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All-Inclusive Details
The majority of amenities and activities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for meals, drinks, activities, gratuities, or use of both land and water sports equipment.
All-Inclusive food and beverages Welcome champagne upon arrival Unlimited meals and snacks Unlimited natural juices, soft drinks, purified or bottled water Unlimited premium alcoholic beverages 24-hour room service food and non-alcoholic beverages (18-hour service for alcoholic drinks only) Afternoon tea Drinks in in-room compact refrigerator (restocked daily) Taxes and gratuities
Not included: Wine by the bottle
Scroll down to the Dining section for restaurant/menu details.
All-Inclusive activities and equipment
Water sports
Not included: Snorkeling trips; scuba diving courses, certification, and trips
Land sports
Classes/instruction
Not included: Private tennis lessons
All-Inclusive entertainment/nightlife Daily activities program Evening entertainment programs Access to DVD library
Not included
Airport taxes may or may not be included.
Policies
No children under age 13 permitted at the hotel.
Scroll down to the Policy section for more details.
Accessibility Options
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.
Property Amenities
The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).
Since children under age 13 are not allowed at the resort, the resort is a tranquil sanctuary, filled with soothing music in public areas and quiet elsewhere. Chilled champagne and towels greet guests in a hushed, fragrant, skylit lobby featuring white columns and Spanish-style paintings.
Among the Royal Hideaway's amenities is a full-service health-and-beauty spa offering various massage techniques, body and facial treatments, and hair and nail care (surcharges for all products, treatments, and services). The spa also provides complimentary use of its sauna, spa tub, and air-conditioned fitness center with cardio and weight equipment. A personal attendant is on duty at the fitness center 12 hours a day.
The main building—set apart from the yellow lodging villas by its rose color—contains a 24-hour business center with four computers offering complimentary high-speed Internet access. A library is stocked with books and near the lobby, complimentary DVDs are available. Like all major Riviera Maya hotels, this Playa Del Carmen resort has a water-purification system.
The Chef's Table at the resort's signature restaurant, Las Ventanas, features a bi-weekly dining experience in which guests can interact with the resort's executive chef and his team. The interactive experience features a live video feed from the kitchen, allowing guests to watch as decadent dishes are prepared exclusively for the Chef's Table (advance reservations required; surcharge may apply).
Rooms
The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).
The Royal Hideaway features 200 air-conditioned guestrooms, all with balconies or patios furnished with two chairs and a table. Special decor touches include lighted wall recesses highlighting Mexican pottery, and dark-wood furnishings. Entertainment options include flat screen Satellite TV, i-Pod docking stations, DVD players, and CD players. Jetted tubs, large stall showers, and twin sinks provide luxury in marble bathrooms.
Room Amenities
Dining
The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).
Ventanas - Serving international menus for à la carte breakfasts and dinners in a room featuring dark woods, recessed ceilings, and plush linens, this restaurant offers occasional live music in the evenings. Reservations required. Dress code: Casual elegance with long pants, closed shoes, collared shirt for men. No shorts, jeans, sandals or running sport shoes; women may wear evening dress sandals.
Palazzo - This à la carte Italian dinner house provides white-linen service and commands views of the resort's grounds and the Caribbean. Both inside seating and terrace seating are available. Reservations required. Dress code: Casual elegance with long pants, closed shoes, collared shirt for men. No shorts, jeans, sandals or running sport shoes; women may wear evening dress sandals.
Spices - At breakfast, this restaurant serves the resort's only buffet meal. Later, à la carte lunches and dinners feature Mexican and Caribbean flavors. Reservations required. Dress code: Casual elegance with long pants, closed shoes, collared shirt for men. No shorts, jeans, sandals or running sport shoes; women may wear evening dress sandals.
Azia - In a room graced by bamboo accents, Azia serves à la carte dinners of Japanese-Thai dishes. Reservations required. Dress code: Casual elegance with long pants, closed shoes, collared shirt for men. No shorts, jeans, sandals or running sport shoes; women may wear evening dress sandals.
The Grill - Grilled specialties are enjoyed al fresco.
Beach Snack Bar - From late morning until sunset, light meals such as burgers, salads, soups, and nachos are served here to sunbathers by the pool and on the beach.
Allegria - This lounge features various themed evenings.
Beach Bar - Open from late morning until the dinner period.
Cigar Bar - Located in Ventanas, this room is open for evening cigars and drinks.
Club Royale - Once a week, the resort's theater offers dinner and drinks with a show.
Recreation
The majority of recreational activities and facilities described below are included in the room rate for the Royal Hideaway (scroll up to the All-Inclusive details section for more information).
Guests of Royal Hideaway Playacar All Inclusive can try a range of land and water sports including beach soccer, bocce ball, kayaking and windsurfing, all while using the resort's equipment. As well, two tennis courts, six swimming pools, and a fitness center with cardio and weight equipment plus spa tub and sauna, offer plenty of facilities to enjoy at this Playa del Carmen resort.
Golf enthusiasts do not have to go far: the entrance to Playacar Golf Club is 150 meters (164 yards) away. The facility provides an 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course designed by Robert Von Hagge. (Golf incurs surcharges for greens fees and equipment rental.)
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
The preferred airport for Royal Hideaway Playacar All Inclusive is Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.) - 52.9 km / 32.9 mi.
Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.
