Aerial view

Reviews of Sandos Playacar All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Sandos Playacar All Inclusive
Paseo Xaman-Ha, Mza. 1, Lote 1 Fracc. Playacar, Playa del Carmen, QROO

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 1224 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1224 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 215 out of 1224 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 149 out of 1224 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 102 out of 1224 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elitania

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is gorgeous, the only complaint I have is that the shuttle takes very long and there should be more stops available.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra Zoraida

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It needs more transportation from the room hotel to the restaurant/ beach/ pool and it gets full fast and it takes long to get back to pick up more persons
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff constantly went above and beyond to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. Samuel took excellent care of us at breakfast each day and Melqui made our pool days the best! The grounds were beautiful, we really enjoyed all of the animals and vegetation. We had no trouble making dinner reservations each night and enjoyed all the dining options. I would recommend to a friend and would stay again. It was an easy $10 taxi to 5th ave and just an hour from CUN.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jobita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very nice clean food was okay staff was friendly overall nice place
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our whole family was on this trip (22 ppl) and we all loved and enjoyed it! Raul the bell boy was extremely helpful the entire trip. Angel in the kids club took well care watching over our kids. Endless fun and relaxation
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter B, Mill Creek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yajaira

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
This resort is beautiful but its way to big and theres alot of walking to do.it can get very stressful if you are taking kids.They do have the little golf carts but most of the time theres only one running and its always full if you dont get the chance to get on you do have to wait a good 20 to 30 min for it to come back. Food was by far the worse my whole family got food poisoning the only reservation we made was for the Mexican restaurant and it was not good at all. The service at this resort was horrible specially at the bars they always seem bothered. The main family pool was dirty. Our room was beautiful and very clean. room service would come around everyday to clean it up. To make reservations at the restaurants was nearly impossible. The resort also seemed to be under staff at the restaurant and bars. We were really looking forward for this vacation with our kids and it was a big disappointment. We will not be coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Bobi-Jean L, WHITECOURT

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel didn’t do a good job at cleaning the seaweed up. Properties around cleaned it up several times a day. Lack of transportation during peak hours. The grounds were in need of a good cleaning (under brush was thick with dead debris). The adults only pool had children swimming in it. Lack of nightly entertainment (surrounding hotels had nightly activities we could hear and see from our resort). Crumbling stairs. Pools closed at 8. Says it’s a 5 star resort but is more a 3 star.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on May 20, 2024
Dear Bobi-Jean,We sincerely appreciate you sharing your comments with us. We take every piece of feedback from our guests very seriously, as it helps us identify areas where we can improve to ensure an exceptional experience for everyone.Regarding the concerns raised in your report, we would like to address them in a comprehensive manner:Balcony furnishings: we are very sorry to hear that the balcony furnishings were not in the expected condition during your stay. We strive to keep our facilities in top condition and will take steps to correct this problem immediately.Restaurant Hygiene: Hygiene and food safety are of the utmost importance to us. We will immediately investigate the situation you mentioned and take corrective action as necessary to ensure that the highest standards of hygiene are met in our restaurant.Services and Activities: We appreciate your positive comments about the cleanliness of the beach and the frequency of transportation. We are also delighted that you enjoyed our evening activities and are pleased to inform you that we are working on the development of a new nightclub to further expand the entertainment options for our guests.Pool Hours: We understand your concern regarding the early closing of the pool, however, the safety of our guests is our top priority. We close the pool at 8:00 p.m. for safety reasons when the lifeguards are dismissed. This allows us to ensure a safe environment for all of our visitors.We hope these points address your concerns and look forward to welcoming you back in the future to demonstrate the positive changes we have implemented based on your feedback.Yours sincerely,Ilse Jordan Web RelationsSandos Hotels & Resorts

