Hilton Playa Del Carmen

Hilton Playa Del Carmen
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4.48 based on 124 reviews
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Hilton playa del carmen

, Hamilton, ON
2024-01-22
Stayed here for a week so much fun the staff are amazing especially for the entertainment team they are amazing and friendly [Details]
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The hotel is super clean food is great and the staff was really friendly nothing to complain about here one of my best places to stay at
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One week all inclusive

, Cookstown, ON
2024-01-22
Beautiful hotel. Looked so inviting as we drove in.
Close to 5th Avenue shopping. [Details]
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The strong points
Beautiful resort. Rooms were amazing, beds comfortable, lots of choices for food.
The weak points
Too many step downs. No railings. Tiles not emphasized on tiles to show where steps start. Unsafe. All the eating venues were loud.
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Awesome Visit

, Surrey, BC
2023-12-14
The room was very comfortable.. housekeeping was always good...the entire hotel staff was so attentive & helpful..we made many friends [Details]
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The strong points
Great Food / Awesome attentive helpful staff
The weak points
None
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Playa Del Carmen 2023

, White Rock, BC
2023-03-01
We stayed at this hotel in 2012 when it was The Royal and it was the trip of a lifetime our first time in Playa Del Carmen and this hotel. It took us 12 years to return but boy was it worth the wait. We booked a junior garden room upon arrival we asked to upgrade and were able to get a Master suite for our last 6 nights, Adriano was our butler and was fantastic and looked after all our needs I give him 10 out of 10. We dined twice at Chefs plate and the food, presentation and service from, Pedro, Omar, Efren and Chef Sebastion was amazing. Our last night was at Ma Patronas were Mario looked after us the dinner was superb. We cannot wait to return, this time it will not take 12 years. Five Star all the way ! [Details]
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The strong points
Food, service, location, activities. Everything a 5 star resort should be.
The weak points
none !!

Playa Del Carmen 2023

, White Rock, BC
2023-02-25
It is a 5 star resort and lives up to it's name right from checking in.
All the staff are very courteous and go out of there way to make your stay a fantastic experience. The food is excellent with lots of different choices to suit all guests, the presentation and again service is top notch. I would highly recommend this hotel also for its location to the beach and 5th avenue. [Details]
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The strong points
location to beach and 5th avenue, great service, excellent entertainment, 7 restaurant options, 5 bars, 3 pools, attention to detail is 1st class.
The weak points
weak wifi in our master suite though the location was on the edge of the property.
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Hilton Playa del Carmen

, Glen Williams , ON
2022-12-07
The Hilton hotel was lovely and offered us a wonderful vacation. The check in process was simple...we did request a ground floor due to mobility restrictions but we did not receive it... I realize it was not guaranteed. The hotel is very clean and the grounds are immaculate. The food at the various restaurants was generous and good quality. Warning- there are signs for rocks in the water at the beach and it is true...you have to be very careful as the waves are strong.
Yes the mixed drinks are watered down but I suppose that is to be expected.
Gerrardo was on security at the beach but he was professional and friendly. [Details]
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The strong points
We had excellent service at the beach from Alejandra Escobar and Laura. They really work hard to serve and put up with some demanding guests. They are amazing servers and deserve recognition for being amazing brand ambassadors for the Hilton hotel.
The weak points
Our room was facing a street whereby a local bar remained open until 2 am and the noise kept us awake nightly. I asked for a room changed but it was denied. I did not want to make a fuss and ruin our vacation so we put up with it.
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Hilton Playa Del Carmen

, Scarborough, ON
2022-04-14
Beautiful resort, with large nice suites, nice beach, pools and grounds. Definitely would return. [Details]
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Staff very attentive, food was very good
The weak points
Waterfront good, Rocky waterfront of hotel, but a beautiful natural view. Entertainment was ok could be better.
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Nice vacation but...

