Amy Adejokun
Section editor
Located in Playacar, this all inclusive Leading hotel of the world, provideshigh quality services and facilities. Throughout the hotel you will findstylish and elegant internal and external areas. You will find noyoung children in these hushed surroundings. It is the ideal place to come to relaxin private.
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Royal Hideaway Playacar - © Claus Brechenmacher & Reiner Baumann / Royal Hideaway Playacar
Royal Hideaway Playacar - © Royal Hideaway Playacar
The Occidental Royal Hideaway is located on the seafront in the resortof Playacar, almost 2 mi south of Playa del Carmen, which is a 5-minutedrive or a 25-minute walk away. The hotel is around an hour fromCancun International Airport, which is 37.5 mi away.
The Occidental Royal Hideaway Playacar accommodates its guests in 11 oneor two-storey villas each with between 16 and 24 bedrooms (with a small terrace orbalcony). A concierge in each villa ensures the satisfaction of theguests. Private areas are of a high quality with soft, elegant decor in cream tones contrasting with the wooden furniture. Only 8 of the bedrooms have a sea view; the others overlookthe gardens. Unsurprisingly, all the facilities you would expect areprovided: direct-dial telephone, a large mirror, discrete individualair-conditioning and fan, a safe (free of charge), an iron and ironing board,a mini-bar with tea and coffee-making facilities, a radio alarm clock, a large-screen television with 19channels, a DVD player and a games console (payable locally). Not forgettinga soft and very comfortable bed scattered with numerous cushions:true indulgence! The beautiful, large, all-marble bathroom alsoallows for comfort: bathtub with Jacuzzi, double sink ona small marble mount, set of scales, separate shower, toilet, make-upmirror, hair-dryer, bathrobes, shoe set and lots ofhigh-quality (Bulgari) hospitality products, etc. Four bedrooms havespecial disabled access.
Built in 1998 and renovated in 2006, the hotel's architecture,particularly that of the villas, is Spanish colonial in style. The mainbuilding consists entirely of communal areas. Cross the largeporch and follow on through the beautiful archways, and you will find yourself in the veryhigh-ceilinged reception area where two small desks surrounded bycolumns, marble and carpeted floors, huge chandeliers and paintings of more thantwo metres in size await you! The large picture windows allow you to enjoy the homogeneityof this haven of peace. Once outside, it is pleasant to take a walk along thelittle paths meandering across lawns and through trees and elegant buildings.As you go along you will discover the various circular swimming pools andthe ponds, sometimes adorned with little bridges. The hotel has a total of6 fairly large swimming pools within its grounds. The main one (aninfinity pool) looks right onto the beach below. A conciergeservice is provided in the pool area. The fitness centre, incorporated into the spa,is divided into two parts with picture windows. The machines are fairlyclose to each other. Outside, the spa swimming pool has ahydro massage section. The theatre can comfortably accommodate over 200 peopleas the tables are tiered. You can eat therein the evening whilst enjoying the entertainment organised twice a week(Mexican and international). Also provided: Cigar lounge and piano bar.
As far as restaurant services are concerned, the hotel offers a variety of atmospheres,all with stylish decor and soft colours. The breakfastbuffet (the only one of the day) is served in the restaurant withan unobstructed view of the Atlantic Ocean. Alternatively, you may choose ana la carte breakfast in the central building. A Spanish chef runs the resort's four a la carte restaurants: a comfortable Italian; aJapanese (Tepanyaki) where everyone can enjoy their meals sitting around two large tablesoffering show cooking; a Mexican, which becomes Caribbean in the evening, and thegourmet restaurant. In the evening, the latter is a real treat for the taste buds with itssouthern Spanish-inspired cuisine. The whole area then becomeswhite. Even though all the restaurants are all inclusive, do not forget to reserve a table in advance and respect the stated dress code!Several sittings are offered at a wide variety of times. Added to this,the snack bar is open between 11am and 6pm. As is the case with the bars, the restaurantsoffer a very enviable selection of wines and alcoholic drinks. The superb wine cellarstretches out in front of large picture windows. It has some bottles costing up to £2,142 a piece. One area isset aside for tasting.
The real downside of the hotel is its beach, which was previously undoubtedlyvast and beautiful. However, things changed followinghurricanes Emily and Wilma in 2005. Plastic deckchairs are lined up sideby side, which allows for little privacy. A very long (low) seawall made ofenormous sandbags means you have to be careful, at first, when attempting to enterthe turquoise waters. These spoil the remainder of the beach but are,unfortunately, essential for preventing the greedy turquoise tidesfrom devouring the sand. When we visited, the sea had justbegun lapping at the walls of the raised snack bar. Supervised and rock-free,this is nevertheless a pleasant area with palm trees dotted around.There is also a water sports club, and massages are available on thebeach.
