Royal Hideaway Playacar – Adults Only

Royal Hideaway Playacar opened in 1998 as a smaller beachfront resort in Playacar, for guests of 18 and over. Playacar Beach is just 10 m away, and Fifth Avenue can be reached on foot.

Gardens with a stream

A stream runs through the gardens, and guests like how the sound of water fills the grounds. Rooms are Luxury Double or Twin, Luxury Royal View, Luxury Relax Pool and a Presidential Suite, with marble bathrooms and a spa bath. On arrival you get champagne and a cool towel.

Six restaurants and a dress code

Ventanas serves Spanish food, and Azia, Palazzo, Spices, The Grill and The Deck complete the choice. The evening restaurants are à la carte and need a reservation, and men should wear long trousers at the formal ones. There is a beach bar, a pool bar, and live music in the evenings.

Pools, tennis and sailing

The infinity pool, relaxation pools and bi-level solarium decks face the ocean. Activities include tennis lessons, shuffleboard, cycling, sailing and aqua aerobics, and the spa does massage, aromatherapy and wraps. The ADO bus station is 2.3 km away and the centre of Playa del Carmen 2.6 km. Flights land at Cozumel International Airport, 32.2 km away.