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The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa

3.5 star property

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Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
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Interior entrance
Sauna, body treatments, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
Restaurant

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$380
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr

Explore the area

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Ave. Xaman-Ha, Retorno Sayil S/N Fracc. Playacar, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Place, Playacar Golf Club
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Playacar Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mayan Ruins of Playacar
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cozumel, Quintana Roo (CZM-Cozumel Intl.)

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(154 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Playa del Carmen

A family-friendly stay in Playa del Carmen awaits you at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find popular places like Quinta Avenida and Playacar Beach. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 3 restaurants, a full-service spa and a private beach. .A relaxing visit to Ome can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and reflexology. At the resort's own lounge bar or beach bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, marina, free kids' club and gym. 5167 square feet (480 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a children's swimming pool and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Playacar resort include Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • Playacar Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Playacar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mayan Ruins of Playacar - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Quinta Avenida - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Viva Wyndham Maya - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Turquesa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Don Rafael - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Barra Artesanal - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Occidental Allegro - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa

Some rates at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. Enjoy the umbrellas and sunloungers for a relaxing day at the beach. At The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities such as surfing/body boarding and snorkelling.

There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach resort also offers a complimentary children's club, an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Playa del Carmen resort.

  • 198 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 18 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • 5167 sq ft of conference space
  • 480 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1998
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa offers 198 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Ome has 3 treatment rooms. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa. Other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Botticelli
  • Chula Vista
  • Terraza Grill

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Foosball table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parasailing
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5,167 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 18 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1998
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 3.31 per accommodation, per night
  • Destination fee: USD 0.59 per accommodation, per night.
  • Resort fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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 and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Reef Playacar All Inclusive Beach Resort
Reef Playacar Beach
Reef Playacar Beach Resort
Reef Playacar All Inclusive Beach Resort Playa del Carmen
Reef Playacar Beach Playa del Carmen
Reef Playacar All Inclusive Beach
Reef car Inclusive Resort

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa?

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa on 21 Apr 2026 start from AU$380, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa?

Yep, The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa?

Yep, The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa is a short 5-minute walk from Playacar Beach. Fun beach activities include volleyball, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa?

Yep, Ome is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa have a pool?

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa?

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa features a private beach, a full-service spa and an outdoor pool.

What makes The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa a romantic place to stay?

A private beach and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa.

Is The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club and a children's pool, as well as free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa?

No, The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 3 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa?

There is a golf course next to The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa.

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 472 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My only major complaint was the food. The selection was really not that great and the quality was average. We stayed at the Reef Coco Beach in March and they by far had a better selection and quality of food. Another complaint was that we were not allowed to sit in the hot tub with our all inclusive package, it was not that way at the Coco beach resort. The beach was beautiful, clean rooms, and atmosphere with the jungle was great. I will revisit the Coco Beach resort but not the Playacar.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Melina, Evanston

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Rocio

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra L

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sound proof rooms as best that can be done. The doors to rooms do nothing but bang when closed. It was so noisy. Doors n people/kids walking by rooms were noisy because there is no soundproofing of the doors n walls. Place anti slip material on stairs. They are terribly slippery when they get wet. I almost fell couple times. Would have been nice to have blow dryer in rooms. AC worked fine n tv. There was no hot water for a shower on one day. Staff was courteous.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are all awesome. This was our 20th visit and we just keep coming back because we love the grounds and the staff so much. After all this time, they are like family.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall the property was fine. Grounds were clean and rooms were cleaned daily. However, bar service was subpar. Bartenders gave preference to those leaving extra tips. I lost a pair of Tiffany shades in the buffet's restroom. The staff claimed a guest did find them and it was the guest's responsibility to return them to lost and found. There was no food/drink service at the beach. You have to walk to the bar and snack bar to order and then carry your food and drinks back to the beach. Limited food options at the buffet and most were not great. Food at Mexican restaurant was great. Italian restaurant was okay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tramaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful grounds
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Words cannot describe how much we loved the reef. The entire property was so clean and stunningly beautiful. The beach was spectacular, it was like nothing I’ve ever seen before! But what made this trip even better was the absolute amazing service that we received every day that we were there. Everyone from the bartenders to the cleaning staff were always smiling and friendly, and we got to know quite a few of them on a first name basis and they made our stay feel like a second home. The staff went above and beyond to make our vacation feel like a magical dream. They had fun entertainment by the pool during the day, but the entertainment at night seem to be lacking, however, I think it is because this resort is more of a relaxed place, and a lot of people did not attend the nightly entertainment. The food was what you would expect at an all-inclusive. There were some good options at breakfast and lunch and dinner were just OK. The Italian restaurant and the Mexican restaurant were fantastic and I highly recommend trying both. I highly recommend this resort for couples and families looking for a relaxed yet fun vacation away. The pictures online do not do this property justice as to how extraordinarily beautiful it is. We had the best week ever and will be going back many many times in the future. We found our home away from home!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

MALCOLM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were everything we needed, the staff and restaurants were great, the beach was spectacular, the water was warm and clean and no coral or rocks, my wife loved her massages, all in all a fantastic place. Evening entertainment was a bit lacking and they could use a bit more variety for lunches.
Flintstones work out
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The quality of the hotel has decreased considerably over the last few years. Food is pretty average. A lot of noise at night makes it hard to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were exceptional. You felt you could ask anyone for anything. The resort is simply beautiful. From walking in from the gorgeous beach to a cooler shaded jungle to find your room…well we absolutely loved it. The water was clear and beautiful and the beaches were almost totally clean of that sargassum (sp??). Some was in the water after some days with wind but you could easily get past it to the clean clear deeper water. And you could walk out several hundred feet without it being over your head. Do fun to just play in the waves without fear of strong undertows. Amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yiyang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall is pretty good. Staff is great, room clean. Reserved restaurant is pretty good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

bibi

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Got bitten up whilw sleeping ,not sure if it was bed bugs or just ant and other bugs since there is so much trees around. Dining option very limited . Italian restaurants was absolutely horrible...ended up leaving and going to the buffet. Mexican would give a 6/10 ..however you are only allow one main entree and portion sizes are really small..so if ur super hungry you would need to go to the buffet. Ended up going to the buffet around 9pm after the mexican restaurant, very limited options and many dishes wasnt refilled. Overall wouldnt recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Valentin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was good. Customer service and food could be better.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Briana

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yumi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time staying at an all-inclusive. We came down to Mexico for dental work. I wouldn’t say this place is five stars but we liked it because it was small but it had everything we needed it. Two wonderful pools, a beautiful beach with lounge, chairs, and umbrellas! The two à la carte restaurants were OK. The buffet is outstanding. It’s really good. The rooms were also very clean and I didn’t feel that they were old. We are very comfortable here and the staff was very friendly. I think this is a great place to bring a large family, kids, couples or if you’re traveling by yourself.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

DENISSE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The front desk staff was not the friendliest during our check in. I was given a room number and said I couldn't check in until 3pm. Then when it was check in time I was told that I couldn't check into that room and given a seperate room with 2 beds instead of the king bed I requested.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all the service are espectaculalr. The room ande the food are good, the staff were so kind
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Guadalupe, Phelan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff great bartenders room very clean nice air-conditioned
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025