Mahekal Beach Resort, Playa del CarmenMahekal Beach Resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 37 of 61 hotels we score in Playa del Carmen. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction. Rooms from about $386 a night (cached, not a live quote).Mahekal Beach Resort sits on the edge of Playa del Carmen along the Caribbean Sea. The property features 250 metres of white sand beach and is located near 5th Avenue. It caters to families and travellers seeking relaxation, offering five outdoor swimming pools, yoga classes, and a spa with massage services. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant or request room service. While the resort provides a peaceful atmosphere, its position on the outskirts of the city means it is not in the immediate centre of the action. The rooms include air conditioning and minibars, and the hotel allows pets.What stands out

Direct access to white sand beach

Five outdoor swimming pools

On-site spa and yoga classes

Pet friendly accommodation

Watch out for

Located on the city outskirts

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.