Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
Xcaret Eco Theme Park - 12 min drive - 7.2 km
Getting around
Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.) - 57 min drive
Cozumel, Quintana Roo (CZM-Cozumel Intl.) - 12.3 miles/19.9 km
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Festival Grand Buffet - 2 min walk
Rosa Roja - 10 min walk
El Gaucho Steakhouse - 7 min walk
Cupcake Cafe - 1 min walk
RIU Yucatan - 12 min walk
About this property
Sandos Playacar All Inclusive
At Sandos Playacar All Inclusive, you can spend time at the beach enjoying beach umbrellas, beach massages and volleyball, plus you'll only be within a 10-minute drive of Xplor Theme Park. There's plenty of fun with the 8 outdoor pools and free water park, and guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps and aromatherapy. Dining choices include 9 restaurants, and the 3 poolside bars are great places to grab a cold drink. Other highlights at this all-inclusive property include 2 swim-up bars, a free kid's club and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers say great things about the pool and helpful staff.
All-inclusive
This property is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).
Gratuities and taxes
Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.
Food and beverages
All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks and beverages included
24-hour room service
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
Activities and facilities/equipment
All non-motorised water sports, land activities and use of recreational facilities and equipment are included.
Water activities
Kayaking
Sailing
Scuba-diving lessons
Snorkelling
Surfing/body boarding
Land activities
Cycling
Fitness facilities
Miniature golf
Football
Volleyball
Lessons/classes/games
Aerobics
Cooking
Dancing
Language
Water fitness
Yoga
Entertainment
On-site entertainment and activities
Access to on-site nightclubs
On-site live performances
Theme parties
Languages
English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
819 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Babysitting*
Free supervised childcare
Free children's club
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
On-site parking includes off-street options
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
9 restaurants
6 bars/lounges
3 poolside bars
2 swim-up bars
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Private dining
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Free children's club
Free water park access
Children's pool
Mini golf
Playground
Free supervised childcare/activities
What to do
On the beach
Fitness classes
Beach volleyball
Mini golf
Kayaking
Sailing
Personal watercraft (motorised)
Snorkelling
Surfing/body boarding
Shopping
Pool table
Golfing nearby
Parasailing nearby
Scuba-diving nearby
Skydiving nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car hire
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Free bike hire
Beach sunloungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
7 buildings/towers
Built in 2004
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fitness centre
8 outdoor pools
Free water park
Arcade/games room
Full-service spa
Hot tub
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Water slide
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch plasma TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Free stocked minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Dressing gowns
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Spa
Spa Sandos has 22 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa. Other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and sports massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam.
The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
A damage deposit of MXN 5000 will be collected before check-in
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Sanitation services: MXN 32.57 per night
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MXN 2100 per person (one way)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 1 and 17 costs MXN 880.00 (one-way)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Sandos Playacar All Inclusive?
Yes, there are 8 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Sandos Playacar All Inclusive?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sandos Playacar All Inclusive?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Sandos Playacar All Inclusive?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is MXN 2100 per person one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sandos Playacar All Inclusive?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Is there an on-site casino at Sandos Playacar All Inclusive?
No, this property doesn't have a casino, but Riviera Gran Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Sandos Playacar All Inclusive and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, sailing and snorkelling. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes. Indulge in a treatment at the spa, soothe your senses in the hot tub or go for a swim in one of the 8 outdoor swimming pools. Sandos Playacar All Inclusive also has 2 swim-up bars, 3 poolside bars and a sauna, as well as a steam room, an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Sandos Playacar All Inclusive?
Yes, there are 9 on-site restaurants.
Does Sandos Playacar All Inclusive have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Sandos Playacar All Inclusive like?
Sandos Playacar All Inclusive is a short 4-minute walk from Playacar Beach and 10 minutes' walk from Piste Cyclable sur Paseo Xaman-Ha.
Sandos Playacar All Inclusive Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
30 Dec 2024
Myron
Myron, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
13 Oct 2024
Marcela
Marcela, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
6 Oct 2024
Manpreet
Manpreet, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Oct 2024
Kena was amazing
Feodor
Feodor, 6-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Sept 2024
Vitoria
Vitoria, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Sept 2024
Very nice friendly family hotel. Felt very safe!
