side and that had the smallest and worst pool. No swim up bar and no one walking around offering drinks. If you were a member there was a small separate pool and staff was catering to them. There were food options around the pool areas but it was an open air buffet so the food was open to all the elements and bugs and what not floating around, not even covered.The rooms were old and we had zero water pressure in the shower, I mean it was a literal trickle. Food was not mediocre. We stayed at the Sandos in Cabo and it was a completely different experience. We ended up leaving this resort and booking else where.
8
Marion
Feb 15, 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
Stayed in one of the adult buildings, that over looked the family section of the beach so while the ocean view was wonderful, afternoons were noisey due to the activities and music on the beach. We spent time at the adult only pool which was very nice. Activities started around noon, some fun games and some wilder pool parties. Definitely a rowdier scene than we expected from an adult only section. Down the far end of the adult beach area you could get away from the music and microphones to hear the waves. The a la cart Italian and Mexican restaurants were fabulous. The steakhouse was awful, sorry to say. Breakfast at the Beach Snack was adults only and so lovely - thank you Samuel for the good care there. Same location was really nice for lunch by the big main pool - open air with big ceiling fans and a reasonable selection of food items. We avoided the main buffet as I got food poisoning there on our third day. We did eat there for some dinners, and while the selection of food is insanely huge, we can’t report that it was very GOOD. I wonder about how much food wastage there is? I wish they had focused on 3-4 themed sections each night, and produce quality meals. I see that they are making an effort to cater to any and all tastes but it’s just too much!! The rooms are simple and comfortable. Beds wonderful - great sleeps. Bar staff cheerful and attentive. The resort is amazingly maintained, with natural gardens. Pools clean. Beach swimmable and lovely.
Stayed in one of the adult buildings, that over looked the family section of the beach so while the ocean view was wonderful, afternoons were noisey due to the activities and music on the beach. We spent time at the adult only pool which was very nice. Activities started around noon, some fun games and some wilder pool parties. Definitely a rowdier scene than we expected from an adult only section. Down the far end of the adult beach area you could get away from the music and microphones to hear the waves. The a la cart Italian and Mexican restaurants were fabulous. The steakhouse was awful, sorry to say. Breakfast at the Beach Snack was adults only and so lovely - thank you Samuel for the good care there. Same location was really nice for lunch by the big main pool - open air with big ceiling fans and a reasonable selection of food items. We avoided the main buffet as I got food poisoning there on our third day. We did eat there for some dinners, and while the selection of food is insanely huge, we can’t report that it was very GOOD. I wonder about how much food wastage there is? I wish they had focused on 3-4 themed sections each night, and produce quality meals. I see that they are making an effort to cater to any and all tastes but it’s just too much!! The rooms are simple and comfortable. Beds wonderful - great sleeps. Bar staff cheerful and attentive. The resort is amazingly maintained, with natural gardens. Pools clean. Beach swimmable and lovely.
10
Joseph James Izworski
Mar 18, 2025
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Stayed 9 nights
Great ocean, pool, and overall amenities !
Great ocean, pool, and overall amenities !
8
Libia Irene
Sep 12, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
I enjoyed the different type of restaurants. Didn't enjoyed the waiting taking the tram to my destination.
I enjoyed the different type of restaurants. Didn't enjoyed the waiting taking the tram to my destination.
8
teresa
May 8, 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
Elevators not working. Water pressure in shower weak. Overall great resort. Would recommend.
Elevators not working. Water pressure in shower weak. Overall great resort. Would recommend.
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John Robert
Feb 20, 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
Love the beach and gardens around the property. Disappointed that top shelf alcohol is not top shelf! They don't provide bottled water. Family pool washroom had no toilet seat in men’s wash room. We had to walk about10 min to reserve a volley ball for pool and could omly have it for one hour. Reservations for several restaurants were not available. Food was a hit or a miss! The hotel store is very high priced and you can walk out the resort to a market for the same items. Evening shows targeted at children don't start until 9:00 pm. Not much pool side entertainment. Many resorts offer dance lessons, language lessons etc. not Sandos! The beach bbq was a hit and family section pool had better service than the adult only. the adult only pool only had one bartender and every drink you were waiting in line. The spa now charges for hydro therapy pool which is just a sauna and jetted water. The rooms are outdated and a/c barely works. Patio doors are a challenge to open and no screens. housekeepers were terrific and accommodating!
Love the beach and gardens around the property. Disappointed that top shelf alcohol is not top shelf! They don't provide bottled water. Family pool washroom had no toilet seat in men’s wash room. We had to walk about10 min to reserve a volley ball for pool and could omly have it for one hour. Reservations for several restaurants were not available. Food was a hit or a miss! The hotel store is very high priced and you can walk out the resort to a market for the same items. Evening shows targeted at children don't start until 9:00 pm. Not much pool side entertainment. Many resorts offer dance lessons, language lessons etc. not Sandos! The beach bbq was a hit and family section pool had better service than the adult only. the adult only pool only had one bartender and every drink you were waiting in line. The spa now charges for hydro therapy pool which is just a sauna and jetted water. The rooms are outdated and a/c barely works. Patio doors are a challenge to open and no screens. housekeepers were terrific and accommodating!
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Mark
Mar 4, 2025
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When we arrived on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, the staff neglected to tell us that the Grand Buffet was closed. We found out the next day that it was due to at least 50 people who got sick from Canada there for a wedding. You can look this up in the Playa del Carmen News. We were as well as everyone else, without water in our shower, sink, and toilet for the whole weekend and no communication from staff as to why. The Grand Buffet did not reopen until Tuesday evening but we were afraid to eat there so went off the property to eat. Our mini fridge was never restocked and this was after 6-7 phone calls a day to guest services. The elevator in our building was out of order. The service outside was terrible . We sat by the pool for 5 hours one day and the waitress came to take our order once. They were not telling new people registering that the water was not working and the Grand Buffet was closed. We have tried to get a partial refund but have had no luck. We will never go back.
When we arrived on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, the staff neglected to tell us that the Grand Buffet was closed. We found out the next day that it was due to at least 50 people who got sick from Canada there for a wedding. You can look this up in the Playa del Carmen News. We were as well as everyone else, without water in our shower, sink, and toilet for the whole weekend and no communication from staff as to why. The Grand Buffet did not reopen until Tuesday evening but we were afraid to eat there so went off the property to eat. Our mini fridge was never restocked and this was after 6-7 phone calls a day to guest services. The elevator in our building was out of order. The service outside was terrible . We sat by the pool for 5 hours one day and the waitress came to take our order once. They were not telling new people registering that the water was not working and the Grand Buffet was closed. We have tried to get a partial refund but have had no luck. We will never go back.
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Cleanliness
Many guests found rooms and common areas clean and well kept. Others reported musty or sewer odors, visible mold or worn fixtures, and occasional lapses such as uncleaned rooms or dirty hallways.
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Christopher Gerald
Sep 24, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Excellent service, nice clean rooms & resort.
Excellent service, nice clean rooms & resort.
8
Olha
Feb 3, 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
Location is excellent, beach is excellent, food was good, alcohol and coffee was terrible except one bar, room outdated but clean and comfortable, shower outdated and very slow, but clean. Overall liked and will come back another year.
