We booked a family vacation at the last minute on hotwire. I had been reading reviews about this resort and had it in mind as a posibility. When hotwire came back with the rate, we booked it and then found out that we would be staying at Sandos Playacar. The airport...First let me warn you. Have your transfers arranged ahead... more

I booked the 2nd week in July at the Sandos Playacar back in March based on wanting a resort with a good beach, a decent price and after reading several reviews here. Bottom line is that we were not disappointed. I could say many of the things others have said so I’ll try to avoid being repetitive and emphasize things... more

We stayed in the 8000 bld. I'll start with the positives; excellent room (if you hang out in the room a lot). flatscreen TV and a few english channels. big tub for two small people in bathroom. elegant appointments thru-out. late in the day, a person would clean your room very well. Room service was fast for me, late night... more

Family of four, stayd on the week of July 5th 2008. First, our room was located in Riviera section (9000), which was the best part of the hotel since it was recently built. The room was large, clean, very modern look. We had friends sleeping in the Haciendas rooms, it was small, dirty, washrooms very old and dirty. Since we... more

No complaints whatsoever for our second visit in 4 months. (returning again in November). ROOMS We are Sandos Playacar Royal Elite time share members, and have stayed in the 1200 rooms (which are ocean front) both visits. The rooms are older, but have been renovated . You cannot beat the view and sound of the ocean. FOOD Once again, could... more

We just got back from a 5 day stay at the Sandos Playacar, Riviera Maya. We stayed from 7/13/08-7/17/08. We are myself, my fiance' and our two sons ages 14 & 12. I am an RN and my fiance' is an airline pilot. We stayed in the Riviera section, in room 9373. We loved this hotel. It was particularly great... more

Hello! Back from Sandos Playacar, July 6- 13th trip with my husband, 4 year and 2 year old daughters, my mother, sister and her husband. This review will only cover things that a parent might want to know. You can get the gist of the place by reading the other reviews. 1. Food was never an issue, tons of child... more

My boyfriend and I were looking for a fun vacation that wouldn't break the bank... and we found it! We got a deal through Travelzoo/Bookit.com for this brand new resort on the Mexican Riviera. So we booked it and arrived on July 7th. Room: Our room was fantastic! It overlooked the pool and had air conditioning plus a fan. It... more

Our family went to the Sandos Playacar for the second time in four years. (It was previously known as the Gala Resort). Here is the "good", "bad", and recommendations from our viewpoint. The Good: * If you are taking kids below the teenage years, it's great. Between the hotel's orchestrated pool and beach games, pool tables, kids club, swimming pool,... more