PLAYA PALMS BEACH HOTEL, Playa del Carmen

Playa Palms Beach Hotel - A beachfront boutique hotel with private beach club, outdoor pool, and direct access to 5th Avenue

Located steps from the white sand shores in central Playa del Carmen, this 4-star Playa del Carmen hotel features two whitewashed three-story buildings flanking a garden with a waist-length dipping pool. Guest rooms offer soundproofed windows, private balconies, flat-screen TVs, and coffee makers, with some units providing direct ocean views. The property includes a private beach club with loungers and umbrellas, continental breakfast service delivered to room balconies, and 24-hour guest support. A tour desk assists with arranging local activities and excursions. Playa Palms Beach Hotel stands within walking distance of the vibrant 5th Avenue's shops, restaurants and bars, while the main ADO bus station offers regular connections to Cancun, Akumal and Tulum.

Pros

Private beach club access with complimentary loungers and umbrellas

Continental breakfast served directly to room balconies

Soundproofed rooms ensure quiet despite central location

Tour desk arranges local excursions and activities

Cons

Pool is small and waist-deep only

Some rooms have only partial ocean views