Location is excellent, beach is excellent, food was good, alcohol and coffee was terrible except one bar, room outdated but clean and comfortable, shower outdated and very slow, but clean. Overall liked and will come back another year.
6
Nikolay L
Jan 23, 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
We love the beach that’s the main part for us. Food was normal similar to other hotels. But rooms old needs to be remodeled very old rooms. Our refrigerator was leaking water on the floor. Stairs and hall way to the room always was dirty.
We love the beach that’s the main part for us. Food was normal similar to other hotels. But rooms old needs to be remodeled very old rooms. Our refrigerator was leaking water on the floor. Stairs and hall way to the room always was dirty.
10
Roger
Sep 12, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Plenty restaurants and awesome and friendly staff, spacious and clean
Plenty restaurants and awesome and friendly staff, spacious and clean
4
Alan Heriberto de la Garza
Nov 27, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
First room was awful, bathroom not working, noise from A/C, we requested to change, then, the new room was full of mosquitos, the trim was old and bad maintained, shower ceiling was falling off, grouts were dirty, door had missing screw, floor broken
First room was awful, bathroom not working, noise from A/C, we requested to change, then, the new room was full of mosquitos, the trim was old and bad maintained, shower ceiling was falling off, grouts were dirty, door had missing screw, floor broken
10
Roger
Sep 12, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Spacious and clean
Spacious and clean
10
Lyana
Nov 20, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Very nice clean beach at this clean and spacious resort. The room was clean . The food was good and the service was great. Quiet for us which is what we like and entertainment every evening. Appreciated the drinking water in room.
Very nice clean beach at this clean and spacious resort. The room was clean . The food was good and the service was great. Quiet for us which is what we like and entertainment every evening. Appreciated the drinking water in room.
8
Fabian
Jul 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean, friendly staff, huge buffet and great food. Beach area super nice. Only thing I wouldn’t give 5 stars is because the pool close very early and theres no bar/bar waitress around after 6pm in the pool and beach area. Which makes the area very boring. Also keep in mind in the summer (busy season) the restaurants are all reserved 3/4 days ahead. So if you don’t reserve them your only option would be the buffet (great food).
Very clean, friendly staff, huge buffet and great food. Beach area super nice. Only thing I wouldn’t give 5 stars is because the pool close very early and theres no bar/bar waitress around after 6pm in the pool and beach area. Which makes the area very boring. Also keep in mind in the summer (busy season) the restaurants are all reserved 3/4 days ahead. So if you don’t reserve them your only option would be the buffet (great food).
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William
Nov 4, 2024
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Stayed 8 nights
My husband and I have stayed at Sandos several times over the years since 2007, sometimes twice/year & this was by far the most disappointing. We booked 2 rooms each with a king bed. At check-in we were told the rooms we booked were not available. The (kid) behind the counter said they only had 2 rooms with double beds. My husband showed him our booking details & itinerary, but he said it "didn\'t matter", that they don\'t have those rooms available and if we wanted, we could try to find rooms with king beds somewhere that could accommodate the four of us! Are you kidding me?! We booked and paid for these rooms for 8 nights - which he obviously knew. He looked at us, smirked and asked if we wanted to take what they had. Obviously, we were tired and not in the mood for his game, so we took "what they had". When we got to our rooms we were "hit" with the most disgusting smell of mold and sewer. I immediately felt sick. There was black mold all around the bathroom & the shower door, floor, corners and ceiling; paint & caulking were peeling; the sliding glass door was disgusting with dirt, mold and something else I couldn\'t define. I didn\'t want to touch anything or be in there any longer than I had to. There is much more disappointing information to share but I am running out of character space. All I MUST say is DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! Daytime entertainment was raunchy, food was ok. Staff rude
My husband and I have stayed at Sandos several times over the years since 2007, sometimes twice/year & this was by far the most disappointing. We booked 2 rooms each with a king bed. At check-in we were told the rooms we booked were not available. The (kid) behind the counter said they only had 2 rooms with double beds. My husband showed him our booking details & itinerary, but he said it "didn\'t matter", that they don\'t have those rooms available and if we wanted, we could try to find rooms with king beds somewhere that could accommodate the four of us! Are you kidding me?! We booked and paid for these rooms for 8 nights - which he obviously knew. He looked at us, smirked and asked if we wanted to take what they had. Obviously, we were tired and not in the mood for his game, so we took "what they had". When we got to our rooms we were "hit" with the most disgusting smell of mold and sewer. I immediately felt sick. There was black mold all around the bathroom & the shower door, floor, corners and ceiling; paint & caulking were peeling; the sliding glass door was disgusting with dirt, mold and something else I couldn\'t define. I didn\'t want to touch anything or be in there any longer than I had to. There is much more disappointing information to share but I am running out of character space. All I MUST say is DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! Daytime entertainment was raunchy, food was ok. Staff rude
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Harold
Sep 3, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
Stayed at this property 3 years ago and staff, facility, and dining was all just as listed on the site. This year nothing was true as far as the information available. The room went days without being cleaned. Upgraded domestic drinks were not available. For that matter, beer in cans, you had to practically beg for. One bar that served near the pool made me very uncomfortable to even go to. I went at one time and they told me they were closed, yet kept serving other guests. I was not out of control or being impolite so I am not sure where that attitude was coming from. The bartenders would laugh when I would try to order. Would try to tip as much as possible and was told on numerous occasions that the tip was not enough. In my opinion, any tip is better than none. Was very disappointed in this vacation when compared to my previous experience at this same resort. The beach was beautiful just as it was before but I felt like we were on continuous watch my the facility security patrol. They were continously on people for smoking and bringing their kids to the adult only beach, but would allow complete strangers selling on the private beach that they didn't even know. With men in army uniform patrolling the beach with AK 47s I wasn't feeling to safe at this point either. The grounds on Sandos is way overgrown and not maintained as neat as it was the first time. No lighting in the walkways at night to feel safe even walking around the grounds. The family section and the.....
Stayed at this property 3 years ago and staff, facility, and dining was all just as listed on the site. This year nothing was true as far as the information available. The room went days without being cleaned. Upgraded domestic drinks were not available. For that matter, beer in cans, you had to practically beg for. One bar that served near the pool made me very uncomfortable to even go to. I went at one time and they told me they were closed, yet kept serving other guests. I was not out of control or being impolite so I am not sure where that attitude was coming from. The bartenders would laugh when I would try to order. Would try to tip as much as possible and was told on numerous occasions that the tip was not enough. In my opinion, any tip is better than none. Was very disappointed in this vacation when compared to my previous experience at this same resort. The beach was beautiful just as it was before but I felt like we were on continuous watch my the facility security patrol. They were continously on people for smoking and bringing their kids to the adult only beach, but would allow complete strangers selling on the private beach that they didn't even know. With men in army uniform patrolling the beach with AK 47s I wasn't feeling to safe at this point either. The grounds on Sandos is way overgrown and not maintained as neat as it was the first time. No lighting in the walkways at night to feel safe even walking around the grounds. The family section and the.....
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Rooms
Rooms are frequently described as dated, with weak A/C, low water pressure, noise from connecting doors, and various maintenance issues. Positives include comfortable beds for some and scenic ocean‑view options, while in‑room Wi‑Fi can be unreliable or unavailable.