6/10 Okay

FRANCES

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was a decent property, but our AC went out in middle of trip which was frustrating and we got sick from Buffett
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on May 20, 2024
Dear Ashley,We deeply regret the inconvenience you experienced during your stay due to maintenance at our facilities. Also, we are saddened to hear about the health issues you have faced during your time with us, particularly with regard to your buffet experience. It is important to note that on many occasions, dehydration can be a contributing factor in these cases, and not the food.We promise to carefully review the concerns mentioned above and take the necessary actions to ensure a more satisfactory experience in the future. Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priority.We remain at your disposal for any additional questions or assistance you may require.Yours sincerely,Ilse Jordan Web RelationsSandos Hotels & Resorts

8/10 Good

Nicholas Ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Gianmarco Massimo

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beach is nice staff is nice as well. i would give this place 8/10 If you’re young and want to party though i would reccomend something else but still very fun with great shows
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on May 20, 2024
Thank you very much for taking the time to describe your excellent experience at Sandos Playacar ! It is truly a pleasure for us to know that your entire family had such a great time. We greatly appreciate the details you share with us, as well as the recognition of the service provided by our team.We will be honored to welcome you back to Sandos very soon! Ilse Jordan Web RelationsSandos Hotels & Resorts

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I think the biggest con there is the food was bland and there are areas where it smells real bad like a sewer which made me want to gag a few times. The service was good besides a few workers demanding for tips which is a turn off.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on May 20, 2024
Dear AmandaWe are pleased to know that we have satisfied customers. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at the Sandos hotel. Thank you for those wonderful comments!Ilse Jordan Web RelationsSandos Hotels & Resorts

10/10 Excellent

Karine M

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great, we had a great time as a family. Our kids loved being able to eat cupcakes at all times of the day! The lattes were great too! The property was very big, lots of walking. It would have been nice for the shuttle to run more often especially during busy times like morning, late afternoon and evenings. We enjoyed the bikes to go off property. And loved our 2hrs of pickleball every morning. Our group had people age 1 to 76 and everyone had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on May 20, 2024
Dear Karine,Thanks for your kind words! We are thrilled to know that you have enjoyed your stay with us. We always strive to provide you with the best holiday experience. We hope you can soon return to this, your home away from home!Ilse Jordan Web RelationsSandos Hotels & Resorts

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on May 20, 2024
Dear Lorena,It will be a pleasure to serve you again! Ilse Jordan Web RelationsSandos Hotels & Resorts

4/10 Poor

Dolores

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I spoke and addressed issue with sliding glass door was hard to open took two to open and I got stuck out on balcony my friend closed it while she went out side of room and no handle to open from the outside I had to wait for over one hour in the heat ! I spoke to The concierge about the issue they were suppose to fix it they didn’t cal me unit my last night ! That was too late ! The buffer was terrible ! and the music was caters to the Caucasians We heard very little Mexican music if any at all
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on May 20, 2024
Dear Dolores,Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay at Sandos Playacar.We understand your frustration with the malfunctioning sliding door on your balcony. We take guest safety very seriously, and appreciate you bringing this issue to the concierge's attention. We've addressed the problem with maintenance to ensure it's fully functional moving forward.Regarding the buffet, we strive to offer a variety of dishes to cater to international guests. We'll be reviewing the current menu options and exploring ways to incorporate more authentic Mexican cuisine.We appreciate your feedback on the music selection. We aim to create a diverse atmosphere, and your observation helps us achieve a better balance. We are evaluating the music program to include a wider range of genres.Thank you for choosing Sandos Playacar. We hope to welcome you back in the future with a significantly improved experience.Sincerely,

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Resort was wonderful!! Food options wonderful!!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on May 20, 2024
Dear George,We are pleased to know that we have satisfied customers. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at the Sandos hotel. Thank you for those wonderful comments!Best RegardsIlse Jordan Web Relations

4/10 Poor

Leonard

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
the resort is starting to look rundown And the front desk staff never made us feel welcomed.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on May 20, 2024
Dear Leonard,Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we assure you that we will use it to make necessary improvements to enhance the overall guest experience. We are committed to providing exceptional service and ensuring that all our guests feel safe, comfortable, and well-cared for throughout their stay.Best regards. Ilse Jordan Web Relations

10/10 Excellent

Marshan, Racine

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was amazing and the staff was amazing. Everyone is super friendly and very responsive. I will definitely be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on May 20, 2024
Thanks for your kind words! We are thrilled to know that you have enjoyed your stay with us. We always strive to provide you with the best holiday experience. We hope you can soon return to this, your home away from home!

