About Royal Hideaway Playacar
The Royal Hideaway Playacar Resort offers all-inclusive, adults only accommodations. Located on the Maya Riviera, the resort features six pools, six restaurants and stunning Caribbean views.
Rooms are equipped with satellite TV, iPod docking station, mini-fridge, coffeemaker and safe. Air conditioning, ceiling fan and a pillow menu are included for guests’ comfort.
The resort includes a luxury spa, beauty salon, fitness center and two tennis courts. Guests can also enjoy a complimentary round of golf and a host of watersports, including scuba diving and kayaking.
The resort’s six restaurants serve a range of cuisine, including Mexican, Caribbean, Italian, Japanese and Thai. The Chef’s Table offers a 12-course gourmet menu. Guests can choose from a number of bars or enjoy afternoon tea.
The Royal Hideaway Playacar Resort is a short distance from Playa del Carmen’s shops, restaurants and nightlife. Organized excursions can be arranged to the Maya Riviera’s historic sites.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Beautiful setting makes for fantastic vacation.
Past guests at the Royal Hideaway Playacar Resort have complimented the resort's beachfront setting. With white sands and azure waters, visitors marvel at the tropical vistas on view from the hotel, the resort complex and the local neighborhood.
positive:
Customer service comes highly praised.
Many guests praise the resort staff, explaining that employees work hard and are go out of their way to assist. The friendly staff makes it easy to enjoy your time at the resort, with any problems being rectified in a short space of time.
positive:
Easy to relax in adults only resort.
The resort's adults only status is a bonus for many guests. With no children or teenagers running around, guests report that the entire resort enjoys a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Nighttime entertainment is lacking.
Some guests are disappointed to find that there is little nightlife at the Royal Hideaway Playacar Resort. Some guests report that only one bar stays open into the night, while there is no nighttime entertainment to speak of. Other guests consider this a positive thing.
negative:
Swimming pools can be busy and noisy.
A number of guests report that the resort's swimming pools can be busy and noisy, even without children in the resort. Many guests find that poolside sun lounge beds are reserved from dawn, meaning it's not always possible to sit by the pool.
negative:
Restaurant policies can be frustrating.
While many guests praise the à la carte menus on offer at the resort, others are critical of some restaurant policies. Some criticize the fact that reservations must be made well in advance. Others are unimpressed that dress codes are overly formal for a beachfront resort.