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The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa

3.5 star property
On private beach with outdoor pool, near Playacar Golf Club

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Garden
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Sauna, body treatments, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
Exterior
Located near Playacar Golf Club, The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa offers a beachside getaway with all-inclusive options. Enjoy beach massages and treatments at Ome spa, sailing, volleyball, three restaurants, and a poolside bar with high-speed WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
Aerial view

On the beach

This resort is located on the waterfront and has a private beach. Take advantage of the beach loungers, beach umbrellas, and beach towels at the white sand beach. Chill out at the beach bar and savor a delicious apertif. Several on-site activities to enjoy during your visit include snorkeling, sailing, and parasailing. Popular nearby activities to consider include windsurfing and spelunking.

Beach
Beach
What guests liked about the beach

The beach was beautiful, clean, and well-maintained with plenty of lounge chairs and options for swimming.

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(144 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room Superior with Garden View

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room Superior with Garden View

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room Premium with Garden View

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room Premium with Garden View

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Located in Playacar, a neighborhood in Playa del Carmen, The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa is next to a golf course and on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Playacar Beach, while Xcaret Eco Theme Park and Xplor Theme Park are popular area attractions. Traveling with kids? Consider Xaman Ha Aviary, or check out an event or a game at Mario Villanueva Stadium Madrid. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, cave exploring, and ziplining.
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Ave. Xaman-Ha, Retorno Sayil S/N Fracc. Playacar, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710

What's nearby

  • Playacar Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Playacar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Quinta Avenida - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪La Terraza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Turquesa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Occidental Allegro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Barra Artesanal - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cancun Pool Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa

Family-friendly resort near Quinta Avenida
Playacar Golf Club and Playacar Beach are located near The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa, which provides an adjacent golf course, a marina, and a swim-up bar. With a private beach, a beach bar, and beach massages, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a facial, a deep-tissue massage, and reflexology at Ome, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include beach volleyball, sailing, and kayaking. In addition to a poolside bar and a terrace, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a swim-up bar
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, tennis courts, and a TV in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 198 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, shower/tub combinations, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, refrigerators, and free extra beds

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

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
  • 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 2.72 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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa?

Check-out is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa located?

Located in Playacar, this beachfront resort is next to a golf course and within a 10-minute walk of Mayan Ruins of Playacar and Playacar Beach. Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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