Terasu Riviera Maya Hotel & Spa, en Xcaret
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want a quiet, top-rated 5-star base close to the Xcaret parks and are happy to pay about €261 a night. If you want to walk to Playa del Carmen's town or care a lot about breakfast, look at our other two picks.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits, and who should skip it
Terasu Riviera Maya Hotel & Spa, en Xcaret is our Luxury pick for Playa del Carmen. It is an official 5-star hotel with a guest score of 9.0 out of 10 from 249 reviews, the joint highest among the 13 properties we compared.
It suits couples and families planning days at Xcaret who want calm surroundings, a spa and a pool to come back to. Guests describe a peaceful jungle setting and attentive staff.
Skip it if you want to step out into town in the evening on foot, or if a wide breakfast spread matters to you. Guests say breakfast variety is limited.
Location and getting around
The address is KM 283 acceso 1 Xcaret Fraccionamiento 1, lote 3, Rancho Viejo Xcaret. Guests rate the location 8.6 out of 10.
Xcaret Park is the nearest listed sight, about 1.5 km away or roughly 19 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. The real route may be longer and less pleasant on foot, so check it before you plan to walk.
Our data does not give a distance to Playa del Carmen's town centre or beaches, so that is not confirmed. Expect to rely on a car or taxi for trips beyond the Xcaret area. Free parking is listed.
What guests say
Reviewers single out the staff as friendly, helpful and attentive, with a warm welcome. They also like the quiet jungle setting close to the Xcaret parks and other local attractions.
Breakfast is the sore spot. Guests say there are fresh options, but the variety is limited and some items feel industrial. Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed.
Price and how it compares with our other Playa del Carmen picks
The reference price was €260.50 per night. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November) for 2 adults, not live quotes. The sample median was €105.35, so this is about two and a half times the typical rate.
The listing names free Wi-Fi, a spa and wellness centre, a restaurant, a pool, free parking, family rooms, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace. Breakfast type and whether it is in your rate are not confirmed.
Our Budget pick, Hotel Casa de las Flores, is a 3-star scoring 8.7 at €69.86 per night. The Best Value pick, HM Playa del Carmen, is a 4-star scoring 8.6 at €92.61. Terasu costs €168 to €191 more per night than those two. In return you get the highest score, a fifth star, a spa and a quiet setting near Xcaret.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 13 eligible properties in Playa del Carmen. Our Luxury slot goes first to five-star hotels, and Terasu shared the top review score of the whole sample.
A 9.0 from 249 reviews is a strong result, though the sample is smaller than at larger resorts. That is why it holds the Luxury slot.
Before you book
Check today's price for your dates, since the November 2026 rate is only a reference. Ask whether breakfast is included and what it offers.
Check spa hours and any spa fees. Plan how you will reach Playa del Carmen's town and beaches, and confirm the walking route to Xcaret if you intend to go on foot.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How much does Terasu Riviera Maya Hotel & Spa cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €260.50 per night. Check today's price for your dates.
How far is Terasu from Xcaret Park?
About 1.5 km, roughly 19 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Check the actual route before walking.
Can I walk to Playa del Carmen town from the hotel?
Our data does not confirm the distance to the town centre. Plan on a car or taxi and check a map before booking.
Is breakfast good at Terasu?
Guests mention fresh options but limited variety, and some items feel industrial. Whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Does the hotel have a spa and pool?
Yes, a spa and wellness centre and a pool are listed. Check opening hours and any spa charges for your dates.