Built on the foundation of what used to be The Royal Porto Real, The Royal Playa del Carmen is an all-inclusive adults-only beachfront resort located near downtown Playa del Carmen, providing easy access to the popular cafes and nightspots of Fifth Avenue. With spacious all-suites accommodations, a full-service spa and added romantic amenities, this resort attracts a sophisticated clientele of couples and leisure travelers.

The resort's architecture and interior blend traditional and contemporary design, first made apparent in the lobby, which features a high ceiling, polished floors and seating in neutral beige and brown tones. Accommodations display a similar aesthetic, with entryway columns, cream-colored walls, dark wood furnishings, hanging mirrors and white bed linens complemented by auburn throws. Suites come with furnished terraces of balconies with hammocks, en suite Jacuzzis, rotating satellite televisions, mini bars and Internet access. Some suites come with ocean views or have direct access to the beach, and the top categories offer exclusive conveniences like a complimentary test drive of a BMW Mini Cooper and a free round of golf. Marble bathrooms come with lighted vanity mirrors, hair dryers and deluxe amenities.

Guests have a range of cuisines to choose from at The Royal Playa del Carmen, as well as dine-around privileges at Gran Porto Real Resort next door. Tapas & Pintxos, one of the on-site restaurants, affords ocean views and serving Spanish tapas for lunch and dinner. Chef’s Plate provides a new menu each night featuring contemporary international cuisine, while Spice offers a buffet, an a la carte menu and cooking stations in a casual setting throughout the day. Pelicanos specializes in Caribbean seafood, Asiana serves modern Asian-fusion fare with a romantic ambience and Maria Marie blends Mexican and French flavors in a hacienda-style atmosphere for dinner. El Mediterraneo boasts a buffet, an a la carte menu and “show cooking” for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Guests can swim in the Olympic-size freshwater swimming pool and the oceanfront activities pool or relax on lounge chairs or under a canopied bed by the beach. Those who wish to stay active can work out in the resort's fitness center, offering Pilates, spinning and aerobics. The on-site eco-holistic SPAzul provides guests with Mayan-inspired treatments including hydrotherapy massages, facials and salon services. Other activities include volleyball, tennis, billiards and ping-pong, as well as daily and nightly activities such as wine and tequila tastings.