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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
Restaurant
Sauna, body treatments, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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

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
(16 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(155 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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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 Quinta Avenida 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
  • Quinta Avenida - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 3.37 per accommodation, per night
  • Destination fee: USD 0.59 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 471 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Christine Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean but basic and dated. Food wasn't the best but ok. Beautiful hotel grounds and beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire resort is spotless and very well maintained, including the beach. Staff were friendly and helpful. Only complaint was that coffee/cappucinos in lobby bar was not free, but was in main restaurant which made no sense
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Donna, Regina

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in fellow was friendly. Room/bathroom small but adequate. Beds were rock hard, the worst we've experienced in Mexico. Good a/c and water pressure. You get 6 cans of pop (no beer) in your mini fridge at the beginning of your stay and that's it; if you want more it's 45 pesos (approx $3.50 CAD) per can - a pretty crappy policy for an AI resort. The thatched roof over our balcony kept falling, rendering our balcony dirty, wet and useless 3 days of our 7 day stay. Buffet selection (including salad, fruit and desserts) was quite limited and "hot" items were never more than barely warm. The only actually hot food we had from the buffet were our made to order omelettes. Buffet service was very good. The buffet seating area is pleasant, especially the open air area. The Italian a la carte was quite good; soup was only lukewarm, but entrees were warm. The Mexican a la carte was a fail for all 4 of us. The snack bar selection is very good and, since food is made to order, it was warm. There were sometimes long waits for drinks at the pool bars. The pool areas are nice, but not overly busy. Beach is wide and beautiful. There are some trees, and also umbrellas for shade. You had to be out there really early (by 7 a.m.) to get a decent spot where you wouldn't be constantly chasing shade. The ice cream parlour is in a pretty spot and the ice cream was decent. Check out guy was dismissive, like we were a bother. Caribbean weather is too variable, only 3 nice days. PV it is next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Corrine Mavis

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms were nice. Staff was great. Amenities were good. Resort location was great. The only complaint was children playing in the hot tub. They also had drinks in the hot tub along with water toys.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

FREDERICK

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was wonderful, beautiful and made us feel like family. The staff were all friendly and helpful. Rooms lovely, food amazing. Will definitely go again.
Main Pool
Swim up bar at night
Sitting area
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

dylan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful visit and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the jungle setting to the grounds, the beds were very comfortable, the buffet food was very good and varied pretty well every day. Excellent pools and access to the beach. Super friendly staff everywhere.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Elena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mne ponravilos' to chto territoriya etogo otelya pokhozha na park. Tut mnogo derev'yev i drugikh rasteniy. Ty kak budto by nakhodish'sya v dzhunglyakh. Turisty vsegda idut v teni derev'yev, a ne pod palyashchim solntsem. Vtoroye preimushchestvo - eto nedol'shaya territoriya. Idti do plyazha dlizko. Udobno to, chto bufet, basseyny i plyazh nakhodyatsya ryadom. Show more 331 I liked that the hotel grounds resembled a park. There are many trees and other plants. It feels like you're in a jungle. Tourists can always walk in the shade of the trees, not under the scorching sun. The second advantage is the relatively small area. It's a short walk to the beach. It's convenient that the buffet, pools, and beach are all close together.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Paula Marie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly. The food was ok.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jose Miguel Urbina

The staff is amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Saurabh

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Travis C.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
was clean and nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

MAKSIM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very good stay. The only problem was old beach long chairs close to the beach. They need to be replaced.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property--lush greenery, beach location, scenic neighborhood. We did NOT do the "inclusive" option so paid for dinner at the buffet and it was very mid. But--a good location for a night or two en route to elsewhere for us.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Julia Yamilex

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

sorayah

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

karen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel but noisy rooms all night and early in morning, couldn’t sleep well. Buffet food not very good and very limited. Grounds are beautiful and beach is beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

RICARDO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, and luckily no sargasun during this time. Not too much variaty but good quality. Only two a la carte dinner options and both good.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My only major complaint was the food. The selection was really not that great and the quality was average. We stayed at the Reef Coco Beach in March and they by far had a better selection and quality of food. Another complaint was that we were not allowed to sit in the hot tub with our all inclusive package, it was not that way at the Coco beach resort. The beach was beautiful, clean rooms, and atmosphere with the jungle was great. I will revisit the Coco Beach resort but not the Playacar.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Melina, Evanston

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Rocio

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025