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Sandos Playacar Beach Resort
Sandos Playacar Beach Resort

Sandos Playacar Beach Resort Stars Stars Stars Stars

Riviera Maya, Mexico
Customers rating: 86%
(288 reviews)
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%

206
57
21
3
1

Breakdown of ratings according to each of the criteria

Entertainment
74%

Entertainment

10 / 10
41
9 / 10
42
8 / 10
83
7 / 10
46
6 / 10
15
5 / 10
32
4 / 10
3
3 / 10
8
2 / 10
3
1 / 10
2
0 / 10
6
Overall look
85%

Overall look

10 / 10
91
9 / 10
89
8 / 10
65
7 / 10
14
6 / 10
5
5 / 10
13
4 / 10
3
3 / 10
4
2 / 10
2
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
2
Bar(s)
82%

Bar(s)

10 / 10
78
9 / 10
67
8 / 10
70
7 / 10
29
6 / 10
13
5 / 10
17
4 / 10
5
3 / 10
3
2 / 10
1
1 / 10
2
0 / 10
2
Buffet(s)
84%

Buffet(s)

10 / 10
97
9 / 10
74
8 / 10
61
7 / 10
26
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
100
9 / 10
69
8 / 10
60
7 / 10
26
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
109
9 / 10
77
8 / 10
52
7 / 10
19
6 / 10
10
5 / 10
10
4 / 10
3
3 / 10
2
2 / 10
2
1 / 10
2
0 / 10
0
Pool(s)
84%

Pool(s)

10 / 10
95
9 / 10
65
8 / 10
73
7 / 10
21
6 / 10
10
5 / 10
9
4 / 10
5
3 / 10
3
2 / 10
2
1 / 10
3
0 / 10
0
Beach
87%

Beach

10 / 10
106
9 / 10
74
8 / 10
67
7 / 10
16
6 / 10
6
5 / 10
9
4 / 10
1
3 / 10
3
2 / 10
3
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
0
Cleanliness
90%

Cleanliness

10 / 10
143
9 / 10
85
8 / 10
30
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)
83%

Restaurant(s)

10 / 10
83
9 / 10
66
8 / 10
64
7 / 10
30
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

Annabelle D.

Family travel, August 7, 2026
90%
An oasis of nature!
Un oasis de nature !

We stayed for seven days; we were two families with children. The rooms are great, especially the bunk beds, which the kids loved. The resort is very large, so be aware of that. There are shuttles, but we personally walked everywhere. The beach is beautiful, and the splash pad nearby was fantastic! We ate incredibly well all week. We weren't as keen on the French à la carte restaurant. The portions were tiny, and my steak was practically inedible. We loved the little café, the taco restaurant, and the beachside buffet for dinner. There's so much lush vegetation on the resort; it's beautiful. The mini-golf is great fun.

Nous sommes allés 7 jours, nous étions 2 familles avec enfants. Les chambres sont géniales avec les lits superposés, très apprécié des enfants. Le site est très grand, il faut le savoir. Il y a des navettes mais personnellement nous avons toujours marché pour tout faire. La plage est magnifique, avec les jeux d'eau tout près c'était génial! On a super bien mangé toute la semaine. On a moins aimé le resto a la carte français. Les portions étaient minuscules et mon steak était juste impossible a mâcher. On a adoré le petit café, le resto de tacos, le buffet au bord de la plage pour le dîner. Il y a tellement de végétation sur le site c'est magnifique. Le mini golf est super amusant.

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

Julia V.

Family travel, August 6, 2026
80%
Excellent stay!
Très bon séjour !

I traveled with my family, and we enjoyed everything. The only downside was the sargassum seaweed on the beach, so swimming wasn't possible in August.

J’ai voyagé avec ma petite famille, et nous avons bien aimé tout. La seule chose qui était moins agréable, était les sargasmes sur la plage donc aucune possibilité de baignade en août.

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

Pascal D.

Family travel, August 6, 2026
100%
Magic
Magique

We had a wonderful week as a family. We will definitely go back.

Nous avons passé une superbe semaine en famille. Nous y retournerons assurément.

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

Mikal B.

Spouse travel, July 31, 2026
60%
Beautiful but a little outdated
Beau mais un peu désuet

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Entertainment
5/10
Overall look
5/10
Bar(s)
5/10
Buffet(s)
7/10
Room
7/10
Staff
5/10
Pool(s)
2/10
Beach
7/10
Cleanliness
8/10
Restaurant(s)
8/10

Sophie M.

Family travel, July 31, 2026
95%
Excellent experience to share
Excellente expérience à partager

Superb hotel, clean and welcoming. The availability of bicycles is fantastic. The pickleball, paddle tennis, and tennis courts are well-maintained. The shows were all really good. I highly recommend this hotel.

Superbe hôtel, propre et accueillant. Le fait de pouvoir emprunter des vélos est génial. Les terrains de pickle, paddle et tennis sont bien entretenus. Les spectacles étaient tous vraiment bons. Je recommande cet hôtel.

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

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