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Surrounded by 13 acres of lush green foliage, winding rivers, waterfalls and fountains, the Royal Hideaway Playacar is just that — a luxurious hideaway on the beautiful Yucatan Peninsula. Perfect for those wanting plenty of amenities but with an intimate atmosphere, rooms are spacious and very comfortable with white stone floors and large balconies on which to sit and admire your surrounds. Restaurants include Palazzo, for Italian delights; Las Ventanas, a fine dining restaurant; Azia, serving Japanese/Thai cuisine; Spices, for Mexican, and The Grill, with steak and seafood dishes. There's also 11 dedicated concierge desks positioned throughout the property. The beach is quite literally on your doorstep or you can choose between 3 swimming pools and 3 relaxation pools. There's also a fantastic fitness centre, a world-class spa*, and land and water sports in abundance!
Where is it?
Overlooking a beautiful stretch of beach and just 5 min from lively Playa del Carmen with its shops, bars and restaurants. Transfer time from Cancun airport: 1 hour.
Eats and drinks
6 restaurants and 3 lounges, including Las Ventanas (fine cuisine), Palazzo (Italian), Spices (Mexican), Azia (Thai), The Grill and the Club Royale dinner show. All restaurants require reservations for dinner.
Entertainment
Daily and nightly programme of entertainment, shows and activities.
Fun and games
3 swimming pools, 3 relaxation pools, beach club. Fitness centre, spa*, Jacuzzi. Non-motorised water sports including kayaking, snorkelling, sailing, windsurfing and boogie boards. Introductory scuba-diving clinic in the pool. Floodlit tennis courts, bicycles, table tennis and darts. Shopping arcade, beauty salon*.
Handy stuff
24-hour room service. Complimentary wireless Internet service throughout the resort. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*.
Wheelchair access
Wheelchair accessible Luxury Rooms with either 2 double or 1 king-size bed and roll-in shower.
Room info
200 rooms and suites situated within 2- and 3-storey villa-style accommodations scattered throughout the resort. All with balcony/terrace, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, satellite TV, DVD player, alarm/clock radio, telephone, tea/coffee maker, mini-bar, safe, iron and board, and hairdryer. Luxury Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping max 3 adults.
Room Upgrade
Luxury Royal Relaxation — with spa gift, Royal Spa experience, massage, facial, pedicure and manicure and Royal night turn-down.
Luxury Royal Luxurious — A bottle of Moet Champagne, terry towel bathrobe embroidered with the RH insignia, a specially prepared lobster dinner, Bulgari amenities.
Luxury Royal Romance — Chocolate strawberry tuxedos, bottle of Moet Champagne, Bulgari amenities, terry towel bathrobe embroidered with the RH insignia and a royal dinner on the beach.
Luxury Royal Memories — A collector’s Edition Royal Hideaway book, Bulgari amenities, terry towel bathrobe embroidered with the RH insignia, a royal dinner on the beach, a photograph in a classical Mexican frame. A Mayan cultural Tour (choice between Chichen Itza or Tulum/Xel-Ha).
Additional information
*Denotes local charge.
DRESS CODE: In the evening, collared shirts and long trousers for gentlemen, no jeans. Closed shoes required.
Please Note: Children under 13 years are not permitted.
All Inclusive
All meals, all local beers and premium spirits, house wine by the glass and all activities unless otherwise stated. Also included welcome Champagne and cool towels.