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Olha
Feb 3, 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
Location is excellent, beach is excellent, food was good, alcohol and coffee was terrible except one bar, room outdated but clean and comfortable, shower outdated and very slow, but clean. Overall liked and will come back another year.
Location is excellent, beach is excellent, food was good, alcohol and coffee was terrible except one bar, room outdated but clean and comfortable, shower outdated and very slow, but clean. Overall liked and will come back another year.
8
Marion
Feb 15, 2025
·
Stayed 8 nights
Stayed in one of the adult buildings, that over looked the family section of the beach so while the ocean view was wonderful, afternoons were noisey due to the activities and music on the beach. We spent time at the adult only pool which was very nice. Activities started around noon, some fun games and some wilder pool parties. Definitely a rowdier scene than we expected from an adult only section. Down the far end of the adult beach area you could get away from the music and microphones to hear the waves. The a la cart Italian and Mexican restaurants were fabulous. The steakhouse was awful, sorry to say. Breakfast at the Beach Snack was adults only and so lovely - thank you Samuel for the good care there. Same location was really nice for lunch by the big main pool - open air with big ceiling fans and a reasonable selection of food items. We avoided the main buffet as I got food poisoning there on our third day. We did eat there for some dinners, and while the selection of food is insanely huge, we can’t report that it was very GOOD. I wonder about how much food wastage there is? I wish they had focused on 3-4 themed sections each night, and produce quality meals. I see that they are making an effort to cater to any and all tastes but it’s just too much!! The rooms are simple and comfortable. Beds wonderful - great sleeps. Bar staff cheerful and attentive. The resort is amazingly maintained, with natural gardens. Pools clean. Beach swimmable and lovely.
Stayed in one of the adult buildings, that over looked the family section of the beach so while the ocean view was wonderful, afternoons were noisey due to the activities and music on the beach. We spent time at the adult only pool which was very nice. Activities started around noon, some fun games and some wilder pool parties. Definitely a rowdier scene than we expected from an adult only section. Down the far end of the adult beach area you could get away from the music and microphones to hear the waves. The a la cart Italian and Mexican restaurants were fabulous. The steakhouse was awful, sorry to say. Breakfast at the Beach Snack was adults only and so lovely - thank you Samuel for the good care there. Same location was really nice for lunch by the big main pool - open air with big ceiling fans and a reasonable selection of food items. We avoided the main buffet as I got food poisoning there on our third day. We did eat there for some dinners, and while the selection of food is insanely huge, we can’t report that it was very GOOD. I wonder about how much food wastage there is? I wish they had focused on 3-4 themed sections each night, and produce quality meals. I see that they are making an effort to cater to any and all tastes but it’s just too much!! The rooms are simple and comfortable. Beds wonderful - great sleeps. Bar staff cheerful and attentive. The resort is amazingly maintained, with natural gardens. Pools clean. Beach swimmable and lovely.
4
Alan Heriberto de la Garza
Nov 27, 2023
·
Stayed 5 nights
First room was awful, bathroom not working, noise from A/C, we requested to change, then, the new room was full of mosquitos, the trim was old and bad maintained, shower ceiling was falling off, grouts were dirty, door had missing screw, floor broken
First room was awful, bathroom not working, noise from A/C, we requested to change, then, the new room was full of mosquitos, the trim was old and bad maintained, shower ceiling was falling off, grouts were dirty, door had missing screw, floor broken
2
Gabriel Lopes de
Mar 5, 2023
·
Stayed 7 nights
Subject: Complaint about Wi-Fi Issues During Stay - Request for Refund (Expedia itinerary: 72435917499018) Dears, I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent stay at Sandos Playacar – Select Adult Only. During my stay from February 25th to March 4th (2023), I encountered several issues related to the internet Wi-Fi service, specifically at my room (#1235). Unfortunately, this has affected my work significantly as I had to work from my hotel room. Firstly, I was unable to connect to the Wi-Fi of my room from multiple devices (cell phones, tablets and laptops) during my entire stay (see attached). Despite trying to troubleshoot the problem with the Sandos’ employees, the Wi-Fi did not work at all. As a result, I faced several challenges with my job, including missing deadlines and unable to attend virtual meetings. Secondly, I talked to several employees from the Guest Service and Main Lobby, and they mentioned that the hotel does not provide internet Wi-Fi in the room. This was particularly frustrating as Expedia clearly states that Wi-Fi is offered in all rooms as part of the hotel amenities (see attached). Furthermore, due to the lack of internet in my room, I had no choice but to work in public spaces where the Wi-Fi was available. However, these areas were often loud and filled with noise from TV, loud music and drunken guests. It was challenging to attend calls and work efficiently in such an environment. After talking to several employees, I had a discussion
Subject: Complaint about Wi-Fi Issues During Stay - Request for Refund (Expedia itinerary: 72435917499018) Dears, I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent stay at Sandos Playacar – Select Adult Only. During my stay from February 25th to March 4th (2023), I encountered several issues related to the internet Wi-Fi service, specifically at my room (#1235). Unfortunately, this has affected my work significantly as I had to work from my hotel room. Firstly, I was unable to connect to the Wi-Fi of my room from multiple devices (cell phones, tablets and laptops) during my entire stay (see attached). Despite trying to troubleshoot the problem with the Sandos’ employees, the Wi-Fi did not work at all. As a result, I faced several challenges with my job, including missing deadlines and unable to attend virtual meetings. Secondly, I talked to several employees from the Guest Service and Main Lobby, and they mentioned that the hotel does not provide internet Wi-Fi in the room. This was particularly frustrating as Expedia clearly states that Wi-Fi is offered in all rooms as part of the hotel amenities (see attached). Furthermore, due to the lack of internet in my room, I had no choice but to work in public spaces where the Wi-Fi was available. However, these areas were often loud and filled with noise from TV, loud music and drunken guests. It was challenging to attend calls and work efficiently in such an environment. After talking to several employees, I had a discussion
10
Katie
Sep 15, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Property fantastic! Room maintenance over the years has been a bit sloppy but the room was very clean with a fantastic view. Dining was fantastic as well and it's hard to imagine a more beautiful beach. Staff was very accommodating and friendly and while seemed very appreciative of tips did not treat us any differenly on occasions that we forgot to bring cash for tip. Drinks were fantastic as well. The only real negatives were non working elevators for the duration of our syay in our building(2000 building) and smoking outside of the designated smoking areas was not enforced at all including the resort owned beach area. Being as we are both very sensitive to the smell and the dirtiness of using the sand as an ashtray this was upsetting.
Property fantastic! Room maintenance over the years has been a bit sloppy but the room was very clean with a fantastic view. Dining was fantastic as well and it's hard to imagine a more beautiful beach. Staff was very accommodating and friendly and while seemed very appreciative of tips did not treat us any differenly on occasions that we forgot to bring cash for tip. Drinks were fantastic as well. The only real negatives were non working elevators for the duration of our syay in our building(2000 building) and smoking outside of the designated smoking areas was not enforced at all including the resort owned beach area. Being as we are both very sensitive to the smell and the dirtiness of using the sand as an ashtray this was upsetting.