, Laval, QC
2021-09-28
We enjoyed the Hilton, room was really nice and spacious. Food was good. There was a good vibe all around, from the staff to the guests. The downside was whenever there was a theme night, we had to pay between 70 to 120US per couple. Also, they never told us that by buying the 29US assurance the PCR test was free instead they charged us 150US. Felt like there was extra charge for a lot of things. [Details]
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The strong points
Food, entertainment, we can leave the hotel and walk in the streets
The weak points
Theme nights too expensive, they advertise a bar where you can taste several types of alcool but charge you 20US per drink for the good ones
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Good resort, but there is room for improvement

, Edmonton, AB
2020-03-20
The resort is clean and the rooms are very nice. The restaurants have great food and great service - except Pelicanos, where no one knows what customer service means. I saying this as we went one day for lunch and after we were offered a table, no one came for 20 minutes to ask us what we would like to eat (there was no buffet option) until we stood up to leave. Only then one of the servers came towards our table. If the restaurant would have been full or half full, we would have understood the waiting time, but it was not the case. The pool by Kalamata restaurant was most of the days unheated. They finally heated it only after numerous requests and only when I asked on of the senior managers to look into this. The staff is nice, professional and welcoming (again, except the staff at the Pelicanos restaurant). The staff at the reception desk also needs more training, as they often were dealing with the guests like they were bothered when were asked questions. In a job like this, when they are the first point of contact for the guests, they should be more enthusiastic and more professional when communicating with the resort's guests. [Details]
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The strong points
Great food, the majority of the staff are customer-service oriented; the resort is clean and the rooms are nice.
The weak points
The Pelicanos restaurant's staff - no customer-service. Very cold water in the pool by the Kalamata restaurant. The staff at the reception desks - unprofessional.
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Solid Resort

, Buffalo, NY
2020-03-02
Everything, except the temperature of the pools was nice. Nice but not exceptional. Check-in was fairly easy, but no cold or hot towels and no welcoming drink. The room was very nice and everything worked great. I preferred a room overlooking the pool but couldn't get one, so we were in a section overlooking the lawn and other rooms. We could see the ocean to the side.

The entertainment was just OK. All of the performances were off the main lobby and it was hard to see if you were on the floor level behind anyone. This is where most of the seats are located. I missed not having any more intimate entertainment, like a guitarist/singer or a piano bar.

The restaurants were all very good.

The ocean was good for body surfing and playing in the waves but not for swimming as it was usually windy and a bit rough.

The pools were fairly cold. It was nice for doing laps, but not so nice for wading around. This has not changed since we were there 5 years ago. I guess they don't have a system for heating the pool.

It was hard to get a chair by the pool as the best spots are taken by rental cabanas and the rest are subject to the early morning towel game.

The gym was very nice. All fairly new Life Fitness equipment. Instructors on site to provide guidance. Good job Juan. There are lots of steppers and ellipticals but no exercise bikes. They do have spinning bikes that were very nice but they kept the room where they were located locked after 4 pm even though the gym is open to 10 pm. Not sure who they were trying to protect them from??

Lots of activities during the day at the pool that would appeal to younger people.

Room was not stocked with wine or spirits except 1 oz bottles that you had to pay for. Boo! They did provide plenty of soda and beer in the room for free. [Details]
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The strong points
Food and rooms.
The weak points
Cold pool and mediocre entertainment.
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Best Place to Stay

, Edmonton, AB
2020-02-07
Everything about this place was great. The staff is friendly and welcoming and always there to help. This is probably the best run hotel I've ever been at. The way arrivals and departures to and from the hotel are organized is impressive. The food was excellent and there is lots of choice. I know where I'll be heading the next time that I come to Playa del Carmen. [Details]
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Hilton Playa De Carmen

, Whitby, ON
2020-01-17
Hilton Playa De Carmen [Details]
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Amazing

, Greenfield Park, QC
2019-07-08
We love our trip, the staffs are so amazing, sweet and so genuinely helpful, theyre always happy to help us, i love the effort that they put and to make people happy, all the staffs worked really hard from decorations, rooms, service, restaurants and more. We appreciate alot, restaurants are clean and nice. The pool is amazing, the beach is okay alot of seaweed but it not you guys fault. Thank you for everything!! [Details]
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Hilton playa del carmen

, Surrey, BC
2019-05-16
This resort was very nice .. Service was great all around . Rooms were decent although the beds were quite uncomfortable. The mini bar wasn't great at all ! [Details]
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The strong points
Pools are great
The weak points
Mini bar was pathetic
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Amazing trip!!

