Ratings based on 1,312 Verified Reviews

3.7 out of 5
4.1 Room cleanliness
3.9 Service & staff
3.8 Room comfort
3.8 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
3 out of 5
by A verified traveler

Posted 27 Nov 2024
Family came for a wedding. I cant get a drink by the beach because of my band. Roach in my room. Everything shut down at 11, so no food or drinks. Have to wait for a shuttle, once its fun outbof luck, you have to wait 20 minute for the next shuttle. I observed that i got a harder time due to my color. I was told at the beach i cant be at certain area because of my band but the people next to me they didnt tell them anything with the same color band. Its is an okay hotel.
5 out of 5
by A verified traveler

Posted 22 Nov 2024
Ac was perfect indoors
Comment from Hotel Management
25 Nov 2024 by Ilse Jordan, Web Relations., Hotel Management
Dear Alejandro,First of all, thank you for choosing our little paradise for your Mexican holidays!We look forward to welcome you back and give you another unforgettable lifetime experience.Kind Regards,Ilse Jordan Web RelationsSandos Playacar
5 out of 5
by A verified traveler

Posted 21 Nov 2024
Comment from Hotel Management
21 Nov 2024 by Ilse Jordan, Web Relations., Hotel Management
Dear Melissa,We would like to thank you for taking the time to write such a kind comment. It is a pleasure to read that you really enjoyed your trip, the facilities and the service that day by day we strive to improve, in order to offer the best experience to our guests.We look forward to welcoming you again at Sandos Hotels & Resorts.Best regards, Ilse Jordan Web Relations
5 out of 5
by A verified traveler

Posted 20 Nov 2024
Comment from Hotel Management
20 Nov 2024 by Ilse Jordan, Web Relations., Hotel Management
Dear Robert,We really appreciate your nice comments. It is very gratifying for us to know that you really enjoyed your stay in our hotel.We would love to welcome you again on your next stay with us!Best regards, Ilse Jordan Web Relations
3 out of 5
by A verified traveler

Posted 20 Nov 2024
Comment from Hotel Management
20 Nov 2024 by Ilse Jordan, Web Relations., Hotel Management
Estimada Juana, Muchas gracias por su valoración, nos hubiera encantado conocer su opinión. Esperamos darle la bienvenida nuevamente y poder darnos la oportunidad de cambiar su percepción.Saludos cordiales, Ilse Jordan Web Relations.
4 out of 5
by A verified traveler

Posted 17 Nov 2024
Great for families, incredible beach!!!
Comment from Hotel Management
20 Nov 2024 by Ilse Jordan, Web Relations., Hotel Management
Estimado Wasseem,Nos gustaría agradecerle el tiempo que tomó para escribir tan amable comentario. Es un placer leer que realmente disfrutó su viaje, las instalaciones y el servicio que día con día nos esforzamos por mejorar, con el fin de ofrecer la mejor de las experiencias a nuestros huéspedes.Esperamos poder recibirla nuevamente en Sandos Hotels & Resorts.Saludos cordiales, Ilse Jordan Web Relations
3 out of 5
by A verified traveler

Posted 15 Nov 2024
The smell around the property was terrible. Smells like fecies.
Comment from Hotel Management
20 Nov 2024 by Ilse Jordan, Web Relations., Hotel Management
Dear Natasha,Thank you for sharing your comments about your recent stay at Sandos Playacar. We sincerely appreciate the time you took to give us your opinion.Regarding your observation about the odor in certain areas, we would like to clarify that due to our privileged location in the Riviera Maya, we are surrounded by lush nature that includes nearby mangroves, tropical humidity and, on some occasions, the presence of sargassum in the sea. These elements, although part of the natural environment of the region, can generate distinctive aromas that vary according to weather conditions.We wish to assure you that we are constantly working to mitigate any discomfort this may cause our guests, implementing measures to keep our common areas as pleasant as possible.We hope you enjoyed other aspects of your stay and that you will consider giving us another opportunity in the future. Our main goal is to provide memorable experiences and exceed your expectations on your next visit.Best regards,Ilse Jordan, Web Relations.Sandos Playacar
4 out of 5
by A verified traveler