4
Ryan
Jan 9, 2024
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The rooms really needs to refreshing. When I arrived to my room after checking in i noticed the handle to my first floor patio door was broken. The door could not be locked when left me feeling unsecure. When I called to the front desk I was told maintanence would arrive within 30 minutes to fix the door. Two hours later and after noone arrived I was had to walk back to main lobby to speak to a manager Luis who was great to deal with about the issue. He had someone to the room within the 30 minutes of speaking with me. They did not replace the handle, all they did was find a screw that would fit for the handle that would at least allow it to lock. Also there was an issue with the electrical breaker panel in the room. Something in the room caused the breaker to trip and would not reset. Again I called to get maintanence to the room to take care of the issue. It took them 45 minutes to get to the room but i had to leave while they were checking out the issue becasue of dinner reservations I made off the resort. Thankfully that was corrected when I returned. Due to these issues i request a change of room. The room i changed to was a second floor room but also had the patio handle broken. The food on the resort was quite bad especially the buffet. Luckily there was an omelett making station at the breakfast buffet in the lobby building for breakfast but I was to go off the resort for every other meal. We paid for an adults only area but it certainly was not an adults only area.
The rooms really needs to refreshing. When I arrived to my room after checking in i noticed the handle to my first floor patio door was broken. The door could not be locked when left me feeling unsecure. When I called to the front desk I was told maintanence would arrive within 30 minutes to fix the door. Two hours later and after noone arrived I was had to walk back to main lobby to speak to a manager Luis who was great to deal with about the issue. He had someone to the room within the 30 minutes of speaking with me. They did not replace the handle, all they did was find a screw that would fit for the handle that would at least allow it to lock. Also there was an issue with the electrical breaker panel in the room. Something in the room caused the breaker to trip and would not reset. Again I called to get maintanence to the room to take care of the issue. It took them 45 minutes to get to the room but i had to leave while they were checking out the issue becasue of dinner reservations I made off the resort. Thankfully that was corrected when I returned. Due to these issues i request a change of room. The room i changed to was a second floor room but also had the patio handle broken. The food on the resort was quite bad especially the buffet. Luckily there was an omelett making station at the breakfast buffet in the lobby building for breakfast but I was to go off the resort for every other meal. We paid for an adults only area but it certainly was not an adults only area.
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Robert Mark
May 18, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
The rooms definitely need major overhauling including the HVAC systems.
The rooms definitely need major overhauling including the HVAC systems.
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Edward
Jul 27, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Access VIP gave many great benefits such as preferred dining reservations and all bell service arrangements made. Great property, great ocean front room. I highly recommend.
Access VIP gave many great benefits such as preferred dining reservations and all bell service arrangements made. Great property, great ocean front room. I highly recommend.
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Burke
Feb 16, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
The good: the beach is one of the best in this side of Mexico. Staff are great. Wildlife all over. Great coffee bar and taco shop. Lush grounds. The bad: all adult side rooms have a shared interior door with neighbour. Can hear all coughs, conversations, tv, and things left to your imagination. A/C is old and weak. Loud as heck too. Asked for a quiet room for 40th anniversary. Got a patio at the main garbage. Literally on the same level no break, walk out to the garbage. When we were funneled to the reception 'not time share' desk we were told we were upgraded. Literally a normal standard room, why lie? The terrible: 3 of the 4 of us got food poisoning. We have lived in Africa and Asia, been all over Mexico. We don't have weak stomachs. One person twice. A wedding party with 60 people, 40 the same. I think it was the water jug water or the main buffet. People kept coming to reception complaining about being sick.
The good: the beach is one of the best in this side of Mexico. Staff are great. Wildlife all over. Great coffee bar and taco shop. Lush grounds. The bad: all adult side rooms have a shared interior door with neighbour. Can hear all coughs, conversations, tv, and things left to your imagination. A/C is old and weak. Loud as heck too. Asked for a quiet room for 40th anniversary. Got a patio at the main garbage. Literally on the same level no break, walk out to the garbage. When we were funneled to the reception 'not time share' desk we were told we were upgraded. Literally a normal standard room, why lie? The terrible: 3 of the 4 of us got food poisoning. We have lived in Africa and Asia, been all over Mexico. We don't have weak stomachs. One person twice. A wedding party with 60 people, 40 the same. I think it was the water jug water or the main buffet. People kept coming to reception complaining about being sick.
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Thomas
Dec 5, 2022
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Stayed 19,330 nights
No wifi in our room our whole week.
No wifi in our room our whole week.
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly and helpful, with standout concierges and attentive teams. Downsides include pushy timeshare or spa pitches, slow or limited poolside service, inconsistent check‑in and issue resolution, and poor communication during disruptions.
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Christopher Gerald
Sep 24, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Excellent service, nice clean rooms & resort.
Excellent service, nice clean rooms & resort.
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Christine M
Apr 6, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
The process of check in was long and they had only1 person checking in then wanted to sell me on a time share all after a very long travel day
The process of check in was long and they had only1 person checking in then wanted to sell me on a time share all after a very long travel day
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Adrian
Mar 25, 2025
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Stayed 9 nights
I loved the staff. Cici at the pool. April, Alan Alex Carlos. I hated that we were in adult only and there were SO MANY KIDS. I feel that they need to section areas in the buffet for adult only. The a la carte restaurants should either have adult only times or ones for adults only. When you book adults you should get it. The smell/perfume In the resort lobby needs to be toned way down. You get a headache as soon as you walk in. The check in checkout was difficult. Lined up for checkout because we were in a transport time frame only to be told that they were checking people in ( nobody available to check out) the spa people walking around were too aggressive. Counted in one day I got asked ten different times if I wanted a massage. I would not rush back.
I loved the staff. Cici at the pool. April, Alan Alex Carlos. I hated that we were in adult only and there were SO MANY KIDS. I feel that they need to section areas in the buffet for adult only. The a la carte restaurants should either have adult only times or ones for adults only. When you book adults you should get it. The smell/perfume In the resort lobby needs to be toned way down. You get a headache as soon as you walk in. The check in checkout was difficult. Lined up for checkout because we were in a transport time frame only to be told that they were checking people in ( nobody available to check out) the spa people walking around were too aggressive. Counted in one day I got asked ten different times if I wanted a massage. I would not rush back.
