Hotels in Playacar

"Where to start? Sandos was EXCEPTIONAL! Our stay at this resort was nothing short of phenomenal. We visited to celebrate my husband’s 40th birthday and brought along a group of 17 friends and family—and somehow, every single detail for every single person was absolutely perfect. The resort itself is stunning, with gorgeous beachy vibes and beautifully maintained grounds that instantly put you in vacation mode. There are multiple pools to choose from, each with its own atmosphere, and the drinks were consistently fantastic. The food truly exceeded expectations—delicious across the board, with so much variety that everyone in our group found something they loved at every meal. One of the most unique and charming touches was the animals on the property—they were adorable and added such a fun, memorable element to the experience. What truly made our trip unforgettable, though, was the staff. Melisa, Zyanya, Mar, and Maria went above and beyond in every way imaginable. They anticipated our needs, checked in on us constantly, and even took the time to text us to help coordinate dinner reservations for our large group. Their warmth, attentiveness, and genuine care made us feel incredibly special. Thank you all again!! I can’t overstate how amazing this trip was. Every single person in our group left raving about the experience. If you’re considering this resort just GO! You will not regret it."

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"The property is really nice, and we enjoyed the pool and beach. All the staff were super friendly and helpful. The food was nothing exciting but not terrible. Our room was clean but was on the older side, and was a little loud, but I think that was our proximity to the laundry room. Overall, a nice place to stay if you want a good experience, but don't have a huge budget. "

"My stay at Riu Tequila had some great highlights, but also a few letdowns. The entertainment team was truly top-tier — easily 10/10. They consistently organized activities throughout the day and night and made a real effort to engage guests. They were friendly, energetic, and made the experience fun. The shows were interactive and kept us entertained the entire stay. Another standout was the cleanliness. This is one of the cleanest hotels I’ve ever stayed at. You constantly see staff maintaining the property, and the rooms were spotless every day. However, the biggest disappointment was the food and drinks. For a RIU resort, I expected much better quality. Most of the cocktails tasted watered down, which was surprising. The food overall was hit or miss during my six-night stay. The buffet was excellent on two nights, offering a great variety of meats and fresh options, but inconsistent on other days. The restaurants were decent, but definitely could have been better. Compared to other RIU resorts I’ve visited, this was a noticeable downgrade in both food and drink quality. One important thing to note: this is not a beachfront property. You’ll need to take a golf cart or walk across the street, which takes about 7–10 minutes. While the golf cart runs every 10 minutes, this could be inconvenient for elderly guests or anyone with mobility challenges. Overall, I’d rate this resort a 7/10. The property is beautiful, and the entertainment and cleanliness really stand out. "

"The food was good! Pools and beach were nice! Staff were pleasant. "

"Beautiful beach, very clean, friendly helpful staff"

"Terrific place for an all-inclusive holiday. Resort is a bit dated but extremely well maintained and very clean. Staff were awesome and food was much better than we’ve experienced at similar resorts. A lot of kids and young families. Definitely recommend this place. "

"This was an amazing hotel for the budget. Our family of five was able to share one room (two bedrooms) comfortably. The pool was great for my boys (aged 11, 6 and 4) and we enjoyed breakfast daily. The location was really our only complaint. We love to walk places and there really wasn't anywhere to safely walk, so we ended up taking cabs into town daily. The hotel did offer a shuttle one of the days when it was available. "

"The property was great, very well maintained, clean and beautiful. The beach was very clean, as were the pools. Bathrooms around the property were also clean and tidied often. "