8/10 Good

Rob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the property was great. Mire servers in the pool and beach area would be nice
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on May 20, 2024
We are pleased to know that we have satisfied customers. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at the Sandos hotel. Thank you for those wonderful comments!

8/10 Good

Janice Faye

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sandos Playacar is a wonderful resort. Have stayed several times BECAUSE it is listed as a Expedia VIP access resort and I have Expedia gold member tier status. The only VIP benefit offered was 25.00 off spa treatment. Never received sparkling wine and they wouldn’t budge when requesting room upgrade. Was told by reservation desk and customer representative “only upon availability listed in contract”. Resort wasn’t crowded. I was able to book all restaurants for dinner before the nightly shows began. Shows are very good. . Adult section rooms need attention. Elevators closest to Festival Buffet down in buildings 1 & 2 during our week stay. Used all pools except those designated for Royal Elite. All very nice. Next year I am searching Expedia for other VIP resorts. Sandos Playacar should not be listed as a VIP resort. Entertainment, restaurant, bartenders, waiters, spa and housekeeping staff great. Another party traveling with us did have 1 issue with house keeping which was reported and resolved. We love this resort but if you’re booking for the VIP experience, You may want to opt for another resort.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on May 4, 2024
Dear Janice,We are glad to know that you had a great time staying at Sandos Playacar. We would like to thank you for taking your time to write such a nice review.All our guest’s comments are valuable for us, as this always help us to improve and you can be certain that we will be working on the details you mentioned.Once again thank you very much, we truly hope to have you back soon.Sincerely, Ilse Jordan, Web Relations.

6/10 Okay

Behnam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on May 4, 2024
Dear Behnam,Thank you very much for your review, we would have loved to know your opinion and because it would help us to stay focused on guest satisfaction. We hope to welcome you back and give us the opportunity to change your perception.Best regards, Ilse Jordan Web Relations.

4/10 Poor

Natalie

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on May 4, 2024
Dear Dawn, Thank you very much for your review, we would have loved to hear from you. We hope to welcome you back and give us the opportunity to change your perception.Best regards, Ilse Jordan Web Relations.

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bonnes prestations et personnel chaleureux.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on May 4, 2024
Cher David,Nous tenons à vous remercier pour le temps que vous avez pris pour rédiger un commentaire si aimable. C'est un plaisir de lire que vous avez vraiment apprécié votre voyage, les installations et le service que nous nous efforçons d'améliorer chaque jour, afin d'offrir les meilleures expériences à nos clients.Nous espérons vous accueillir à nouveau au Sandos Playacar.Avec nos meilleures salutations, Ilse Jordan WebRelations

2/10 Terrible

DASHMIR

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I do not recommend staying at this hotel for a family vacation. Starting from walking in our hotel rooms, it smelled like mold and was very unpleasant to walk in to. On our third day at 5 am, our room got flooded by water from the ceiling and damaged all of our clothes and belongings. The guest service and maintenance came 5 hours later and never insisted for us to switch different rooms. Also, in the resort and in our room, they dont provide clean water bottles to drink water from. Only a broken 5 gallon machine in each room from not being replaced in so long. Also having to pay 12 dollars for a single water bottle at the gift shop. From this, the food was terrible. From breakfast to lunch and to dinner everything was horrible nothing tasted good. I recommend end not to waist your time and money on this resort specifically Sandos resort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on May 4, 2024
Dear Dashmir:We are sorry to read about your poor opinion regarding our hotel. Regarding the features you mention, we would like to clarify that many of them are part of our commitment to environmental sustainability. We pride ourselves on being a sustainable hotel and are implementing various measures to reduce our impact on the environment.We understand that these policies may not be to the liking of all guests. However, we believe it is important to take steps to protect the planet for future generations.We regret that these measures have not been to your liking. We appreciate your understanding and hope you will give us another opportunity to show you the quality of our services and our commitment to sustainability.If you have any additional questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us.Yours sincerely,Ilse Jordan Web Relations