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Tamara
Nov 14, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Staff was helpful and nice, food was excellent
Staff was helpful and nice, food was excellent
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William
Nov 4, 2024
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Stayed 8 nights
My husband and I have stayed at Sandos several times over the years since 2007, sometimes twice/year & this was by far the most disappointing. We booked 2 rooms each with a king bed. At check-in we were told the rooms we booked were not available. The (kid) behind the counter said they only had 2 rooms with double beds. My husband showed him our booking details & itinerary, but he said it "didn\'t matter", that they don\'t have those rooms available and if we wanted, we could try to find rooms with king beds somewhere that could accommodate the four of us! Are you kidding me?! We booked and paid for these rooms for 8 nights - which he obviously knew. He looked at us, smirked and asked if we wanted to take what they had. Obviously, we were tired and not in the mood for his game, so we took "what they had". When we got to our rooms we were "hit" with the most disgusting smell of mold and sewer. I immediately felt sick. There was black mold all around the bathroom & the shower door, floor, corners and ceiling; paint & caulking were peeling; the sliding glass door was disgusting with dirt, mold and something else I couldn\'t define. I didn\'t want to touch anything or be in there any longer than I had to. There is much more disappointing information to share but I am running out of character space. All I MUST say is DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! Daytime entertainment was raunchy, food was ok. Staff rude
My husband and I have stayed at Sandos several times over the years since 2007, sometimes twice/year & this was by far the most disappointing. We booked 2 rooms each with a king bed. At check-in we were told the rooms we booked were not available. The (kid) behind the counter said they only had 2 rooms with double beds. My husband showed him our booking details & itinerary, but he said it "didn\'t matter", that they don\'t have those rooms available and if we wanted, we could try to find rooms with king beds somewhere that could accommodate the four of us! Are you kidding me?! We booked and paid for these rooms for 8 nights - which he obviously knew. He looked at us, smirked and asked if we wanted to take what they had. Obviously, we were tired and not in the mood for his game, so we took "what they had". When we got to our rooms we were "hit" with the most disgusting smell of mold and sewer. I immediately felt sick. There was black mold all around the bathroom & the shower door, floor, corners and ceiling; paint & caulking were peeling; the sliding glass door was disgusting with dirt, mold and something else I couldn\'t define. I didn\'t want to touch anything or be in there any longer than I had to. There is much more disappointing information to share but I am running out of character space. All I MUST say is DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! Daytime entertainment was raunchy, food was ok. Staff rude
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Perla
Apr 18, 2023
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We had an amazing time at Sandos. This resort by far has exceeded my expectations. The room were clean and comfortable. Every staff member I encountered from the front desk to shuttle drivers to bar/restaurant staff to cleaning crew were beyond helpful and pleasant to deal with. Especially Alma and Eder they went above and beyond to accommodate our large group. I have never received such amazing treatment from a resort. Muchas Gracias Alma y Eder por sus detalles!!! Se les aprecia!
We had an amazing time at Sandos. This resort by far has exceeded my expectations. The room were clean and comfortable. Every staff member I encountered from the front desk to shuttle drivers to bar/restaurant staff to cleaning crew were beyond helpful and pleasant to deal with. Especially Alma and Eder they went above and beyond to accommodate our large group. I have never received such amazing treatment from a resort. Muchas Gracias Alma y Eder por sus detalles!!! Se les aprecia!
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Juan
Jan 30, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Property is overall good staff at restaurants is humble and always ready staff at the costumer service an front desk the worst ever incompetent and unprofessional unable to solved the issues related with your stay and others. Time share hienaS
Property is overall good staff at restaurants is humble and always ready staff at the costumer service an front desk the worst ever incompetent and unprofessional unable to solved the issues related with your stay and others. Time share hienaS
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Mark
Mar 4, 2025
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When we arrived on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, the staff neglected to tell us that the Grand Buffet was closed. We found out the next day that it was due to at least 50 people who got sick from Canada there for a wedding. You can look this up in the Playa del Carmen News. We were as well as everyone else, without water in our shower, sink, and toilet for the whole weekend and no communication from staff as to why. The Grand Buffet did not reopen until Tuesday evening but we were afraid to eat there so went off the property to eat. Our mini fridge was never restocked and this was after 6-7 phone calls a day to guest services. The elevator in our building was out of order. The service outside was terrible . We sat by the pool for 5 hours one day and the waitress came to take our order once. They were not telling new people registering that the water was not working and the Grand Buffet was closed. We have tried to get a partial refund but have had no luck. We will never go back.
When we arrived on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, the staff neglected to tell us that the Grand Buffet was closed. We found out the next day that it was due to at least 50 people who got sick from Canada there for a wedding. You can look this up in the Playa del Carmen News. We were as well as everyone else, without water in our shower, sink, and toilet for the whole weekend and no communication from staff as to why. The Grand Buffet did not reopen until Tuesday evening but we were afraid to eat there so went off the property to eat. Our mini fridge was never restocked and this was after 6-7 phone calls a day to guest services. The elevator in our building was out of order. The service outside was terrible . We sat by the pool for 5 hours one day and the waitress came to take our order once. They were not telling new people registering that the water was not working and the Grand Buffet was closed. We have tried to get a partial refund but have had no luck. We will never go back.
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Harold
Sep 3, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
Stayed at this property 3 years ago and staff, facility, and dining was all just as listed on the site. This year nothing was true as far as the information available. The room went days without being cleaned. Upgraded domestic drinks were not available. For that matter, beer in cans, you had to practically beg for. One bar that served near the pool made me very uncomfortable to even go to. I went at one time and they told me they were closed, yet kept serving other guests. I was not out of control or being impolite so I am not sure where that attitude was coming from. The bartenders would laugh when I would try to order. Would try to tip as much as possible and was told on numerous occasions that the tip was not enough. In my opinion, any tip is better than none. Was very disappointed in this vacation when compared to my previous experience at this same resort. The beach was beautiful just as it was before but I felt like we were on continuous watch my the facility security patrol. They were continously on people for smoking and bringing their kids to the adult only beach, but would allow complete strangers selling on the private beach that they didn't even know. With men in army uniform patrolling the beach with AK 47s I wasn't feeling to safe at this point either. The grounds on Sandos is way overgrown and not maintained as neat as it was the first time. No lighting in the walkways at night to feel safe even walking around the grounds. The family section and the.....
Stayed at this property 3 years ago and staff, facility, and dining was all just as listed on the site. This year nothing was true as far as the information available. The room went days without being cleaned. Upgraded domestic drinks were not available. For that matter, beer in cans, you had to practically beg for. One bar that served near the pool made me very uncomfortable to even go to. I went at one time and they told me they were closed, yet kept serving other guests. I was not out of control or being impolite so I am not sure where that attitude was coming from. The bartenders would laugh when I would try to order. Would try to tip as much as possible and was told on numerous occasions that the tip was not enough. In my opinion, any tip is better than none. Was very disappointed in this vacation when compared to my previous experience at this same resort. The beach was beautiful just as it was before but I felt like we were on continuous watch my the facility security patrol. They were continously on people for smoking and bringing their kids to the adult only beach, but would allow complete strangers selling on the private beach that they didn't even know. With men in army uniform patrolling the beach with AK 47s I wasn't feeling to safe at this point either. The grounds on Sandos is way overgrown and not maintained as neat as it was the first time. No lighting in the walkways at night to feel safe even walking around the grounds. The family section and the.....
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BRUCE Wayne
Oct 28, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
All the staff were friendly. We've been there at least 10 times and noticed an improvement in staff. Our conceriege Samantha was especially helpful. She made reservations for all the restaurants when we checked in. She texted us during our stay to make certain all was good.
All the staff were friendly. We've been there at least 10 times and noticed an improvement in staff. Our conceriege Samantha was especially helpful. She made reservations for all the restaurants when we checked in. She texted us during our stay to make certain all was good.
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Location
Beachfront setting with a beautiful, swimmable beach; the Select Club area sits close to the water and 5th Avenue is an easy trip. The property is sprawling, so trams or golf carts are used and can involve waits.
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Trendafil
Nov 21, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
We spent a week at Sandos and everything went perfectly. Adults only part is close to the beach and other amenities. There is a golf cart transportation if you want to go around.
