Sandos Playacar Beach Resort - Cancun Mexico

  • 4.5 star
  • Mexico
  • Cancun
  • All Meals and Snacks
  • Unlimited Domestic Beverages
  • 24 Hour Room Service
  • Introductory Scuba Lesson
  • Gym/Fitness Center
  • Supervised Children's Program(s)
  • Tennis Court(s)
  • Daily Organized Activities
  • Hotel Taxes and Gratuities

About Sandos Playacar Beach Resort

Sandos Playacar Beach Resort is an expansive, all-Inclusive hotel complex offering both family and adult sections. It is ideally situated on a magnificent white sandy beach in the gated community of Playacar, within walking distance to downtown Playa del Carmen and its famous Fifth Avenue. Sandos Playacar Beach Resort is located approximately 45 minutes from the Cancun International Airport, and the pier serving ferries to Cozumel is just a short distance from the property. The Sandos Playacar Beach Resort is an excellent choice for families and couples who want the quality and convenience of an all-inclusive resort and to be perfectly positioned for day trips to Mayan ruins, eco-parks, jungle adventures, golf and more. If you just want to relax and unwind you will find plenty of entertainment at Sandos Playacar Beach Resort, with four swimming pools, numerous restaurants, unlimited food and beverage, great water sports and a spectacular stretch of beautiful Mexican beaches!

About Playacar
Playacar is a private, master-planned community situated on the southern edge of Playa del Carmen. Guests at Sandos Playacar Beach Resort enjoy this exclusive community's impressive infrastructure, including an 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Von Hagge, the Xaman-Ha Aviary, pristine biking paths and Mayan ruins accessible to the public for hiking.

Family-Friendly
Sandos Playacar Beach Resort offers great family vacations, including a Kids Club, a Baby Club and a Teens Club (13-17 years) with complete schedule of daily activities for guests of all ages. The qualified staff will care for your children and make sure they have a great time with games and non-stop entertainment. Parents can enjoy some private moments alone while their children make new friends during supervised hours at the Kids Club or Baby Club. The age-appropriate activities include games, swimming, theater and crafts. In addition, the resort offers a variety of pool and beachside activities for families including sporting events and friendly competitions that guests of all ages can participate in.

Adults Only Section (18+)
Enjoy the exclusive Adults Only section within the Sandos Playacar Beach Resort, an area of 276 rooms located in a secluded part of the resort, stretching along the spectacular 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Von Hagge. Junior and Master Riviera Suites feature an integrated living room, indoor Jacuzzi and oceanfront rooms with a premium view of the Caribbean. Guests enjoy exclusive service with access to the beach club, pools, restaurants and private Select Club lounge.



Rooms

Well-appointed Junior Suite with one king bed or two double beds, elegant and modern furniture on balcony or terrace with garden, pool or jungle view, private bathroom with shower and seperate Jacuzzi bathtub, 42" plasma satellite TV, sparkling wine and fruit basket as a welcome gift, 24-hour room service and garden or pool view.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 Adults and 2 Children or 2 Adults and 3 Children

Riviera Family King Junior Suite All Inclusive

Max Guests:
3 Adults and 2 Children or 2 Adults and 3 Children

Well-appointed Junior Suite with one king bed or two double beds, elegant and modern furniture on balcony or terrace with garden, pool or jungle view, private bathroom with shower and seperate Jacuzzi bathtub, 42" plasma satellite TV, sparkling wine and fruit basket as a welcome gift, 24-hour room service and garden or pool view.

  • 24 Hour Room Service
  • Bathrobes
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Coffee/Tea Maker
  • Daily Maid Service
  • Deluxe Bath Amenities
  • Direct Dial Telephone
  • Hairdryer
  • Individual Climate Control
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Lighted Vanity Mirror
  • One King or Two Double Beds
  • Private Balcony or Terrace
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Stocked Mini-Bar

Riviera Famiy Queen Junior Suite All Inclusive

Max Guests:
3 Adults + 2 Children / 2 Adults + 3 Children

Spacious Junior Suites with two double beds or one king bed, integrated living room area with a sofabed, terrace or balcony, private bathroom with shower and seperated Jacuzzi bathtub, plasma satellite TV, 24-hour room service and garden or pool view. There is the option of adjoining rooms for families.

