Playa Del Carmen - Come to do it all...or nothing at all. Sandos Playacar Beach Resort & Spa is an exceptional All-Inclusive beach resort set along a wide stretch of glorious white sand caressed by the turquoise blue of the Caribbean Sea. Spend long, peaceful days steeped within the refreshing waters of one of four gorgeous swimming pools, including a separate pool area set-aside exclusively for adults. Enjoy an exciting variety of on-site watersports at no extra charge, or try your hand at a game of tennis on one of four floodlit courts. Kids and teens enjoy carefree days with new friends and peers at their own separate clubs and activity centers. Savor delicious Italian, Brazilian and Mexican cuisine at three remarkable specialty restaurants, with no restrictions on the number of nights you choose to dine at either (reservations are required). Elegant, welcoming, comfortable, and priced just right! At the Sandos Playacar beach Resort & Spa, everything is provided for your enjoyment & pleasure...everything. 460 air-conditioned rooms.
Location
Sandos Playacar is located in the glorious resort area of Playacar, on the corridor between Cancun and Tulum, facing the island of Cozumel. The Xel-Ha natural aquarium and the incredible X-Caret ecological theme park are a short distace away.
PSEO XAMAN-HA, LOTE 1 MANZANA 1 • PLAYA del CARMEN • MX
Facilities
Barber / Beauty Salon Boutique Shops Business Services Car Rental Concierge Currency Exchange Disco / Nightclub Laundry / Dry Cleaning Service Meeting Rooms Parking(Complimentary)
Shopping Mall Nearby (10 minutes)
Pools: Number of Pools: 5 Outdoor Pools: 5 Guests have a choice of four beautiful pool areas, including one specially set aside exclusively for adults.
Golf: • NEARBY • Playacar Golf Club, 5 minutes away • Playacar`s championship-level golf course was carved right out of the jungle by the Robert Von Hagge Associates. This 7,202 yard course is rated 73.1 and has plenty of tee boxes for every level of play. It is situated next to Playa del Carmen. • Holes: 18 • Green Fees: $150.00 (approx.) • Cart Fee: Included • Club Rental Fees: $30.00 • Caddy: Not available. • Lessons Available
Tennis: • Number of Courts: 4 • Outdoor Courts: 4 • Lighted Courts: 4 • Court Fee: Complimentary. • Pro Onsite
Sandos Playacar is a deluxe 5-star resort hotel located on a wide, white sandy beach in the gloriousRiviera Maya. Each of the deluxe guest rooms & suites is handsomely decorated with a private balconyor terrace, security safe & a small refrigerator.
This resort has been awarded the "Deluxe All-Inclusive 5 Stars Hotel" designation bestowed upon only the most outstanding resorts in the world. Amenities include 24-hour room service, evening entertainment and 4 lit tennis courts.
Beach: The Sandos Resort features a remarkable beachfront location along a wide stretch of gleaming white sand against the sparkling clear waters of the beautiful Caribbean. Relax beneath the shade of a palapa, or enjoy a day of snorkeling and windsurfing.
Check-in: 3:00 pm Check-out: 12:00 noon Total Rooms: 460 Year Opened: 1996
Credit Cards: • Visa • Master Card • Diners Club • Discover • American Express
Specials
HONEYMOONERS: BOTTLE OF WINE, FRUIT BASKET AND ROOM UPGRADE (BASED ON AVAILABILITY).
