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.

Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel

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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.

Grand Velas

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Perched over the pristine white sand beaches of Playa del Carmen on Mexico’s Caribbean Coast, Grand Velas Riviera Maya is an all-inclusive vacation paradise.

Rosewood Mayakoba

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Immerse in deep green mangroves and serene emerald lagoons. A journey to this most acclaimed Riviera Maya luxury resort captivates the soul with unimaginable tropical beauty and simple refinement.

Fairmont Mayakoba

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Nestled among 97 hectares of tropical forest, this luxury resort on the Yucatán Peninsula is 1.6 km from the nearest beach and 10 km from the Riviera Art Gallery.

The warm, refined rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and tea and coffeemakers, plus balconies/terraces with scenic views. Suites add separate living/dining areas and marble bathrooms; upgraded suites add private infinity pools. Room service is available; some upgraded units add private butler service.

Amenities include 4 restaurants, a cafe and 3 bars (1 swim-up). There are 5 pools, plus a gym and a spa. Guests also have access to a nearby beach and golf club. Breakfast is extra.