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The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

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A resort with a pool, beach, and ocean view.
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A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.
A beach resort with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.
A modern restaurant with a view of the ocean, featuring a mix of seating areas and a bar.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $240
$196 nightly
$240 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13

Explore the area

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Ave. Xaman-Ha, Retorno Sayil S/N Fracc. Playacar, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Place, Playacar Golf Club
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Playacar Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mayan Ruins of Playacar
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a seating area with chairs, a small table, and a large window with a view of trees.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A beach resort with palm trees, beach umbrellas, and a pool area.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Garden view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a small table, and chairs.

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(165 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with a view of the ocean, and colorful abstract art on the walls.

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Playa del Carmen

With a stay at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive in Playa del Carmen (Playacar), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Quinta Avenida and Playacar Golf Club. .This beach resort is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Playacar Beach and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Playa del Carmen Main Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Playacar Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Playacar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mayan Ruins of Playacar - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Xaman Ha Aviary - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Quinta Avenida - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Viva Wyndham Maya - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Turquesa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Occidental Allegro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Don Rafael - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 198 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite to eat at Botticelli, one of the resort's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Playa del Carmen? This resort has 5167 square feet (480 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Botticelli - Onsite fine-dining restaurant. Open daily.
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 - All Inclusive 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

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

  • 5,167 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • 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
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1998
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • 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
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy
  • 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
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 3.18 per accommodation, per night
  • Destination fee: USD 0.59 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Property Registration Number 008-007-003763/2025

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 - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like this place, I normally reserve here, the buffet is really good and the swimming pools are nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property lush vegetation was amazing with the waterfalls
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place and the boutique-like setting. Everything is close, food is delicious, pools are great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good everything, people were friendly
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay good food good beach
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent staff; tidy rooms; great food
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, beautiful beach. Wonderful food. Staff was so helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great!! 5 days, we enjoyed the food, the beach, the lounge chairs, the snack bar, the pool bar, the music, the à la carte menus, the drinks, the staff were friendly and helpful right from the start. Overall a great resort for what you’re paying
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need to do better with ensuring visitors have reservations for the Dinner, but overall very good experience
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pools were nice property was very clean and tropical, which I really liked
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying at the reef! It is a small resort with everything you could ever need. The food is good and the staff are kind!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, friendly staff, nice vibe, beach was so amazing the whole property was clean and kept up not to mention the wild life. We so enjoyed our stay.
Sunrise what amazing site
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort met all my expectations. Lovely jungle atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon entering the resort we were welcomed with champagne and helpful staff that assisted with our luggage. My husband and I enjoyed our honeymoon and appreciated our getaway at such a beautiful location within steps away from the beach. Resort has lots of amenities and a great a variety of food and drinks. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Friendly staff and the whole area was clean. Saw a lot of employees cleaning and doing maintenance to keep the hotel in excellent conditions. Pool was very clean as well and the main restaurant “Chula Vista” offered a different menu everyday. I would just say that a few improvements are needed in the seasoning of food to make it more delicious but presentation is amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort. Will be back again
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the employees were so kind, and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent 100 %
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Did not enjoy the bar at all they would run out of glass to service the drinks. The hotel was not runed correct. There are so manning more problems with the hotel!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Landscape
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort very different. The resort was charming and it felt like we were staying in a park - small resort but that’s what made it special Beach area was small but beautiful. Would recommend if you want something different.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful visit and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
was clean and nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025