4/10 Poor

Adelina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room terrible the food OK
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on Apr 28, 2024
Dear Adelina,We are very saddened to read your review and read that we did not fullfil your expectations. I truly regret the inconveniences you had during their stay. We have carefully noted each point you mentioned in order to improve, we are always worried about our guest’s well-being and strive to make holidays at our property an unforgettable experience.Thank you for staying with us and I hope you will give us another opportunity to serve you.Yours Sincerely,Ilse Jordan, Web Relations.

8/10 Good

Meredith, Snohomish

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall we enjoyed our stay! Good things: Spacious room with bunk bed, two waterslide parks, multiple pool options, many delicious juice options, Mexican quick food restaurant fast/yummy, free bike rentals!, resident cats on property, quiet in the evening. Areas for improvement: Food (this is the first all-inclusive we've been to where the food didn't hit the mark) (limited vegetarian options, stale tortilla chips, no soft serve ice cream, no chocolate milk at dinner), all activities were on the beach - would have enjoyed some at the pool, corrosion in shower.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on Apr 28, 2024
Dear Meredith,We sincerely appreciate you choosing Sandos Playacar for your stay and are pleased to hear that you have had a positive experience so far. We value your comments very much.I would like to take this opportunity to mention to you that we are working diligently on improving our options for people with special dietary needs. It is important to us to ensure that all of our guests enjoy a complete and satisfying dining experience, regardless of their dietary requirements.We appreciate your feedback and your patience as we work to improve our food options. If you have any specific requests or dietary requirements, please do not hesitate to let us know so that we can serve you in the best possible way during your stay.Thank you again for choosing Sandos Playacar. We are here to make your experience as pleasant as possible.Best regards,Ilse Jordan Web RelationsSandos Playacar

10/10 Excellent

Flutur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on May 20, 2024
Dear FluturIt will be a pleasure to serve you again! Ilse Jordan Web RelationsSandos Hotels & Resorts

6/10 Okay

DINO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time in Sandos. The shows are amazing, staff is friendly. I spent 6 days and got bored of the food choices in the buffet area. They repeated the food. The same day I arrived I tried to book a reservation in any of the restaurants they have, but they were full. Out of the 6 days I spent there, I got only 2 days available to make a reservation but they have a late dinner time (9pm) which I didn't take because I didn't want to miss the night show.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on Apr 28, 2024
Dear Dino,Thank you for choosing Sandos for your stay. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed our shows. However, we are sorry to hear that your experience with our restaurant reservations was not entirely satisfactory.We completely understand your frustration. Although we have several restaurants in our facilities, we have limitations due to high demand. To ensure quality service, our seating is designed for smaller groups, up to a maximum of 6 people per table. In addition, we set a maximum number of people per time slot to maintain reasonable wait times for food.It is important to note that, as you mentioned, there are times available for reservations, but we understand that it is your decision not to take advantage of those options due to schedules.We sincerely regret that you did not have the opportunity to try our restaurants despite your interest. We greatly appreciate your feedback as it helps us to continually improve our services.Best regards!Ilse Jordan Web RelationsSandos Playacar