Restrictions
No pets allowed. Children under 6 years old are not permitted in the Italian or Mexican restaurants after 7 pm. Casual elegant attire is required at all the Ala Carte restaurants. Men are reqd to weardress shirt,pants&shoes. No Springbreakers. Min age 21
Room Types
STANDARD SGL PARENT W/CHILD 1 King or 2 dbls, Gardenview, Balcony, Marble bathroom with shower, hairdryer, A/C, SatelliteTV, Minibar stocked with water, soft drinks and beer, Safety box Other Amenities: Air Conditioning, Shower, Balcony or Terrace, Minibar, Hair Dryer, Telephone, Television, Room Safe, Satellite
JUNIOR SUITE GARDEN FAMILY 1 King or 2 Dbls in this Hacienda Junior Suite, Living area w/dbl sofabed, Balcony w/garden vw, bathroom w/shower, Hairdryer, satellite TV, safety box, Minibar stocked w/water, soft drinks, beer, family of 5 with 2 adults and 3 kids. Other Amenities: Air Conditioning, Shower, Balcony or Terrace, Minibar, Hair Dryer, Telephone, Television, Room Safe, Satellite
OCEAN VIEW ROYAL CLUB ROOM King bed, Balcony with oceanview, Marble bathroom with shower, Hairdryer, SatelliteTV, Minibar stocked with water, soft drinks and beer, Safety box, Bathrobes, Amenities of Royal Club Other Amenities: Air Conditioning, Shower, Balcony or Terrace, Minibar, Hair Dryer, Telephone, Television, Room Safe, Satellite
JUNIOR SUITE GARDEN VIEW 1 King or 2 Dbls in this Hacienda Junior Suite, Living area with double sofabed, Balcony overlooking forest/gardens, Marble bathroom with shower, Hairdryer, SatelliteTV, Minibar stocked with water, soft drinks and beer, Safety deposit box. Other Amenities: Air Conditioning, Shower, Balcony or Terrace, Minibar, Hair Dryer, Telephone, Television, Room Safe, Satellite
STANDARD ROOM 1 King or 2 dbls, Gardenview, Balcony, Marble bathroom with shower, hairdryer, A/C, SatelliteTV, Minibar stocked with water, soft drinks and beer, Safety box Other Amenities: Air Conditioning, Shower, Balcony or Terrace, Minibar, Hair Dryer, Telephone, Television, Room Safe, Satellite
Dining
Sandos Playacar Beach Resort & Spa features 1 meal plan option:
All Meals, Drinks & Tips
There are 6 Restaurants at Sandos Playacar Beach Resort & Spa: El Gaucho Steakhouse - A la carte restaurant offering Steakhouse cuisine. Reservations should be made one day in advance. Brocolino - An a la carte specialty restaurant serving Italian cuisine from 6:00 to 11:00 pm (closed on Tuesdays). A formal dress code is required, and reservations should be made one day in advance at the Public Relations Desk. Smoking not permitted. Fonda Los Alcatraces - An a la carte specialty restaurant serving Mexican cuisine from 6:00 to 11:00 pm (closed on Saturdays). A formal dress code is required, and reservations should be made same day at the Public Relations Desk. Smokingis not permitted. Ola-la Restaurant & Bar - A casual buffet restaurant located by the pool area, serving breakfast 7: 30 am to 10:00 am) and lunch ( 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm). Gran Festival Buffet - The main buffet restaurant offers a casual atmosphere, and is open for breakfast (7:00 to 11:00 am), lunch (1:00 to 4:00 pm), and dinner (6:30 to 10:00 pm). French Restaurant - A la carte restaurant serving Gourmet French cuisine. Reservations should be made a day in advance.
Activities & Entertainment
Daily Activities & Entertainment: The Galavants Animation Team offers special activities throughout the day, plus Bike Tours, Beach Volleyball, WaterBasketball, Bingo Nightly Activities & Entertainment: "Dance On" Disco (closed Mondays), daily shows in the Gala Theater, Tennis Club everyevening from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Children's Programs
The hotel offers specially trained personnel to supervise & entertain children (between 4 to 12 years of age) plus special activities for juniors up to 17 years old. Hours are 10:00 am to 11:00 pm. Ages 2 to 3 years must have a parent with them. Applicable Ages: 4 to 12 years old. Program Fees: Complimentary.
Children's Facilities PlayGround Game Room Teen Disco Children's Pool
Babysitting Fee: $15.00 per hour Advance Notice for Babysitting: 5 hours The Kids Disco is available selected evenings from 8:00 to 9:00 pm, and the Teens Club is available every evening from 5:00 to 11:00 pm. Kids even have their very own cafeteria in the Mini Club.
Our Average Customer Ratings (based on 20 reviews)
Jorene
Pool: Very nice, different size pools.
Beach: The best beach I've been to so far.
Food/Drink: Awesome food , something for everyone.
Entertainment: From the shows we attended they were fun.
Accommodations: Room was clean and comfy.
Service: Great, the staff was wonderful and friendly.
Overall: Would go back!
Elizabeth
Overall: Maintenance of hotel was poor; however, all staff was polite and room cleaning staff was great.
Jessamy said, 'Loved this resort! Kid friendly and would definitely recommend and return! Everyone on staff was great!!!'
Pool: The pool in front of our building was amazing. The swim up bar was great and there was a nice area for small children!
Beach: It was a long walk to the beach from our room but it was amazing!
Food/Drink: The food was pretty good and there were different options all throughout the resort.