  • 24 Hour Room Service
  • Bathrobes
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Coffee/Tea Maker
  • Daily Maid Service
  • Deluxe Bath Amenities
  • Direct Dial Telephone
  • Hairdryer
  • Individual Climate Control
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Lighted Vanity Mirror
  • One King or Two Double Beds
  • Private Balcony or Terrace
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Stocked Mini-Bar

Hacienda One Bedroom Suite All Inclusive

Max Guests:
3 Adults + 1 Child

783.61 sq. ft. spacious one bedroom suite with one king bed or two double beds, seperate living and dining room table, integrated living room area with sofabed, elegant rattan furniture on balcony or terrace, in suite Jacuzzi, shared private swimming pool, 24-hour room service, iPod docking station and 42" plasma satellite TV. There is the option of adjoining rooms for families.

  • 24 Hour Room Service
  • Bathrobes
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Coffee/Tea Maker
  • Daily Maid Service
  • Deluxe Bath Amenities
  • Direct Dial Telephone
  • Hairdryer
  • Individual Climate Control
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Lighted Vanity Mirror
  • One King or Two Double Beds
  • Private Balcony or Terrace
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Stocked Mini-Bar

Hacienda Junior Suite All Inclusive

Max Guests:
3 Adults + 1 Child / 2 Adults + 3 Children

Spacious Junior Suite with two double beds or one king bed, integrated living room area with a sofabed, elegant modern rattan furniture on balcony or terrace, overlooking the lush tropical flora, 24-hour room service, iPod docking station and 42” plasma satellite TV. There is the option of adjoining rooms for families.

  • 24 Hour Room Service
  • Bathrobes
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Coffee/Tea Maker
  • Daily Maid Service
  • Deluxe Bath Amenities
  • Direct Dial Telephone
  • Hairdryer
  • Individual Climate Control
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Lighted Vanity Mirror
  • One King or Two Double Beds
  • Private Balcony or Terrace
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Stocked Mini-Bar

Standard Hotel Room All Inclusive

Max Guests:
3 Adults / 3 Adults + 1 Child / 2 Adults + 2 Children

Two double beds or one king bed, sitting area, 24-hour room service and private balcony or terrace with garden or pool view.

  • 24 Hour Room Service
  • Bathrobes
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Coffee/Tea Maker
  • Daily Maid Service
  • Deluxe Bath Amenities
  • Direct Dial Telephone
  • Hairdryer
  • Individual Climate Control
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Lighted Vanity Mirror
  • One King or Two Double Beds
  • Private Balcony or Terrace
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Stocked Mini-Bar

Oceanfront Superior All Inclusive

Max Guests:
2 Adults

One king bed, private luxury bathroom with shower, hair dryer, vanity mirror, 24-hour room service, satellite plasma TV, welcome fruit basket, and private terrace or balcony with ocean view. Includes access to Select Club Adults Only facilities.

  • 24 Hour Room Service
  • Bathrobes
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Coffee/Tea Maker
  • Daily Maid Service
  • Deluxe Bath Amenities
  • Direct Dial Telephone
  • Hairdryer
  • Individual Climate Control
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Lighted Vanity Mirror
  • One King or Two Double Beds
  • Private Balcony or Terrace
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Stocked Mini-Bar

Riviera Junior Suite All Inclusive

Max Guests:
3 Adults + 2 Children / 2 Adults + 3 Children

Spacious Junior Suites with two double beds or one king bed, integrated living room area with a sofabed, terrace or balcony, private bathroom with shower and seperated Jacuzzi bathtub, plasma satellite TV, 24-hour room service and garden or pool view. There is the option of adjoining rooms for families.

