Alila Mayakoba, Playa del CarmenAlila Mayakoba in Playa del Carmen, Mexico has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 30 of 61 hotels we score in Playa del Carmen. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 3.2. Rooms from about $548 a night (cached, not a live quote).Alila Mayakoba is a beachfront resort situated along the Carretera Federal Cancún-Tulum in Quintana Roo. The 60-acre property sits between mangroves and the Caribbean Sea, bordering a lagoon and the El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course. It caters to families and guests seeking outdoor activities, offering two swimming pools, a spa, a fitness centre, and free bicycles. The resort provides beach access via a shuttle and includes daily breakfast. Accommodation is spread across 13 buildings located on the lagoon and beach sides. One practical limitation is that buildings are accessible by stairs only, as there are no elevators on site.What stands out

Direct beach and lagoon access

On-site golf course

Complimentary bicycles and shuttle

Spacious guest rooms

Watch out for

No elevators in buildings

Limited English among service staff

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Palafitos Overwater Bungalows, Playa del Carmen: 4.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $1,425 a night. Palafitos Overwater Bungalows is an adults-only resort located off Maroma Beach in Playa del Carmen.

La Casa De La Playa, Playa del Carmen: 4.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $2,336 a night. La Casa De La Playa is an adults-only boutique hotel situated on the beachfront in Riviera Maya, near Playa del Carmen.