Sandos Playacar is The Most BIPOLAR Hotel in Playa Del Carmen

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Sandos Playacar is not five stars! I will never stay at this Playa Del Carmen hotel again!

Sandos Playacar Beach Resort is 45 minutes from the Cancun airport. Playacar is an exclusive gated community one mile south of downtown Playa Del Carmen. The Playacar region in Playa Del Carmen has some of the best hotels, beaches, and vibes in the Riviera Maya region.

One of the most popular hotels in Playa Del Carmen, Sandos Playacar Beach Experience Resort is an all-Inclusive hotel in Playa del Carmen with both family and adult sections. Sandos Playacar is ideally located on a magnificent white sandy beach in the gated community of Playacar, within walking distance to downtown Playa and Fifth Avenue.

After this stay, I wish I would've stayed longer at Riu Palace Mexico, or switched to Riu Tequila, or at least tried Sandos Caracol.

But I chose Sandos Playacar because of all of these features:

Beach: Drinks, games and relaxation on the area’s biggest beach.
The wide and extensive stretch of white sand beach lies next to the calm and clear Caribbean Sea: one of the best beaches in Playa del Carmen! Here, you’ll find volleyball, sand castles, Zumba lessons and simple relaxation. Agave Blue Bar offers beachside service with drinks and snacks in the mornings and afternoons. Food, drinks and the warm Caribbean sun, welcome to Mexico!

Adult Pool & Activities:
Exclusive amenities for adults and Select Club guests. Adults staying at the Sandos Playacar Beach Experience Resort are presented with a collection of activities and services for a more private stay. From an adults only gourmet restaurant to our large Select Club pool and swim-up bar, you’ll find it easy to escape routine.

Biking & Walking Paths:
Take a ride through the private community of PlayacarSituated on the southern edge of Playa del Carmen, the masterfully designed community of Playacar offers bikers, joggers and walkers the perfect spot to enjoy a stroll while admiring lush green jungle and Mayan ruins. A 10-minute bike ride will take you to exciting 5th Avenue, known for its restaurants, shopping, cafes and people watching.

Family Activities:
A little something fun for every member of the family. The resort’s assortment of family activities is sure to be enjoyed by all. Water, beach, nighttime and daytime activities come together to offer an unforgettable vacation experience. Our friendly entertainment staff is on hand each day to make sure the entertainment and fun never stop.

Fitness Center:
A fully equipped 3,750 square foot gym by Life Fitness. Enjoy our fully equipped gym with modern Life Fitness equipment. The gym offers a variety of cardio and strength machines, spinning and yoga classes along with views of our spa’s relaxing hydrotherapy area. For travelers looking to get in some good workouts while away, this is the place.

Kids Club:
Activities and entertainment for kids and young adults. Children and young adults will have a chance to make new friends and have some fun while parents can head out on an adventure of their own. Each club is supervised by our trained and professional staff. Children will have a blast at the Kids Club with a playground area, a tree clubhouse, crafts, sports and more throughout the day. Meanwhile, teens will find their very own place to hang out with arcade games, video games, a soft drink bar and a dance floor.

Spa Sandos:
Take a vacation from your vacation with a visit to Spa Sandos. Step into luxury at Spa Sandos. This unique and environmentally friendly escape has relaxing health and beauty treatments created for spa enthusiasts. Indulge in any of our intriguing massages or spend an afternoon in our open-air hydrotherapy area.

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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:48 - Sandos Playacar Room Tour
1:58 - Le Gourmet (French Restaurant)
3:24 - Sandos Playacar Adult Pool
4:25 - Blue Moon (Snack/Buffet Bar)
5:30 - Sandos Playacar Hotel Map
6:10 - Fogo de Janeiro (Brazillian Steakhouse)
7:30 - Irony & Cupcakes
8:30 - Nature & Animals
9:25 - Sandos Playacar Hotel Tour
10:33 - Gourmex (Mexican Restaurant)
11:48 - Sandos Playacar Bamboo Island
12:20 - Sandos Playacar Beach & Ocean
13:33 - Festival Grand Buffet
14:14 - Main/Family Pool
15:30 - This Hotel Is Bipolar
17:10 - Sandos Playacar Nightlife
18:12 - I've Been Overly Fair

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[jadedelarge]

Beautiful place!! Nothing to complain about. Some people are just too picky.

[brentmorgan]

My wife and I did this as a quick, cheap junker trip at the end of 2020 during COVID and couldn't agree with you more on every point you made. One thing I will say, their evening shows were some of the best we've seen. Thanks for the review!

[kathy]

We’ve been to this resort as well as their Cabo and Caracol resorts. This one is great for folks who want closer proximity to 5th Avenue and the beach sand is wonderful, but I feel like the food has always been hit and miss at Playacar and the resort is huge. Room location can be key here. Adult only did used to be at the far end of the resort. We never stayed there because of the long trek to the beach, it’s a real haul from one end to the other. Having said that, we have many great memories from each of the Sandos resorts.

[hw]

Been binge watching your videos lately, James. Please keep up the good work!

[nardaportillo]

I went so this resort last year AND It was Amazing, but It was on October, It was definately less crowded.
The service, the beach AND the food were Amazing!! I truly recomend It
AND we paid like 400 dollars total (4 nights, 2 people)

[phrewilly]

Excellent review James! We always enjoy watching them!
Looking forward to your dive into cruise experiences! Hopefully soon! We have 4 booked this year!

