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Reef Playacar

3.5 of 5
Paseo Xaman-Ha, Ret. Sayil s/n | Fracc. Playacar, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
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Reef Playacar
Ranked #86 of 184 hotels in Playa del Carmen
4.0 of 5 stars 1422 Reviews
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  • Snack bar(43)
  • Time share(41)
  • Ice cream(24)
  • Very nice(22)
  • Rooms are clean(20)
  • Very good(18)
  • Beautiful beach(16)
  • Friendly and helpful(16)
  • Italian restaurant(15)
  • Entertainment staff(12)
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toronto
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Reef. The staff were very accommodating and helpful for everything we needed. The a la carte restaurants were very good and I especially liked the fact that you didn`t have to put your name on a list at 8 AM if you wanted a table. You just showed up and due to the... More

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Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW
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We toured this hotel...absolutely gorgeous from the grounds to the beach. The food was very good, and many restaurants to choose from. Playacar is an upscale community and very safe. Our favorite thing about this hotel were the lush grounds and walkways from the lobby out to the beach. We can't wait to take advantage of the martini bar set... More

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Houston, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
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We stayed at The REEF as a family of 7 during the second week of May. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely return. This was our 5th trip to MX Riviera but our first trip to Playa del Carmen. We stayed at a few top rated AI properties in Cancun and have to say that Reef offers... More

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Ewing, New Jersey
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
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My family and I traveled from different parts of the US to meet up at the Reef in celebration of my sister and her husbands 20th anniversary. From the beginning to the end - the staff was beyond excellent!!! So friendly!! They really made everyone feel welcome. I cannot say enough good things! The resort is small. Which for me... More

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Owatonna, Minnesota, United States
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

My wife and I went to The Reef may7th -May 14th 2012 to celebrate our 20th annivesary. we have never been on any kind of trip like this so I read alot of reviews and decided on this resort and we could'nt of been happier. The staff was very friendly and made our stay very enjoyable. The best way I... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

We went with another couple. The food was pretty good for a smaller place, we always had something that we liked. There was not a huge selection but we went off season so the place was not full. We loved their jungle setting, lots of greenery on site. The rooms were not fancy but they were cute, had private balconies... More

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ILLINOIS
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012
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Just got back from the Reef Playacar and it was a great trip!! Ive been to playa alot and i always stay at the Gran Porto Real all inclusive 2 blocks from 5th street. We took a long walk down the beach last year and found the beach to be just gorgeous down past the ferry/senior frogs.So I got the... More

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Quispamsis, New Brunswick
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Hi Folks, Just got back from spending a week at the Reef Playacar. From start to finish an incredible time was had by all. We were two couples staying from May 5th till May 12th. We travelled with Sunwing and right from the start it was smooth as silk. We landed in Cancun they had a transfer for us to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

We have stayed at this resort several times in the past and have enjoyed each stay! We just spent May 4th - May 11th here again and I must say that once again, it was simply amazing!! The weather was awesome and the best beach in this area by far! The staff was on point and didn't miss a thing.... More

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012
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No, not a 5 star resort, but in the end, loved it more than we would have liked one of the massive resorts in the area. It is well kept up, everyone was polite and friendly. The beach was beautiful. The pool was a bit dirty - really needed a good scrubbing. Our room was simple but clean. The water... More

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Address: Paseo Xaman-Ha, Ret. Sayil s/n | Fracc. Playacar, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
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