Playa del Carmen: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Playa del Carmen side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Hotel Casa de las Flores	Best Value HM Playa del Carmen	Luxury Terasu Riviera Maya Hotel & Spa, en Xcaret
Guest score	8.7/10	8.6/10	9.0/10
Reviews	1,024	699	249
Stars	★★★	★★★★	★★★★★
Area	Centro	Centro	KM 283 acceso 1 Xcaret Fraccionamiento 1, lote 3, Rancho Viejo Xcaret
Reference price per night	€70	€93	€261
Guests like	Location: Short walk to 5th Avenue, the beach, ADO bus terminal, and ferry port. Staff: Friendly, attentive team offer helpful local advice and luggage assistance.	Location: Short walk to 5th Avenue, the beach, and the bus station. Pool: Clean courtyard area with a bar, sunbeds, and a tropical design.	Staff: Friendly, helpful, and attentive team provide a warm welcome. Location: Peaceful jungle setting close to Xcaret parks and local attractions.
Guests mention	Noise Level: Generally peaceful street, though loud music from a nearby bar disturbs sleep at night.	Value: Reasonable room rates, though guests report unexpected extra fees and deposits.	Breakfast: Fresh options available, though variety is limited and some items feel industrial.
Good for	pool, family, spa, ac	family, parking, gym, ac, breakfast	family, spa, ac

Which one?

Choose Hotel Casa de las Flores if price matters most, HM Playa del Carmen for the best balance of score and price, and Terasu Riviera Maya Hotel & Spa, en Xcaret if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.