Fairmont Mayakoba Riviera Maya, Playa del CarmenFairmont Mayakoba Riviera Maya in Playa del Carmen, Mexico has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 17 of 61 hotels we score in Playa del Carmen. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction: Google 4.3. Rooms from about $315 a night (cached, not a live quote).Fairmont Mayakoba is a large resort situated within the gated Mayakoba development in Riviera Maya. The property sits among mangroves and tropical gardens along the Caribbean shoreline and Mayakoba Lagoon. It features low-rise buildings and casitas that overlook the sea or the water. Guests can access a golf course, a spa, and multiple swimming pools, including a dedicated area for children. The resort provides various dining options and several complimentary activities. It suits families and travellers looking for a coastal setting with extensive facilities. However, some guests find the experience difficult when travelling with very young children.What stands out

Spacious and clean rooms

Large comfortable beds

Quiet atmosphere

Clean swimming pools

Watch out for

Difficult for young children

Management issues

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.