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Hotel overview
This is a Beachfront All-inclusive Resort with 910 lavish suites including 124 Swim-up Suites with direct access to the pool | 334 The Reserve Suites and four Presidential Suites | New Concept: THE RESERVE with dedicated areas for Everyone and for Adults Only | Two Sparkling free-form swimming pool with swim-up bar and pool side grill | Fitness center | YHI Spa ($) | El Zocalo, the heart of Paradisus Playa del Carmen, featuring 14 restaurants including “SAL”-Steak Cave ($) and 11 bars | A wide array of non-motorized land and watersports | Kids Zone with supervised activities for kids up to 12 years, playground with jungle gym and outdoor activities | New Waterpark and splash pad for the kids | Life-enriching Experiences | Pristine white sand beach | Day and night-time entertainment
Paradisus Playa del Carmen is an all-inclusive luxury playground catering to adults and children alike. The resort is located along the Riviera Maya’s prestigious Playa del Carmen enclave on Mexico’s eastern shore renowned for pristine white sand beaches and turquoise waters, 45 minutes from Cancun International Airport (CUN).
Just steps from extraordinary beaches & attractions: Playa del Carmen’s 5th Avenue, Xcaret, Akumal, Xel-ha, and Xplor.
Our extensive features, options and services come with a Guest Experience Manager, or Concierge to help you navigate so you are free to roam and relax.
The Reserve at Paradisus by Melia Playa del Carmen
An immersive vacation experience for adults, families, and groups. The Reserve offers exclusive opportunities for guests to reconnect and create everlasting memories.
PREFERENTIAL BENEFITS OF THE RESERVE:
Paradisus Kids Kit check-in gift, Discreet, effective assistance of a personalized concierge throughout the stay, Kid’s and Teen’s activities menu, Bathrobes and slippers for adults, Kid’s bathrobes and mini slippers in closet, Kid’s bathroom amenities (mini kit with mini soaps, mini toothbrush, shower gel, mini mosquito repellent, mini towels), Luxury bathroom amenities for adults, In-room activities menu, Kid’s drinks in the minibar, PlayStation® & Xbox on request, Nightly turndown with milk and cookies, Pillow menu for the adults, YHI Moves (exclusive gym area) for The Reserve, Private pool with Swim Up bar, Nespresso® coffee maker, Private massage cabin ($), Private beach area, Exclusive Olio Restaurant, Exclusive La Palapa Restaurant for Adults Only, Exclusive areas for Adults Only including Check-in/out, Bar, Pool and Beach Area.
Location
Playa del Carmen - BeachProperty information
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Hotel details
Hotel advisories
General policies & fine print
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
Ratings & reviews
TripAdvisor traveler rating
17020 reviews
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Jul 29, 2025Vacationing in Paradise
My family and I had a wonderful stay this summer. Pools, food and drinks are all amazing. Maids did a fantastic job at cleaning the rooms and keeping the towels stocked. My most favorite thing about this place is all of the staff. Everyone from the concierge to the landscapers were super friendly and always ready to help if needed. I'll name a few of my favorite staff, but they all were amazing! Starting off with our concierge Eduardo, Lorenzo one of the bartenders, our server from Celsius Alejandra, our server Nelson from Capella and our dear friend Estefania that works at the front desk were all phenomenal and made our stay extra special. We are excited to come back soon!
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Jul 29, 2025
From a Rocky Start to a Dream Wedding – Paradisus Playa del Carmen Truly Delivered!
Our recent destination wedding at Paradisus by Melia in Playa del Carmen turned out to be everything we dreamed of, even though the journey getting there was far from smooth. We were originally scheduled to have our wedding at Paradisus Cancun, but we were blindsided when we found out—through Facebook, not directly from the resort—that the Cancun location was shutting down for renovations. With a lot of uncertainty, we were rebooked at the Playa del Carmen location. Naturally, this caused a great deal of stress as we had already sent out our invitations. We were able to visit the Playa del Carmen resort in April 2025 to check it out and hoped it would be a good fit for us and our guests. Thankfully—it more than exceeded our expectations! The resort is absolutely stunning, and the service, setting, and experience ended up being truly incredible. Our wedding day was amazing (besides the fact that we did have to change some last minute things due to rain), BUT our guests haven’t stopped talking about how beautiful the resort was, how delicious the food was, and how genuinely kind and accommodating the staff were. The team at Paradisus Playa del Carmen really made it a special time for all of us! Special thanks to: Vanessa, our amazing wedding coordinator, who was incredibly helpful, responsive, and kind throughout the process. On the day of the wedding, she made sure to check in with us at important moments and reviewed everything that we needed to say/do to put our minds a little at ease. Isabel and Oscar, who took such great care of us poolside with top-notch, friendly service. Fernando, the swim-up bar bartender, who was probably tired of seeing our faces but he always kept the drinks flowing all week long! 🤣 Shaira, who greeted us every morning with warmth and excellent service at the adults-only buffet. Jonathan, our concierge, who consistently checked in and ensured we had everything we needed throughout our stay. While the experience overall was amazing, we want to be honest in saying that there were a few things here and there that felt overly strict or rigid, particularly with certain resort rules. It didn’t take away from the overall experience, but it’s worth noting if you’re traveling with a large group or planning an event. An example of this was when a worker came up to me and told me that our flower girls needed to go back to the family side because they were kids - as our wedding photographer was in the middle of taking our photos. I understand we were on the adults only side but I thought that that was very rude and unprofessional. In addition, the resort offers many luxurious touches, a lot of the amenities you might assume are included—often aren’t. Even with upgraded packages, things may still come with added costs. So our advice is: if you're expecting something to be included, always double check! That said, this resort truly came through for us in the end. We went from a very uncertain and stressful situation to a wedding week that we will remember for the rest of our lives. The grounds are beautiful, a majority of the staff was exceptional, and the memories we made here are priceless. If you're planning a destination wedding or a luxury vacation in Mexico, we absolutely recommend Paradisus by Melia Playa del Carmen. It turned out to be the perfect place to celebrate with our family and friends—and we are so grateful! Best, Angelina & John
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Jul 29, 2025
Beautiful Location - Perfect Vacation
Beautiful Location with attention to detail! The Reserve at Paradisus La Perla, Playa Del Carmen. Suites were very spacious and the support team was amazing.
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Jul 29, 2025
Absolutely Delightful
Absolutely outstanding! When we arrived we had a junior suite, but wanted a more luxurious experience so upgraded to Family Concierge (it’s a must)! We got an upgraded room with outdoor hot tub, access to The Lunchbox for breakfast and lunch where Alexes couldn’t do enough for us. We also had access to the private beach, exclusive pool and premium drinks. Overall a wonderful vacation - but please upgrade to Family Concierge - the room, access to exclusive amenities and overall experience will be worth it. Thank you 🙏🏼
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Jul 29, 2025
Amazing 5 star hotel!
The best holiday we have had in such a long time! The whole hotel experience was phenomenal. We upgraded to Family Concierge which allowed access to the whole hotel area. Our kids loved every moment. We had breakfast and lunch everyday at The Lunch Box, food is outstanding and so fresh! Our waiter, Alexes was very attentive and extremely polite and friendly. The whole experience was beautiful, thank you to the whole team at Paradisus for making our trip so memorable- we will definitely be back!