  • 24 Hour Room Service
  • Bathrobes
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Coffee/Tea Maker
  • Daily Maid Service
  • Deluxe Bath Amenities
  • Direct Dial Telephone
  • Hairdryer
  • Individual Climate Control
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Lighted Vanity Mirror
  • One King or Two Double Beds
  • Private Balcony or Terrace
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Stocked Mini-Bar

Select Club Riviera Junior Suite All Inclusive

Max Guests:
3 Adults

Select Club Adults Only Section
Well-appointed Junior Suite with one king bed or two double beds, spacious living room with sofabed, elegant and modern furniture on balcony or terrace, private bathroom with shower and seperate Jacuzzi bathtub, 42" plasma satellite TV, sparkling wine and fruit basket as a welcome gift, 24-hour room service and garden or pool view.

  • 24 Hour Room Service
  • Bathrobes
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Coffee/Tea Maker
  • Daily Maid Service
  • Deluxe Bath Amenities
  • Direct Dial Telephone
  • Hairdryer
  • Individual Climate Control
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Lighted Vanity Mirror
  • One King or Two Double Beds
  • Private Balcony or Terrace
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Stocked Mini-Bar

Select Ocean Front Room All Inclusive

Max Guests:
2 Adults

One king bed, private luxury bathroom with shower, hair dryer, vanity mirror, 24-hour room service, satellite plasma TV, welcome fruit basket and private terrace or balcony with ocean view. Includes access to Select Club Adults Only facilities.

  • 24 Hour Room Service
  • Bathrobes
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Coffee/Tea Maker
  • Daily Maid Service
  • Deluxe Bath Amenities
  • Direct Dial Telephone
  • Hairdryer
  • Individual Climate Control
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Lighted Vanity Mirror
  • One King or Two Double Beds
  • Private Balcony or Terrace
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Stocked Mini-Bar

Select Superior Room All Inclusive

Max Guests:
2 Adults

Two double beds or one king bed, sitting area, 24-hour room service and private balcony or terrace with garden or pool view.

  • 24 Hour Room Service
  • Bathrobes
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Coffee/Tea Maker
  • Daily Maid Service
  • Deluxe Bath Amenities
  • Direct Dial Telephone
  • Hairdryer
  • Individual Climate Control
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Lighted Vanity Mirror
  • One King or Two Double Beds
  • Private Balcony or Terrace
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Stocked Mini-Bar

Services

  • 9 Pool(s)
  • Swim-Up Bar(s)
  • Outdoor Jacuzzis
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Beauty Salon
  • Spa
  • ($) Medical Services Available
  • Group/Meeting Facilities
  • ($) Wedding Services
  • Kids club
  • Teens club
  • Film and photo developing services ($)
Services and Amenities
  • One lagoon/river type swimming pool throughout hotel grounds (Children’s area separate).
  • One whirlpool/Jacuzzi
  • Full Spa and fitness center with Nautilus equipment, sauna, massages*and beauty treatments*
  • Two lighted tennis courts.
  • Water sports center with: dive center*, snorkeling, windsurfing and kayaks (lessons not included)
  • Discothèque (in the Sandos Playacar Complex)
  • Video-games room
  • Covered theatre for nightly entertainment and performances
  • Baby club (2 – 3 years old)
  • Kids Club (4 - 12 years old) with supervision, nursery, mini-cafeteria, children’s pool, theater Guignol, playground area, X-Box, TV and sport activities. Open from 10am to 11pm.
  • Teens Club (13 - 17 years old) with music, soda machine, air-hockey, tennis tables, pool tables and foosball tables. Open from 10 am until 9 pm.
  • Meeting & Banquet Rooms.
  • Travel & Car Rental Agency*
  • Shopping area
  • Money exchange.
  • Photo Shop*
  • Medical service*
  • Temazcal*
*Extra charge

New Outdoor Plaza
Complete with stage, large viewing screen and beautiful fountain landscape, this large outdoor plaza includes tables and chairs for the audience. Featuring nightly performances in a beautiful area.