The Occidental Royal Hideaway Playacar has been awarded a 5-diamond rating, which correspondsto the highest level of distinction awarded by the American Academy of HospitalitySciences and Meeting Facilities. A total of 450 employees work atthis 200-bedroom resort. Americans and Canadians make up themajority of the clientele, followed by the Spanish.Lots of couples choose to spend their honeymoon here. Childrenunder the age of 13 are not allowed at the hotel in order to ensure peaceful surroundings.
massage, beauty salon, sauna, keep fit, spa, Turkish bath, wellness
tennis, gym, aqua gym, volleyball, basketball, golf, jet ski, kayak, dance, water-polo, windsurfing, fitness, sports
A pretty hotel up to the international standard on the Turquoise Coast, the Allegro Resorts Playacar provides relaxation and entertainment to families, lovers and seniors. Its daily schedule of activities, both during the day and at night, takes place in a lively atmosphere.
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From the sauna to the table football through dance, tennis or diving, the Club Viva Maya hotel is the right place to provide an entertaining ambiance for children even summer camps on the edge of a beautiful beach. It is recommendable for fathers, mothers and children.
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The Caribbean Village Playacar is a hotel highly appraised for its recreation and sports activities. It is located near the fashionable small resort town of Playa del Carmen. A recommendable place to stay for parents with their children, enjoying privacy, and for love couples.
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With the provision of quality animations and the diversity of sports equipment and wellness services, the Club Viva Azteca hotel offers something to entertain parents and children alike. This hotel, on the Turquoise Coast, is particularly suitable for casual holidays.
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The attractive hotel Las Molcas is a nice place to stay in the heart of the popular district of Playa del Carmen to set off on a sightseeing tour to Cozumel, Palancar, Tulum and Chichen Itza.
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Parents, children and lovers of all ages who wish to spend a pleasant and lively stay on the Turquoise Coast in a facility that intelligently blends comfort and aesthetics can be found at the Iberostar Tucan Hotel.
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Cozy and comfortable, the Palapas offers attractive architecture with its small wooden buildings and thatched roofs in the middle of the gardens. It is suitable for lovers of peace and tranquillity, near the bustling seaside resort of Playa del Carmen.
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The Riu Palace Riviera Maya takes the form of a large U-shaped luxury hotel, with two wings extending down to the sea. The internal and external communal areas are luxuriously and masterfully decorated. This upmarket hotel is financially the most accessible of its kind. But this is easily understood when you see the great difficulty encountered when planning to go for a swim.
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All-inclusive, the Iberostar Paraiso Maya belongs to one of the largest complexes in Riviera Maya. Recently built, the Paraiso Maya is one of the resort's most luxurious hotels. Its vast, changing open spaces are embellished with Maya symbolism and its luxury rooms are an invitation to relax after having tried the many outdoor activities. All unimaginable services possible exist here in such an artificial place. Ideal for families and young people.
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Parents, children and lovers of all ages who wish to spend a pleasant and lively stay on the Turquoise Coast in a facility that intelligently blends comfort and aesthetics can be found at the Iberostar Tucan Hotel.
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With rooms in rustic appearance, good restaurants, shores among the most beautiful ones, nature, the Shangri-La Playa y Caribe is a charming hotel that blends subtly the essentials and the superfluous things. It is a good place for a short or long stay with your close relatives.
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The focus here is not on all inclusive accommodation but rather on unlimited luxury! This resort, which has been awarded the Preferred hotels label, belongs to the Secrets chain, which is a true gauge of its quality. This human-scale hotel which is only open to adults provides holiday accommodation in stylish, yet not stilted, surroundings. Couple come here to relax and peacefully enjoy the beauty of the Mexican coast.
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The Gala Resort Playacar is a nice hotel designed for a holiday on all-inclusive service. With its activities and its centre of water activities, it will please both parents and children who wish to entertain without forgetting to enjoy the rest. Here, the family is sacred.
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All-inclusive, the Iberostar Paraiso Lindo belongs to one of the largest complexes in Riviera Maya. All unimaginable services possible are available in places like this, devoted to leisure and holidays. You realise the enormity of the place by its vast open spaces. Ideal for families and young people in particular, but artificial as can be!
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The Illusion is a recently opened hotel of good standing, housed in the heart of the bustling Playa del Carmen. Quite comfortable, it offers a haven of tranquillity within a refined decoration, a welcome alternative on the sidelines of the surrounding agitation. It is suitable for couples and adults in search of rest.
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Cozy and comfortable, the Palapas offers attractive architecture with its small wooden buildings and thatched roofs in the middle of the gardens. It is suitable for lovers of peace and tranquillity, near the bustling seaside resort of Playa del Carmen.
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