Sandos Playacar All Inclusive

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

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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, steam room, Turkish bath
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Water park

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • All inclusive
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Paseo Xaman-Ha, Mza. 1, Lote 1 Fracc. Playacar, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Place, Playacar Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Piste Cyclable sur Paseo Xaman-Ha
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Playacar Golf Club
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cozumel, Quintana Roo (CZM-Cozumel Intl.)

Room options

Jr Suite Hacienda

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Riviera Family King Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(54 reviews)
  • 569 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

Riviera Family Queen Junior Suite

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(95 reviews)
  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Hacienda One Bedroom Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 786 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Select Ocean Front Adults only

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Select Superior Adults Only

7.0 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

Platinum King Junior Suite

  • Garden view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Platinum King Junior Suite Ocean Front

  • Ocean view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Platinum King Master Suite

  • Garden view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Platinum King Master Suite Ocean Front

  • Ocean view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 - 0.2 miles
  • Piste Cyclable sur Paseo Xaman-Ha - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mahi Golf Course - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Playacar Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Xaman Ha Aviary - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Viva Wyndham Maya - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪rosa roja - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Festival Grand Buffet - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Bar Sandos Select Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cupcake Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sandos Playacar All Inclusive

4-star beachfront property near Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal
Sandos Playacar All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. 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 all-inclusive 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. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 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.

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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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Property Registration Number 008-007-006284/2025 y 008-007-006285/2025

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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sandos Playacar All Inclusive to the airport?

Sandos Playacar All Inclusive is 20.3 mi (255-min drive) away from the Cozumel Intl. Airport (CZM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandos Playacar All Inclusive?

As of Feb 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandos Playacar All Inclusive on Mar 9, 2026 start from $411.43, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sandos Playacar All Inclusive have an airport shuttle?

Sandos Playacar All Inclusive offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of MXN 2100 per person, one way.

How close is Sandos Playacar All Inclusive to the beach?

This property is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sandos Playacar All Inclusive offer free breakfast?

Sandos Playacar All Inclusive does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sandos Playacar All Inclusive?

No, there is no casino at this property, but Riviera Gran Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sandos Playacar All Inclusive?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Sandos Playacar All Inclusive?

This property offers free self parking.

Does Sandos Playacar All Inclusive have a pool?

Sandos Playacar All Inclusive features 8 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does Sandos Playacar All Inclusive have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 9 restaurants on site.

Does Sandos Playacar All Inclusive have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Spa Sandos, where you can enjoy reflexology, aromatherapy, and prenatal massages.

How close is Sandos Playacar All Inclusive to downtown Playa del Carmen?

Sandos Playacar All Inclusive is 2.3 mi away from Playa del Carmen.

Sandos Playacar All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 544 out of 1392 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 356 out of 1392 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 221 out of 1392 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 140 out of 1392 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 131 out of 1392 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

WENDY, El monte

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the buffet and bars were very nice. The food at the buffet was good. Rooms are in need of repairs. Outdoor property is very well kept however the rooms are the complete opposite. We booked 3 rooms. Could not get a restaurant reservation during our 6 day stay. We had water leaks under the sink and the toilet. The check in staff not friendly. We won’t be going back.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Noah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I visited with two friends in our 30s for 5 nights in November and stayed in the Riviera Family . Weather was cool but comfortable, and no sargassum! Sandos is a fun, good-value resort if you want to relax, swim, eat, drink, and use it as a base for Playa or Tulum excursions. If you expect super high luxury-level food or service, it may not be for you, but we felt we got our money’s worth. I'd go back. Buffet was good and huge, all sorts of variety of cuisine including fresh fruits. I loved fresh custom sushi and made to order omelets. We tried three restaurants; they were more special, but weren’t exactly 5-star. The shows were good, but especially the “Heart of Mexico” performance—don’t miss it! The Disco was just okay - if night life is your thing, this might not be the best. 5th Ave was a quick ~$7 taxi ride or about a 40-minute walk. The resort is in a controlled-access area, but you can come and go via taxi or with a hotel wristband. The resort is large, so expect lots of walking from the family section though it helped offset all we ate! We preferred the family pool near the haciendas—it was quieter, had better Wi-Fi, and the nearby Ocean Riviera spot made food and drinks easy. Staff were friendly and helpful all over. Samantha, the Expedia customer concierge was especially fantastic and helped our group a lot when minor issues arose! I’d book through Expedia again for the value of the special concierge service. Ramon at the Ocean Riviera bar was also great.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Destinee

