Playa del Carmen – Family Resorts for Holidays with Children (All Inclusive)

1. Grand Velas Riviera Maya

Hotel feature: all rooms have outdoor spaces - some with small pools and ocean views.

Located between the Caribbean Sea and the Yucatan jungle, the Grand Velas Riviera Maya is one of the best all-inclusive hotels near Playa del Carmen. It is surrounded by mangrove forests and cenotes. It has luxurious rooms with sea and jungle views, its own spa, and a private beach. All in all, a vacation at this hotel is the epitome of a perfect vacation in a tropical paradise. Total rooms: 491.

Included facilities:

• 8 restaurants: French, Mexican, Italian and other cuisines.
• 3 swimming pools and private beach.
• Spa ($), entertainment for the whole family, fitness center, game room.

For children:

• Children's club and teen club.
• Outdoor playground and indoor play area.
• Nanny/childcare services ($).

Hotel location:

Located on a beautiful white sand beach 15 minutes from Playa del Carmen. Not far from the road Cancun - Chetumal, which runs along the coast of the Riviera Maya. There is nothing but a few resorts within walking distance, but a cab ride into town. Near a spacious beach and a natural park. Other beaches in the area are Mayakoba Beach and Playa del Carmen Beach.

• Distance to airport: 27,3 mi
• Distance to city center: 4,3 mi

2. Fairmont Mayakoba

Hotel feature: it's a gorgeous gated complex with jungle nature trails, wildlife and canals.

The Fairmont Mayakoba is a luxurious resort surrounded by jungle wildlife. There are also great restaurants with a highly acclaimed gourmet cuisine, for which a celebrity chef is in charge. The hotel is not only suitable for families with children, but also for those who want to bring their pets.  There's a wide, newly renovated beach and several public spaces. Hotel amenities also include a fantastic spa with hydrotherapy, cooking classes and insect tastings, and activities included in the price. Total numbers: 401.

Included facilities:

• 3 restaurants: Brisas (seafood), Tauro (Italian cuisine) and La Laguna (Mexican cuisine).
• 2 outdoor pools (one is open only in summer) and its own area on the beach.
• Spa ($), fitness center ($), golf club, sports activities ($), tennis court ($), sauna ($). 

For children:

• Discovery & Adventure Camp children's club.
• Teen club.
• Children's pool and water slide.
• Playground.
• Children's menu.

Hotel location:

Located in a gated coastal resort community with access directly off the main highway. There is nothing but other resorts within walking distance, but the drive to Playa del Carmen is only 20 minutes by car. Popular adventure parks like Xplor and Xcaret are a 25-minute drive away. Nearby restaurants and bars. Other beaches in the area: Mayakoba Beach and Playa del Carmen Beach.

• Distance to airport: 27 mi
• Distance to city center: 5 mi

3. Hotel Xcaret Mexico

Hotel feature: free access and shuttle service to Xcaret, Xenses, Xplor and Xel-Ha parks.

The exquisite Xcaret Mexico offers not only accommodations and meals, but also a complete Mexican Caribbean vacation experience. It has redefined the all-inclusive concept that is prevalent in Cancun and Playa del Carmen and created an innovative All-Fun Inclusive system. It is the first resort on the Riviera Maya to offer access to all of Grupo Xcaret's parks. In addition, the hotel's architecture combines amenities with nature, paying homage to the traditions of Mexico, thereby preserving not only the natural resources, but also the cultural heritage of the country. Total numbers: 900.

Included facilities:

• 11 restaurants: Japanese, Mexican, Caribbean and many other cuisines.
• Outdoor and indoor pools and private beach.
• Tennis court, fitness center, garden, spa center ($), sauna, entertainment program.

For children:

• Kiddie pool.
• Children's club.
• Outdoor playground and indoor play area.
• Nanny/childcare services ($).

Hotel location:

The hotel is located on the shores of the Caribbean Sea near the popular Ixcaret Ecopark. Near the beach, attractions, restaurants and bars. Beaches in the vicinity: Playacar Beach.

• Distance to airport: 34 mi
• Distance to city center: 3,7 mi

4. Porto Playa Condo Hotel & Beachclub

Hotel feature: the hotel has a kitchen in all rooms, and in the penthouses there is also a Jacuzzi.

