A Royal Hideaway in Mexico

Posted on March 20, 2012 by lesleycarter

The Royal Hideaway Playacar, Mexico does all-inclusive right. This breathtaking, adult-only resort claims a spectacular beach, infinite pools and services, and exquisite suites! Royal Hideaway is a new level of all-inclusive.

This all-inclusive resort is just a 10-minute stroll from Playa del Carmen, so if its activities including tennis, sailing, biking, and basketball, not to mention a piano bar, cooking classes, and an abundance of pools aren’t sufficient, there’s always city entertainment nearby. But once you arrive on the resort, I can guarantee you will not be in a hurry to leave.

Forget resort bracelets, towel vouchers, and limited alcohol choices. Chilled champagne and warm towels upon arrival are the first sign that luxury is a top priority here. Also, order any drink you want from the comfort of one of the pools or give room service a ring for snacks and drinks in your suite.

In addition to gorgeous beaches and unrestricted amenities, Royal Hideaway features an oversized cascading infinity pool and relaxation pools around the property for indulgent sun lounging.Beds are piled high with creamy gold and brown pillows, closets are walk-in, and the staff seems truly happy to be there.

Food is above par for an all-inclusive resort, especially the Thai fusion dishes that are prepared in front of your eyes.

The Royal Hideaway offers the highest degree of resort luxury with exceptional amenities and superior service. I felt the “royal” experience while staying at Royal Hideaway Playacar.

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83 thoughts on “A Royal Hideaway in Mexico”

ostranderblog on March 20, 2012 at 5:47 pm said:

WOW truley a resort getaway… this looks AMAZING. Its put on the places I’d like to go list. ;o) Thank you!

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- lesleycarter on March 20, 2012 at 5:49 pm said:
  
  It really was something else! If it’s stress-free luxury that you’re after, this is the place.
  
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  - ostranderblog on March 20, 2012 at 6:55 pm said:
    
    It would be nice… 😉 I normally like the rough it get into the zeal travel .. but a pamper vacation wouldn’t hurt my feelings – at all 😀
    
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a BUMP to the HEAD on March 20, 2012 at 5:48 pm said:

wowee 🙂 I have to put this on my list of places to visit when I need some indulged R&R. Exceptional.

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Mack Hops on March 20, 2012 at 5:49 pm said:

oh no, my wallet just jumped out of my back pocket, hopped out the window, and killed itself!
haha, maybe one day i’ll be able to afford this.
Looks stunning.

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- lesleycarter on March 20, 2012 at 6:01 pm said:
  
  The original resort where we reserved and paid (less than half the price) was overbooked so they sent us here at no additional charge. 😉
  
  I truly have luck on my side 🙂
  
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Nils on March 20, 2012 at 5:49 pm said:

Looks very nice, indeed! I’m coming to Playa del Carmen, all the way from cool Copenhagen (Denmark) in 73 days (not that I’m counting the days), primarily for some Cenotes Diving and for a spot of Whale Shark Snorkeling. However, I am not staying at Royal Hideaway Playacar – although I’m now considering an upgrade on my accommodation 🙂

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- lesleycarter on March 20, 2012 at 5:52 pm said:
  
  I stayed in three resorts in the area and this was my favorite. Which resort do you have booked? the area is beautiful; regardless of where you stay, you’ll enjoy it.
  
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  - Nils on March 20, 2012 at 6:14 pm said:
    
    Well, my dive travel agent made the choice for me, and I have just now checked it out. It’s ‘Casa De Gopala’, which has gotten fine reviews. So I guess that I can live with that, on this my first trip to Mexico 🙂
    
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cliffharrison on March 20, 2012 at 6:07 pm said:

Beautiful images and hostess. Enjoyed viewing.

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fabmomkt on March 20, 2012 at 6:09 pm said:

Wow! This place looks amazing!

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Nils on March 20, 2012 at 6:12 pm said:

Well, my dive travel agent made the choice for me, and I have just now checked it out. It’s ‘Casa De Gopala’, which has gotten fine reviews. So I guess that I can live with that, on this my first trip to Mexico 🙂

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- lesleycarter on March 20, 2012 at 6:15 pm said:
  
  Casa De Gopala is a little older but in a great location!
  
  I’ve been back to Mexico a few times now and I’ve loved every experience.
  
  Good luck and enjoy 🙂
  
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orples on March 20, 2012 at 6:14 pm said:

That water looks so inviting. I can’t wait for summer when I look at shots like these. Although, I must admit, I am enjoying the cool temps of spring at the moment.

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- lesleycarter on March 21, 2012 at 9:07 am said:
  
  Not that it’s ever really cold in southern California, but I’m honestly enjoying the cooler temperatures as well. At 9 months pregnant, I don’t think I could handle the heat of Mexico right now.
  
