Playa Del Carmen, Playa del CarmenFamily friendly
Playa del CarmenAdults onlyRoyal Hideaway
Royal Hideaway PlayacarAdults-only villas on Chac Halal Beach, each with its own concierge
Royal Hideaway Playacar sits on Chac Halal Beach, a white-sand stretch in front of the Playacar development, a couple of miles from the centre of Playa del Carmen.
Photos: Barceló Hotel Group
- 201
- rooms and suites
- 6
- restaurants
- 6
- pools
Royal Hideaway Playacar sits on Chac Halal Beach, a white-sand stretch in front of the Playacar development, a couple of miles from the centre of Playa del Carmen. Villas run through tropical gardens and palms toward the sea, and the infinity pool looks out over the horizon.
See rooms and prices at Royal Hideaway Playacar
There are 201 rooms spread across the villas, and each villa has its own concierge. Luxury rooms have extra-large beds and a terrace, with versions overlooking the garden, the quiet relaxation pools or the sea at Luxury Sunrise. Above them sit two-storey suites: the Honeymoon Suite with a living room, dining room and private balcony, the Ocean View suite, a Presidential Suite styled as a private villa, and the Royal Casita for groups. Room service runs around the clock.
Six restaurants cover a lot of ground. Ventanas draws on the cooking of southern Spain, Spices serves Mexican recipes with the Caribbean as its backdrop, and Palazzo makes fresh pasta to order. Azia Avant Thai handles dinner from Thailand, The Grill puts seafood, Prime Angus beef and lamb on candlelit tables with panoramic views of the Caribbean, and The Deck is the beachfront spot beside the main pool for breakfast and lunch. Mesa del Chef is a nine-course tasting menu with paired wines for up to four guests, at an additional charge. After dinner, the Allegria Bar has live music and the Club Royal theater stages shows.
Days can be slow or busy. Six pools include four for relaxing and the infinity pool, with Balinese beds and an optional pool concierge. The Retreat spa has a sauna, steam bath and treatment rooms set among the gardens, open 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM to guests 18 and over for an additional fee. The gym is open until 11:00 PM and a cardio gym never closes. Two tennis courts, sailing, snorkeling and kayaking are on site, a PADI 5-star dive center teaches certification courses, and the daytime program includes Oaxacan art workshops, tequila tastings and sushi or cocktail classes. Cozumel is a 45-minute ferry ride away.
The resort holds an AAA Four Diamond Award and suits couples, honeymooners and wedding parties who want villa privacy, a proper beach and a spa, within reach of Fifth Avenue.
What's included
- All-Inclusive program covering dining, wellness, sports and entertainment
- Six restaurants with Mexican and international specialties
- 24-hour room service
- A concierge assigned to each villa
- Six pools including an infinity pool
- Tennis courts and water sports
- Daytime workshops, tastings and evening shows
- Cardio Gym open 24 hours
At the resort
- Beachfront
- Spa
- Diving
- Weddings
- Luxury
- Quiet
Who it suits
- Couples and friends who want a resort without children
- A trip built around the spa
- A splurge: one of the most indulgent stays in the region
- Eaters who like choice: 6 restaurants
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The details
- All-inclusive (operator's wording)
- The All-Inclusive program at the Royal Hideaway Playacar - Adults Only hotel is designed to ensure you enjoy your stay with complete peace of mind. Dining, wellness, sports, entertainment, and personalized service are integrated into an offering. Source
- Rooms
- 201 rooms distributed across villas. Source
- Restaurants
- 6 restaurants featuring Mexican and international specialties. Source
- Pools
- Six swimming pools: four relaxation pools and an infinity pool. Source
- Adults only
- Adults-only hotel. The minimum age for the Spa and wellness area is 18; hotel guests pay an additional fee for the spa. Source
- Awards
- AAA Four Diamond Award. Source
- Airport
- Cancun International Airport is listed 37.5 miles away. No transfer time is printed. Source
- Beach
- On Chac Halal Beach, white-sand beach in front of the resort. Source
- Villas and service
- 201 rooms distributed across villas, with luxury suites and 2-story villas designed for privacy; each villa is assisted by a concierge and 24-hour room service is offered. Source
- Room types
- Luxury, Luxury Royal View, Luxury Relax Pool, Luxury Sunrise, Honeymoon Suite (two storeys with living room, dining room, bathroom and private balcony), Suite Ocean View, Presidential Suite, Royal Casita. Source
- Restaurant names
- Ventanas (southern Spain-inspired), Spices (Mexican), Palazzo (Italian), Azia Avant Thai, The Grill (seafood, Prime Angus beef, lamb), The Deck (beachfront, breakfast and lunch), and Mesa del Chef (9-course tasting menu for up to four guests, additional charge). Source
- Bars and nightlife
- Live music at the Allegria Bar and shows at the Club Royal theater. Source
- Spa and fitness
- The Retreat spa (7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, sauna, steam bath, treatments; reservations required), a gym open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM and a Cardio Gym open 24 hours. Source
- Sports and water
- 2 tennis courts and a multifunctional court; sailing, snorkeling and kayaking; PADI 5-star diving center; golf course less than a mile away (additional cost). Source
- Pools extras
- Spacious sun deck, Balinese beds and an optional pool concierge service. Source
- Daytime program
- Workshops inspired by Oaxacan art, painting classes, tequila tastings, sushi and cocktail-making sessions. Source
- Distances
- Cancun International Airport 37.5 miles; Playa del Carmen 2.1 miles; Playacar Golf Course 383 yards; Cenote Azul 18.2 miles; Cozumel a 45-minute ferry ride. Source
- Meetings and weddings
- Havana and Club Royal rooms for up to 250 in theater format; wedding packages with a dedicated wedding planner. Source
- Website
- barcelo.com
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