Activities
Vibe & Play
Beach Days, Garden Nights
Fill each day with Caribbean beach time, non-motorized water sports, family activities, fitness, games and wellness in tropical gardens. Between resort fun and Riviera Maya exploring, guests can paddle, cycle, join the kids’ club, unwind at OME Spa, or head out for Maya ruins, cenotes, reefs, museums and lively Playa del Carmen streets.
INCLUDEDBeach Swimming
Swim and sunbathe along the resort’s private beach, with lifeguard-patrolled access and beach towels available for relaxed Caribbean days.
INCLUDEDPool Swimming
Cool off in the resort’s outdoor pool, open daily for easy dips, family splashing and sunny afternoons between meals and activities.
INCLUDEDKayaking
Paddle out from the beach with included non-motorized water sports, taking in the turquoise shoreline from a kayak.
INCLUDEDPaddle Boarding
Practice balance and glide over calm Caribbean water on a stand-up paddle board, part of the resort’s included beach activities.
INCLUDEDBoogie Boarding
Catch small shore breaks with a boogie board, an easygoing beach activity included for guests as part of the non-motorized water sports program.
INCLUDEDPool Scuba Demo
Try a beginner-friendly scuba demonstration in the pool before deciding whether to continue with a full dive experience beyond the resort.
ADDITIONAL FEEResort Boat Tours
Join boat tours arranged on site for time on the water and a different perspective of the Playa del Carmen coast.
INCLUDEDPlayacar Bicycle Ride
Use the resort’s complimentary bicycles to explore the gated Playacar community, tropical surroundings and quiet local paths at your own pace.
INCLUDEDFitness Training
Keep your routine in the resort gym, equipped with cardio machines including a treadmill, elliptical bike and rowing machine.
INCLUDEDGarden Yoga
Join a yoga session in the spa’s garden setting, combining gentle movement with the resort’s lush tropical atmosphere.
INCLUDEDKids Club Activities
Children can enjoy supervised activities and free kids’ club programming designed for younger guests while parents relax nearby.
INCLUDEDLocal Art Viewing
Discover the resort’s showcase for local artists, a low-key way to connect with regional creativity without leaving the property.
INCLUDEDEcosystem Talks
Learn more about local ecosystems and culture through guest education offered at the resort.
ADDITIONAL FEESpa Massages
Book a massage at OME Spa, including signature, deep tissue, sports and aromatherapy options inspired by holistic wellness.
INCLUDEDTemazcal Ceremony
Experience a traditional Temazcal steam ritual at OME Spa, inspired by ancestral Aztec heritage and offered as a distinctive wellness treatment.
ADDITIONAL FEEFacial Treatments
Refresh your skin with OME Spa facials such as mini, sensitive-skin and luminous sea-inspired treatments.
ADDITIONAL FEEQuinta Avenida Stroll
Walk Playa del Carmen’s main pedestrian avenue for shopping, dining, nightlife and people-watching, about a 15-minute walk from the resort.
ADDITIONAL FEECozumel Reef Snorkeling
Snorkel off Cozumel’s white-sand coast along the Mesoamerican Reef, reached by ferry from Playa del Carmen.
ADDITIONAL FEETulum Ruins Tour
Explore clifftop Maya ruins overlooking the Caribbean, one of the Riviera Maya’s most photogenic archaeological day trips.
ADDITIONAL FEEEco-Park River Swim
Spend a day at a regional eco-archaeological park known for underground rivers, wildlife and cultural experiences.
ADDITIONAL FEESnorkeling Park Visit
Visit an all-inclusive snorkeling park with clear water, marine life and a lazy-river experience for an active day beyond Playa del Carmen.
ADDITIONAL FEECenote Swimming
Swim in crystal-clear freshwater cenotes near Playa del Carmen, including cave-like pools just outside downtown.
ADDITIONAL FEEAkumal Turtle Snorkeling
Snorkel at Akumal Bay for the chance to see free-roaming sea turtles in their natural Caribbean habitat.
ADDITIONAL FEECobá Pyramid Climb
Travel inland to Cobá to explore jungle ruins and climb its still-accessible pyramid for sweeping views above the trees.
ADDITIONAL FEEChichén Itzá Tour
Visit the iconic step-pyramid complex of Chichén Itzá on a full-day archaeological excursion from Playa del Carmen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Activities FAQs
What activities does The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa offer for families and kids?
The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa is a family-friendly beachfront resort offering a free children's club and free supervised childcare/activities, along with fitness facilities, free bicycles on site, and non-motorized water sports, making it easy for parents, couples, and groups to find something to do together.
Is The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa suitable for all ages?
Yes, The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa is marketed as ideal for families, couples, and groups, with a free children's club and supervised childcare available on site, so guests of different ages can all stay and play together at this one beachfront property.
What water sports and swimming options are available at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa?
Guests of The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa can enjoy an outdoor pool, a private beach with lifeguard patrol, and non-motorized water sports such as kayaking, paddle boarding, and boogie boards, plus boat tours and fishing on site.
Can guests use bicycles to explore the area around The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa?
Yes, free bicycles are available on site at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa, with bicycle parking provided, allowing guests to pedal through the gated Playacar community, including a ride to the nearby Xaman-Ha ruins.
Are the Xaman-Ha Mayan ruins accessible from The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa?
The small Post-Classic Xaman-Ha Mayan ruins stand within the Playacar community itself, a short walk from The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa, and the resort offers guest education on local ecosystems and culture to enrich the visit.
Can The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa help arrange a ferry trip to Cozumel?
The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa provides tours and ticket assistance for a passenger ferry crossing to Cozumel, taking roughly 35–45 minutes from the Playa del Carmen pier, opening up snorkeling on the Mesoamerican Reef for guests.
What day-trip excursions can be booked through The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa?
With tours and ticket assistance from The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa, guests can arrange excursions such as the clifftop Tulum ruins, the eco-archaeological Xcaret Park, the Xel-Há snorkeling park, crystal-clear cenotes, Akumal's sea-turtle snorkeling, the Cobá pyramid, and the colonial streets of Valladolid.
Is there a fitness center at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa?
Yes, The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa offers on-site fitness facilities for hotel guests looking to keep up their workout routine during their stay.
Can guests golf near The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa?
An 18-hole golf course sits a short walk from The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa within the Playacar community, giving golf-loving guests an easy option without leaving the neighborhood.
What eco-friendly and cultural touches support activities at The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa?
The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa uses eco-friendly cleaning products and toiletries, LED lighting, and water-efficient fixtures, while also offering guest education on local ecosystems and culture and a showcase for local artists set among its tropical gardens.