Riviera Select Club Adults Only Section, pool services:
  • Private Swimming Pool
  • Elegant and comfortable lounge chairs
  • Swim Up Bar
  • Snack bar with premium beverages and Ceviche bar
  • Wait staff service around the pool area
  • Select Club Adults Only Breakfast Buffet
  • Access to all services and facilities of the Sandos Playacar Beach Resort

The hotel has an exclusive Select Club Lounge located in the lobby which offers selected services to pamper you, such as:
  • Private Concierge to make sure everything is perfect for you
  • Premium liquor bar
  • Gourmet Canapés and coffee service
  • Living room with TV, newspapers & magazines
  • Free Internet

As a guest of this section you will have exclusive access to a private beach area which offers:
  • Hammocks and beach chairs
  • Beach Bar
  • Waiter service to ensure you always have a cold drink in you hand, while you are enjoying the warm sunbathed beach on the beautiful turquoise Caribbean Sea.

Bars & Restaurants

  • 11 Restaurants
  • 6 Bars/Lounges
  • Disco
  • 2 Snack Bars
Taste the culinary delights that the Sandos Playacar Beach Resort has to offer in any of its numerous buffets and à la carte restaurants. From international cuisine at the main buffet, Gran Buffet Festival, to Italian flavors at Il Piemonte, there’s something to satisfy everyone's taste buds. If you’re looking for something even more indulgent, try one of the first-rate à la carte restaurants, where attentive table service and diverse menu options allows guests to sit back and savor the gastronomic experience. Whether you’re in the mood for Mexican, Asian, Brazilian or gourmet delicacies, all you need to bring is your appetite!

Things to Do

  • Mini-Golf
  • Snorkeling
  • Kayaking
  • Windsurfing
  • Sailing
  • Golf (nearby)
  • Driving range (nearby)
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Dock
  • Scuba diving (nearby)
  • Water skiing
  • Boating (nearby)
  • Mini Eco Park
Sandos Playacar Beach Resort has an activities staff to coordinate tennis, swimming, water polo, snorkeling, kayaking, kite surfing school on property ($), and beach volleyball. A fitness room and bicycles are available for guest use. The resort has 4 swimming pools and 4 tennis courts, and it also features a private white sand beach with direct access from the property.

On-site Activities
  • Complimentary bicycles
  • Non-motorized water sports
  • Water activities
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkeling
  • Windsurfing
  • Land activities
  • Bicycling
  • Fitness facilities
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Game room
  • Entertainment
  • Access to on-site clubs
  • on-site live performances
  • Archery

Nearby or Resort-Adjacent Activities:
  • Golfing
  • Driving range
  • Personal motorized watercraft on-site
  • Dock
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Water skiing
  • Boating
  • Running track/path
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Horse riding
  • Parasailing
  • Skydiving
  • Fishing
  • Rowing or canoeing
  • Playground
  • Table tennis

Other Activities (at an extra cost)
  • Sport fishing
  • Dive and snorkel tips
  • Excursions: Archaeological Sites Tulum, Coba, Chichen Itza, Ecological Park Xcaret, Xel-Ha and others
  • Motorized water sports
  • Babysitting service
  • Golf (nearby)
  • Wedding and events
For Teens:
Sandos offers teens their own exclusive club. Open from 10 am until 9 pm, teens aged 12 through 17 can enjoy air hockey, pool tables, foosball tables and ping pong all in a youthfully musical environment.

For Kids:
Sandos Riviera offers a Kids Club with supervision, nursery, mini-cafeteria, children’s pool, theater Guignol, playground area, X-Box, TV and sports activities. Open from 10 am to 11 pm.

