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Slick villas with plunge pools in a posh hotel with fine dining & bars, plus a golf course & a spa. This luxury beachfront hotel featuring Asian and Mayan-inspired decor is 12 km from the Riviera Art Gallery in downtown Playa del Carmen. Sleek villas come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and iPod docks, plus private plunge pools and terrace/garden areas; some have spa treatment beds. There's 24-hour room service. Dining options include an elegant Thai restaurant with a waterside terrace, a chic Italian eatery, and private dining on a romantic canal cruise. There's also a rooftop bar and an outdoor, poolside bar. Other amenities include a golf course, tennis courts, a spa and yoga, plus a gym and a kids' club. Parking and bike use are free.

Dive into adventure at Rio Secreto, where you'll hike, swim, and explore stunning underground rivers filled with enchanting stalactites and stalagmites.

Upscale resort offering modern rooms, some with sea views, plus 8 pools, a spa & multiple eateries. Overlooking the Caribbean Sea, this luxurious adults-only resort lies 12 km from Akumal Beach and 87 km from the Cancun International Airport. Warm, contemporary rooms have flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and minibars, as well as DVD players and Nespresso machines. Upgraded rooms offer furnished terraces or balconies with hot tubs and sea views, and/or living areas with pull-out sofas. Room service is available 24/7. Parking and a breakfast buffet are complimentary. Amenities include 6 bars, 10 a la carte restaurants and 5 buffet eateries, along with a spa, 8 pools and a beauty salon. There’s also a game room and a theater.

Bright rooms & suites in a casual all-inclusive property offering 10 restaurants, 8 bars & a spa. Overlooking the Caribbean Sea, this relaxed all-inclusive resort is 2 km from Highway 307 and 3 km from underground caves at the Río Secreto. Featuring balconies or terraces with hammocks, the bright, casual rooms and suites offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as minibars, whirlpool tubs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some have sea views and/or direct pool access; 24-hour room service is available. Access to several nearby amusement parks is complimentary, as are meals and drinks served in 10 restaurants and 8 bars. Additional amenities include a spa, multiple outdoor pools and 3 gyms, plus tennis courts and a kids’ club.

Sprawling all-inclusive beach resort offering 5 restaurants & 3 bars, plus 11 pools & a spa. This vibrant all-inclusive, all-suite resort set on a white-sand Caribbean beach is 6 km from El Manglar Golf Course and 8 km from Jardín Botanico Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marín. Featuring sea views, the luxe suites come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and sofabeds. Most have Jacuzzi tubs and balconies, while the 1- to 3-bedroom suites provide living rooms and kitchenettes; some have direct infinity pool access. Room service is offered 24/7. There are 5 restaurants and 3 bars. Other amenities include 11 pools, a gym, and a spa with a sauna and a steam room. Yoga classes, tennis and water sports are offered, as are kids' and teens' clubs.

Upscale, all-inclusive hotel at a beach resort with outdoor pools, a dolphinarium & a dive center. On a sprawling beachfront resort on Riviera Maya along the Caribbean Sea, this upscale, all-inclusive hotel is 79 km from Cancún International Airport. Featuring balconies or terraces, the airy rooms have flat-screens and coffeemakers, plus free minibars and Wi-Fi. Suites add living rooms; some offer hot tubs, swim-up access and/or sea views. Room service is available. Meals and drinks at 3 restaurants and 3 bars are included, as are those at multiple other eateries and bars in the resort. Other amenities consist of 7 outdoor pools, 2 water parks, a gym and a kids' club, plus a nightclub and a dive center. There's also a dolphinarium.

Relaxed hotel with direct beach access, offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant & a dive center. This laid-back hotel next to Paamul Beach on the Caribbean Sea is 8 km from dolphin interactions at the Dolphin Discovery Dreams Puerto Aventuras, and 72 km from Cancun International Airport. Airy rooms with sea views and furnished terraces or balconies feature cable TV, microwaves and minifridges. A suite adds a kitchen and a dining area. Amenities include a beachfront restaurant, a convenience store and an outdoor pool, plus a dive center and direct beach access. Breakfast is available.

Waterfront eco-archaeological park offering attractions such as snorkeling & cave exploration.

Nestled on a stunning Caribbean beach, Belmond Maroma is a refined tropical oasis where impeccable service meets indulgent luxury, offering unforgettable dining and a world-class spa.

Posh all-inclusive beachfront hotel, plus a spa, fine dining, an outdoor pool & beach access. Set along the beaches of Riviera Maya along the Caribbean Sea, this luxury, all-inclusive hotel (adults-only) is 85 km from Cancun International Airport. Airy rooms with handmade decor offer free Wi-Fi and minibars, plus flat-screens and Nespresso machines. All have private butlers, and decks with sea views and hot tubs; some have pools. The 1- to 2-bedroom suites add living rooms, and a seafront villa has a kitchen. Room service is available 24/7. Meals and drinks are served at 4 restaurants and 3 cafe/bars; entertainment, and poolside and beachside service are also provided. There's a spa, a gym, and an outdoor pool, plus beach access.