La Casa de la Playa
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
The Cancun airport is notoriously hectic, but the crowds are not a worry to guests of La Casa de la Playa. The hotel’s parent, Mexican hospitality heavyweight Xcaret, operates a private lounge for guests waiting on the included limousine service to 36 acres of Mayan rainforest and private beach. As a bonus La Playa guests have access to Xcaret’s eight other parks on the Riviera Maya as well. Architect David Quintana’s design mixes Mayan materials, artwork and textiles with modern elements like glass and clean, sweeping lines. The 63 oversized villas all feature terraces, plunge pools and a mesmerizing jellyfish habitats. La Playa’s personal butlers handle the rest, whether that means arranging watersports, a rainforest tour, or organising a romantic meal on the white sand beach. Virgilio Martiniez of World’s 50 Best Restaurants No. 1 Central helms Estereo, a fusion of flavours from Martinez’s native Peru and La Casa’s Yucatan Peninsula location. The grounds also include three bars, two additional restaurants, a 24 hour wine cellar, a chocolateria, a library and Muluk, a world class spa.
Key Information
- Rooms: 63
- Starting Rate: $3000
- High Season: November-April
- Dining: Estero
- Drinking: El Ba
- At the Hotel: Spa, gym, pool, gardens, beach, yachts, watersports, butler, car service
- 52 984 257 1350
- Visit La Casa de la Playa's Website
Location
Chetumal Juárez Mexico km 282, Lot 023 2, Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Carmen, 77710
