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Sandos Playacar Beach Resort
Sandos Playacar Beach Resort

Sandos Playacar Beach Resort Stars Stars Stars Stars

Riviera Maya, Mexico

Transfer

60 minutes

From Cancún International (CUN) airport

859 rooms in the hotel

859

Rooms*

10 swimming pools at the hotel

10

Pools*

9 restaurants at the hotel

9

Restaurants*

6 bars at the hotel

6

Bars*

LGBTQ+ Friendly

Hotel

inclusive


Description

Experience an authentic Mexican vacation at the Sandos Playacar Hotel in Riviera Maya, an all-inclusive resort located on a stunning Playacar beach, a short distance from Playa del Carmen and approximately 60 km from Cancún Airport. This 4-star resort features family and adults-only sections. Each spacious room is decorated in tropical colors and includes a plasma TV, a stocked minibar, and a private balcony. The Select Club Adults Only section is located on the oceanfront and is exclusively for guests aged 18 and over. Guests staying in this section have access to the exclusive adults-only beachfront pool, private beach, VIP bars, and much more. The family section offers excellent accommodation options for up to 5 people and is located near the main pool and water park.

The resort is located on one of the most beautiful beaches on the Riviera Maya, a private 800-meter stretch of white sand lined with palapas and lounge chairs. The resort boasts an impressive number of pools, including four for children, an oceanfront water park, and a scuba diving center. Guests can enjoy a wide variety of complimentary non-motorized water sports or try kitesurfing ($), parasailing ($), jet skiing ($), and more! The resort's entertainment team organizes a plethora of games, activities, and sports for all ages in the main pool and on the beach.

Enjoy a round of mini-golf, tennis, basketball, or soccer. Other activities include stationary cycling, stretching sessions, and yoga, and guests can also go horseback riding ($) and play golf ($) nearby. The resort offers walkers, joggers, and cyclists trails perfect for exploring the Mayan ruins and lush jungle. Parents can leave their children at the Kids Club (ages 4-10) and Teen Club (ages 11-17) while they relax at the spa ($) or work out at the fitness center. The resort boasts an excellent selection of bars and restaurants offering gourmet dining, international cuisine, buffets, and poolside bars.

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Evaluations

Overall ratings

Ratings explanation

Excellent
81% to 100%
Very good
61% to 80%
Average
41% to 60%
Poor
21% to 40%
Horrible
0% to 20%

199
56
20
3
1

Breakdown of ratings according to each of the criteria

Entertainment
74%

Entertainment

10 / 10
40
9 / 10
39
8 / 10
83
7 / 10
45
6 / 10
15
5 / 10
28
4 / 10
3
3 / 10
8
2 / 10
3
1 / 10
2
0 / 10
6
Overall look
85%

Overall look

10 / 10
87
9 / 10
86
8 / 10
65
7 / 10
13
6 / 10
5
5 / 10
12
4 / 10
3
3 / 10
4
2 / 10
2
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
2
Bar(s)
81%

Bar(s)

10 / 10
74
9 / 10
64
8 / 10
69
7 / 10
29
6 / 10
13
5 / 10
16
4 / 10
5
3 / 10
3
2 / 10
1
1 / 10
2
0 / 10
2
Buffet(s)
84%

Buffet(s)

10 / 10
91
9 / 10
73
8 / 10
60
7 / 10
25
6 / 10
8
5 / 10
6
4 / 10
5
3 / 10
5
2 / 10
1
1 / 10
4
0 / 10
1
Room
84%

Room

10 / 10
96
9 / 10
67
8 / 10
58
7 / 10
25
6 / 10
12
5 / 10
7
4 / 10
5
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
4
1 / 10
2
0 / 10
2
Staff
86%

Staff

10 / 10
107
9 / 10
73
8 / 10
50
7 / 10
19
6 / 10
10
5 / 10
9
4 / 10
3
3 / 10
2
2 / 10
2
1 / 10
2
0 / 10
0
Pool(s)
84%

Pool(s)

10 / 10
92
9 / 10
62
8 / 10
71
7 / 10
21
6 / 10
10
5 / 10
9
4 / 10
5
3 / 10
3
2 / 10
1
1 / 10
3
0 / 10
0
Beach
87%

Beach

10 / 10
104
9 / 10
71
8 / 10
66
7 / 10
14
6 / 10
6
5 / 10
8
4 / 10
1
3 / 10
3
2 / 10
3
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
0
Cleanliness
90%

Cleanliness

10 / 10
137
9 / 10
84
8 / 10
28
7 / 10
11
6 / 10
8
5 / 10
5
4 / 10
0
3 / 10
2
2 / 10
1
1 / 10
2
0 / 10
1
Restaurant(s)
82%

Restaurant(s)

10 / 10
78
9 / 10
66
8 / 10
61
7 / 10
29
6 / 10
18
5 / 10
10
4 / 10
5
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
0
1 / 10
3
0 / 10
3

Résumé des avis

Guests particularly appreciate the beautiful, clean, and seaweed-free beach, ideal for long walks. The staff is highly praised for their friendliness and excellent service. The food is considered excellent and varied, both at the buffets and the à la carte restaurants. The resort is also appreciated for its beauty, lush vegetation, and upkeep. However, it is sometimes mentioned that it is necessary to get up early to reserve a sun lounger or a palapa. Furthermore, the large size of the resort can result in long walks, and the shuttle service is occasionally considered insufficient.

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Reviews

Johanne S.

