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Sandos Playacar Beach Resort & Spa

4.0 of 5
Paseo Xaman-Ha | Manzana 1, Lote 1 Fracc.Playacar, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
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Sandos Playacar Beach Resort & Spa
Ranked #57 of 193 hotels in Playa del Carmen
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Florence, Italy
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

My boyfriend and I stayed at Sandos Playacar from May 12-18. I've never written a hotel review before, but after this stay, I was inspired. On a positive note, the rooms were nice - pretty spacious, airy, and clean. The pools on the property were also large and clean, and we were fortunate to have beautiful weather through the entire... More

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Vancouver, Washington, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

I stayed at Sandos for 10 days. I had the best time! My favorite was the entertainment team, Joaquin did such a amazing job. He is a very hard worker and he makes everyone feel included and gives a great experience and alway leaves a smile on your face! He made my stay amazing! I am very happy. -Brooklynn Erickson

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

We stayed at Sandos the week of May 12, 2013. We arrived at the hotel at noon (via USA transfers...which we would recommend) and were given wristbands and towel cards. Check in was quick and friendly. We were told our room would not be ready until 3, so we walked down to the main buffet to catch a bite to... More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW via mobile

Just come back from a 2 week stay in this hotel. OK, it's not a 5* hotel in the official sense but it more than met our expectations and we had a great time. The rooms were big and spacious, the staff worked incredibly hard and everything was spotless and the food was great.

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Oxford, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

We stayed at Sandos for 2 weeks at the beginning of April and it was a brilliant holiday from the moment we were shown to our room, friendly staff everywhere and the place is spotless. Food was really good and booking the a la carte restaurants is a must. All the staff work really hard to ensure that everyone has... More

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San Jose, California
1 review
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

My gf and I spent 4 nites here in May 2013. I have read a lof of the reviews here and agree with the marjority of them. I am glad I took the advice of the folks who posted their reviews here. This property is long and narrow: one end is the beach... the other is the Adult section, which... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 via mobile

Really enjoyed staying at this resort. Lots of things to keep you busy even though we stuck pretty much to the Adults Only section. Food was amazing at all the a la carte restaurants. Staff was pleasant and polite. This resort has lots to offer and would recommend it. I would prefer a slightly smaller resort as it took a... More

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Orange Beach, Alabama
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

We spent another great vacation at Sandos. Since our last trip, the resort has made some improvements. There is a cupcake cafe, vip lounge, mini golf, and better great service. First, the overall, grounds were well kept, beach is the best along the Maya. The resort is family friendly, yet has adult only areas too. The resort is eco friendly,... More

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Vaudreuil, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

We found this hotel by accident because the original hotel we wanted to go to was full. What a pleasurable and awesome find. The Sandos beach resort was perfect. Great service, great food, great entertainment and lots of tequila!! Our beach bar tender Armando was the best!! He knew just what we liked and kept us very happy!!! The bartenders... More

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Presque Isle, Maine
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

I'm amazed at reading some of the negative reviews here. We were at Sandos Playacar the week of 24 Apr through 01 May. We couldn't have had a better experience. Staff was wonderful, rooms were lovely...beds were firm, but we love a firm bed. Pillows were more than adequate...we slept very well. Beach and pools were lovely. We stayed in... More

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What travelers say

  • Very nice(116)
  • Main pool(82)
  • Room service(82)
  • Riviera section(78)
  • Meeting point(69)
  • Steak house(61)
  • Kid Club(53)
  • Time share(52)
  • Italian buffet(47)
  • Junior suite(47)

Additional Information about Sandos Playacar Beach Resort & Spa

Address: Paseo Xaman-Ha | Manzana 1, Lote 1 Fracc.Playacar, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
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Region: Mexico > Yucatan Peninsula > Quintana Roo > Riviera Maya > Playa del Carmen
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free Parking Kids Activities Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#27 Top resorts Hotels in Playa del Carmen
#28 Luxury Hotels in Playa del Carmen
#37 Family Hotels in Playa del Carmen
#38 On the Beach Hotels in Playa del Carmen
#72 Romantic Hotels in Playa del Carmen
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Hotel Sandos Playacar Beach Resort & Spa is a five-star, All-Inclusive hotel ideally located on a magnificent sandy beach, within a short distance from the town of Playa del Carmen, in the Playacar area (Private Housing Develop), the pier to Cozumel Island and 45 minutes from the Cancun International Airport. ... more   less 
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Sandos Playacar Beach Resort & Spa Riviera Maya/Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

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