  I could definitely go for a dip in those waters though.
  
  Have you ever been to Mexico before?
  
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  - orples on March 21, 2012 at 9:53 am said:
    
    No, I’ve never been, Leslie. It looks like a pretty place though.
    I’m surprised your little one hasn’t arrived yet. You must be overdue? I’ve been thinking about you lately with your active lifestyle, and of course, wishing you the best.
    
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Marcia Clarke on March 20, 2012 at 6:17 pm said:

Nice!

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cravesadventure on March 20, 2012 at 6:27 pm said:

What a beautiful place to relax and become a lounge lizard:)

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Anita Mac on March 20, 2012 at 6:29 pm said:

Oh…looks good! Love the royal treatment! Just experienced something similar at the Mayakoba Fairmont Resort. While not all-inclusive, it was the true celebrity experience (complete with celebs!!!!) Totally felt like a princess – can’t wait to go back! Looks like you are in the same boat!

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- lesleycarter on March 20, 2012 at 6:34 pm said:
  
  I checked out your post on the Mayakoba Fairmont Resort; Mexico certainly has a variety of resorts and accommodations. Did you do any adventures off of the resort?
  
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Mark Routt on March 20, 2012 at 6:43 pm said:

this place looks fabulous! i love my kids but i really like the idea of adults only.

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rjdawarrior on March 20, 2012 at 7:00 pm said:

I was just there a year ago 🙂 had the best time ever and would love tp go again

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Concept Activity Research Vault ( CARV ) on March 20, 2012 at 7:03 pm said:

Talk about something as beautiful as your Royal Hideaway in Mexico adventures. Calgon, take me away! Living amidst southern California’s cement and glass farm palaces, but now down in South Bay, I’d trade you in a heartbeat. Really, you ‘should’ do a small group tour. That ticket would be priceless! Thank you, Les. – Paul

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wordsfromanneli on March 20, 2012 at 7:09 pm said:

Pretty nice.

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EllaDee on March 20, 2012 at 7:09 pm said:

Fanstastic post. I’ll keep this area in mind & look out for deals (will need to, to be able to afford the trip from Australia). Regardless, thnak you for showing it to us. 🙂

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camartinsky on March 20, 2012 at 7:33 pm said:

oh my god so gorgeous!

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petchary on March 20, 2012 at 7:41 pm said:

I live in Jamaica where there are so many all inclusives. This looks like a classy one. 🙂

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Mr. Fed Up on March 20, 2012 at 7:52 pm said:

Wow, looks like a lot of fun…but only if the food is up to par.

Anyway, looks like a place to add to my travel wish list.

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- lesleycarter on March 20, 2012 at 7:58 pm said:
  
  Oh the food! That was one of the best parts; it was all a la carte dining. Each restaurant had a huge menu to choose from and nothing was buffet style or left out. It was amazing! For lunch one day, I ordered pizza, pasta, and fries and it was made fresh and quick.
  
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  - Mr. Fed Up on March 20, 2012 at 8:30 pm said:
    
    NO BUFFET?!?….that may be a deal breaker for me; I love my morning breakfast buffet…
    Just kidding, having a huge menu with great service is definitely going to make a good trip, a GREAT one. I just got back from an extensive business trip in Asia, and what made each day perfect was how it started at the hotel’s amazing breakfast service where the staff were happy to bring out anything I wanted….although they were unable to get one thing I wanted desperately… http://fedupfood.com/2012/02/19/its-crack-for-breakfast/
    
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Carlos Vidaurreta on March 20, 2012 at 8:18 pm said:

One of my favorites Resorts at Cancun Riviera Maya

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momentumofjoy on March 20, 2012 at 8:27 pm said:

SPECTACULAR!!! Who is jealous?? That would be me! Wonderful post! It was like taking a mini-vacation. And now I’m heading back to reality and the laundry… 😉

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veganfamilia on March 20, 2012 at 8:52 pm said:

I’m mentally vacationing there right now! That’s the best I can do ;)! It looks simply divine..one day…one day soon I hope!

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Stephane Daury on March 20, 2012 at 8:58 pm said:

I’ll vouch for Playa del carmen and Playacar any day. We go every year, and even spent a full month there in late 2010. Planning for 3 weeks next December. 🙂

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Saleem Safdar on March 20, 2012 at 10:19 pm said:

Playa Del Carmen is a great vacation spot. Beautiful.

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Nadia Alzayat on March 20, 2012 at 11:55 pm said:

Wow, looks like the perfect vacation! :)))))))))
Gorgeous photos!

