Paradisus La Perla – Adults Only

Paradisus La Perla is a large resort in Playa del Carmen, and guests must be 18 or older. It is 370 m to the beach.

Eat and drink in 27 places

There are 27 restaurants and bars, with Italian, Mexican, steakhouse, Asian and local cooking, plus high tea and brunch. Names include Toji, Naos, Lemon Fish and Sal Steak Cave. The breakfast buffet has a Nespresso corner, and a sports bar is on site.

The Reserve, with swim-up suites

The Reserve is the premium section, with junior, master and two-bedroom suites, some of them swim-up. Other suites are nature-view juniors and masters. Outside you find a heated seasonal pool, swim-up bars and a hot tub, and on the beach, private loungers come with towel service. The spa offers a relaxation lounge, a sauna and a public bath. Guests mention the plant-filled grounds with fish ponds and sculptures.

By taxi into town

No shuttle or public transport runs to the centre, which is 2.9 km away, so a taxi is needed. The ADO bus terminal is 4 km away and Parque Fundadores 4.3 km. At 38.6 km, Cozumel International is the nearest airport.