Name: The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa-Optional All Inclusive
Address: Paseo Xaman - Ha s/n, Playacar, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Mexico, Paseo Xaman - Ha s/n, Playacar, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
Rating: 8.0

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The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa-Optional All Inclusive

–Excellent location – show map

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About this property

Beachfront Location: The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa in Playa del Carmen offers direct beachfront access with Playacar Beach just a 4-minute walk away. Guests can enjoy stunning sea views and relax on the sandy shores. Spa and Wellness: The resort features a spa and wellness center, sauna, and fitness center. Additional facilities include a swimming pool with a view, yoga classes, aerobics, cycling, and snorkeling. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Dining Options: A family-friendly restaurant serves American, Italian, and international cuisines with brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea. Breakfast includes champagne, local specialties, warm dishes, juice, fresh pastries, pancakes, cheese, and fruits. Nearby Attractions: Located 1 mi from Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and 1.1 mi from ADO International Bus Station, the resort is 22 mi from Cozumel International Airport. Nearby attractions include Xel Ha (30 mi) and Xcacel-Xcacelito (29 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Playa del Carmen, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Tennis court
Fitness center
Golf course (within 2 miles)

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Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Superior Room, 2 Double Beds 2 full beds
Premium Room, 2 Double Beds 2 full beds
Superior Room, 1 King Bed 1 king bed
Premium Room, 1 King Bed 1 king bed

Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Laura

Canada

“Concierge Alfonso was very knowledgeable and helped us with a great attitude”

Clarissa

United States

“Everything. It was absolutely beautiful. So peaceful and jungle like”

Sandra

Spain

“Very nice beach, good drinks and breakfast. Wild animals and beautiful birds.”

Ana

United States

“Beautiful location, very safe, not overcrowded. The rooms are comfortable, they made our rooms daily. The hotel setting with trees in between the buildings is very relaxing and it has a cooling effect. The buffet has a lot of variety of food.”

Veronika

United States

“Location is great and safe. Quiet. Small buildings. Situated in the nature, small hidden gem. Feels like living in the rainforest with animals. Water fountains everywhere, just have your bottle to fill up. Rooms not big but perfectly fine...”

Stephanie

Canada

“Perfect beach and the hotel was beautifully laid out with a lot of amenities.”

Catalin

Canada

“Reef 28 is in a fantastic location. If you want to avoid the ‘all inclusive’ mayhem, but would still like to spend your days at a beach-this is a great option. I paid a nominal amount per day, in order to plant myself on the beach at either of...”

Kathleen

United States

“The fact that the room seemed like we were in the middle of a jungle and yet the beach,pool and restaurant were still close to the room”

Robert

United States

“The grounds are gorgeous. We loved the wildlife. There was plenty of variety at the buffets.The staff was very friendly and helpful. There were always available beach chairs when we went to the beach.”

Jane

United States

“We loved everything! The property is gorgeous. The sit down restaurants were fabulous. The concierge was helpful in setting up some day trips. Spectacular stay.”

Area info

Restaurants

5 Restaurants On Site

Chulavista

Cuisine
International
Open for
Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly
Dietary options
Gluten-free

Botticelli

Cuisine
Italian
Open for
Dinner

Terraza Grill

Cuisine
International
Open for
Dinner

Deli Snack Bar

Cuisine
American
Open for
Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly

Ice Cream Parlor

Open for
High tea
Ambience
Family-friendly

Resort facilities at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa-Optional All Inclusive

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

House rules

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa-Optional All Inclusive takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

Check-out

From 6:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years

Extra bed upon request

Free

Crib upon request

Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the charge for the extra person depends on the season and should be paid upon check in.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 008-007-003763/2025