Occidental Royal Hideaway Playacar, Playa del Carmen

The hotel is located in the upscale beachside suburb of Playacar on the Riviera Maya, next door to a world-class 18-hole golf course.

The night life and attractions of Playa del Carmen are 10 minutes away and traveling time to the Cancun airport is less than an hour.

 Rates & Quotes

The 200 luxurious rooms decorated with marble floors and elegant wooden furniture feature a balcony, king-size bed or two doubles, air conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV, CD/DVD/VCR, video games, clock radio, telephone, voicemail, minibar, coffeemaker, safe, iron and ironing board. Each has a full bathroom with a telephone type shower, hairdryer, vanity mirror and bathrobes. Subject to availability the hotel can provide rooms with facilities for the handicapped, connecting rooms and extra beds.

The Occidental Royal Hideaway offers a wide choice of activities, services and eating options. It has 6 restaurants and three bars including the Cigar Bar - offering Havana cigars, and 24-hour room service. Guests can choose from basketball courts, a soccer field, tennis, ping-pong, bicycle rides and the nearby Playacar golf course. Water activities feature aerobics classes, water polo, and visitors can use the hotel's kayaks, sailboats, windsurfers and snorkeling equipment. A Water Sports Center offers optional excursions, scuba diving, and deep sea fishing. Comfortable loungers and parasols will make suntanning on the beach a pleasure; later, refresh yourself in one of the three freshwater swimming pools. Work out at the at the modern gym or let yourself be pampered at the spa which features Thalasso therapy along with facials and body treatments.

The resort also has car rentals, a travel agency, currency exchange and a small shopping concourse with boutiques where you can buy jewelry, gifts and souvenirs. A Business Center provides meeting facilities for up to 220 people and audiovisual equipment. The hotel has special newlywed packages that include floral arrangements, daily room service with American breakfast, and a 10% discount on massages. Other advantages include a book exchange, concierge and laundry service.

The hotel's seven restaurants provide flexible eating schedules and excellent food; "Ventanas" and Spices offer seafood specialties and Mexican cuisine; El Azia restaurant is sure to satisfy your craving for oriental or Thai food, while El Palazzo serves exquisite Italian fare in an elegant atmosphere. Stop off at The Grill for some tasty specialties, or at the Club Royale with its delicious buffet of Mexican and international dishes. Reservations may be required.

The all-inclusive plan provides a Welcome Champagne Cocktail, a la carte meals and snacks in the five specialty restaurants; juices, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, wine with dinner; 24-hour room service with special menu, restocking of minibar with water and soft drinks; all in-house sports activities and nonmotorized water sports equipment (waterjets, deep sea fishing, special tours and scuba diving are optional); the program also features free transportation to the
AquaWorld marina as well as cabaret style shows put on by the hotel; taxes and tips included.

The Occidental Royal Hideaway Playacar Resort & Spa is rated one of the Leading Hotels of the World and has received the AAA Four Diamond Award.