Hotels in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

The best areas for hotels in Playa del Carmen if you want fast access to public transportation are downtown, North Playa del Carmen, and Mayakoba. The public transportation consists of buses and minivans. The buses are frequently used by locals and can be hard to understand for visitors. The more common way for visitors to get around is the minivans, also called "colectivos." The Riviera Maya colectivo offers fast public transportation between Playa del Carmen and other destinations along the coast, like Tulum and Cancun.

Find Playa del Carmen hotels in an area most suitable for your trip. Downtown is the most popular place to stay to be within walking distance of both beach and nightlife. Stay at One Playa del Carmen or Paradisus Playa del Carmen to be close to the beach. The beach in this area is not as spacious and is more crowded than the northern and southern beaches but offers great nightlife with many bars and clubs. If you’re looking for a calmer and more family-friendly area to stay, there are cheap hotels in Playa del Carmen’s southern region of the Riviera Maya. This area between Mayakoba and Riviera Maya has shallower water and gentler waves, which might be ideal for families traveling with children. The northern area has the biggest waves and the most favorable conditions for water sports.

Playa del Carmen is one of the most popular destinations in Mexico and is great for a beach vacation. Make sure to schedule a visit to the Parque Fundadores park in the "centro" area, which is right by the beach. The park is a popular attraction for families, thanks in part to its fun playground and plethora of fruit stands. This is also an ideal place to go to watch the sunset. One of the most popular beaches in the area is Punta Esmeralda, near Bucerias. This is a calmer beach with shallow water that’s perfect for kids. You’ll also discover more space here, allowing you to better spread out on the soft white sand. Find cheap hotels in Playa del Carmen’s Punta Esmeralda for a family-friendly stay.

Playa del Carmen offers a great variety of restaurants and bars. The downtown area in Playa del Carmen is best for travelers looking for shopping, dining, and nightlife. This includes the El Centro, Quinta Avenida, and Playacar areas, each offering ample options for booking hotels in Playa del Carmen. This area is also good for getting around by walking, which also makes it ideal for bar-hopping. Another neighborhood that’s optimal thanks to its amazing seafood is the calmer beach area north of Playa del Carmen in North Riviera Maya. You can reach this area with the Riviera Maya colectivo. Here you’ll find a calmer atmosphere and a more relaxing setting, but you’ll also be in reach of delicious seafood served by these beach restaurants.

6 nights is the typical length of stay for people visiting Playa del Carmen.

A hotel room in Playa del Carmen will generally set you back around C$ 292 per night. This figure is an average and prices will vary according to the facilities, location and room availability at your desired hotel.

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