Viceroy Riviera Maya, Playa del CarmenViceroy Riviera Maya in Playa del Carmen, Mexico has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 34 of 61 hotels we score in Playa del Carmen. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.6 before correction. Rooms from about $695 a night (cached, not a live quote).Viceroy Riviera Maya is an adults-only resort situated on the white sand shores of Playa Xcalacoco. The property consists of 41 private villas set within the Yucatan jungle rainforest. Each villa includes a plunge pool and minimalist interiors. Guests can access the Wayak Spa, a swimming pool, and an on-site restaurant. The resort is suitable for couples seeking seclusion, though the villas are located away from the beach within the wooded grounds. Facilities include a gym, business centre, and valet parking. The hotel operates 24 hours a day and allows pets.What stands out

Private villas with plunge pools

Located in a jungle setting

On-site spa facilities

Adults only environment

Watch out for

Villas are set back from the beach

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.