Posted 12 Nov 2024
Travelled as a family with kids 4 & 6, stayed in a 1 bedroom suite in a hacienda and it was perfect for some privacy. Each side had its own bathroom and thermostat (but one side never seemed to shut off the ac). Kids loved the water slides at two different pools and seeing the animals. There is a fair amount of walking to get around but it was managed by everyone but the 4 yr old. Buffet had a variety but also similar items daily and also had a station that would change from smoothies for breakfast to ceviche at lunch and margaritas & Paloma’s for dinner. We did arrive on a day of torrential rain which caused leaks in our room and others. Our room didn’t need repair but we heard from many others who struggled to get their rooms fixed up. We did have an issue getting into our room after check in where our bracelet/key wouldn’t open the door. Asked at guest services and they were supposed to send someone over right away but after an hour we had to go back to the front desk to get someone to fix it so that we could get into the room. Overall the property is large and spread out which means lots of walking but also lots of trees and scenery. Food was good not great, service in restaurants was also good. Buildings do require some repairs as they all do. Guest services seems to be lacking between requests as well as getting items replenished in the rooms when being cleaned. I might stay here again and I would discuss the issues with other interested parties before they were to book
Comment from Hotel Management
20 Nov 2024 by Ilse Jordan, Web Relations., Hotel Management
Estimado Blair,Gracias por compartir su experiencia en Sandos Playacar con los lectores de Expedia. Nos complace saber que disfrutó de su estancia en una de nuestras suites Hacienda, especialmente por la privacidad y comodidad que ofrecen las áreas separadas, cada una con su baño y control de temperatura. También es gratificante saber que sus hijos disfrutaron de las piscinas con toboganes y el contacto con los animales que habitan en nuestra propiedad.Lamentamos los inconvenientes relacionados con la intensa lluvia durante su llegada, que desafortunadamente provocó problemas en algunas habitaciones. Aunque su habitación no requirió reparaciones, comprendemos las dificultades que pudieron enfrentar otros huéspedes. Agradecemos que nos haya señalado esta situación, ya que siempre buscamos fortalecer nuestros procesos para responder más rápido en casos similares.Respecto al incidente con la llave de su habitación, lamentamos que el tiempo de resolución no haya sido el esperado. Su comentario será compartido con nuestro equipo de Guest Services para reforzar la atención y asegurar que estas situaciones se resuelvan con mayor prontitud en el futuro.Estamos satisfechos de saber que disfrutó de la variedad de opciones en el buffet y las estaciones temáticas, aunque tomamos nota de su observación sobre la repetición de ciertos platillos. Sus comentarios sobre el servicio en los restaurantes y el mantenimiento en general nos ayudan a identificar áreas de mejora.Valoramos mucho su consideración de hospedarse con nosotros nuevamente y entendemos la importancia de discutir los puntos destacados con quienes estén interesados en visitar nuestra propiedad. Será un placer recibirlo de nuevo en un futuro y demostrarle nuestras continuas mejoras para que su estancia sea aún más placentera.Saludos cordiales,Ilse Jordan, Web Relations.Sandos Playacar
3 out of 5
by A verified traveler

Posted 12 Nov 2024
This was our first stay at an all-inclusive and I would say overall it was good however the elevator up to our floor was “under maintenance” all week, room service was always cold, the tram was usually full, our late check-out that we paid for was interrupted numerous times with confused staff, buffet food was so-so, my daughter got sick and we bought some lozenges from the “gift shop” and they were overpriced by $30. Walk down the street off the resort to the pharmacy and buy things if needed. The massage was amazing, the beach was amazing, lots of gluten free options, snorkeling from the hut on the beach we’d recommend
Comment from Hotel Management
12 Nov 2024 by Ilse Jordan, Web Relations., Hotel Management
Dear Amy,We sincerely appreciate you sharing your experience and thank you for choosing Sandos Playacar for your first all-inclusive experience.We are sorry to hear that the elevator maintenance was a source of discomfort during your stay. Our maintenance team works continuously to ensure that our facilities are in optimal condition, and we understand that this can affect our guests' experience at certain times. Regarding our room service, we will review protocol to ensure that food arrives at the proper temperature.Regarding our in-house transportation service, we understand the importance of having immediate availability, especially at times of high occupancy. We are working to optimize service and minimize wait times.We appreciate your comment about the buffet offerings; our priority is to offer variety and freshness in each dish. At the same time, we are deeply committed to the well-being of our guests, so we took into account your experience in the gift store, which is managed independently.We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the massage, our gluten-free options, and the snorkeling service on the beach. It would be a pleasure to welcome you back for an even more relaxing and undisturbed vacation.Best regards,Ilse Jordan Web RelationsSandos Hotels & Resorts
2 out of 5
by A verified traveler

Posted 12 Nov 2024
The food was below average, water pressure was not good, elevators did not work, 10 minite walk tobthe beach, lack of entertainment, just not worth the money you get so much more staying in Cancun
Comment from Hotel Management
12 Nov 2024 by Ilse Jordan, Web Relations., Hotel Management
Dear Michael Caine,Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent stay at Sandos Playacar.We deeply regret that your stay did not meet your expectations and that you encountered inconveniences during your visit.We would like to clarify some points in your comment to provide a more complete perspective. Regarding the location and distance to the beach, our property does indeed extend to offer a comprehensive experience in a natural environment. However, we have transportation carts available to facilitate the transfers of our guests, who can generally reach the beach in less than 10 minutes.Regarding the food, we regret that our culinary offerings were not to your complete satisfaction. As culinary quality is one of our focuses, we take such comments very seriously and share them with our culinary team to continue improving and meeting the expectations of all our guests.Likewise, we inform you that our maintenance team works diligently to ensure the proper functioning of our facilities, such as water pressure and elevators, and we are committed to reviewing these details in depth to avoid future inconveniences.Finally, we would like to point out that we continuously offer various activities and entertainment within the resort, designed for both those seeking a relaxing environment and those interested in recreational activities. We understand that preferences regarding entertainment may vary, and we are always attentive to new suggestions to improve in this area.Thank you again for your comments. We hope you will allow us to welcome you back in the future to offer you a more positive experience.Sincerely,Ilse Jordan, Web RelationsSandos Playacar