Family travel, July 15, 2026
95%
At Sandos Playacar you feel great on vacation
Au Sandos Playacar on se sent bien en vacances

Great, beautiful resort but a bit big when you have to walk and go to reception especially… even with the shuttles you sometimes have to wait!

Super de beau resort mais un peu grand quand il faut marcher et aller à l’accueil surtout… même avec les navettes il faut des fois attendre !

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Entertainment
10/10
Overall look
9/10
Bar(s)
9/10
Buffet(s)
9/10
Room
9/10
Staff
9/10
Pool(s)
10/10
Beach
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Restaurant(s)
10/10

Marie-claude A.

Family travel, July 13, 2026
85%
Family trip
Voyage en famille

The food at the buffet is excellent and there's plenty of choice. The entertainment and shows are great. The grounds are well-maintained. The beach is beautiful and there are lots of sunbeds. The pool maintenance left something to be desired; the water was much too warm and became cloudy.

La nourriture au buffet est excellente et il y a beaucoup de choix. L’animation et les spectacles sont super. Les lieux sont bien entretenus. La plage est magnifique et il y a beaucoup de chaises. L’entretien des piscines laissait à désirer, l’eau était beaucoup trop chaude et est devenue trouble.

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Entertainment
8/10
Overall look
8/10
Bar(s)
8/10
Buffet(s)
9/10
Room
9/10
Staff
9/10
Pool(s)
7/10
Beach
9/10
Cleanliness
9/10
Restaurant(s)
9/10

Hamza A.

Family travel, July 2, 2026
85%
Large, clean hotel with several swimming pools and friendly staff
Grande hôtel propre plusieurs piscines staff gentil

A very good experience, I would do it again.

Très bonne experience à refaire

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Entertainment
7/10
Overall look
10/10
Bar(s)
9/10
Buffet(s)
8/10
Room
10/10
Staff
9/10
Pool(s)
10/10
Beach
5/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Restaurant(s)
5/10

Alain C.

Spouse travel, June 27, 2026
55%
Nothing exceptional, but decent.
Rien d'exceptionnel, mais correct

There was a lack of staff upon arrival (a long wait), and they refused to change our room (the room had two double beds, not the one we had purchased). The sea and beaches were covered in seaweed, making swimming impossible, and there were beach fleas: we spent our time at the pool. The pool was warm, but full of leaves and debris. The restaurant had decent food, but the service was lacking (pressure to eat quickly: e.g., they brought the main course before we had finished the appetizer). We fared better with the buffet. In short, this trip will not be the most memorable.

Peu de personnel à l'arrivée (longue attente) et celui-ci refuse de nous changer notre chambre (chambre de deux lits doubles ne correspondant pas à notre achat d'un grand lit); mer et plages noyées d'algues rendant impossible la baignade et puces de plages : séjour passé à la piscine; piscine chaude, mais pleine de feuilles et débris; restaurant nourriture correct, mais service laisse à désirer (pression pour manger rapidement : ex., apporte plat principal avant la fin de terminer l'entrée); on se tire mieux d'affaire avec le buffet. Bref, ce voyage ne sera pas le plus mémorable.

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Entertainment
3/10
Overall look
5/10
Bar(s)
6/10
Buffet(s)
7/10
Room
4/10
Staff
6/10
Pool(s)
6/10
Beach
3/10
Cleanliness
6/10
Restaurant(s)
5/10

Julie M.

Spouse travel, June 27, 2026
95%
Wonderful vacation
Des vacances magnifiques

The site is full of vegetation. There are also several wild animals to discover. The rule not to feed them seems to be respected, as they live near tourists without getting too close. If you're lucky, like we were, you might encounter spider monkeys. But we only saw them once. The cleanliness of the grounds and the room is truly surprising. The employees work hard every day, and it shows; the staff is really friendly. The room is very comfortable, but if you're near the "family" pool, it's a bit noisy during the day, though it stops early (5:30-6:00 PM). The buffet and à la carte restaurants are excellent. The beach was nice, very well maintained. The seaweed problem isn't their fault, but on days when there were few waves, swimming was perfect. My only complaint about the site is its size and the lack of clear signage. You already have to walk a lot, but if you get lost, it's even worse. However, it is possible to reserve bicycles or take the shuttle buses that run on the site. I recommend doing so, at least for the day of your arrival.

Le site est rempli de végétaux. Il y a plusieurs animaux sauvages a découvrir également. La consigne de ne pas les nourrir semble etre respecté car ils vivent a proximité des touristes sans les approcher de trop près. Si vous êtes chanceux comme on la ete, vous pourriez rencontrer les singes araignées. Mais on ne les a vue qu une seule fois. La propreté des lieux et de la chambre est vraiment surprenante. Les employés travaillent fort tous les jours et ca paraît, le personnel est vraiment sympathique. La chambre est très confortable mais si vous vous trouvez a proximité de la piscine "familiale", le jour cest un peu bruyant mais ca s'arrête tot (17h30-18h00). Le buffet et les restaurant a la carte sont excellent. La plage etait bien, très bien entretenu. La problématique des algues n'est pas leur faute mais les jours où il y avait peu de vague, la baignade etait parfaite. Mon seul bémol du site cest sa grandeur et le manque de clarté des indications. On doit deja marcher beaucoup mais si on se perd cest pire. Par contre, il est possible de réserver des vélos ou de prendre les navettes qui circulent sur le site. Je vous le conseil au moins pour le jour de votre arrivée.

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Entertainment
8/10
Overall look
10/10
Bar(s)
8/10
Buffet(s)
10/10
Room
10/10
Staff
10/10
Pool(s)
8/10
Beach
8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Restaurant(s)
10/10

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