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Playa del Carmen
Mexico
Tel: 52 984 873 4500
Fax: 52 984 873 4506
Concierge.com's insider take:
This pricey all-inclusive brings Maui to Mexico—minus the leis and mai tais. It was the first adults-only resort in Playacar and benefits from a generous 13-acre layout of lawns, streams and sand. Whirlpool bathtubs, walk-in closets, and couple-friendly king beds hit all the right marks for those seeking the optimum bang for their bucks. Lavish coffee and tea spreads, complimentary room service, mini-bar, beer, soda, and a DVD library up the all-inclusive ante. However, many rooms lack even a peak at the horizon pools, narrow beach, and aquamarine sea. Although dining options abound, management still clings to a closed-toe shoes for men rule in the Asian and Mediterranean restaurants. Excuse me? In flip-flop territory, even the priceiest of resorts nix dress codes. No matter—the beachside grill sports candlelight after sunset and serves hearty seafood and steaks. The all-inclusive nature makes this largely the province of weddings, honeymoons, and incentive groups, and Mexico neophytes find the comfort they crave in the gated Playacar setting.
From the readers of Condé Nast Traveler:
(200 rooms)
—2011 Gold List
Overall Score: 89.5
- Activities: 84.3
- Design: 92.2
- Food: 86.2
- Location: 90.5
- Rooms: 90.5
- Service: 93.1
View the entire 2011 Gold List of the world's best places to stay ›
Also appeared in the Gold List in 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Amenities: Beach, Pool, Spa, Tennis, Water sports
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