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Sandos Playacar All Inclusive

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront property near Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal

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Platinum King Junior Suite

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Room service

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Paseo Xaman-Ha, Mza. 1, Lote 1 Fracc. Playacar, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Playacar Golf Club
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Quinta Avenida
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Cozumel, Quintana Roo (CZM-Cozumel Intl.)

Room options

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Platinum King Junior Suite Ocean Front

Platinum King Junior Suite Ocean Front

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Platinum King Master Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Jr Suite Hacienda | Living room

Jr Suite Hacienda

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Hacienda One Bedroom Suite

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Platinum King Junior Suite

Platinum King Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Select Superior Adults Only

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Select Ocean Front Adults only

Select Ocean Front Adults only

  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Platinum King Master Suite Ocean Front

Platinum King Master Suite Ocean Front

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Riviera Family King Junior Suite

Riviera Family King Junior Suite

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Riviera Family Queen Junior

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Playa del Carmen

Beachfront retreat .Your stay at this Playacar property places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Xaman Ha Aviary and Playacar Golf Club. Paseo del Carmen and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Playacar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Playacar Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 7 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Quinta Avenida - 7 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Xcaret Eco Theme Park - 11 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Festival Grand Buffet - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rosa Roja - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪El Gaucho Steakhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cupcake Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪RIU Yucatan - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Sandos Playacar All Inclusive

4-star beachfront property near Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal
Some rates at Sandos Playacar All Inclusive are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. At Sandos Playacar All Inclusive you can cool off in one of the 8 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 9 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the onsite bars, including 2 swim-up bars and 6 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach property also offers a complimentary water park, a complimentary children's club, and a children's pool. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Playa del Carmen property.

  • 819 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 7 buildings
  • 9 dining venues
  • 3 bars by the pool
  • 2 swim-up bars
  • 6 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2004
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Sandos Playacar All Inclusive offers 819 accommodations with free minibar items and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This Playa del Carmen property provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Spa Sandos has 22 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 8 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Free water park access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 2 swim-up bars
  • 3 poolside bars
  • 6 bars/lounges
  • 9 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 8 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Mini golf
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sandos Playacar All Inclusive

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Sanitation services: MXN 85 per night
  • A damage deposit of MXN 5000 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MXN 2100 per person (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: MXN 880.00 (one-way), (from 1 to 17 years old)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • For stays on December 31, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Sandos Playacar All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 498 out of 1350 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1350 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 230 out of 1350 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 148 out of 1350 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 122 out of 1350 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very quiet resort, we were worried about the recent food illnesses, but we did not experience any problems. We had a nice stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Malcolm, Grande Prairie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Time
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Emilie

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Water Issues: No water to shower on day 1 of our stay, leaving guests to clean themselves in the private pools. No hot water in our room for the first 3 days. When we did have some hot water, it would run out quickly, making it difficult to enjoy basic amenities. Limited Dining Options: The buffets were closed, and despite multiple attempts, it was impossible to make reservations at the other restaurants, severely limiting our dining choices. Unpleasant Odor: There was a persistent stench of sewage around the property, which detracted from the overall experience and made it difficult to fully enjoy the resort. Food-Borne Illness: My family and I all experienced diarrhea, and some members also suffered from vomiting. As I am 7 months pregnant, I could not take any medication to alleviate my symptoms, which further impacted our stay. Hot Tub Issues: The hot tub was cold and dirty, which was concerning. We never used it. Harassment by Staff: Every day, my husband and I were accosted multiple times per day by staff members asking if we were interested in “visiting the property for an hour and receiving free massages” in exchange for listening to a timeshare presentation. This continued throughout our stay, and staff even left a note on our door requesting that we immediately go to reception for “compensation” – another attempt to discuss timeshares. Cleanliness: My room's shower was visibly dirty, which was disappointing and did not meet the standards I expected.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Bonnie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had NO water for two days! Then we had NO hot water for an additional day!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kaylie

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

javier chavez gonzalez

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fourth family trip with a young child. Property has some maintenance issues in the rooms they need to prioritize and work through. Water pressure needs to be improved and the patio doors need attention.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shelley

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jenny Zoraida

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No water we all got sick from Food poisoning
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Gareth

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mediocre food bordering on terrible (breakfast and lunch), dinners were ok to good. The service was mediocre to bad, which surprised me. The shows were actually hit or miss. Nice beach! Overall not impressed and would not go back…
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luanne

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great resort with friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roy Charles

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were not clean, the air condition did not work very well,very little hot water in the showers. the elevator did not work in the building. the pool always had oily water in it. The food was not very good. This is a resort that I would not go to again.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The Staff was very responsive and helpful. The food was not very good. We got sick with the Norovirus. The rooms were clean but old and not well cared for. The pictures on the website are not very accurate.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cynthia

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach was beautiful and the weather was fantastic. The hotel was atrocious! Everyone in our group of 8 got extremely sick with gastrointestinal issues. Nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain. On site convenience store sold diarrhea/nausea relief for $ 37usd along with bottled water for $13usd. Shows the pure greed of the hotel. Check in was extremely slow. The hotel is so spread out, our group was spit up and a good 15 min walk apart. There was a trolly, just never any room on it. Definitely needed more transportation services. Never any loungers available at the pools unless you want to spend $100 USD greed over satisfied customers once again Staff not very eager to serve except the ones trying to sell time shares. They were quite persistent and bothered us several times during our stay. Check out at noon, ride to airport at 3pm. Asked for late check out $20 per hour. But Nope you can’t. Often had dirty dishes. Cups with lipstick or coffee stains. Saw children at the buffet pick up food with their hands, smell it and put it back. Food was mid depending where you eat. Swim up bars at the children’s pools not the adult pools - not sure why children would need a swim up bar. Can only imagine the content of urine in that water. I have been to many all inclusives and this one by far was the worst. Will never go back and will warn anyone I can to stay away. TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous beach, lovely walkable paths with trees everywhere, delicious buffet, comfy bed, friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Save your money this place sucked. Bathroom smelled like sewer. Barely any food options.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alieshia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were a group of 10. We were there from February 17th to today( February 24th). We all were extremely ill. Pleaded with front desk for bottled water and was told had to purchase from the gift shop ($12 each) We spent $500 on bottled water. I complained everyday. At the end of our trip ,a few finally came around and they closed the Buffet. We could not eat anything. We lived off Pringles and bottled water. My husband and daughter are still ill and are going to the doctors tomorrow.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michele

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cherida St

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My family of 5 arrived at this resort on 2/16/25 and left on 2/21/25. Everyone in my family become violently ill around 24 hours after arrival. We spent 4 of the 5 days in our hotel room, that also had mold , puking and diarrhea. Every single person I spoke with at this resort was sick! The resort would not take accountability for any of it staying poor hygiene. I've read on the Facebook page that they closed down the main buffet and are sampling everything. Ive used Expedia slot over the years and trust their opinions on places And I am appalled that this resort is one of their VIP access resorts. We will never be back, actually my children never want to go to Mexico again. This was a $7000 Vacation, completely ruined. This hotel needs to shut down for a few days and figure out why their guests are getting sick. Today upon check out 2 ambulances came... Their sister resort issued a statement yesterday, that no guest from Playacar could visit in a day pAss and vice versa due to this illness. This is no joke! Do not go to this resort right now!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
We all got sick at the resort.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Tiffani Natasha

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ursula R Venegas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very family and friendly environment
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the option of an adults only section.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025