Nancy
Nancy, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
28 Sept 2024
Sandos is good place to stay
Javier
Javier, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Sept 2024
Na
Adalberto
Adalberto, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Sept 2024
Great resort
Ross
Ross, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Sept 2024
Safe
marcos
marcos, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Sept 2024
It was the greatest vacation of my life. Me and my girlfriend stayed here for 5 days and every day was better than the last. I wish I never had to leave. I’ll be back for sure sometime in my life
Christian
Christian, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
18 Sept 2024
Upon my arrival , I was not greeted by any staff or offered a welcome drink. The guy with the welcome drinks walked right past my co worker and I. Upon waiting 1 hour to check in , the woman refused to give us the room we paid for which was described as 2 queen beds , AC , Adult only and a tub. Unfortunately, we were placed in a room with two full beds , no working AC and no tub (a dirty shower ). After a long flight we were extremely hungry and tired asked for assistance with the broken AC but no one came. We went for a early dinner at the French restaurant and decided to not show to our second reservation of the night because of the distance/couldn’t find it(the shuttle was always full and/or didn’t show in a 15/30 min period . Friday night , unfortunately we slept in heat!
Saturday 09/14
Unfortunately. Maintenance was sent Saturday morning, he attempted to fix the AC , it worked for about 4 hours and completely stopped. I proceeded to the beach bar where they used the cheapest tequila present to make my drink (instant stomach ache) . After the beach we returned back to the room and we had a dinner reservation a few hours away. Follow this we left the room and proceeded to have dinner. Upon arriving to the Brazilian steak house a waitress named Cynthia asked that we wait 15 mins while she cleans off table (at this time she chose to sit only white or Hispanic couples ) she displayed pure discrimination, after waiting 15 mins patiently she rejected us and told
sabrina
sabrina, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
15 Sept 2024
Berna
Berna, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
15 Sept 2024
Every time we go to Sandos the experience is amazing ! All the crew is great and very helpful! Will be back one more time for sure, and the kids love the aquapark!!
david
david, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
14 Sept 2024
Ryan
Ryan, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
13 Sept 2024
Pools
Ivan
Ivan, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
12 Sept 2024
Room was invaded with cockroaches.
There was construction in the property next door, noisy.
Luis
Luis, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Sept 2024
Easy access to everything
Erminia
Erminia, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Sept 2024
Excelente over all would stay again
Janely
Janely, 7-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Sept 2024
Really good place for vacation.
Jimena
Jimena, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Sept 2024
Arely Naylet
Arely Naylet, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
3 Sept 2024
Vanessa
Vanessa, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Sept 2024
Family friendly resort, lots of things to do, good varieties of food. Overall a very nice resort for the family. One advise to visitors, bring your own drinking glass or tumbler unless you don't mind using their rewash or rerinse plastic glass😮
Deodato
Deodato, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
3 Sept 2024
I had some much expectations for this hotel, I visited it 8 years ago and it was great. But it change so much. Food was not great, some fruit from the buffet were bad and not entertainment at all around the pool or the hotel in general, drinks were not good, staff were not that friendly as I am use to in others hotels in Mexico. It is big and beautiful but it needs a lot of work to make Sandos Playacar of what it was before. Elena from the Italian restaurant was amazing and Naileth from the Brazilian Restaurant were the best. The rest of staff were ok. The Beach was gorgeous and made my stay very much fun.
Leidy
Leidy, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
2 Sept 2024
CONS:
1) Hard to book dining options ( can only use the web app, or do walk in at very early hours). There are no alternatives for booking, and the staff in person made it hard to book dining.
2) Poor check in service. No offer of a welcome beverage despite the long check in process. None of the amenities were described without me asking many questions. I had to remind the staff to give me a towel card. The room bracelet is a great idea, but it is a little gross knowing that you wear it 24/7 and cannot remove it to wash or rinse it.The web app has the only version of a map of the large property. It is hard to read and challenging to zoom in on the map.Hopefully the property can introduce a GPS version of the map in their app to help figure out directions better.
3) Poor shuttle service. Very vague signs as to the stop locations, and such crowded conditions that I realized early on, its best to walk around the property to get anywhere in a timely fashion
4) Poor lack of signage. Signs that were present were difficult to read or in odd spots that you could not find them.
5) Lack of enforcement of areas: Staff did not enforce "adult only zones"
6) Frequent Upselling
PRO:
1) Good BellBoy service. They take your belongings and immediately give a receipt, whether it is when you first come to the lobby, or request a pickup prior to your check out.
2) Good food. Despite challenging to obtain restaurant reservations, the food was pretty good overall.
3) Wide water options