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quirkyculture on March 20, 2012 at 11:58 pm said:

I thought I had sworn off all-inclusives….now I’m tempted!

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oursweetlifetogether on March 21, 2012 at 12:04 am said:

I love it. We checked it out awhile back. So inviting. Love the beach and pool. Humm time for a vacay thanks

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Marc Phillippe Babineau on March 21, 2012 at 1:04 am said:

looks a little crowded for my idea of a tropical paradise, but to each their own, eh! Great post!

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thesweetkitten on March 21, 2012 at 1:15 am said:

Looks very nice, but I think I would have to rob a bank first! 🙂 I’ll think I stick to my budget travels 🙂

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connectionmaven on March 21, 2012 at 2:21 am said:

I want to go now! What a lovely spot. Thank you for sharing the wonderful photos of the resort and the ocean.

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Stephen Hughes on March 21, 2012 at 3:01 am said:

My Bucket List is G R O W I N G
and my bank manager getting happy
Just out of interest – what time of year is quietest (and warm)!?

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ddivna on March 21, 2012 at 3:04 am said:

It is my great desire that I will not never achieve! Greetings from the Mediterranean!

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cssssswv on March 21, 2012 at 3:58 am said:

Love this!! ;D
» Best of luck with your New Baby !
& I’m glad U liked my post (of my friend’s wedding day)!

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Claire on March 21, 2012 at 5:37 am said:

wow! This is awesome! Some day I am So going there!

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Whiskey River BBQ on March 21, 2012 at 6:41 am said:

Paradise! Looks like the perfect setting to “un-plug”!

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mariastrate on March 21, 2012 at 6:56 am said:

I can order a real cocktail without having to wonder if it’s “inclusive” or not? Now that is my idea of an all inclusive resort! Now, just need to figure out what to do about my 4 kids…..

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Eagle-Eyed Editor on March 21, 2012 at 7:31 am said:

Is the color of that ocean water for real??!!! Gorgeous. I’m grabbing my beach towel and heading there right now! 😉

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Jessica Marie on March 21, 2012 at 7:43 am said:

I’M SERIOUSLY SO JEALOUS I LOVE MEXICO 🙂

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Kristina on March 21, 2012 at 7:53 am said:

Awww it’s like heaven!!!!

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fredrodriguezphotography on March 21, 2012 at 8:41 am said:

Royal Hideaway Playacar, looks and sounds like a fantastic place to stay & play… I have been to Playa Del Carmen once but only for a few hours as it was a stop on the cruise my wife and I were on… I do have to say the beaches were awesome and have always wanted to go back and stay for a longer time and this all inclusive resort looks amazing… Hmmmm maybe my next vacation spot…

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Booksphotographsandartwork on March 21, 2012 at 9:19 am said:

I may just faint from the overwhelming beauty in those photos. I could be very happy there.

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tj stallings on March 21, 2012 at 9:22 am said:

Hmm. Relax or photograph? I’d have to burn up a couple of SD cards for sure.

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- lesleycarter on March 21, 2012 at 9:42 am said:
  
  That’s always one of my biggest dilemmas! I want to have lots of pictures, but I don’t want to waste my vacation taking them. I think we all need a personal photographer to do all the hard work for us 😉
  
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kristiecarter4 on March 21, 2012 at 10:28 am said:

I want to go to there…

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mylunchanddinner on March 21, 2012 at 11:49 am said:

Just wonderful! I love Cancun and the Mayan Riviera… I haven’t been to this hotel though, but I’ve heard wonders of it.

Thanx for visiting my blog yesterday!!

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finally_write on March 21, 2012 at 11:50 am said:

Okay. On to my bucket list, this goes. 🙂

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whitedragongolf on March 21, 2012 at 11:57 am said:

I always liked Mexico, did you play any golf while you were there ?

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- lesleycarter on March 21, 2012 at 12:05 pm said:
  
  No golf while I was there, but it was a week packed full of adventure.
  
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  - whitedragongolf on March 22, 2012 at 1:27 pm said:
    
    I played while I was there, but an excessive intake of alcohol the previous evening made sure the scoring was as high as the temperature.
    
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galacticcolours on March 21, 2012 at 12:43 pm said:

WOW, beautiful images, im jealous of your travels! love the pictures!!

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laseptiemewilaya on March 21, 2012 at 2:42 pm said:

Oh those pictures make me want to go on vacation…instead, i have 120 hungry students to teach ;(

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Sterling Canyon on March 21, 2012 at 3:15 pm said:

Also visit San Miguel de Allende. Beautiful town.

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Purely.. Kay on March 21, 2012 at 3:37 pm said:

I absolutely love this. This place looks like the vacation I need right about now. And just look at the view and the water.. crystal clear. Gotta love this post

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