Location. Positioned on a white sand beach on the outskirts of Playa del Carmen, Mexico, is the Sandos Playacar Beach Resort & Spa. Xcaret, a nearby ecological water park, boasts an underground river, Dolphinarium and botanical gardens. The hotel is also near the archaeological sites of Tulum and Coba.

Hotel Features. The Sandos Playacar Beach Resort & Spa offers a variety of dining options, including an international buffet, poolside bar, Mediterranean specialties, Mexican fare and Broccolino, an Italian buffet. A discotheque is located on site. The resort's spa offers hydrotherapy baths, a gym, saunas, solarium and 22 treatment rooms. Recreational amenities include grass and hard court tennis courts, volleyball and basketball courts, four pools and a covered theater for evening shows. Scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, kayaking and sailing equipment and information is available at the water sports center.

Guestrooms. Guestrooms feature a balcony or terrace with garden, pools or partial sea views. Minibars are filled with mineral water, soft drinks and beer. In room safes are available.

Expert Tip. Younger guests are a priority at the Sandos Playacar Beach Resort & Spa, with the popular Kid's Club and Teen's Club. The Kid's Club features a children's pool, the Punch'n'Judy theater, a mini cafeteria and play area. The Teen's Club offers pool tables, table tennis and a soccer table.