The Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Playa del Carmen

Where to Stay for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Playa del Carmen

Play del Carmen, Mexico Play del Carmen, Mexico

If you're looking for the perfect place to stay during your scuba diving vacation in Playa del Carmen, look no further! We've analyzed all the dive resorts and dive hotels in Playa del Carmen to find the best options for you. Whether you're a seasoned diver or a beginner, we've got you covered with top-rated luxury hotels, affordable options, 4-star and 5-star resorts, and everything in between. You can choose from a range of dive hotels in Playa del Carmen that are tailored to meet your specific needs, ensuring that you have the best dive experience possible. With the most popular resorts and scuba diving hotels below, you'll be sure to find the perfect spot for your next dive vacation. Snorkeling enthusiasts will also find plenty to love here, too. So, which hotel is best for scuba divers and snorkelers in Playa del Carmen? Keep reading to discover our top picks for the best scuba diving hotels and resorts in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

There's not a lot to see right off of the beach, but there are plenty of snorkeling excursions in the area that take you to beautiful reefs. The diving is world class as well and you'll find wonderful reefs, bull sharks, and hidden gems.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Fairmont Mayakoba Riviera Maya - All Inclusive

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $487 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Easy access to Scuba Diving in Playa del Carmen
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

Located at Ctra. Fed. Cancun - Playa del Carmen KM 298 Solidaridad, Fairmont Mayakoba Riviera Maya - All Inclusive has great rooms from $487 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 7.7 km from the city center, scuba divers will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes at this terrific hotel. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Andaz Mayakoba - a concept by Hyatt

5-star Resort with prices starting at $311 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Andaz Mayakoba - a concept by Hyatt which has nice rooms starting at $311. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Carreterra Federal Chetumal-Puerto Juarez KM 298. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, child care, laundry services, and golf which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 7.5 km from the city center. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Fairmont Mayakoba

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $311 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

We found Fairmont Mayakoba to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $311. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Carretera Federal Cancun. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, outdoor tennis, hiking, and child care which divers will love. And this convenient hotel is just 7.1 km from the center of town. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Mahekal Beach Resort

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $164 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to Playa del Carmen
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

With terrific rooms from $164, Mahekal Beach Resort, at Calle 38 Entre Avenida 5a y Zona Federal Maritima provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and child care. It's located just 0.8 km from the city center, too. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Beach


Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort

5-star Resort with prices starting at $244 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in Playa del Carmen
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. The great rooms here start at $244 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1a. Avenida esquina Calle 26, Colonia Centro. Furthermore, it also offers snorkeling, a bar, parking, rooms with kitchens, and child care, which is nice for scuba divers. Just 0.6 km from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Airport shuttle
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Royal Hideaway Playacar All-Inclusive Adults Only Resort

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $229 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Dive Trip with Friends
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

The great guest rating of Royal Hideaway Playacar All-Inclusive Adults Only Resort is 8.70 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $229, and it's located at Lote Hotelero No. 6, Fracc. Playacar. We also love the scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, and laundry services which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3.6 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Adults only
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Beach


Viva Wyndham Azteca All Inclusive

4-star Resort with prices starting at $140 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Hotel Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for scuba diving hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

A cool place is Viva Wyndham Azteca All Inclusive because it has great rooms that start at $140. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Paseo Xaman-ha, Lote Hotelero No 8, Fracc. Playacar. Only 3.3 km from the city center, divers will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast at this fun hotel. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice. It's also less than the average price for scuba diving hotels, so it's a great value.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast included
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Casa Gem B&B

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $51 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Easy access to Scuba Diving in Playa del Carmen
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for scuba diving hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

Casa Gem B&B offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a water park, and scuba diving which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $51 (before taxes). It's located at Calle Diagonal 80 Sur lote 17 manzana 6 , fracc los almendros and has earned a guest rating of 9.40/10. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.8 km from the city center. The kids will love the water park, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Casino
  • Water park
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Beach


Hacienda Tres Rios Resort Spa & Nature Park

5-star Resort with prices starting at $190 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

Located at Carretera Cancun-Tulum km. 54, Hacienda Tres Rios Resort Spa & Nature Park has great rooms from $190 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, and child care which scuba divers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 9.9 km from the center of town. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Coffee shop
  • Airport shuttle
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach


Occidental at Xcaret Destination All Inclusive Resort

5-star Resort with prices starting at $136 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Occidental at Xcaret Destination All Inclusive Resort which has nice rooms starting at $136. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Carretera Federal Chetumal, Puerto Juárez Km. 282. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast. It's located just 7.4 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast included
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Also, take a look at the Scuba Diving hotels in nearby destinations: Tulum, Cancún, Puerto Morelos, and Akumal.

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How much do scuba diving hotels and resorts cost in Playa del Carmen?

Playa del Carmen Average Scuba Diving Hotel Price
$148

After analyzing 51 scuba diving hotels in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, we found the average scuba diving hotel price to be a remarkably economical $148. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic scuba diving accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Playa del Carmen.

The average prices of our suggested scuba diving hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $293
  • 4-star hotels: $123
  • 3-star hotels: $48


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