Entertainment: ALWAYS something going on, very kid friendly and very creative.
Accommodations: Our room was in the building furthest from the beach and the entertainment area but the room was AWESOME!! Very updated and comfortable.
Service: Everyone on staff was great!!!
Overall: Loved this resort! Kid friendly and would definitely recommend and return!
Christina
Pool: great
Beach: beautiful
Food/Drink: wonderful
Entertainment: it was very good
Accommodations: very nice
Service: very good
Overall: loved it
Pattie said, 'Our group had a wonderful experience and we would love to go back sometime!'
Pool: Enjoyed it very much
Beach: Beach was lovely. Would love to go back
Food/Drink: Food was delicious everything was great
Entertainment: Enjoyed the entertainment
Accommodations: Our rooms were wonderful
Service: Service was outstanding
Overall: Our group had a wonderful experience and we would love to go back sometime!
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Kathy
Pool: Nice Pool
Beach: Large, clean and beautiful!
Food/Drink: somewhat repetitive choices, but overall very good
Entertainment: Could use some more entertainment geared towards the teens
Accommodations: Large comfortable rooms
Service: Very customer service oriented
Overall: Nice resort
Karen
Pool: Great
Beach: Can't be beat!
Food/Drink: Great
Entertainment: I am comparing it to a cruise...not as good.
Accommodations: Great
Service: Nicest, friendliest people!
Overall: Can't wait to go back!
Chantal
Pool: Many pools, lots of options.
Beach: Excellent
Food/Drink: specialty restaurants were great. Buffets offered lots of choices
Entertainment: plenty of entertainment
Accommodations: Oceanview room was very enjoyable
Service: service was excellent all the way around
Overall: would definetly go again
Jill
Pool: Not used very much but was very refreshing
Beach: awesome - lots of chairs
Food/Drink: Did not have a good understanding of the dress code required for some of the restaurants...restaurants were also not consistant with code
Entertainment: Not enough for teenagers to do
Accommodations: Pillows very hard and small
Service: Everyone was very kind and curtious
Overall: Looking forward to possibly coming back when children are 18
Joann
Pool: Loved beach volleybal, but they need to stop ending the use of the ball at 5pm We stay at beach late.
Beach: Very nice, but we were at beach most of the time.
Food/Drink: Buffets could have had a better variation of food. Not sure if the bartenders really watched the color wristbands for under age drinking,
Entertainment: Vegas night was fun. the rest were less than appealing.
Accommodations: Had an ocean view
Service: People were very friendly.
Overall: It was fun - would do an all inclusive again.
Jennifer
Pool: Nice, could use more swim up bars tho
Beach: Great
Food/Drink: Good selection
Entertainment: Good, a variety of things to do
Accommodations: Room was nice
Service: Buffet's were great. Room service and restaurants with reservations very slow
Overall: Had a good experience overall
Kelly said, 'We had a very enjoyable vacation at Sandos and would recommend this resort and Dream Vacations to friends and family.'
Pool: Very nice & Clean
Beach: Enjoyable
Food/Drink: Lots of selections
Entertainment: Very nice and enjoyble
Accommodations: Clean & Perfect locations to the pool, beach, resurants and bars.
Service: excellent
Overall: Excellent trip!
Deborah june said, 'This was one of the best vacations we've ever had. Surpassed our expectations'
Pool: 3 beautiful pools
Beach: Beach erosion detracts from beauty and swimming
Food/Drink: all food and drink was exceptional
Entertainment: Did not participate much
Accommodations: Ocean front room was perfect
Service: Best service we've ever experienced
Overall: Exceptional This was one of the best vacations we've ever had. Surpassed our expectations
Thomas said, 'This is a great place at a great value - all our travel plans went very smooth.'
Overall: great place, great value all travel plans were went very smooth
Nancy said, 'The Sandos representative was GREAT as was the pool; we walked out of our room, and there it was.'
Pool: great walked out our room and there it was
Beach: to far from our rooms
Food/Drink: reservations a joke restaurants were not full
Entertainment: NONE
Sheri
Pool: no seats unless we were out VERY early in the morning
Beach: very hard to find seats
Entertainment: 18-25 staff paid inappropreate attention to our young teenage daughters. My husband and I had to say something to them
Accommodations: 0ne room had many problems
Service: son broke his foot so we had to spend 4 hours in a taxi looking for crutches. Finally with no luck, we were able to find help at the hotel
Richard said, 'The Sandos' personnel were very good; they were pleasant and helpfull.'