8/10 Good

Charly

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Donnette

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was bad bad bad. The resort was effortless overall. The drinks were weak. The kids waterpark was cute but I could experience better elsewhere. I wouldnt be going back. IM HUNGRY!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on Apr 28, 2024
Dear Donnette.We sincerely regret that your experience at our resort did not meet your expectations. We take our guests' comments very seriously and value the opportunity to improve in all aspects.We are saddened to hear that the quality of the food was not up to your expectations and that the beverages did not meet your standards. Our kitchen and bar team is committed to providing an exceptional culinary and beverage experience, and we regret that we were unable to meet your satisfaction on this occasion.Regarding the children's water park, we appreciate your feedback and will take your comments into consideration to improve our facilities and services.We would like to have the opportunity to make up for your experience and provide you with a more satisfactory stay in the future. If you are willing to give us another opportunity, we would be delighted to welcome you back and ensure you have a memorable experience.Please feel free to contact our customer service team to discuss any additional concerns you may have. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to the opportunity to serve you again in the future.Sincerely,ilse jordan Relaciones Web

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a good overall experience
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on Apr 23, 2024
Dear Douglas:Thank you for choosing our facility as your holiday destination.We are looking forward to your next visit to spend here another memorable holiday.Best regards,Ilse Jordan Web RelationsSandos Playacar

10/10 Excellent

Henry Jesus, Norwalk

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice, you have to walk to the beach but can also take the trolley. I liked walking after breakfast since it gave you something to do. The food was great and loved the octopus at the Italian spot. The Mexican restaurant had some really good food as well. All restaurants were great and the buffet was amazing as well, a lot of food there. Entertainment was fun daily and the beach is beautiful when there is no seaweed. Service by the staff was great and felt that is one of the biggest things about Cancun in general, the people always smiling.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on Apr 23, 2024
Dear guest,Thank you very much for your review, we are so happy to hear that the efforts and dedication of our staff made such a positive impact on your vacation. Our team is one of the most motivated as we love to know that our guests are having wonderful experiences. Your comments made us so happy and so proud to work in this little piece of Paradise.Best regards and let us know as soon as you are ready to comeback; our great team will be ready to exceed your expectations again!Warm regards,llse Jordan Web Relations

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about it Best week of my life
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on Apr 21, 2024
Dear Mercedes,First of all, thank you for choosing our little paradise for your Mexican holidays!We look forward to welcome you back and give you another unforgettable lifetime experience.Kind Regards,Ilse Jordan Web RelationsSandos Playacar

10/10 Excellent

Oakley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice resort. Staff can be a bit pushy at times for the spa especially. Food was good. Staff is very friendly and talkative. More of a family/couples resort.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on Apr 21, 2024
Dear Oakley,On behalf of the Sandos Playacar family, I thank you for commenting about the experiences lived while in our hotel. Thank you for highlighting the positive attributes you were able to enjoy, we hope to have the pleasure of serving you again in the future. Kindest Wishes, Ilse Jordan, Web Relations.,

8/10 Good

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good staff
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on Apr 21, 2024
Dear Travis,I would like to thank you for posting this kind review, and sharing the wonderful experience you had during your stayPlease be sure that we would be happy to communicate your words to all our SandistOnce again thank you for your comments, we do hope we have another opportunity to welcome you again in the future. Best regards, llse Jordan Web Relations

8/10 Good

Carly

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We really enjoyed our stay, the free room upgrade was a very pleasant surprise, the food was good, i found one buffet better than the other. The a la cartes we ate at 3 of them and they were really good (Mexican, Italian, french cuisine). The evening shows were pretty good, my fav was michael Jackson it was really great! I did not like the pushing of their timeshare elite program. There was quite a bit of maintenance going on when we were there. The coffee shop was amazing, the mexican grill was awesome for the evenings! We never went hungry. Our room was huge, we stayed in one of the haciendas, i felt like we were perfect walking distance to all spots on the resort.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on Apr 21, 2024
Dear Carly,We are glad to know that you had a great time staying at Sandos Playacar. We would like to thank you for taking your time to write such a nice review.All our guest’s comments are valuable for us, as this always help us to improve and you can be certain that we will be working on the details you mentioned.Once again thank you very much, we truly hope to have you back soon.Sincerely, Ilse Jordan, Web Relations.