It's pretty hard to beat the upscale Porto Playa Condo Hotel & Beachclub. This hotel is suitable for families, young couples and groups of friends who want to live in an apartment with its own kitchen, rooftop pool and quick access to both the beach and the city center. At the same time, the complex is not on a noisy street, but in a quiet neighborhood. And there are green palms, ferns and shrubs everywhere from the main entrance to the roof. Total rooms: 20.

Included facilities:

• 1 restaurant ASI Beach club (in the beach club).
• Outdoor pool and private beach club.
• Fitness center, garden, sunbathing terrace, spa ($).

For children:

• Kiddie pool.
• Children's menu ($).
• Baby crib on request.
• Family rooms.

Hotel location:

One block from the beach and 5th Avenue, the main tourist street full of restaurants, bars and local stores. The street on which the hotel is located is quiet and great for walking. Near the city center and the beach, stores, attractions, restaurants and bars. Beaches in the vicinity: Playa del Carmen Beach and Playacar Beach.

• Distance to airport: 31 mi
• Distance to city center: 0,6 mi

5. The Royal Haciendas Resort & Spa

Hotel feature: the hotel has two free tickets to the Mayan Museum in Cancun.

Ideal for children, The Royal Haciendas Resort & Spa was originally built in the mid-1980s as a timeshare hotel. It has now converted to a partial all-inclusive model, allowing guests to book unoccupied rooms at a rate. The grounds resemble a tropical garden, with fountains, lawns and gazebos with hammocks. Many activities, including tennis, volleyball and zumba, are held on the grounds. This resort spa hotel has received high marks from guests for years for its cleanliness and excellent service, spacious rooms and overall comfort. Total rooms: 500.

Included facilities:

• 1 restaurant: Los Murales (seafood).
• Outdoor pool and private beach area.
• Tennis court, spa center with Turkish baths, fitness center. 

For children:

• Children's club.
• Kiddie pool.
• Family rooms.
• Playground.
• Babysitting/child care services.

Hotel location:

Located a little away from the other resorts in the area. However, the hotel provides day and evening shuttle service to Playa del Carmen. Near stores, attractions, restaurants and bars. Beaches in the vicinity: Playa del Carmen Beach.

• Distance to airport: 29 mi
• Distance to city center: 3 mi

6. Paradisus Playa Del Carmen

Hotel feature: a great daily entertainment program, including master classes, tastings and various activities (many of them for children).

The huge luxury resort Paradisus Playa Del Carmen is one of the best all-inclusive family hotels around. There's a family-friendly concierge department that includes a private pool and lounge, butler service, a private beach area, and plenty of in-room amenities for kids. If you choose to stay here, you'll arrive at the hotel through a white gate and then see lush gardens with flowering shrubs and low-growing palm trees. The area mostly consists of 2-4 story buildings with understated design but elegant interiors. There are also many buildings with palm-leaf roofs, and wooden paths connect the buildings, pools and beach. Total numbers: 501.

Included facilities:

• 20 restaurants: Asian, Argentine, Mexican, Italian, Spanish and other cuisines + bars and steakhouses.
• Outdoor pool, private beach and water park.
• Spa ($), fitness center, game room, sauna ($).

For children:

• Kiddie pool.
• Family rooms and concierge service.
• Baby items in the room (children's toothbrushes, shampoos, towels, etc.).
• Children's club.
• Waterpark.
• A buffet suitable for children.

Hotel location:

Located in a quiet coastal area, 20 minutes north of the center of Playa del Carmen. Near the beach, stores, attractions, restaurants and bars. Beaches in the area: Playa del Carmen Beach.

• Distance to airport: 30 mi
• Distance to city center: 2 mi

7. Iberostar Paraiso Beach

Hotel feature: one of the biggest swimming pools on the Riviera Maya.

Iberostar Paraiso Beach is located north of Playa del Carmen on its own white sand beach. It is surrounded by tropical flora and fauna, and very close to the world's second largest coral reef, which hotel guests can explore at any time. There are 4 pools surrounded by palm trees, a fitness center and a spa. And the gastronomic offerings of the hotel will not leave any visitor indifferent. After a vacation at this hotel, guests return home as new. Total rooms: 432.

Included facilities:

• 7 restaurants: Mexican, Japanese, Mediterranean and others.
• Private beach and 4 pools (one of them children's).
• Tennis court, table tennis, billiards, fitness center, spa ($).