We spent a week at Sandos and everything went perfectly. Adults only part is close to the beach and other amenities. There is a golf cart transportation if you want to go around.
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Olha
Feb 3, 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
Location is excellent, beach is excellent, food was good, alcohol and coffee was terrible except one bar, room outdated but clean and comfortable, shower outdated and very slow, but clean. Overall liked and will come back another year.
Location is excellent, beach is excellent, food was good, alcohol and coffee was terrible except one bar, room outdated but clean and comfortable, shower outdated and very slow, but clean. Overall liked and will come back another year.
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mitchell m
Jan 1, 2025
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Stayed 10 nights
This is a great motel for the price. It is clean, good restaurants, clean pools. You don’t have to fight for chairs. Our favorite restaurants were the Italian and the Asian. We were hesitant to go to the Asian, but liked it. The beach is wonderful. Very little seaweed. We have been to a number of hotels in Mexico over the last 25 years. This is a good motel and we will be back. Maria by the adults only pool is really helpful. Carlo made it fun with his activities by the pool.
This is a great motel for the price. It is clean, good restaurants, clean pools. You don’t have to fight for chairs. Our favorite restaurants were the Italian and the Asian. We were hesitant to go to the Asian, but liked it. The beach is wonderful. Very little seaweed. We have been to a number of hotels in Mexico over the last 25 years. This is a good motel and we will be back. Maria by the adults only pool is really helpful. Carlo made it fun with his activities by the pool.
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Rebekah
Nov 28, 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
The grounds of this resort are beautiful. It's a massive property full of tropical jungle and the beach is spectacular. The rooms are dated and the food is average. But the beach makes up for it.
The grounds of this resort are beautiful. It's a massive property full of tropical jungle and the beach is spectacular. The rooms are dated and the food is average. But the beach makes up for it.
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James
Feb 14, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
We loved the foliage and stonework for the walking paths on the property. Highly recommend getting a beachfront room in the Adult Select area. The beach had open sand, shade from the many palm trees and plenty of lounge chairs. My husband likes to stay on the beach longer than I do, but I was able to relax on our balcony and still enjoy the beach sights and sounds from the balcony. We were also impressed with the quality of the nightly entertainment. Very happy that we selected this property!
We loved the foliage and stonework for the walking paths on the property. Highly recommend getting a beachfront room in the Adult Select area. The beach had open sand, shade from the many palm trees and plenty of lounge chairs. My husband likes to stay on the beach longer than I do, but I was able to relax on our balcony and still enjoy the beach sights and sounds from the balcony. We were also impressed with the quality of the nightly entertainment. Very happy that we selected this property!
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Heyab
Feb 23, 2023
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Pros: staff is very friendly and helpful, food options, pools, water sports, beach front, spa, 5th Ave close by (definitely visit), and access to other Sandos resorts (closest one is 20mins Sandos caracol) Con: rooms are outdated, beach is full of seaweed, getting reservation for the restaurants is almost impossible (tip: try to make reservation for the remaining of your stay as soon as you check in!), their partner transportation company is seek and go and they are HORRIBLE, better off taking a taxi! the hotel will not take responsibility for the transportation service even though you pay the hotel for the service.
Pros: staff is very friendly and helpful, food options, pools, water sports, beach front, spa, 5th Ave close by (definitely visit), and access to other Sandos resorts (closest one is 20mins Sandos caracol) Con: rooms are outdated, beach is full of seaweed, getting reservation for the restaurants is almost impossible (tip: try to make reservation for the remaining of your stay as soon as you check in!), their partner transportation company is seek and go and they are HORRIBLE, better off taking a taxi! the hotel will not take responsibility for the transportation service even though you pay the hotel for the service.
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Brook D.
Jan 15, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
I loved where my room was. Location was central & so close to the water!
I loved where my room was. Location was central & so close to the water!
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Joseph James Izworski
Mar 18, 2025
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Stayed 9 nights
Great ocean, pool, and overall amenities !
Great ocean, pool, and overall amenities !
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Vladimir
Jan 5, 2023
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Stayed 19,360 nights
We had a great time there. The property is large and not crowded, very well maintained, beautifully landscaped. We stayed in adults only area. It is very close to beach. Every room has a balcony or a patio. Beach area is not crowded. The family area with kids's waterpark is at the other side of the resort's beach.We did not go to restaurants even though the reservations were available. We were very happy with selection of food in buffet. And for the New year celebration they had a feast there.Perfect! thank you so much to the all hard working people of this resort.
We had a great time there. The property is large and not crowded, very well maintained, beautifully landscaped. We stayed in adults only area. It is very close to beach. Every room has a balcony or a patio. Beach area is not crowded. The family area with kids's waterpark is at the other side of the resort's beach.We did not go to restaurants even though the reservations were available. We were very happy with selection of food in buffet. And for the New year celebration they had a feast there.Perfect! thank you so much to the all hard working people of this resort.
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Angel Contreras
Apr 11, 2023
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El hotel es grande para dar paseos y tiene muchos restaurantes pero lo mejor es su playa es HERMOSA, además de tener una excelente atención al cliente
El hotel es grande para dar paseos y tiene muchos restaurantes pero lo mejor es su playa es HERMOSA, además de tener una excelente atención al cliente
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Dining
Food quality ranges from excellent to mediocre depending on venue, and alcohol can taste watered down; the Italian and Mexican restaurants earn praise while others disappoint. A recurring complaint is difficulty securing restaurant reservations without booking days ahead, and several reviews cite a temporary buffet closure and illness reports.
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Joseph
Feb 27, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
We were very excited to go to an all-inclusive resort in Mexico with a great location. we arrived and day one looked promising, but then very quickly crashed to a unexpected catastrophe. 3 people got sick night 2 and was bed written for days, and that was just the start. we then proceeded to go to dinner but needed reservations everywhere besides the buffet which was awful. next say we had no water at all for (2) full days, then buffet was closed down and everything was very unpleasant. No waiters by the pool & long lines everywhere. We have been to multiple resorts and never had a bad Experience until now, although this one was a nightmare other than the beach and the staff which were amazing from day to day! They didn't comp us anything for the inconvenience and will not be going back to this resort EVER!!!
We were very excited to go to an all-inclusive resort in Mexico with a great location. we arrived and day one looked promising, but then very quickly crashed to a unexpected catastrophe. 3 people got sick night 2 and was bed written for days, and that was just the start. we then proceeded to go to dinner but needed reservations everywhere besides the buffet which was awful. next say we had no water at all for (2) full days, then buffet was closed down and everything was very unpleasant. No waiters by the pool & long lines everywhere. We have been to multiple resorts and never had a bad Experience until now, although this one was a nightmare other than the beach and the staff which were amazing from day to day! They didn't comp us anything for the inconvenience and will not be going back to this resort EVER!!!
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James
Mar 27, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
I love Sandos Playacar. This was our second trip here and both times have been great. The food is fantastic, the staff is cheerful and helpful. Everything was perfect. The level of effort and care the staff put into the reslrt is genuinely astonishing. 10/10.
I love Sandos Playacar. This was our second trip here and both times have been great. The food is fantastic, the staff is cheerful and helpful. Everything was perfect. The level of effort and care the staff put into the reslrt is genuinely astonishing. 10/10.