8/10 Good

Norma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
El trasporte para ir a la playa no me gustó tardaba mucho y muchas personas esperando muchos caminaban por no pasaba pronto , necesitan poner dos carritos para que no estemos tanto tiempo en espera eso fue lo que no me gusto y fui a la resección a decir de esta inconveniencia y no hicieron casa
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on Apr 21, 2024
Estimada Norma,Agradecemos mucho su reciente visita y por haberse tomado el tiempo de escribir sus comentarios, realmente nos hace feliz saber que tuvo una excelente estancia con nosotros.Muchas Gracias por habernos dado la oportunidad de haberlo hospedado.Esperamos verlos en sus próximas vacaciones y consentirlo aquí en “su casa lejos de casa”Saludos cordiales, Ilse Jordan Web Relations

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin, Durham

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for family.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on Apr 21, 2024
Dear Benjamin,We would like to thank you the time you have taken for sharing such great things about your recent stay at Sandos Playacar. It is wonderful to know that you felt welcomed by us and that your experience was a pleasant one.We will be hoping for your return soon so you can enjoy our services again.Sincerely, Ilse Jordan, Web Relations.

6/10 Okay

Gina S

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been to Mexico almost every year for the past 17yrs. The place was not great. The power went out twice and we had no running water for about 6hrs. The trip from the room to the beach or restaurants was pretty far and they only had one working trolley most days. Some times you had to wait 20-30mins due to the trolley capacity. The beach was beautiful, pools opened at 8am but the towel hut didn’t bother to get towels until about 9am. Food was basic and it was very hard to get a reservation. There was also a lot of restrictions if you were not a select or exclusive member. I wouldn’t go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on Apr 21, 2024
Dear Gina,Thank you very much for choosing Sandos Playacar, we are delighted to know that despite finding the hotel too big, you had a pleasant stay with us and enjoyed the food and service we offer. We want to clarify that the property is very large, therefore we have small cars that transfer guests from one point to another within the hotel, and are available to everyone throughout the day.Our All Inclusive Complex is conformed by the Family Section, the superior Select section which is only adults and the Royal Elite Hacienda Section, therefore it is a sectioned hotel, but at no time do we think that the family section is the farthest from everyone, on the contrary, our facilities consist of kids club, teens club area, multiple activity courts, foosball and large family water park areas located in the family rooms, another next to the addition next to the Palmaïa hotel overlooking the beach with pool and swim-up bar, so I consider that families have a large area to enjoy throughout all our facilities.Besides if you decide to walk along our health trail you will find on the way many activities for children, such as the city of cats or feed pancho and lola, stroll through the area of the changos, ride a bike, etc.. Many more activities are available for the whole family.I assure you that we take your comments and observations constructively and will continue to improve as much as we can, we hope you can give us another opportunity to show you that our main goal is to create unforgettable experiences and offer the best service possible.Best regards, Ilse Jordan Web Relations

8/10 Good

sergio, san ysidro

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on May 20, 2024
Será un placer poder atenderlos de nuevo!

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were older and the power went out several times. Staff was very friendly. Bathrooms were a little far from the beach area, but we still managed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on Apr 16, 2024
Dear Thomas,On behalf of the Sandos Playacar family, we thank you for commenting about the experiences lived while in our hotel. Thank you for highlighting the positive attributes you were able to enjoy, we hope to have the pleasure of serving you again in the future. Kindest Wishes, Ilse Jordan, Web Relations.

2/10 Terrible

Regina Borger

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on May 4, 2024
Estimada Regina,Muchas gracias por su valoración, nos hubiera encantado conocer su opinión y porque nos ayudaría a mantenernos enfocados en la satisfacción del huésped. Esperamos darle la bienvenida nuevamente y nos brinde la oportunidad de cambiar su percepción.Saludos cordiales, Ilse Jordan Web Relations.

