Banyan Tree Mayakoba

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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.

Grand Hyatt Playa Del Carmen

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This sophisticated resort on Playa Marmitas beach is a 5-minute walk from the stylish stores and restaurants on La Quinta Avenida.

The modern rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies. All have free Wi-Fi, 47-inch flat-screens, minibars and coffeemakers. Club level rooms offer exclusive lounge access with complimentary breakfast. Some units have sea views, direct pool access, or private plunge pools. Room service is available.

Amenities include 2 restaurants, 3 bars, 3 infinity pools and a fitness center, plus a teen arcade, a spa and direct beach access. There are also 18 meeting rooms. Valet parking is extra.

Andaz Mayakoba

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Set within a lush resort complex with a lagoon, this upscale resort on a tranquil stretch of sandy beach is 10 km from Punta Esmeralda beach and 12 km from Fundadores Park.

Airy rooms decorated with local artwork feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and complimentary minibars, plus balconies or patios. Upgraded rooms offer beach or lagoon views. Suites add separate living areas and private plunge pools.

Dining options include an all-day buffet, a Latin American eatery and a beachfront seafood restaurant, plus a cocktail bar with snacks. There are also 2 outdoor pools, along with a hot tub, a gym and a spa. There’s also a kids’ club.

Unico 20 87

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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.

Thompson Playa Del Carmen

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A 3-minute walk from both the 3D Museum of Wonders and the nearest beach on the Caribbean Sea, this upscale hotel is 7 km from Grand Coral Golf Riviera Maya.

Featuring balconies with city views, the posh rooms offer mid-century modern furnishings, free Wi-Fi and rainfall showers, as well as cocktail bars and minifridges. Suites add living rooms and flat-screen TVs. Upgraded suites include sea views; some are beachfront and/or provide balconies with hot tubs. Room service is available.

There’s a casual seaside eatery, a chic seafood restaurant with an open kitchen, and a poolside lounge serving light fare, plus a gym and a rooftop infinity pool.

Paradisus Playa Del Carmen

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Overlooking a private bay, this posh, all-inclusive resort is 3 km from Grand Coral Riviera Maya Golf.

Featuring balconies or terraces, the chic studios offer whirlpool tubs, marble floors and sitting areas, plus minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. All have flat-screens, iPod docks and free Wi-Fi; some add swim-up pool access. Suites have living rooms and/or kitchenettes. Club-level suites provide butler service. Room service is available 24/7.

Amenities include 14 eateries and 16 bars, as well as a plush spa and 2 lagoon-style pools. There’s also a private beach, a ballroom and a kids’ club. Yoga, tennis and wine tastings can be arranged.

Paradisus La Perla

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On lush grounds along a beach, this upscale all-inclusive resort for adults only is 3 km from the 3D Museum of Wonders and 50 km from Cancun International Airport.

Featuring balconies or terraces, the chic rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and minibars. Suites add whirlpool tubs, iPod docks, sitting areas and/or swim-up access. Upgraded suites have kitchens and/or living rooms. Room service is available 24/7.

Meals and drinks (included) are served in 24 dining options and bars, including polished Mediterranean and Asian restaurants. There’s also a spa and a gym, plus outdoor pools. Dance lessons, wine tastings and water sports are available.

Viceroy Riviera Maya

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In a lush setting along a beach, this posh, all-villa resort is 10 km from downtown Playa del Carmen.

Plush villas with private plunge pools, patios, soaking tubs and outdoor rain showers feature TVs, free Wi-Fi and minibars. Upgraded units add Bose sound systems and Nespresso machines; some offer sea views, direct beach access or butlers. Room service is available.

There’s a chic restaurant and an open-air grill/bar. Other amenities include a library, a gym, a lagoon-style pool and a spa, plus a private pier. Activities such as yoga and barbecues are offered, and beachfront dining can be arranged. Kids age 14 and up are welcome.

Maroma Belmond

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Set along a white-sand beach on the Caribbean Sea, this refined resort in thatched buildings is 7 km from Dolphin Discovery Playa del Carmen Maroma and 10 km from the Mayan Water Complex.

Relaxed rooms feature terraces and sitting areas, plus free Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms add sea views. Suites include living rooms; some offer plunge pools and/or 4-poster beds. There are no TVs.

Breakfast is complimentary. There are also 2 restaurants and an open-air bar, plus lounges and a spa. Other amenities include outdoor pools, tennis courts and a fitness center, as well as loaner bikes, water sports and direct beach access.

Chable Maroma

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Set on Maroma Beach, this upscale hotel is 8 km from Dolphin Discovery Playa del Carmen and 41 km from Cancun International Airport.

The rustic-chic suites come with Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs and minibars, plus tea and coffeemakers. All feature indoor and outdoor showers, and fully retractable walls. The 1-bedroom villas add terrace living rooms and private plunge pools; upgraded 3-bedroom villas also have indoor lounges.

A breakfast buffet is complimentary. Other amenities include 2 fine-dining restaurants and an outdoor raw food eatery, as well as a 2 outdoor pools, a luxe spa and a private area on the beach.