If your family's idea of a perfect vacation involves long, lazy days at the beach, the Playa del Carmen is an ideal destination. With miles and miles of soft sand, safe swimming beaches and clear, warm Caribbean water, Playa del Carmen is the perfect setting for a family beach vacation.
Once a sleepy village, today the city of Playa del Carmen is bursting with activity. It's easy to get around Playa del Carmen on foot or bike, and you'll find a wide variety of restaurants, bars and shopping options available. While the central area of the city is becoming increasingly a party hot spot, moving away from the city center the scene becomes more laid-back and quiet. Here you'll find plenty of family-friendly places to stay.
Here are my favorite family-friendly hotels in Playa del Carmen.
Kids Love the Ecopark at Hacienda Tres Rios
Hacienda Tres Rios is a great all-inclusive option located just north of Playa del Carmen. With several restaurants on site and a massive pool that snakes throughout the property, families have plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the facilities. Kids particularly love the natural lagoon on site. This lagoon features clear, shallow water extending about 50 yards out in to the ocean and is a fun, safe place for even the youngest children to play.
Blue Bay Grand All Inclusive
The Blue Bay Grand All Inclusive is a large resort with plenty of restaurants, pools and activities on site to keep kids entertained all day long. Consider booking the ground view garden view suite, which comes with a separate lounge and dining area that opens out to a private outdoor hot tub, swim up pool and spacious terrace.
Ocean Maya Royale All Inclusive Resort for Great Value
The Ocean Maya Royale, located near the Gran Coral Golf Club and Maromoa Beach, is a large all-inclusive resort. With great beaches and a great location near Playa del Carmen, this resort is a great option of you would like to spend time in Playa del Carmen or explore the Riviera Maya further. The resort's professional event staff regularly receives high marks, making Ocean Maya Royale a great option if you're planning a family event such as a wedding or family reunion.
Book Grand Velas for Pristine Beach
For true beach lovers, the beach at Grand Velas does not disappoint. The long, white sandy beach does not have rocks, as some beaches in the area do, and includes shaded beach chairs with fast, friendly service from the resort staff. Grand Velas is located about a 10 minute drive north of Playa del Carmen.
Don't Miss the Family Concierge at Paradisus Esmeralda
And last but certainly not least, families will love the family concierge at Paradisus Esmerelda from the very moment of arrival. Enjoy a private check in room, where kids can happily dig into a bar full of snacks and drinks while parents attended to the business of check in. Then, get to know your personal concierge, who is on site to help you with anything you may need during your stay. Enjoy the large suites, with separate sleeping quarters for parents and pool access right from the room's private patio.
