Playa (as it?s known locally) is found in the state of Quintana Roo, in the Yucatán Peninsula’s Riviera Maya area. Mexico. Here you can hang out at famous beach clubs, swim with turtles in the warm Caribbean Sea, take a trip to the Mayan ruins of Tulum and visit the many shops, art galleries, restaurants, bars and nightclubs lined along la Quinta Avenida. Playa del Carmen was once a quiet fishing village, now it?s a party town, but one that is very family-friendly, with unspoilt beaches and top-notch resorts.
Aloft Playa del Carmen

Just metres from Fifth Avenue, you?ll find Aloft Playa del Carmen, a 167-bedroom hotel designed for the urban traveller seeking innovative future focussed facilities. The decor here is minimalist, with nods to the indigenous culture via textures and colours. A roof terrace has two infinity pools with colourful floating sunloungers and seating spaces, and a bar set beneath a pergola. It?s all very chic, yet with a fun and playful vibe. Guests can drink and dine at W XYZ bar, Re:mix lounge and the Nook restaurant and grab food to go at Re:fuel. The hotel also offers workspaces for digital nomads, a Camp Aloft kids’ program, entertainment and pet-friendly amenities. Check Availability & Prices
Banyan Tree Mayakoba

Located in Mayakoba, between Playa del Carmen and Cancun (around 15 minutes to the lively hotspots), the Banyan Tree is spread across jungle, lagoon and beachside areas. Enter through the AAA Five-Diamond resort?s pagoda...