I am headed to Mexico for an all-inclusive vacation for my honeymoon. I have never done an all-inclusive; looking at all the resorts and reviews is overwhelming!
I want to stay near Playa Del Carmen with adults only, that is NOT a party resort (looking for a quieter time). Obviously looking 4 stars and up.
What resorts would you suggest? I was looking at the El Dorado Royal, but the reviews have me hesitant. Help please!

Brenda Krueger
Look at Huatulco
It’s quiet , adults only
It’s great. We have been once. Friends have been 3times

Brenda Krueger it is such a nice area but flights there are very expensive if you are staying in a bnb

Brenda Krueger real quiet

Have a look at Valentin

Christie it’s a great one. Forgot about it

Hotel xcaret hands down. Not adults only but the best resort by farrr

Angeliqu
Absolutely but has gotten to be so pricey

Angeliqu

The El dorado seaside suites in the Mayan is amazing. We are staying at the Riu Latino for Christmas ( 10 of us) it’s not in playa but it’s 2 years old and 18+ and Looks amazing.

Valentin Imperial Maya

Platinum Yucatán Princess All Suites & Spa Resort

We went to this one last year and it was amazing.
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I second Huatulco! It’s walkable and safe. Stay at Quinta Bella. Not an all inclusive but great food and prices. Walk to Le Cruceita or Santa Cruz. Night life if you want or great restaurants and early nights if you choose. Splurge and get a room with a plunge pool. Worth every penny

Vidanta in Nuevo Vallarta is the absolute most incredible resort I have ever been to and highly recommend it.

I don’t know if excellence has a resort near playa del Carmen, but the excellence brand is fantastic

Last Sept we honeymooned at tje Secrets/ Dreams in PV. They were lovely and definitely NOT party resorts. I am sure they would be the same where you are looking to stay. Congrats and have the best time!

YouTube any resorts that u are looking at , it helps with the reviews.

El Dorado Royal is that the same as El Dorado Seaside Suites? Seaside suites would be a great place for a honeymoon. Karisma resorts are awesome-excellent food and location. I think you are on the right track!

Not sure if this place would be up your alley, but it’s only 10 min from playa del Carmen.. beautiful area and they do all inclusive resorts as well
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Puerto Aventuras

Royalton Splash park in Cancun is the best!

Jade Dreams @ puerto Morelos

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The Royal Hideaway Playacar might be a good fit for you

Loved Bahia Principe Sian Kaan. It's small , adults only , food is amazing !

We love The Excellence - Swim up room. The Valentin has a great beach. Best food hands down is the El Dorado Royale for the food which they are known for.

Secrets Maroma is small and intimate and has a fantastic beach

Royal Hideaway was nice. Buffet really only for breakfast. Dinner has a dress code and menus. Food was great, a lot of choice, very helpful staff and a concierge for every building. Just remember to book your restaurants for the week when you get there. We got a good deal through Costco

Playa del Carmen beaches have a Sargassum issue past few years... my kids went end of June... said the smell was overwhelming

For the ultimate couples only, boutique experience, you’ll love Beloved Playa Mujeres where every room is club level.

Another vote for El Dorado Seaside Suites. Get a swim up suite.

We stayed at the Renaissance Cancun Resort & Marina in March. Brand new hotel, excellent amenities. Hotel overlooks marina and there is a shuttle to a private beach club. While not all inclusive this was by far the best Mexico vacation experience I’ve had. Mostly locals at the hotel. The hotel has an infinity pool and the private beach club has three pools including an adults only area, all rooms overlook either the marina or ocean (this is an extra at other all inclusives). The price for us ended up being cheaper than what I’ve paid for an all inclusive. There is also an outdoor mall adjacent to the hotel with great dining choices. My second option would be to recommend Hotel Ziva. There is no fighting over beach chairs in the morning or for space at the pool.