, Rusagonis, NB
2019-02-22
We've been on a few trips and I can say without a doubt this would be the nicest hotel/resort we've been to yet. The hotel and rooms are beautiful. The service was wonderful, staff were always very friendly. The hotel was very clean. Food was amazing!! [Details]
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No benefit to HH members

, White Rock, BC
2019-01-17
The grounds, room, staff and food were fantastic. But there have been many changes since Hilton bought this resort and none of them positive. I largely chose it as I am a HH gold member. That gets you exactly nowhere at this Hilton - no complimentary upgrade (unless you book thru them), no points, nothing.

My room smelled strongly of chemicals to the point of giving me a headache. I asked the cleaning staff to discontinue this.

When I was leaving the bellboy put my luggage into someone else's vehicle, which was only noticed by me just in time.

Frankly, one can do better at this price point. [Details]
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Royal Playa Del Carmen

, Victoria, BC
2018-10-10
Fantastic food and no shortage of activities. We had a blast, great location and staff went above and beyond [Details]
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Food and activities
The weak points
None!
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Best Playa Del Carmen has to offer

, North York, ON
2018-05-21
Second stay at The Royal Playa Del Carmen and planning to return again. Amazing resort: spectacularly maintained grounds, great food selections, fantastic rooms and the best staff. Always a perfect vacation.
The beach is not the best but everything else makes up for it. [Details]
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The strong points
Staff, rooms, restaurants, location, beautiful resort
The weak points
Beach
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Amazing

, Niagara Falls, ON
2018-04-08
Food was excellent
Staff were very attentive
Grounds were clean
Very luxurious [Details]
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Our Vaccation at The Royal

, Toronto, ON
2018-02-24
We had a great time great place great weather [Details]
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Great place for vacation Friendly staff Great food Definitely going to come back
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None
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Excellent experience

, Brampton, ON
2018-01-08
A beautiful hotel which is kept clean through out. The rooms are very spacious.The service is excellent, they pay attention to any little detail just to accommodate you so you will have a great holiday. There is a great atmosphere through out. Enough restaurants to choose from and all serve great food and no reservations are necessary, neither is there a limit of how many specialized restaurants you can go to during your stay. Great beach and great waves. Despite the fact it's a public beach, you do not get bothered by any sales people trying to sell you something. Pool and beach are very relaxing. What is nice as well is that it's situated in a town. Just a few steps and you are on fifth avenue enjoying local bars and restaurants as well boutiques and great stores open till 11 o'clock at night for a great shopping experience. I highly recommend this hotel and looking forward to return to. [Details]
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A beautiful hotel, very spacious rooms, excellent service, clean, food is good, entertainment is good, great atmosphere through out and located right in town for great shopping.
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This is not the hotel it used to be-really bad now

, Airdrie, AB
2017-12-14
We have been coming to the Royal for over 6 years and loved it so much we bought their Real members plan for $95,000. We arrived yesterday and the Royal forgot to send the car we paid for to pick us up. They kept us on hold for 45 min at our long distance expense ($300.00) due to Mexico roaming. We get here and they tried to put us in the worst end of the hotel-facing the street-basically overflow even though it is half full. Next they moved us to a room so small you couldn't move. If you're a member use your weeks elsewhere-the hotel has fallen on hard times. The service is non existent and the food very poor quality [Details]
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Paradise!

