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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.

The Fives

Set in a complex of modern villas, this upscale resort on the Riviera Maya is less than a kilometer from the nearest beach. It’s also 8 km from Guelaguetza Art Gallery and 17 km from Xplor Adventure Park, which features ziplines and underground rivers.

Offering free Wi-Fi, the bright, contemporary rooms and suites feature private balconies and flat-screen TVs. Some suites have kitchens and Jacuzzis.

The 9 restaurants and 6 bars range from casual to elegant, and include a swim-up bar. Breakfast is provided. The 5 pools are connected by a system of lazy rivers, and the spa features holistic treatments and a kids’ menu.

Esencia Xpu-Ha

Set along a white-sand beach on the Caribbean Sea, this chic hotel surrounded by gardens is 2 km from natural pools at Kantun Chi park and 5 km from lively Xpu-Ha Beach.

Bright, airy rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and iPhone docks, plus terraces and sitting areas. Suites add ocean views, open-air showers and/or plunge pools. Villas feature kitchens. Room service is available.

Amenities include 3 restaurants, 2 bars and a private area on the beach, plus indoor and outdoor pools. There’s also a spa area with hot tubs, a fitness center and a juice bar. Breakfast and parking are available.

Thompson Playa Del Carmen

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel

Set along a white-sand beach on the Caribbean Sea, this refined resort is 3 km from Dolphin Discovery Cozumel and 4 km from Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park.

Bright, airy rooms feature flat-screen TVs, minibars and free Wi-Fi, as well as sitting areas. All include balconies or terraces. Upgraded rooms add sea views. Suites offer separate living areas.

There are 3 restaurants and an Italian eatery. Other amenities include a spa, a gym and an outdoor infinity pool. There are also gardens, direct beach access and a business center, plus meeting and event space. Breakfast is available for a surcharge.