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The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Sauna, body treatments, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
Sauna, body treatments, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • All inclusive
  • Bar

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Ave. Xaman-Ha, Retorno Sayil S/N Fracc. Playacar, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Playacar Golf Club
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Playacar Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Cozumel, Quintana Roo (CZM-Cozumel Intl.)

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Beach/ocean view

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(139 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room Superior With Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room Superior With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room Premium With Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room Premium With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa

3.5-star resort in Playacar
Catch some rays on The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa's private white sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 3 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa offers 198 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A private beach, a marina, and complimentary bicycles are featured at the resort. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Ome has 3 treatment rooms. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Some rates at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa 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.

Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa like a marina and a complimentary children's club.

Dining is available at one of the resort's 3 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach resort also offers an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a fitness center. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa has designated areas for smoking.

Botticelli - Onsite fine-dining restaurant.
Terraza Grill - Onsite fine-dining restaurant. Open daily.
Chula Vista - Onsite buffet restaurant. Open daily.

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Dining and beverage availability limited at one or more venues

Activities and facilities/equipment

All non-motorized water sports, land activities, and use of recreational facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Sailing
Snorkeling
Surfing/body boarding

Land activities

Bicycling
Fitness facilities
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics
Dancing
Language

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Onsite live performances

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Botticelli
  • Chula Vista
  • Terraza Grill

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Foosball table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parasailing
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 18 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1998
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 2.99 per accommodation, per night
  • Destination fee: USD 2.10 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Reef Playacar All Inclusive Beach Resort
Reef Playacar Beach
Reef Playacar Beach Resort
Reef Playacar All Inclusive Beach Resort Playa del Carmen
Reef Playacar Beach Playa del Carmen
Reef Playacar All Inclusive Beach
Reef car Inclusive Resort

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 431 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Riley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some of the best service I have ever received. Beautiful and clean resort. Would highly recommend to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent experience. I will recommend them without any doubt.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best time at the reef! The staff was lovely, the beach was beautiful, everything was easy and convenient. Our kids loved the pools, swim up bar, and the gulf water. We definitely will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most of the staff was super friendly and easy to coordinate with. They were helpful with booking excursions and airport transportation. Being onsite was absolutely beautiful with tons of amenities all around. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brentten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food options were awesome! We had actual Mexican dishes available to us, and a good variety of others. But we don’t go to Mexico to eat burgers and hotdogs or Italian food, (which they DO have available!) but obviously their native dishes are better. The staff is very kind and attentive always! Very helpful, we felt safe and we absolutely loved our time there!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey L

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the small nature of this resort. Being able to sit at the pool and see the beach was amazing!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfull
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The resort was great, having a smaller and more personal feel to some of the huge resorts. It was walking distance in the beach right into Playa del Carmen, taking only 15-20 minutes. My focus was a wellness type getaway and the property had great amenities. The yoga classes at the beach in the mornings are worth the early rise. The teacher is great and the class works for all levels. Following up yoga with a coffee on the beach watching the ocean was a great way to start the day. The outdoor Selvatik gym has everything you need. As an avid gym goer, I was able to recreate my commercial gym workouts in these jungle gyms. The food was excellent and even though there are only 2 a la carte options, you can go multiple times as they have a wide selection of menu options. The buffet was also good breakfast, lunch & dinner. The overall environment of the Reef resort is immersive as you are in the jungle and then it opens up into the beach. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kristi, Miles City

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice and clean. Then walking from building to building in the middle of the resort was beautiful, lined with trees, man made waterfalls, and a ton of greenery, but I’ve been to a hand full of all-inclusive hotels and this one was a “tiered all-inclusive”, you can upgrade your bracelet, so you could only get dinner at certain restaurants if you had the upgrade, drinks only if you had the upgrade, or sitting at the beach only if you had the upgrade. I did not enjoy that, I drink beer and the buffets are good for me. As a group of 6, half of us were upgraded and the other half weren’t. So it was hard to plan things. Upgrading the bracelet for room wise was all the same. We had all the same things, except for beer in our fridge, but I could just walk to the bar out of my room and get the same beer. So in my mind the upgrade is a waste of money for me, but maybe some need it was alcohol choice. You never had to fight for pool or beach seating. We always got the same area without having to get up at 3 AM to drop towels. As a blue bracelet, we always got a comfortable cabana to lounge in. All in all, we loved it. You meet the best people.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bernadette

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Get rid of chair claiming and improve food

This place could be great but the vibes are weird. Firstly, I think it’s a horrible experience that people claim the beach chairs for the whole day by placing the towel on them. We had no chair and were at the beach and pool for hours and saw chairs sit empty the whole time. There should be a policy that if the chair is left unattended for more than 30 minutes with no physical belongings than the towel would be removed. Secondly, food is awful. Seriously horrible. Disgusting. We paid $550/night for 2 people. I know that’s not the high end, but c’Mon, do better. I will not return and realizing how it’s so not worth staying at an all inclusive when we could find a regular hotel for half the price and spend our money at the great local restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Esther

Liked: Staff & service
Employees are the best..old mattresses very uncomfortable abd is not much night internment in the roof too is dead!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Receptionist was not friendly or accommodating. Very rude and loud, talking over me. He made a threatening comment more than once. Will not stay at any Reef properties again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Nataliia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice clean beach. Food not so good, not a lot of fruit, almost no seafood.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tsvetelina

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

8/10 Good

Esther

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly hotel, great contrasts with their green areas and the hotel. Private beach- the food is good, they do have buffet and only 2 dining restaurants(the Italian restaurant is great) I will recommend to try another one from the city or sister hotel. The option for bookings tours in the agency is not a good service so I recommend to review in advance and have all the questions ready as some of them are priced for what include. Overall great hotel and staff
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really nice

Really nice hotel/resort. A couple of issues that were fixed quickly. The food is good but not sensational. Very relaxing, and a very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miran

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheena Grace

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful! Beautiful walk ways through jungle setting. Lots of trees, plants, and vine, it really felt lush and tropical. This increased the amount of animals the kids were able to see during our stay which was a bonus! I like the size of the property, easy to get to the pool, beach, food and as a family you know you are always back and forth multiple times and it was very convenient!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

YANA, Sandy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025