The Fives Beach and Residences was awesome. Went there in April. Quiet resort 7 pools 21 Villas. Has a Jungle in the middle of the resort where you can see spider Monkeys and Coatis. Food is awesome..outdoor entertainment. Restuarants have very good food. There is an adults area there. But we went to the pools near us and there would be maybe 12 people in there. The pool by the beach is very busy. I like it low key and they have swim up bars. Check it on westjet vacations

I second the Fives; we got married there. There is an adults only section with an adults only pool when you want that vibe. I’ve been to lots of resorts and this by far has the best food.

Donna I third The Fives!

Hilton Playa del Carmen if you want to be right in town. Secrets Maroma is also fab.

For me it’s Grand Bahia Principe or Valentine. Valentine was a smaller & in my opinion more adult/couple oriented. Bahia on the other hand was always a fun time and very large with 3 or 4 (I can’t recall) resorts in one.

JOIA paraíso by iberostar fits your needs 100%. It’s adults only, not a party resort, near playa del Carmen (you can take a taxi into town). The food was incredible. When I was there it was mostly couples 30 and up.

10000000000000% Blue Diamond Luxury Boutique Hotel. It's about a 20 min drive away from Playa del Carmen.
https://www.bluediamondluxuryboutiquehotel.com/...

Ventus at Marina El Cid. Not a party place, adult only in the Ventus portion. Lovely rooms and food.

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? Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya - Google Search

I like the Grand Hyatt because it’s downtown . For the beach - Secrets is adults only and very nice.
Make sure you go to pharmacy and get Dukoral vaccine. It’s been a game changer for our vacations in Mexico and we no longer get ill. AI buffets are sketchy for GI bugs

Jo-anne Nugent Sexsmith I have never had the vaccine and I have never had a problem. Even Puerto Vallarta has the tap water listed as safe to drink. I wouldn't, just to be safe. I'm going to Mexico in 2 weeks, again, and no vaccine.

Sean we have been going every year for the past 25
And the first few years, we were so sick that we were both lying on the floors of our hotel . We have no problem now.
This year I went to Dominican Republic for the first time and didn’t get the vaccine and sure enough me and my roommate were in bed for two days with

Secrets at Huatulco

Thanks for all your suggestions, everyone. I really appreciate it. I will look into them!

We stayed at the Sandos Playacar and really enjoyed the resort. Not adult only though, but I think they put families in one section and adults another.

We stayed at the El Dorado Royal. GET A SWIM UP ROOM! you will not regret it.

tripcentral.ca Use the classic grid and you can pare it down to the weeks you want, direct or not, adult or not, etc. It will show you the most economical choices. Also, they provide reviews on tripcentral with a click. Once you've found the one that fits you, check your favourite rewards program for the same package.
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The Fives is in Playa. It's beautiful

Secrets Moxché Playa del Carmen

Ocean Maya, smaller adult only resort. Nog in PDC but not far from it.

Paradisus playa del Carmen adults only or Valentin imperial

Have stayed at El Dorado Royale in a swim up suite and also stayed at the Haven Riviera with a swim up suite… Haven is low-key and newer than the El Dorado Royale… Although we had a great time at both resorts, fwiw the El Dorado was showing its age in 2018. Do some YouTube room tours we watched many.

Loreto Villa del Palmar. Hidden secret north of Cabo. westjet fly in once a week

I go 5 times a year, always adults only. and always 5 star.
My suggestion is
#1 Secrets Akumal
#2 Secrets Maroma Beach
#3 Le Blanc
#4 Sun Palace if you want it affordable and 10 mins from the airport.
#5 Atelier Playa Muheres
#6 Excellence Playa muheres (not adults only).
#7 palmia the house of aia

Secrets Moxche
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Most of the resorts are great. You have to be careful with the reviews, if you look every last resort has terrible reviews on the websites. I don’t know how people don’t enjoy them

Amazing suggestions everyone, thanks so much!!! So many great tips and ideas. Really appreciate it.

Look at secrets resorts, they are adults only, lots to choose from.