The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa-Optional All Inclusive

We liked the size of the resort, there was enough to do and it was easy for our group members to find each other or have some space if we wanted it. The beach is excellent - white sand for miles and some sand bars when you swim out which keeps playing in the waves fun and interesting. Waves were small some days but quite large when it was windy, again, keeping it interesting. The frontage of the beach changed a lot as waves brought sand in and pulled it out over the days of our visit. Lots of chairs on the beach and at the pools but you do want to throw a towel over them before 8 am if you want your preferred seats. Sunrise is pretty and peaceful. The proximity to 5th ave was great for some shopping and people watching. The New Years Eve party was incredible- the resort went all out with entertainment and decorations, we felt very VIP. The snack bar was so great for our kids and there were several options for getting drinks and food throughout the day. The buffet had plenty of options, and we booked the Italian and Mexican restaurants a few times for a bit of a change. Our group preferred the buffet but appreciated the 4 course meals in the a la carte restaurants. Staff were very friendly and the vibe was great. The grounds are well kept and really nice with lighted walkways through the jungle and a seating area next to a small cenote/waterfall. The contrast between the pool/beach and the jungle is nice as the jungle is quieter and cooler. We would totally recommend this resort. We are a blended family with 4 kids aged 21-15 and we loved our 11 days over Xmas/New Years 2024/25.

Great location. Great amenities and one of the cheapest. The drinks included in the all inclusive were good.

Facilities

The hotel is beautiful, It looked very different of what I expected but in a good way. We didn't get the all inclusive because we had tours on the days we stayed. The place were Is located is very nice, is a private location and has a lot of things inside you can walk and find a few restaurants, Starbucks, some mini market The beach was beautiful too, the restaurant had a view!

The beach was excellent, and the pools were very nice. They were large and very clean. The rooms were large and had good air conditioners and a great ceiling fan. The location was great, about a twelve minute walk to 5th avenue.