8/10 Good

BRADLEY

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Multiple pools and an amazing beach are the best things about this resort. They do have a membership where you end up missing out on some premium drinks, advanced reservations for dinning, some beach areas, and few extra food options without it. This resort is very nice and the staff are super friendly. Most of them speak English enough. The walkways are very slippery in the mornings, my mother and father both slipped on the way to catch a sunrise in the early mornings. The food was all very mediocre, mostly just buffet for breakfast and lunch. Dinner reservations can only be made when you check in because you need your room information to reserve them. All of those restaurants were good but nothing out of this world or amazing. Overall the experience was very nice. The worst part of my stay was being approached and asked about extras every single day multiple times a day. We just wanted to relax but someone would ask us about doing an excursion every 45 minutes at the beach or pool. Other than that it was very nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on Apr 16, 2024
Dear Bradley,Wow! We would like to thank you for choosing Sandos Playacar as your holiday destination, and for your kind and detailed review about the resort.Our guests play a key role in helping us to improve our services and we truly appreciate your feedback. We would like to thank you for taking the time to highlight our hotel features down to the detail. We are absolutely delighted to read that you enjoyed your stay, and appreciate the proactivity and kindness of our staff.It was and it always will be a pleasure to host you, do not hesitate to contact me if you have special requests for your next visit, I will be really pleased to help you.Sincerely, Ilse Jordan, Web Relations.

6/10 Okay

Madeline Paige

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Resort was very pretty but very big and not well marked on what way to go. Lots of wildlife which is cool. Buffets you have to book and it’s so busy it’s hard to get in if not prepared. The buffet is average. Not great. Mini fridge and water in the room which was nice. Room service was sparse.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on Apr 16, 2024
Dear Madeline, Thank you very much for your pleasant comment about your most recent experience at Sandos Playacar Resort. We appreciate your compliments as well as your constructive criticism. We know how important it is our guests opinion to the continuous growth of our hotel, so thank you for that. We hope to see you really soon.Best regardsIlse Jordan, Web Relations.

8/10 Good

Eric Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on Apr 16, 2024
Dear Eric,Thank you for those great comments and we are glad your vacation was a wonderful experience.We make sure that our guests always receive the best service, thanks to the efforts of our employees who work diary with dedication and passion.We hope that it won’t be too long before you let us give you again an unforgettable experience.Best regards,Ilse Jordan, Web Relations.

10/10 Excellent

Sacha Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family of five stayed over spring break. Kids are ages 11, 9 and 6. The rooms were perfect for us (kind and bunk bed), food was great for both adults and children and there were fun activities for all. The beach was the highlight of our trip - you just can’t beat it. I would recommend Sandos Playacar and would definitely go there again. Great memories are to be made at this resort!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on Apr 16, 2024
Dear Sacha,We would like to thank you the time you have taken for sharing such great things about your recent stay at Sandos Playacar. It is wonderful to know that you felt welcomed by us and that your experience was a pleasant one.We will be hoping for your return soon so you can enjoy our services again.Sincerely, Ilse Jordan, Web Relations.

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my family love staying here all the time. It’s an amazing place and it has so much activities and options of things to do for kids aside from the water parks. Love it here !!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on Apr 16, 2024
Dear Guest,I would like to thank you for posting this kind review, and sharing the wonderful experience you had during your stay. We are glad to know that our services exceeded your holiday expectations.We thank you for highlighting our attributes as well as your recommendations. We hope to have the honor of serving you in the future. KindestWishes, Ilse Jordan, Web Relations.

6/10 Okay

Janelle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Ilse Jordan (Web Relations) on Apr 16, 2024
Dear Janelle,Thank you very much for your review, we would have loved to know your opinion and because it would help us to stay focused on guest satisfaction. We hope to welcome you back and give us the opportunity to change your perception.Best regards, Ilse Jordan Web Relations.