What We Love
- The resort is all about a fun social vibe. Beach parties, Kids Club, Teen Club, night shows, adults only section with swim-up bar - it's time to play!
- The All-Playa Experience has themed beach parties every day of the week, with music, food and games!
- 24-hour room service and all-inclusive luxury means that you will have all of the amenities you could ever ask for at your fingertips.
Things to Know
- Maximize your vacation times by checking pick-up times on scheduled transfers.
- Family-friendly and adults-only sections of the resort are available to guests.
- The resort is located in close proximity to Riviera Maya's famous 5th Street, home to shopping, dining and more.
Resort Details
- Various Lounges/Bars-Pool Bar Select Club Adults Only-“Riviera Blue” Pool Snack Bar - (temporarily closed for deep cleaning which are scheduled to reopen on November 1, 2025.)-Lobby Bar Riviera-Swim-up Bar-Bar La Plaza-Ocean front snack bar for the entire family (conveniently located right next to the main pool)
- Various Restaurants-Festival Grand Buffet (Main Restaurant)-Riviera Grand Buffet (Breakfast buffet)-Il Piemonte(A la carte - Italian restaurant)-Asiana Restaurant(A la carte - Oriental Restaurant) - (temporarily closed for deep cleaning which are scheduled to reopen on November 1, 2025.)-El Gaucho Restaurant(A la carte - Argentinian Steak House) -(temporarily closed for deep cleaning which are scheduled to reopen on November 1, 2025.)-Fogo de Janeiro Restaurant (Brazilian Rodizio Restaurant) - (temporarily closed for deep cleaning which are scheduled to reopen on November 1, 2025.)-Le Gourmet (A la carte - French Restaurant)-Blue Moon (Snacks)-Crêperie-Cupcake Cafe-Chayita (Mexican Grill, specializing in burritos, tacos and salads.)-Gourmex (a la carte Mexican Cuisine)
Some restaurants may only operate on select schedules. Some restaurants expect appropriate dress. Consult the hotel upon arrival for hours of operation, reservation policies, and dress codes.
- 24-hour room service
- Babysitting†
- Beauty shop/salon†
- Car rental desk†
- Child programs†
- Children's play area†
- Disco
- Exercise gym
- Jacuzzi†
- Medical Facilities Service†
- 24-hour room service
- Babysitting†
- Beauty shop/salon†
- Car rental desk†
- Child programs†
- Children's play area†
- Disco
- Exercise gym
- Jacuzzi†
- Medical Facilities Service†
- Pool
- Sauna†
- Shops and commercial services†
- Spa†
- Tennis court
- Water sports†
- Wireless internet connection in public areas
- Please contact the hotel for additional information.
† Fees may apply
- Bike rental †
- Children's poolThere are 5 children's pools on-site.
- Children's program, onsiteSupervised Kids Club, 2 children’s pools, Puppet Theater, playground area, play station, tree club house, crafts, t-v, children’s movie and sporting activities, ages 4-12.
Mini Eco Park - Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-siteSpacious Gymnasium with Life Fitness equipment (Exclusively for guests over 18 years)
- General †Games room: billiards, ping pong, backgammon, chess, dominoes and cards
Daily activities program: Aerobics classes, stretching and beach activities. Bicycle tours during the day. Zumba
Full Schedule for activities with our Entertainment and Sports Equipment.
Excursions: Archaeological Sites Tulum, Coba, Chichen Itza, Ecological Park Xcaret, Xel-Ha, and others.Main Plaza for entertainment with: Stage with
performances, live music - Hot tub †There is 1 outdoor hot tub.
- Pool †10 Pools in the complex, including 1 exclusively for Select Club Adults Only Section & 5 for children.
A 170 m / 558 ft infinity pool overlooking the Caribbean Sea, offering:- A children’s pool with 5 slides** (** height restriction of 1.10m / 3 feet 7 inches applies) and a rain tree- Deep pool area with pool bar - Sauna †Sauna, Jacuzzi, thermal areas, Turkish bath. (exclusively for guests over 18 years).
Temazcal Experience (Sweat Lodge) an ancient ritual to heal body and soul. - Spa †Swimming pool and solarium only for adults.Complete Spa with 22 cabins for massages, facial and body treatments. (exclusively for guests over 18 years).Spa Kids with selected treatments (all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
- Teen programsTeen’s Lite Club (13-17 years) with arcade games, mocktail bar, dance floor
- Tennis court2 Tennis courts with evening floodlights & equipment (proper sports attire required, previous reservation)
- Water activities †Pool games and water aerobics. Water basketball.
Water Sports Center with: Diving (Free pool demo, once per stay) Snorkeling equipment (1 hour per day), sailing and kayaks (equipment included) (lessons not included, insurance fee applies).
- Golf †Golf course located within a mile of the property.
Miniature Golf with equipment included
- On-site EntertainmentNightly entertainment: cabaret shows, music halls, pantomime shows, and theme weeks
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews from CheapCaribbean Customers
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
25655 reviews
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Nov 01, 2025Missing the best waitress there ever was, YESSI come back!
Missing the best waitress. Yessi always went above and beyond never leaving our cups empty EVER! She should have never been moved and needs to come back to the adults select pool/RE bar/pool. She is missed by many who come here on a yearly basis!
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Oct 30, 2025
Staff was ALL so amazing!
Ten days that were pure magic. Everyone was so kind & helpful & always made us feel special. Avenue bar Mariam & Jose’ are the best! Enrique with Royal elite was so helpful & so friendly! Can’t wait to return! Beautiful place!
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Oct 30, 2025
Love Sandos Playacar!
Another fabulous vacation at Sandos Playacar. Seeing Jose and Miriam at the Avenue Bar every evening before dinner is the highlight of our trip. I would be so disappointed not to see them here. We also had great attention from Maria and Moises in the RE office. They took care of all of our requests quickly. The resort is beautiful! But the staff is what makes us come back year after year. Adios! We can’t wait to come back!
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Oct 29, 2025Great chef keshar
Hotel is good overall. Initially had difficulty finding vegetarian food but then found chef Keshar who organised everything for us! Group of 14
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Oct 28, 2025
My elite bar experience
Elite bar was the epitome of VIP service! Miriam and Jose in elite bar were both accommodating and guest oriented. Went to the bar to watch the World Series game and ended up enjoying the personal outgoing service they provided. Hats off to their work ethic and pride.
- AdvisorySpring breakers are not allowed. Minimum check-in age is 18.
- AdvisoryThe following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Environmental / Sanitation fee: 33.94 MXN (Approx. 1.78 USD) (Plus Taxes) per person, per night. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change, this is an estimate of what you will be charged. The hotel can provide current fees and inclusions when you check-in.
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy:
Hotel requires a debit card authorization upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy -This hotel does not allow groups of students or spring breakers.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel. - Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed