Mareazul: Oceanfront resort in the heart of the Riviera Maya
Enjoy the smell of a sea breeze as you open your bedroom’s floor-to-ceiling windows each morning, sip a cup of coffee on your private deck, and sway in the hammock outside. Overlook lush green spaces and stroll the Zen garden to admire the flowers all around you. Whether you stay in a suite with a private pool or a penthouse, every unit looks out over gorgeous, jungle-like gardens and scenic vistas.
Set on a pristine, white-sand, seaweed-free beach in the Mexican Caribbean, Mareazul is a perfect getaway for friends and family.
Restaurants
Primo
Great ambiance for a relaxing night out. Highly recommend the bone marrow and suckling pig.
- Rating: ☆ ☆ ☆
- Price: $ $ $
- When to go: Dinner
- Address: Avenida Constituyentes (between Quinta Avenida and Avenida 10), Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
Harry's
Excellent food and service. Prices comparable to a premium steakhouse; quality measures up.
- Rating: ☆ ☆ ☆
- Price: $ $ $
- When to go: Dinner
- Address: Calle Quinta Avenida 1, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
It Guilty
Every dish impresses; standout was a burrata salad with pea/pesto purée, tomatoes, and microgreens.
- Rating: ☆ ☆ ☆
- Price: $ $
- When to go: Lunch
- Reservations: Call (984) 688-8944
- Address: It Hotel & Residences, Calle 44 Nte, Zazil-ha, 77720 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
Cassa Ceviche
Amazing Peruvian food with superb service in a chill location. Don’t miss it.
- Rating: ☆ ☆ ☆
- Price: $ $
- When to go: Lunch
- Reservations: Call (984) 231-5119
- Address: Calle 24 #7 Entre 30 y 25, 77720 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
Mu Burgerhouse
Outstanding burgers—the Fantasia burger is a standout.
- Rating: ☆ ☆ ☆
- Price: $ $ $
- When to go: Lunch
- Address: 40 Avenida Norte x 4 y 6, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
Hijas de la Tostada
Favorites include Aguachile Mzt, Copan Tostada, Molcajete, Taco Gobernador.
- Rating: ☆ ☆ ☆
- Price: $
- When to go: Lunch
- Address: 5ta. Av, Calle 2 Nte y, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
Lara & Luca
Friendly service, amazing coffee, juices, and divine French toast and waffles.
- Rating: ☆ ☆
- Price: $
- When to go: Breakfast
- Address: Diagonal Aeropuerto MZ 29 LT 4, Playacar, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
Ojo de Agua
Top picks: Açaí Bowl, Incrustados Deli, Thai Bowl, Clubhouse Deli.
- Rating: ☆ ☆ ☆
- Price: $ $
- When to go: Breakfast
- Address: Av. CTM 20, Luis Donaldo Colosio, 77728 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
Que Huevos
Great spot for breakfast.
- Rating: ☆ ☆ ☆
- Price: $ $
- When to go: Breakfast
- Address: Calle 48 Nte y Calle Quinta Avenida, Luis Donaldo Colosio, 77728 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
La Perla Pixan
Excellent Mexican BBQ.
- Rating: ☆ ☆
- Price: $ $ $
- When to go: Lunch
- Address: Calle 34 Norte entre 5ª y 10, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77720 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
Alux Restaurant Bar and Lounge
Un espectacular restaurante bar en una gruta subterránea. Una experiencia única.
- Rating: ☆ ☆ ☆
- Price: $ $ $
- When to go: Dinner / Bar hopping
- Address: Av. Benito Juárez Mz 217 Lt 2, Ejidal, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
INTII Beach
Beautiful beachfront setting, great service, and a superb DJ.
- Rating: ☆ ☆
- Price: $ $ $
- When to go: Lunch
- Address: Zona Federal Marítima, Centro, 77720 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
Chez Celine
Chocolate croissants that transport you to Paris.
- Rating: ☆ ☆
- Price: $
- When to go: Breakfast
- Address: Calle Quinta Avenida, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
Las Hijas de la Tostada
Low-key spot with fantastic, fresh seafood tostadas and tacos.
- Rating: ☆ ☆
- Price: $ $
- When to go: Lunch
- Address: Calle 2 Nte, Centro, 77720 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
Aldea Corazon
Unique setting with huge trees, a cenote, and freshly made tortillas.
- Rating: ☆ ☆ ☆
- Price: $ $ $
- When to go: Dinner
- Address: Quinta Avenida 17 Mz. 27 Lote 14, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
La Cueva del Chango
Great service, fantastic food, and a quaint jungle-esque location.
- Rating: ☆ ☆ ☆
- Price: $ $
- When to go: Breakfast, Dinner
- Reservations: Call (998) 868-5900
- Address: Av. 38 Norte Mz. 4 Lote 3, Zazil-ha, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
Los Malcriados Mariscos
Go for the fried fish, large fresh oysters, and big peel-and-eat shrimp.
- Rating: ☆ ☆
- Price: $ $ $
- When to go: Lunch
- Address: Calle 11 Sur, Bellavista, 77712 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
Cafe Ocho
Casual Mexican fare—almost street-food style.
- Rating: ☆ ☆ ☆
- Price: $
- When to go: Lunch
- Address: Calle 4 Nte LB, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
La Floresta
Simple, super-local spot with fresh fried seafood. Try the marlin taco.
- Rating: ☆ ☆
- Price: $
- When to go: Lunch
- Address: Calle 14 Nte., Ejidal, 77712 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
Mariscos y Clamatos El Doctorcito
Order the Aguachile Doctorcito with an ice-cold beer.
- Rating: ☆ ☆ ☆
- Price: $
- When to go: Lunch
- Address: Calle 12 Nte 190, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77720, Playa del Carmen, Q.R.