For children:

• Kiddie pool.
• Family rooms.
• Children's club Star Camp.
• Buffet for children.
• Babysitter ($).

Hotel location:

On a white sand beach on the shores of the Caribbean Sea, near Mayan ruins and eco-parks. A 30-minute drive from Cancun airport. Near the beaches, restaurants and entertainment. Other beaches in the area: Playa Paraiso, Playa Maroma and Secreto Beach.

• Distance to airport: 24 mi
• Distance to city center: 14 mi

8. Iberostar Selection Paraíso Lindo

Hotel feature: a many miles long beach with white sand, one of the best in the region.

Iberostar Selection Paraíso Lindo is an all-inclusive family hotel located between Cancun and Playa del Carmen. The interior of the hotel tells the history and culture of the region through artwork, wood carvings and furniture. And outdoors, you can relax in the lazy river or wave pool, play water polo, visit the Pirate Ship water park with the kids, or relax with a cocktail at the pool bar. The private, white sand beach is lined with sun loungers and offers a wide range of water sports. The resort is part of the five-star Iberostar complex, and guests can take advantage of the amenities of other hotels, which are accessible by free shuttle service. Total numbers: 446.

Included facilities:

• 3 restaurants: EL Fogon (buffet), La Pagoda (buffet) and El Museo.
• Wave pool, «slow river» attraction.
• Tennis court, fitness center, spa.

For children:

• Children's club.
• Water activities.
• Family rooms.
• Babysitter ($).

Hotel location:

Located in the center of the Riviera Maya, near one of the most beautiful white sand beaches of the Yucatan Peninsula, Playa de Punta Maroma. In addition, the resort has its own white sand beach - Playa Paraiso. Playa del Carmen is a 20-minute drive south of the resort. Near the beach and attractions. Other beaches in the area: Playa Paraiso, Playa Maroma and Secreto Beach.

• Distance to airport: 24 mi
• Distance to city center: 14 mi

9. Iberostar Quetzal

Hotel feature: there are animals on the territory: peacocks, monkeys, turtles and others.

It is not just a luxury five-star hotel, it is a hotel that preserves the local ecosystem, thanks to a special environmental program. It is located on the first line of one of the best beaches of Riviera Maya, just steps from the sea, close to the main cultural and natural attractions. The Iberostar Aliveness program invites guests to pamper themselves with relaxing spa treatments, satisfy their need for physical activity by exercising and try delicious and healthy local and international cuisine. And a world of entertainment awaits the children at the children's camp and water park. Total rooms: 350.

Included facilities:

• 3 restaurants: buffet, La Gondola (Italian cuisine) and La Hacienda.
• Private beach and outdoor pool.
• Spa ($), tennis court, evening program, water sports.

For children:

• Children's club.
• Playroom.
• Playground.
• Babysitter ($).

Hotel location:

Between the rainforest and the Caribbean Sea, on a private beach. 15 minutes from the center of Playa del Carmen. Near the beach, restaurants, shopping center and stores. Other beaches in the vicinity: Playacar Beach and Playa del Carmen Beach.

• Distance to airport: 34 mi
• Distance to city center: 2 mi

10. Ocean Riviera Paradise

Hotel feature: the kind of entertainment that very few hotels offer (movie nights, theater performances, bowling, and more).

The huge Ocean Riviera Paradise Hotel has 974 rooms, five pools, a water park, 13 meeting rooms, 10 restaurants, 11 bars, a bowling center and access to a rocky beach. The spacious rooms are exquisitely decorated, with balconies, complimentary minibars, coffeemakers and fancy bathrooms. Some rooms even have access to the pool or terraces with hot tubs. The hotel has separate areas for families with children. The entire hotel is all-inclusive, but privileged guests can get higher-quality food and drinks. 

Included facilities:

• 6 restaurants: Asian, American, Mexican and other cuisines.
• Beach, 5 outdoor pools and water park.
• Theater, night club, casino, bowling, spa, fitness center, beauty salon.

For children:

• Children's club.
• Playroom.
• Playground.
• Kiddie pool.
• Children's menu.

Hotel location:

The hotel is located on the beach right near Playa del Carmen. Near the beach and attractions. Beaches in the vicinity: Playa del Carmen Beach and Mayakoba Beach.

• Distance to airport: 31 mi
• Distance to city center: 2,4 mi