The Reef Playacar - all inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

The Reef Playacar
The Reef Playacar resort is on a beautiful white sandy beach in Playacar, right next to the sea side tourist town of Playa del Carmen
Botticelli a la carte restaurant

The Reef Playacar is on a gorgeous white beach within easy walking distance to central Playa del Carmen, the most fun tourist town on the Mexican Caribbean coast, some 40 miles (60 km) south of Cancun. This central location on the Riviera Maya between Cancun and Tulum is perfectly positioned for any number of day adventures to Mayan ruins, area Nature/theme parks, jungle tours, cenote dive/snorkel tours, and the rest of Mundo Maya on the Caribbean.

Rooms The Reef Playacar has 202 comfortable rooms with a Mexican Caribbean flare, housed in 3 story villas separated by winding paths and lush tropical gardens. Guest rooms are complete with either one king size bed or two double beds, balcony or terrace, air conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite reception color TV, direct access telephone with voice mail, iron & iron board, mini fridge, safety deposit box (at an additional charge) pillow menu and a full bath room with bathtub, shower and make up mirror.

All inclusive All meals, snacks and unlimited beverages are included at our ocean view Buffet Restaurant, our 2 a la carte restaurants (Italian & Mexican Grill), ice cream parlor & at our Deli snack bar offering daily and late night snacks until 2 in the morning. Enjoy your favourite beverage at one of our 5 bars (including a swim up bar, sports bar and air conditioned lobby bar) conveniently located throughout the resort with varied operating hours and a wide variety of domestic and international drinks available from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Activities Daily activities are coordinated by our multilingual entertainment staff with a complete all day program for adults, a spectacular show at night and a special kids club for children from 4 to 12 years old with nightly mini disco. For golfers, Playacar's 18 hole golf course is convenienctly located just across the street from the resort.

an ice cream picnic under the greenery - strolling from the rooms toward the beach

the pool with the ocean beyond - ocean view a la carte restaurant

another pool by the beach view and the lobby

special occasions on the beach and massage

Kid's Club and fine dining, inside and outside


nighttime shows and beach time pleasures




Aerial Tour
  • Water sports
    • Scuba diving*, reef diving*, para-sailing*, wave-runners*
    • Snorkeling (equipment)*
    • *additional
  • Additional services (extra charge)
    • Massages on the beach
    • Babysitting
    • In restaurant
      • Wine list, lobster dinners, romantic dinners
    • Car rental
    • Currency exchange
    • Laundry service
    • Mail service
    • Boutique
    • Medical Service- doctor on call 24 hrs.
    • Safety deposit box (US$ 2.00 per day)
    • Nighttime tennis
    • Tours
    • Wedding services
    • Playacar 18 hole golf course across the street
    • Beauty salon
    • Event meeting facilities
      • Seating is available for groups of 150, 300, 400, or up to 700 people.
      • Group services- Many extra services at no extra cost exclusively for groups (10 or more rooms): welcome cocktails, private check in, room upgrade for group leaders (subject to availability), complimentary rooms (restrictions apply), use of our multi use salon.

Room occupancy & bedding

2012 Standard Room includes:
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
One a la carte restaurant selection
One buffet restaurant selection
Snack bar and ice cream bar
4 bars, national alcohoddc beverages only
Non-motorized sports
Kid's Club, gym, bicycles, Aerobics
Entertainment daily and in the evening
2012 Superior Room includes:
Mini-bar: beer, sodas & snacks in room daily
Coffee maker in room
Upgraded bathroom amenities
Bottle of wine upon arrival
Safe/ lock box included in room
Massage 30 minutes [minimum stay 14 nights]
Choice of 2 a la carte restaurants
1 buffet restaurant
Two a la carte restaurant selections
Italian specialty & gourmet grill
5 bars, including the Royal Reef Lounge bar.
Hotel + Flight Packages
Standard Room
2012 Dates Single Double Triple Child
(4-12 yrs.)
Jan 3 - Jan 31 $ 262.00 $ 175.00 $ 168.00 $ 50.00
Feb 1 - Apr 8 $ 270.00 $ 180.00 $ 173.00 free
Apr 9 - Jun 30 $ 195.00 $ 130.00 $ 123.00 free
Jul 1 - Aug 18 $ 220.00 $ 146.00 $ 140.00 $ 50.00
Aug 19 - Oct 31 $ 169.00 $ 113.00 $ 107.00 free
Nov 1 - Dec 20 $ 212.00 $ 141.00 $ 135.00 free
Dec 21 - Jan 5/13 $ 387.00 $ 258.00 $ 252.00 $ 75.00
Superior Room
2012 Dates Single Double Triple Child
(4-12 yrs.)
Jan 3 - Jan 31 $ 281.00 $ 187.00 $ 181.00 $ 50.00
Feb 1 - Apr 8 $ 288.00 $ 192.00 $ 186.00 free
Apr 9 - Jun 30 $ 213.00 $ 142.00 $ 136.00 free
Jul 1 - Aug 18 $ 238.00 $ 159.00 $ 152.00 $ 50.00
Aug 19 - Oct 31 $ 188.00 $ 125.00 $ 119.00 free
Nov 1 - Dec 20 $ 231.00 $ 154.00 $ 147.00 free
Dec 21 - Jan 5/13 $ 406.00 $ 270.00 $ 264.00 $ 75.00
  • Rates are in US dollars per night, per person. Rates include taxes and tips.
  • Maximum 2 adults, 2 children, or 3 adults per room.
  • Children 0-3.99 years free. Limit of 2 children 0-3.99 years per room with 2 paying adults.
  • Holidays: Christmas & New Year's, minimum 7 night stay.
  • New Year's Eve dinner surcharge: $25/person (pay at the hotel).
updated: 8 Sep 2011
subject to change