, Calgary, AB
2016-05-31
It was wonderful. Beautiful resort, fantastic location, delicious food, wonderful experience. [Details]
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Food, weather, location, pools, grounds, staff, beverages, room, beach
The weak points
not far down the beach past another resort, there is a large accumulation of decaying seaweed that gives off a foul odor. Could not be seen or smelled from our resort but did affect the resort next door which is a sister resort of the one we were staying
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Paradise

, Portuguese Cove, NS
2015-04-22
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Royal! When we arrived after a long milk run from the airport the front desk was so welcoming and a pleasure to deal with all of our problems disappeared. We received our welcome glass of Champagne and were escorted up to our suite. Wow amazing! Large and spacious and the best view! We were on the 4th floor and had a view of the resort and the beautiful turquoise ocean ! The staff were amazing all week we never wanted for anything. Breakfast, lunch and Dinner were all a la carte. The beach was beautiful, perfect weather the entire time we stayed. there was some seaweed some days but the resort did their best to clean it up. Always a full sun chair or covered chairs available. The resort is perfect for exploring the city of Playa del Carmen, you are only 1 block away from 5th Ave. We got up early each morning, had breakfast at Pelicanos on the beach and went for morning stroll in Playa Del Carmen when the streets are quiet, but shops are just opening. The coffee shop was a treat, like having starbucks at your fingertips. Manuel on the beach never left us wanting for drinks. Everything was really top notch. You will definitely enjoy your stay. We went in early April and we did get a bit of a deal. [Details]
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Location, Room Quality, Staff, Beach, restaurants.
The weak points
I got a cold while visiting and it was hard to find cold medication, Luckily someone told us about Walmart then I was good.
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Looking forward to returning!

, Whitby, ON
2015-01-15
The location, the service, the food, the staff and the resort will make this one of your favourite places to stay when you visit beautiful Mexico. We loved it and are already looking forward to going back. [Details]
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Location to everything so that you do not have to book an excursion to get out & do something. Resort restaurants offer such a variety & the food was fantastic! The service was incredible plus, it was easy to tell the staff have fun working together.
The weak points
Folks staying on the far side (private pool rm) side of the resort may find the current construction troubling but, only if you stay inside your room during the daytime. At your pool or anywhere else at the resort you won't hear it at all.
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Almost but not quite

, Montreal, QC
2014-01-28
food and service great, though with exception of Pelicanos restaurants lack ambiance. Beach is also quite nice

But...and its a huge but.... the late evening shows catered more to a geriatrics ward than we had in mind. Quite pathetic. And no Mariachi music at all. Disappointing.
Also, as soon as you get there they'll try to get you to sign on to some supposed Real Club deal . They'll provide you no literature and no time to think it over. Forceful.Don't buy. It's a SCAM. Don't take my word on it. Google it up [Details]
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The strong points
food, beach
The weak points
shows at the old folks residence my mom's at are more exciting than the yawners provided at the Real. And no Mariachi..not one..not even on the beaches. restaurants lack ambiance, and don't get sucked into the SCAM
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Royal Playa del Carm, Mexico

, Mississauga, ON
2013-12-06
Excellent, would highly recommend for those looking at a town vacation with very good beach, excellent food a, accomodations and service. IF you prefer a beach resort, solitude, jungle setting, do not consider and YES there is construction adjacent to the property [Details]
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location 5th ave PDC, service, accom, food
The weak points
hustle bustle of PDC (not resort)vendors on 5th ave aggressive but tolerable,COST of beers and food at the airport and off resort. AC Rouge, no meals, music, movies
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Super week!

, Karnataka, ON
2013-12-03
The hotel service and staff were all fabulous! I would go back in a heart beat. Hope I get to repeat this trip. [Details]
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Food was fabulous, great presentation and lots of gluten free options!
The weak points
Too many blankets in room, need more palapas on the beach.
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Overall okay

, Grand Falls , NB
2013-11-11
Only one bad thing to say about this place is that if you don't demand the room you paid for, they will take advantage of you and give you a way cheaper room. Do not accept any other room. [Details]
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Food and drinks were very good
The weak points
Reception desk was very poor service, they will not give you the room you've paid for unless you demand it
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Great Trip

, Etobicoke, ON
2013-11-10
This was our 4th visit to this hotel over the past 6 years, we got a very good price this time and booked it right away. The Royal PDC is a true 5 star resort in the heart of Playa Del Carmen. [Details]
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Location is amazing, rooms are great food is excellent, pool is awesome and loved walking the beach for hours, also the wi-fi worked everywhere on the resort.
The weak points
Construction going on next door.
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