The Riviera Maya Edition, Playa del CarmenThe Riviera Maya Edition in Playa del Carmen, Mexico has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 10 of 61 hotels we score in Playa del Carmen. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.7 before correction: Tripadvisor 4.7. Rooms from about $767 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Riviera Maya Edition is a beachfront resort situated within a 620-acre nature reserve in Solidaridad, near Playa del Carmen. Located along the Caribbean coastline, the property provides direct access to two miles of white-sand beaches. It features approximately 180 guestrooms and suites, two outdoor swimming pools, a spa, and a gym. The hotel is suitable for travellers seeking a coastal setting with modern interiors and valet parking. While the facilities are high-end, guest feedback indicates that service response times can be slow and some room decor feels sterile. The resort is positioned close to Maroma Beach and the Tres Ríos area.What stands out

Direct beach access

Two outdoor pools

On-site spa and gym

Free valet parking

Watch out for

Slow service response times

Sterile room interiors

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.