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The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa

3.5 star property

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Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
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Interior entrance
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Restaurant

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Airport, Cozumel, Quintana Roo (CZM-Cozumel Intl.)

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room Superior with Garden View

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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

Room Premium with Garden View

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(148 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room Superior with Garden View

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

Room Superior with Garden View

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room Premium with Garden View

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

Room Premium with Garden View

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Playa del Carmen

With a stay at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa in Playa del Carmen (Playacar), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Playacar Golf Club and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal. .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 - 0.3 km
  • Playacar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mayan Ruins of Playacar - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Quinta Avenida - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪La Terraza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Turquesa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Barra Artesanal - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Don Rafael - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Occidental Allegro - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa

On private beach with outdoor pool, near Playacar Golf Club
The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa 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.
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 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 transport

  • 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
  • Snorkelling
  • 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • 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
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

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 2.83 per accommodation, per night
  • Destination fee: USD 1.24 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 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

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 462 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Esly

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room options are very good, very spacious and well air conditioned. Love the scenery. The beach view is amazing and the pools are cleaned and well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franz

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy amable toda la gente y buenas habitaciones
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ISABELA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fue una experiencia marqvillosa tienen opcion para todos en comida la comida estuvo increible y el lugar muy hermoso y tranquilo para las personas que quieren mucha fiesta no lo recomiendo por que es mas tranquilo pero el staff tiene opciones de animación en el dia y tarde y en la noche la barra esta abierta hasta las 2 am en general todo el personal de el hotel 10/10 y el espacio y el lugar limpieza y en general 10/10 volveria 1000 veces mas alli
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nickson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place and people!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Citlaly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect just the animals a little scary but other than that perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the animals that roam the property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valeria Anahi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

David Arturo Pereira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The grounds are beautiful with a lot of wildlife and peaceful nature. We enjoyed the resort kitty Luna.We loved taking the yoga class in the mornings with such a great instructor. I would highly recommend putting coffee makers in the room. It's very disappointing when you're an early riser and need to wait till 6:30 for a cup of coffee. My other complaint is all the kids jumping and splashing pool water in your drinks in the adult swim up bar. Would recommend a pool area for kids. The food needs work along with the syrup water down drinks. Our recommendations to use more natural juice and not all the concentrated sugar juice. The gym needs alot of upgrades and would be nice if the ac worked.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jaycob Anthony, Lyons

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was never advised I needed to reserve dinner prior to arriving to the property. Was told I had no option but the buffet. The food was absolutely terrible both dinner and breakfast. Had staff come in my room 2 times unannounced because I was not provided a DND sign. All bars expect for 1 close at 7pm which seems very early. Water in the shower smelled like sewer and never got even like warm. Overall I can see why there was a special price for this resort. Will not be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brisent

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall, the experience was satisfactory, with the exception of the shore, which was heavily covered in seaweed due to the prevailing season.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaly Valentina Haro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and made sure needs were met. The inclusive mea
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Limited food option Bed Comfort excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nayelis

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small and intimate feeling. Natural location with lots of beautiful landscaping.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Fernanda, Wilmington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gloria

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This used to be our go to hotel but the past 2 trips have not been great. The buffet has drastically changed. The options are not great. The other restaurants are ok when you can get reservations. Pool areas are not that clean. Wait lines at the bars are long.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ana De

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is stunning—lush greenery surrounds the buildings, creating a serene, jungle-like atmosphere that feels wonderfully remote. Our room was spacious enough to comfortably accommodate our family of four. Now, onto the drawbacks. The hotel’s location isn’t the most convenient. It’s tucked inside a gated community, and getting to town (about 1.5 miles away) isn’t easy. You’re left with two options: walk in the heat or pay a steep fee of 300 pesos (roughly $16 USD) for a one-way ride. We opted for the non-member all-inclusive plan, which came with some frustrating limitations. Bars for non-members close at 6 p.m., and after that, only member-exclusive bars remain open. That means no access to even a soda after 6 p.m.—a major letdown. The buffet food was forgettable, and the service was noticeably understaffed. It took 10 to 15 minutes just to get our drinks, with only one server assigned to each section of 10 to 15 tables. It felt chaotic and poorly managed. We won't be staying in this hotel again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mice and clean on the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Roberto Ramirez

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUIS ANGEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was great
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025