Spa

    The Sandos Playacar Beach Resort takes their spa seriously, offering multiple packages in massages, facials, manicures, pedicures and other various types of aromatherapies.

    The following treatments that are listed below are available to all guests for an extra fee:
    • Hot Stone Massage
    • Reflexology
    • Deep Cleansing Facial
    • Deep Tissue Massage
    • Anti-Cellulite Hydrotherapy
    • Shiatsu
    • Sensitive skin smoothing facial treatment
    • Spa Manicure
    • Spa Pedicure
    • Back & Neck Massage
    • Exfoliations
    • Therapeutic massages
    • Lomi-Lomi
    • Lymphatic massage
    • Spa Pedicure with paraffin
    • Regular Pedicure
    • French Pedicure
    • Spa Manicure with Paraffin
    • Regular Manicure
    • French Manicure
    • Polish Change
    • Swedish Massage
    • Stress Cure Massage
    • Collagen Facial
    • Purity facial (deep cleansing)
    • Aroma Therapy

    Wellness Center's amenities include:
    • Exercise Classes
    • Sauna
    • Aerobics
    • Step aerobics
    • Fitness Center

    Wedding

    • Wedding Coordinator(s)
    • Wedding Facilities
    • Wedding Packages Available
    • Beach Weddings Available
    • Wedding Gazebo
    Turquoise Breeze
    • Ceremony on beach
    • Sparkling wine for wedding toast
    • Commemorative certificate in the form of the “Sandos Weddings Tree”
    • Music during the ceremony
    • Assistance from wedding coordinator
    • Bouquet and Boutonnière
    • 3 Tier custom made wedding cake
    • Private dinner on the beach (3 hours)
    • Cocktail with canapés (1 hour)
    • Menu tasting for 2 people
    • Couple’s massage at the Sandos Spa (50 minutes)
    • Decoration for the aisle during the ceremony
    • DJ, light and sound during the ceremony
    • 1 Makeup and 1 hairstyle (excludes trial) at the Sandos Spa
    • Steaming service for the wedding coordinator
    • Upgrade to the next available room category for the couple (subject to availability)
    • Symbolic minister
    • Complimentary honeymoon package for the couple
    Package includes 30 people. Additional charge for extra guest. Combinable with legal ceremony.

    Serenity Blue
    • Ceremony in the ocean front gazebo
    • Sparkling wine for the wedding toast
    • Assistance from wedding coordinator
    • Commemorative certificate in the form of the “Sandos Weddings Tree”
    • Bouquet and boutonnière
    • Music during the ceremony (iPod or CD)
    • DJ, light and sound during dinner (1 hour)
    • 2 Tier wedding cake
    • Cocktail with open bar (1 hour)
    • Couple’s massage at the Sandos Spa (25 minutes)
    • Steaming service for the wedding outfit
    • Upgrade to the next available room category for the couple (subject to availability)
    • 1 Makeup and 1 hairstyle (excludes trial) at the Sandos Spa
    • Symbolic minister
    • Private dinner (3 hours)
    • Complimentary honeymoon package for the couple
    Package includes 30 people. Additional charge for extra guest. Combinable with legal ceremony.

    Hidden Paradise
    • Ceremony in the garden
    • Sparkling wine for the wedding toast
    • Commemorative certificate in the form of the “Sandos Weddings Tree”
    • Bouquet and boutonnière
    • 1 Tier wedding cake
    • Violinist or saxophonist for the ceremony (1 hour)
    • Private dinner (3 hours)
    • Rose petals on the aisle during the ceremony
    • Symbolic minister
    • Flower arrangement for the minister’s table
    • Complimentary honeymoon package for the couple
    Package includes 30 people. Additional charge for extra guest. Combinable with legal ceremony.
    • Children's Activity Program (Kids Club)
    • Kids Pool
    • Teen Club
    • ($) Babysitting Services Available