[melissarivas]

As someone who's been several times at sandos I was confused when you mentioned a bamboo island 😅as far as I know those are just called "family building pools", and I guess the snack bar (Blue Moon) is placed there because its same distance from Royal Elite pool thats at the ther side of the main pool, I do agree with you that restaurants are not sandos forte but the mexican place is great. For people thinking about going to that hotel keep in mind that its not a 5 stars hotel (thats why you dont pay 5star price), I do recommend staying in the family section, it was built later so it has updated rooms and also better wifi reception

[belindabitzer]

Super nice resort. Definitely will be on my bucket list. Ty for sharing coolest 😁

[worldtraveler]

Layout is such an underrated aspect of any hotel and or resort. I hate when hotels say they cater to adults/singles but have layouts that are more catered towards families or the other way around.

[julieparker]

This is not a 5 star resort. This place is unorganized and poorly managed. We just got back yesterday. Today I can finally have a hot shower, use my wifi and eat at home. We too stayed in the adults only for a family wedding for one long not so great week. The rooms were filthy unless you like blood on your sheets and dirty floors and spit on your mirrors. The buffet smelled like backed up sewer. There's more that happened and for that I will never return nor recommend to anyone I know. However the staff generally were lovely to us teying their best with no manager in sight, ever. But the countless issues we had all week having to keep going back and forth, having to shift rooms, no water or hot water, no wifi or water leaking through ceilings and no AC made it exhausting just to stay there. There were many other complaints sadly and we honesty tried to be optimistic through the week. The staff (who many worked an 18 hour day from morning service through the kids wedding that started at 5pm) made it truly happen for our family. For them I am so thankful. If not for the wedding I would have checked out the first day.

[janets]

We went to Sandos Playacar in April 2023 and had such a good time that we are going back February 2024. We travelled with our two sons and one of their families, including our 3 and 6 year old grandchildren. This is the best resort we have stayed at for families, it has two awesome water parks and bunk beds in the family rooms. It also has a dive shop onsite which our other son used almost every day. If you expect it to be a great adult only resort you may be disappointed. We don't really care about the quality of liquor and since we are with our family we don't care about the adult only aspects. If you are travelling with small children this place is ideal.

[caitlynisaac]

Just came back from here 3 weeks ago . I 100% agree with everything you said

[jeffreycole]

I guess I agree with most of what you said. We are "Royal Elite", so have stayed at several other Sandos resorts. I think our favorite is in Cabo, Finisterra. I think what Playacar has going for it is the beach, and on this I think it is one of the better ones I have seen, even beyond Sandos--wide, white, gentle waves...and the black band (Royal Elite, other) seating areas are very tranquil, away from the sometimes frenetic "adult" pool as you pointed out. There is a very small "Royal Elite adults" pool you missed, close to the adult pool but away from that action. And there is a very nice Royal Elite breakfast place, too. We stayed at both the adult section and one of the Royal Elite "haciendas" up in that garden maze between the main hotel and the beach. Even though amenities are limited in the adult section, we prefer that area given proximity to the beach. All told, your review was fair, but the experience is better if you wear a black band...

[nancyridgley]

Stayed in a Hacienda with 8 friends here for big birthday first week of March. I didn’t expect it to be a five or even 4 star resort, but it was perfect for what we were there for. For about $1000 per person for a week, we had a great time! I likened it to a Drury Inn and Suites with a beach. Had budget left for excursions to Cozumel, beautiful time hanging on the beach. Never had a problem with my cell service.

[williamblackledge]

What a chaotic layout. As always thanks for your thorough and when necessary brutal reviews James.

[WaferMagnet]

Hey man, thanks for another great video. We tried some of the hotels in Punta Cana based on your vids last year (Excellence/Riu) . Thanks for trying out some different brands of hotels lately. Hope to see return to more traditional luxury adult brands like Breathless, Excellence, Royalton Chic, Secrets etc. They all have a presence in the greater Cancun area. Also, would be great to see you tackle a different concept - i.e a unique mega hotel like Xcaret since you're already in the Riviera Maya region. Cheers!

[janesdresser]

You are so right about the chsnges there. Adult pool used to be the main pool then straight onto the beach which had a great vibe . The hut was a beautiful place for a chilled breakfast over the beach . The bamboo pool was the family pool and family rooms . There are now a four band option & you pay more for adult only, can not go in the adult pool without upgrade. They have basically ruined Sandos, for us anyway x

[rogerpunk]

Im gonna be staying here in 2 weeks. I’ve seen a lot of reviews about this hotel and this is the first negative review I see. I think u are being unnecessarily though on this hotel. Every person Ive seen online has stated they paid $700 to $1000, All inclusive in Playa Del Carmen. I paid $700 for 5 days and 4 nights. Thats an extremely good deal. I think u expected a luxurious experience for that price and didn’t look at the goods of the hotel. Also they have shuttle that transport people within the hotel.

[kodakv]

We took your advice for the party atmosphere at RIU Republica Punta Cana. Me and my wife had a blast there

[matthewgirard]

Excellent review. The truth hurts sometimes but is needed! This reminds me of my stay at Riu Santé Fe Cabo last years... atrocious in my opinion lol