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Marion
Feb 15, 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
Stayed in one of the adult buildings, that over looked the family section of the beach so while the ocean view was wonderful, afternoons were noisey due to the activities and music on the beach. We spent time at the adult only pool which was very nice. Activities started around noon, some fun games and some wilder pool parties. Definitely a rowdier scene than we expected from an adult only section. Down the far end of the adult beach area you could get away from the music and microphones to hear the waves. The a la cart Italian and Mexican restaurants were fabulous. The steakhouse was awful, sorry to say. Breakfast at the Beach Snack was adults only and so lovely - thank you Samuel for the good care there. Same location was really nice for lunch by the big main pool - open air with big ceiling fans and a reasonable selection of food items. We avoided the main buffet as I got food poisoning there on our third day. We did eat there for some dinners, and while the selection of food is insanely huge, we can’t report that it was very GOOD. I wonder about how much food wastage there is? I wish they had focused on 3-4 themed sections each night, and produce quality meals. I see that they are making an effort to cater to any and all tastes but it’s just too much!! The rooms are simple and comfortable. Beds wonderful - great sleeps. Bar staff cheerful and attentive. The resort is amazingly maintained, with natural gardens. Pools clean. Beach swimmable and lovely.
Stayed in one of the adult buildings, that over looked the family section of the beach so while the ocean view was wonderful, afternoons were noisey due to the activities and music on the beach. We spent time at the adult only pool which was very nice. Activities started around noon, some fun games and some wilder pool parties. Definitely a rowdier scene than we expected from an adult only section. Down the far end of the adult beach area you could get away from the music and microphones to hear the waves. The a la cart Italian and Mexican restaurants were fabulous. The steakhouse was awful, sorry to say. Breakfast at the Beach Snack was adults only and so lovely - thank you Samuel for the good care there. Same location was really nice for lunch by the big main pool - open air with big ceiling fans and a reasonable selection of food items. We avoided the main buffet as I got food poisoning there on our third day. We did eat there for some dinners, and while the selection of food is insanely huge, we can’t report that it was very GOOD. I wonder about how much food wastage there is? I wish they had focused on 3-4 themed sections each night, and produce quality meals. I see that they are making an effort to cater to any and all tastes but it’s just too much!! The rooms are simple and comfortable. Beds wonderful - great sleeps. Bar staff cheerful and attentive. The resort is amazingly maintained, with natural gardens. Pools clean. Beach swimmable and lovely.
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Tamara
Nov 14, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Staff was helpful and nice, food was excellent
Staff was helpful and nice, food was excellent
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Fabian
Jul 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean, friendly staff, huge buffet and great food. Beach area super nice. Only thing I wouldn’t give 5 stars is because the pool close very early and theres no bar/bar waitress around after 6pm in the pool and beach area. Which makes the area very boring. Also keep in mind in the summer (busy season) the restaurants are all reserved 3/4 days ahead. So if you don’t reserve them your only option would be the buffet (great food).
Very clean, friendly staff, huge buffet and great food. Beach area super nice. Only thing I wouldn’t give 5 stars is because the pool close very early and theres no bar/bar waitress around after 6pm in the pool and beach area. Which makes the area very boring. Also keep in mind in the summer (busy season) the restaurants are all reserved 3/4 days ahead. So if you don’t reserve them your only option would be the buffet (great food).
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Anas
Oct 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The room has smell there’s no reservation available in the restaurants and u have to book it 2 days a head to find a reservation
The room has smell there’s no reservation available in the restaurants and u have to book it 2 days a head to find a reservation
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Anna Lee
Oct 23, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
It was hard to get into the restaurants. It took us three nights to even be able to get a reservation.
It was hard to get into the restaurants. It took us three nights to even be able to get a reservation.
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John Robert
Feb 20, 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
Love the beach and gardens around the property. Disappointed that top shelf alcohol is not top shelf! They don't provide bottled water. Family pool washroom had no toilet seat in men’s wash room. We had to walk about10 min to reserve a volley ball for pool and could omly have it for one hour. Reservations for several restaurants were not available. Food was a hit or a miss! The hotel store is very high priced and you can walk out the resort to a market for the same items. Evening shows targeted at children don't start until 9:00 pm. Not much pool side entertainment. Many resorts offer dance lessons, language lessons etc. not Sandos! The beach bbq was a hit and family section pool had better service than the adult only. the adult only pool only had one bartender and every drink you were waiting in line. The spa now charges for hydro therapy pool which is just a sauna and jetted water. The rooms are outdated and a/c barely works. Patio doors are a challenge to open and no screens. housekeepers were terrific and accommodating!
Love the beach and gardens around the property. Disappointed that top shelf alcohol is not top shelf! They don't provide bottled water. Family pool washroom had no toilet seat in men’s wash room. We had to walk about10 min to reserve a volley ball for pool and could omly have it for one hour. Reservations for several restaurants were not available. Food was a hit or a miss! The hotel store is very high priced and you can walk out the resort to a market for the same items. Evening shows targeted at children don't start until 9:00 pm. Not much pool side entertainment. Many resorts offer dance lessons, language lessons etc. not Sandos! The beach bbq was a hit and family section pool had better service than the adult only. the adult only pool only had one bartender and every drink you were waiting in line. The spa now charges for hydro therapy pool which is just a sauna and jetted water. The rooms are outdated and a/c barely works. Patio doors are a challenge to open and no screens. housekeepers were terrific and accommodating!
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Lori
Feb 28, 2025
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Stayed 10 nights
Over 400 people got food poisoning including us the first day.We were very sick!Didn’t feel good the whole time.Didn’t have hot water till the day before we left.Didn’t have Any water for 2 days! The buffet was closed for 4 days.We ate saltines a lot because we were afraid to eat anywhere.Very disappointed!!!!Saved up money to go on this vacation and barely ate or drank anything the whole time. We feel that we should get our money back!!
Over 400 people got food poisoning including us the first day.We were very sick!Didn’t feel good the whole time.Didn’t have hot water till the day before we left.Didn’t have Any water for 2 days! The buffet was closed for 4 days.We ate saltines a lot because we were afraid to eat anywhere.Very disappointed!!!!Saved up money to go on this vacation and barely ate or drank anything the whole time. We feel that we should get our money back!!
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michael
Sep 9, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
So you have to make reservations to all the restaurants except the buffet which wouldn’t be an issue but there was no opening to any of the restaurants even though you go and see 15 plus tables open . You have to call a manger or guest service in order to get on the reservation I even tried to reserve a day ahead and no opening
So you have to make reservations to all the restaurants except the buffet which wouldn’t be an issue but there was no opening to any of the restaurants even though you go and see 15 plus tables open . You have to call a manger or guest service in order to get on the reservation I even tried to reserve a day ahead and no opening
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Kevin
Jun 17, 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
This hotel is very dated and in need of modernisation, especially the rooms. Our first room was ground floor and the balcony sliding door wouldn’t lock. It was fixed with a couple of wood screws by maintenance. Looks like it had been done many times in the past. Night 2 at 3AM water started coming through the roof in the bathroom. ( not clean water either).Tried calling reception and guest services but no answer Called room service and eventually got through to someone and asked them to contact maintenance. Maintenance eventually came and couldn’t do anything and I was advised someone would call me at 8 am. Well guess what. No call. Tried calling room service and guest services and guess what. No answer. Had to go to the main reception which is a good 15 minutes walk away. Was told that we would have to move room and a new room would be ready in half an hour and go to guest services when we were packed up. Went to them and was then informed that their protocol was to issue new rooms after mid day. After requesting a manager I was told he wasn’t available. After about 30 minutes of refusing to accept that and explaining we had been awake since 3 am and we were very tired and in need of of a shower etc a room was issued to me. I was emptying the 2 buckets of water dripping through the ceiling every hour or so from 3AM. I realise this could happen anywhere but just getting hold of anyone at 3 AM was a nightmare. I would definitely not use Sandos hotel again.