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

marco

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a joke this place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I’m thinking we booked a junior suit and got a master suit and paid for a master suit. It was almost 1000 dollars more. Other than that we did have an issue with our first room and got moved to another room very quickly. Sam, our concierge was excellent. Did not appreciate the time share. It said it takes 90 min and we were there over two hours, taking up our time we could have been doing other things. Food was great. Amenities were great as well!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anmol Kumar

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aldo, San Andrés Cholula

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

robert

Liked: Staff & service
No hot water in the evenings
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Colin Paul

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying, some info: - If you have kids, bring a stroller, it’s a big property, the shuttle is intermittent at best - they have a tiered system, blue / black / gold bracelet system, know your status - towel cards are my enemy - don’t lose em - we had a concierge, but they didn’t contact us until day of departure, seemed weird - food was good, we didn’t try many of the restaurants, no complaints on food and bev - beach is super nice spot, I’d recommend walk down to the pier to see the famous 5th entrance - kids water park needs a lifeguard, some kids were getting run over on the slides - entertainment all good - coffee place was a hidden treat Nice overall, some quirks but worth it in my view.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deneka

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sandos is the best. I try to go over year!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cory

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Nayeli

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the restaurants were close except for one buffet the food was mid, everything was far from the rooms the cars that passed by to pick you up were said to pass every 15 minutes well it took about 25-30 minutes we would end walking, there’s no pool service so if your in the pool and get hungry you’ll have to get out get ready and go find something to eat which is the whole point of a all inclusive resort, we were at the pool by the beach and theirs a little “snack bar” my husband took our 6 year old to get something to eat because he was hungry and we were told we couldn’t get something to go or go in because we were wet and my son and husband didn’t have a shirt on which is ridiculous considering we were told by the staff that helped us know where everything was that we could go be in the pool get something to eat while being in the pool at the “snack bar” the list goes on. overall the stay wasn’t good I do not recommend staying here at
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa J

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
3 of their restaurants were closed The main water park was closed The game room is only for kids 10 & up The shuttles took forever to pick us up to go from point to point. Some of the staff was rude. The only good thing about this trip was Samantha. She helped us navigate the hotel, made our check in smooth. She apologized for the restaurants being closed and gave us different options. Sadly the main reason we booked this hotel was to take our kids to the water parks and the restaurants so we left very disappointed. Samantha thank you so much for helping us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sahin

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The concierge’s were excellent they went on and on for my daughter’s birthday
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myrna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexander COLT

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aaron Stuart

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food was terrible mostly all the restaurants was closed I have the worse experience there
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sea view obstructed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skyler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach, clean rooms and grounds, friendly and quick service. Everyone was extremely helpful and lovely. This is our second time staying here and Id go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jefferson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay, food was amazing, had a room close to the elevator which made it a bit noisy from time to time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would not recommend staying here. Three restaurants were closed. My room room did not seem clean. Also, the staff is not friendly. They only give 2 complimentary waters on arrival, after that you drink their "filtered" water or buy a bottled water for $17 USD. My room had a half- filled water jug, but it was clearly old. I will say the beach, kids activities, coffee bar and beach dinner were amazing, but it doesn't make up for the staff's attitude and aging facilities. Be sure to view the map, otherwise you are stuck with a 20 min walk to the beach, or wait for a shuttle. Oh, and my reservation was for 5 but they continually left only 4 towels, sometimes no hand towels. No big deal, except it took 30+ minutes to get through to anyone on the phone. It's like the front desk does not want to help. I understand you get what you pay for. But there are plenty of other resorts that do it way better. Don't fall for the edited photos and 10 star reviews, this place is not worth it.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025