4 star Playa del Carmen Pet-friendly Independent hotels in Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo

Went on this trip with my boyfriend and neither of us could be happier with the place. When we go beachy, we usually stay at large resorts literally on the beach, but this time we chose to go for something more low key. So happy we did. Maya Villa is one part of several locations owned by the same company and located within several blocks of one another. Our spot (Maya Villa) was so many great things: bigger than my NYC apartment, clean, new, provided everything you'd need in a condo. I lounged out on our little patio across from the waterfall nearly every night (just be sure to wear bug spray!). You have access to the amenities of all other locations too. Indigo beach club is a block away, the other beach club (Wicky's) is a few blocks but much better for swimming. You get free beach chairs/umbrellas at both. Their restaurants are great. We had breakfast included (which was no continental) at Indigo or Imprevist and it was delicious. The location is perfect, between the beach and 5th Ave where there are a plethora of bars, souvenir shops, high end malls, pharmacies, etc. Its also about a ten minute walk to the Cozumel ferry, which is about a 40 min ride. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. The only negative is that there was some kind of construction going on next to our room (412) and we heard knocking through our wall, but it wasn't all the time. If I go back to Riviera Maya it will be to this hotel!

Porto Playa Condo, we are proud of our choice and are qualified to rate the experience "excellent " Why qualified? Sherry and Hans combined have traveled in more than 80 countries. Yes, eighty! We now added this Condo Hotel to our best experiences In Zermatt, Switzerland and Cape Town. South-Africa. We will be back in 2015, if not earlier! Do we need to say more!

This was the perfect experience for us. We wanted a small hotel, very nice, adults only (spring break, so we wanted to avoid the millions of families at the big all-inclusive hotels!). Le Reve Hotel filled the bill. There's a restaurant on-site and the food is really excellent. There are beach chairs with pads and new, clean covers put on every morning Everything is squeaky clean. The bartender at the beach bar is constantly asking if you want something to eat or drink (this is not an all-inclusive, but the food and drinks were very reasonably priced). The grounds were in impeccable condition, well taken care of and there was a wonderful infinity pool snaking through the grounds. We had a private garden room. It was small, but very comfortable. WARNING: there is not a single television on site, so don't expect to watch TV. After the first day, we were over it. It really helped us relax. All of the staff was FABULOUS. Thanks to Jesus, Roberto, Antonio (both of them!), Carlos, Manual, Ismael, etc. They anticipated your needs, were unfailingly pleasant and just very nice people. The beach bar closed at sunset but one evening we were there with two other couples from the hotel, having a great time and the staff offered to serve our dinner at the beach bar. So we let the party continue and the staff LOVED watching us have such a wonderful time. I highly recommend Le Reve Hotel and Spa and would return in an instant.

modern hotel, near 5th avenue and 2 blocks from beach.