This hotel is very dated and in need of modernisation, especially the rooms. Our first room was ground floor and the balcony sliding door wouldn’t lock. It was fixed with a couple of wood screws by maintenance. Looks like it had been done many times in the past. Night 2 at 3AM water started coming through the roof in the bathroom. ( not clean water either).Tried calling reception and guest services but no answer Called room service and eventually got through to someone and asked them to contact maintenance. Maintenance eventually came and couldn’t do anything and I was advised someone would call me at 8 am. Well guess what. No call. Tried calling room service and guest services and guess what. No answer. Had to go to the main reception which is a good 15 minutes walk away. Was told that we would have to move room and a new room would be ready in half an hour and go to guest services when we were packed up. Went to them and was then informed that their protocol was to issue new rooms after mid day. After requesting a manager I was told he wasn’t available. After about 30 minutes of refusing to accept that and explaining we had been awake since 3 am and we were very tired and in need of of a shower etc a room was issued to me. I was emptying the 2 buckets of water dripping through the ceiling every hour or so from 3AM. I realise this could happen anywhere but just getting hold of anyone at 3 AM was a nightmare. I would definitely not use Sandos hotel again.
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Christopher
Jun 7, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Everything was excellent. Would go back again.
Everything was excellent. Would go back again.
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Edward
Apr 28, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Everything was perfect from check in where we were greeted by guest experience team Melisa,Mar,Majo and Zyanya- they helped us get an oceanfront room upgrade and proceeded to help us with dinner reservations. The property is spectacular, the room was clean and comfortable, the pools were just perfect and the food was exceptional. I would highly recommend this property and we will be back!
Everything was perfect from check in where we were greeted by guest experience team Melisa,Mar,Majo and Zyanya- they helped us get an oceanfront room upgrade and proceeded to help us with dinner reservations. The property is spectacular, the room was clean and comfortable, the pools were just perfect and the food was exceptional. I would highly recommend this property and we will be back!
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Cecil Eugene
Apr 26, 2026
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Stayed 6 nights
Great clean rooms, wonderful walkways, great restaurants, friendly people ready to help you. Pool was great! Beach was great! Wonderful place to vacation! Zyanda ( one of the staff) was soooo helpful and answered all our questions.
Great clean rooms, wonderful walkways, great restaurants, friendly people ready to help you. Pool was great! Beach was great! Wonderful place to vacation! Zyanda ( one of the staff) was soooo helpful and answered all our questions.
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Rafael
Mar 11, 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
The property was beautiful. I was upgrading to a super room. The concierge also was amazing. Overall great vacation.
The property was beautiful. I was upgrading to a super room. The concierge also was amazing. Overall great vacation.
Property Policies
Check-in
Check-out
From 15:00 to 23:30
Before 12:00
FAQs about Select Club at Sandos Playacar All Inclusive - Adults Only Area
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Pets are not allowed at this property, but service animals are exempt from this policy.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:30, and check-out is at 12:00. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for a fee, subject to availability.
Are airport shuttle services available?
Yes, a roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge of MXN 2100 per person. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel.
What accessibility features does the hotel offer?
The property features elevators, wheelchair-accessible registration and concierge desks, and limited wheelchair accessibility in some areas.
What is the location of the hotel in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Playacar, within a 5-minute drive of Quinta Avenida and Central Square. It is approximately 1.6 km from Nuestra Senora del Carmen Catholic Church and 7 km from El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course.
Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes, the property features an outdoor pool, which is available year-round.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are not permitted at this adults-only property, and guests must be at least 18 years old to stay.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The property does not provide extra beds or cribs, and guests must confirm any specific needs prior to arrival.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-10-08: 170.9735223802185USD
- 2026-10-09: 170.0244109565735USD
- 2026-10-10: 180.97372504348755USD
- 2026-10-11: 170.9735223802185USD
- 2026-10-12: 180.7812064389038USD
- 2026-10-13: 171.07855582855225USD
- 2026-10-14: 170.79007694320677USD
- 2026-10-15: 170.79007694320677USD
- 2026-10-16: 180.97372504348755USD
- 2026-10-17: 170.9735223802185USD
- 2026-10-18: 170.95554691452026USD
- 2026-10-19: 170.9735223802185USD
- 2026-10-20: 171.07855582855225USD
- 2026-10-21: 198.2380833691406USD
- 2026-10-22: 192.9739716567993USD
- 2026-10-23: 203.97418775161742USD
- 2026-10-24: 203.97418775161742USD
- 2026-10-25: 210.55033759048462USD
- 2026-10-26: 192.9739716567993USD
- 2026-10-27: 210.55033759048462USD
- 2026-10-28: 210.55033759048462USD
- 2026-10-29: 192.9739716567993USD
- 2026-10-30: 192.9739716567993USD
- 2026-10-31: 192.9739716567993USD
- 2026-11-01: 251.00796770690917USD
- 2026-11-02: 226.97466754669188USD
- 2026-11-03: 251.00796770690917USD
- 2026-11-04: 251.00796770690917USD
- 2026-11-05: 226.97466754669188USD
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- 2026-11-08: 253.97521815490722USD
- 2026-11-09: 280.6221715319824USD
- 2026-11-10: 227.11221745056153USD
- 2026-11-11: 280.6221715319824USD
- 2026-11-12: 251.00796770690917USD
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- 2026-11-29: 211.97436355178831USD
- 2026-11-30: 234.0516186442566USD
- 2026-12-01: 251.00796770690917USD
- 2026-12-02: 251.00796770690917USD
- 2026-12-03: 251.00796770690917USD
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This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
You'll be required to pay the following fully refundable deposit.
A damage deposit of MXN 5000 will be collected before check-in.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31.
- Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Airport shuttle fee: MXN 2100 per person (one way)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Tour Desk
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Safe-Deposit Box
ATM / Cash Machine
Luggage Storage
Designated Smoking Area
Self Laundry
24-Hour Front Desk
Concierge Services
General
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Sauna
Massage
Solarium
Spa & Wellness Centre
Barber/Beauty Shop
Adults Only
Beach Sun Loungers
Snack Bar/Deli
Activities
Swimming pool
Private beach
Garden
Golf Course (nearby)
Beach (Nearby)
Billiards
Pool Outdoor
Live Music
Evening Entertainment
Table Tennis
Terrace
Fitness Center (nearby)
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Free Parking
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Internet
Free Wi-Fi