aloft Playa del Carmen, Playa del Carmenaloft Playa del Carmen in Playa del Carmen, Mexico has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 29 of 61 hotels we score in Playa del Carmen. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 3.4. Rooms from about $121 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Centro district of Playa del Carmen, Aloft Playa del Carmen is a modern, non-smoking hotel situated within walking distance of the Main Beach and the 3D Museum of Wonders. The property contains between 99 and 167 air-conditioned rooms equipped with coffee machines and flat-screen TVs. Guests can use the fitness centre, the Nook restaurant, or the rooftop area which offers views of the Caribbean Sea. The hotel also features two outdoor swimming pools and a business centre. It is a suitable choice for travellers seeking a central base, though the bathroom layouts are somewhat awkward. The hotel welcomes pets and provides free WiFi throughout the building.What stands out

Central location near the beach

Rooftop pool with sea views

On-site fitness centre

Pet friendly policy

Watch out for

Awkward bathroom layouts

Better-scored in Playa del Carmen

Etereo, Auberge Collection, Playa del Carmen: 4.4 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $535 a night. Etereo, Auberge Collection is a boutique hotel consisting of 75 units located within the gated Kanai resort community in Riviera Maya, Mexico.

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.