10 Best Beach Clubs in Playa del Carmen

Situated in Playa del Carmen’s popular Centro district, INTI Beach is a laidback coastal retreat with a strong focus on mind, body, and spirit. Boasting breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea, the venue edges an enviable stretch of powder-soft sand which is shaded by several generous beach umbrellas and plenty of pretty palm trees.

Spend the day here feasting on Peruvian and Latin American dishes, admiring Hindu goddess effigies and Buddha statues, and pampering yourself with hot oil massages and yoga classes performed by a certified instructor. Come sundown, INTI Beach transforms itself with exotic fire dancers and high-octane techno, so grab a cocktail and dance the night away.

Family-friendly Mamitas Beach Club is one of Playa del Carmen’s trendiest hangouts. It boasts pristine white shoreline, a VIP lounge for energetic parties, and a DJ set that takes place every evening by the sapphire-hued swimming pool. Located just minutes from 5th Avenue, punters come here to unwind on comfortable sun loungers and plush private day beds, and to drink at 4 swanky bars that serve beer, wine, and cocktails. 

Grab a table in one of Mamitas’ 3 distinct restaurants for dishes like picanha grilled tacos, artichoke pizza, tandoori shrimp, and fried yucca with garlic. Take advantage of the club’s luxuries, including a valet parking service and high-speed Wi-Fi.

The definition of easy-going glamor, Mandarino Beach Club is distinguished by its curved turquoise swimming pool that seems to melt into the ocean. The eco-chic cabanas feature billowing white curtains and breezy green palm trees offer plenty of respite from the hot Mexican sun. When you're not playing tennis or cooling off in the azure water, you can indulge in gourmet Italian fare. 

The only Italian-style beach club in Riviera Maya, Mandarino excels with dishes like lobster tail, seared red tuna with balsamic reduction, and arrachera tacos with guajillo chili sauce. If you’re a cocktail aficionado, sample the Luna Bianaca made with Don Julio Reposado tequila and banana Frangelico or the La Comadre Martini crafted with Amores mezcal. 

Boasting lush palm-filled gardens, exotic tiki parasols, and a rustic bar with swing-style stools and feathery dream catchers, Lido Beach Club Restaurant enchants with its bohemian aesthetic and free-spirited outlook. Depending on the weather, you can grab a table on its cobbled outdoor terrace or fine golden beach for a menu of delicious regional cuisine and handcrafted cocktails.

Feast on jackfruit tacos with avocado puree, pil pil octopus with mashed sweet potato, and beetroot hummus with homemade pita bread. Make sure you save room for dessert because the sweets at Lido are simply awesome. Try the acai ice cream with seasonal fruit and the cream cheese flan with Jerez liquor.

Laidback Zenzi Beach woos punters with its tasty American and Mexican gastronomy, blistering live music, and sugar-white beach that’s scattered with comfy couches and sun beds. Reserve a table on the club’s wooden deck and enjoy top-shelf tequila and classic Latino cocktails like Don Julio Añejo, and Gold Margarita. 

Zenzi’s sandwiches, like the cochinita Mexican torta and the pepito baguette, are in a league of their own, while it's weekend, all-you-can-eat BBQ draws foodies from miles around. After dusk, boogie the night away to local live rock bands and resident DJs, or swing by on Sundays for show-stopping Salsa dancing. 

Set inside Playa’s ritzy Grand Hyatt, Coralina Daylight Club is a high-energy beachfront bar famed for its cherry-red umbrellas and lily-pad loungers, hospitable staff, and Instagram-worthy aesthetic. Think sleek, modern interiors and carefree vibes. Punters flock here for the venue’s OTT pool parties and pulsating tunes spun by a roster of resident DJs.

When you're not dancing on the outside deck, relaxing in a private cabana, or floating in the pool on a giant inflatable swan, hit Coralina’s beach for an exhilarating jet ski adventure. In terms of food, the club excels with its Mexican tacos, Japanese sushi, and summery salads. Don’t forget to try the Happy Ending sundae with Chantilly cream and strawberries.

Minutes away from the iconic Frida Kahlo Museum, Fusion Beach Bar Cuisine stuns with its magical waterside setting, collection of chilled-out deck chairs, and backdrop of swaying coconut palms. This fashionable drinking hole hosts plenty of themed parties based on international music genres, as well as beachfront yoga sessions and spinetingling fire shows.

Enjoy a treatment by a resident masseuse, hit the waves with a seasoned surfing pro, or try your hand at stand-up paddle boarding. Afterwards, treat yourself to an al fresco meal from Fusion’s dynamic restaurant kitchen like Argentinian empanadas or Mexican burritos.

Fifteen minutes north of downtown Playa, and part of an exclusive gated community, Marena Beach Club is a family-oriented sanctuary that charms with its simple, unadorned glamor. Here, patrons will enjoy pared-down luxuries including a turquoise swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers, a menu featuring hearty classics, and an unspoiled beach lined with tiki umbrellas.

When you're not snorkeling, kayaking, or water biking, indulge in a soothing professional massage, or take in the beautiful sea views from one of Marena’s beachfront swings. Come twilight, you can enjoy a cocktail on the outside deck, which comes to life with twinkling fairy lights, or head inside to catch a sports game on a big-screen TV.

With its fine sugar sand and gleaming aquamarine water, Martina Beach Club invites patrons to spend a day soaking up the Playa rays. It’s a hotspot for dancing to funky reggaeton beats and enjoying a sumptuous meal at one of its chic seaside tables. If you’re after serious R&R time, reserve a swanky daybed festooned with colorful throw cushions and order rounds of refreshing drinks. 

The restaurant menu features fried eggs and fruit platters, as well as authentic Mexican classics like salt-rimmed Margaritas and grilled octopus tacos. When you’re not mingling with the locals at Martina’s thatched-roof bar, you can splash about in its inviting blue swimming pool, but get there early to bag an inflatable flamingo.

Known for its succulent seafood menu, extensive drinks list, and ultra-soothing massages, Encanto Beach is the perfect club for casual get-togethers with friends and family. Grab a table close to the bar and enjoy seasonal lobster and juicy grilled octopus, paired with regional tequilas and handcrafted cocktails.

After you’ve filled your belly, rent a day bed out on the sand and enjoy world-class service from Encanto’s gracious wait staff who’ll keep you replenished with ice-cold beverages. A stable of live DJs and the occasional saxophonist provide upbeat tunes that you can boogie to. Stay until twilight to watch the sunset.