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Royal Hideaway Playacar
Playa del Carmen, Mexico · Royal Hideaway · Core Luxury
Royal Hideaway Playacar opened in 1998 as an adults-only, all-inclusive resort within the gated Playacar development on Mexico's Riviera Maya, operated by Barcelo Hotel Group. The roughly 200-room beachfront property underwent its most recent major renovation around 2016 and holds AAA Four Diamond status in 2025.
- 200 rooms
- Opened 1998
- Neighborhood: Playacar Fase II
About Royal Hideaway Playacar
- The roughly 200-room beachfront resort underwent its most recent major renovation around 2016, nearly two decades after its original opening.
History
The Royal Hideaway Playacar opened in 1998 in the gated Playacar development of Playa del Carmen, on Mexico's Riviera Maya. An adults-only, all-inclusive resort, it is operated within the Barceló Hotel Group's portfolio (Royal Hideaway / Occidental).
The beachfront property was most recently renovated around 2016.
The setting
Inside the gated Playacar development south of Playa del Carmen on the Riviera Maya, adults-only and all-inclusive on the beach. Barcelo runs the Royal Hideaway flag here.
Restaurants and bars
- Ventanas — Restaurant · Gourmet, inspired by southern Spain, contemporary
- Spices — Restaurant · Mexican
- Palazzo — Restaurant · Italian
- Azia Avant Thai — Restaurant · Thai
- The Deck — Restaurant · à la carte, snacks
- Allegria Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Mesa del Chef at Ventanas — Gourmet tasting menu curated by the executive chef, centred on direct dialogue with the culinary team.
- Chef's Table — Intimate 9-course gourmet tasting menu crafted before guests' eyes, with paired wines; extra charge, up to four guests per table.
- Diving center (PADI 5-star) — Snorkeling, fishing and diving for all levels, certification courses, and equipment rental and sales.
- Watersports — Sailing, snorkeling and kayaking in the Riviera Maya turquoise waters.
- Tennis — 2 tennis courts and a multifunctional court; private lessons available.
- Golf course nearby — Golf course surrounded by tropical vegetation, less than a mile away; access subject to availability and extra cost.
Amenities
- Spa
- Infinity pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Tennis
- Beach
- Water sports
- Adults-only
- All-inclusive
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
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