Spanish for “Red Queen,” she’d surely stay here, with its quirky red and black rooms and mannequins throughout.

Simply gooooorgeous waterside locale, and you'll be loving the 5(!) pools: we'll go for the infinity and the lazy river, thank you.

20-room luxury boutique, just a half-block from the famous 12th Street nightlife. Nearby shops, dining – the works.

Steps from the two main reasons you’re here: the beach and the happenin’ 5th Avenue. Split your time accordingly.

Easy access to prime retail therapy. Who needs packing?

Sparkling pool meanders throughout the property (it looks aalllllmost as relaxed as we feel).

Just a block from the famed 5th Avenue of Playa del Carmen. And of course, right by the water, too.

Contemporary gem perched on a cliff. A couple selfies from this place will drive your friends insane.

Location’s on point – address drops ya in the heart of Playa del Carmen, minutes on foot from both the famed Fifth Avenue & the beach.

Recent $16M reno nails it with Missoni-style patterns, vibrant orange ping-pong tables & cobalt blue billiard tables.

Rooftop infinity pool’s a sunny stunner. Also, our fave place for a cool drink.

Spectacular, yet simple – just one block off lively 5th Avenue in the heart.

Steps from the white sand & turquoise sea and in the thick of the 5th Ave action.

It's all about the beach. It is enormous and a stunner.

All-inclusive stay with a bevy of onsite eateries lets ya enjoy everything from local dishes to international fare.

‘Grand’ indeed — lush gardens, 12 swimming pools, water sports, kids' activities, tennis and more.

Mere blocks to the sands, retail therapy on 5th Av & a bevy of stellar eats.

Perched on the peaceful (new!) 5th Avenue, away from the noisy nightlife and a 5-min walk to the market.

Tons of onsite activities to keep the dreaded 'I'm bored' excuse at bay, plus Free Access to the Tres Rios Nature Park with swim, snorkel and kayak along winding rivers.

Spacious rooms with marble floors and plush beds keep it classy, cool and comfortable.

Pool area’s prime for unwinding, featuring a swim-up bar, a serenely Asian-inspo’d ‘tude and plenty of loungers.

Beautiful resort stretching out along a broad swath of private beach. The design is bright and wide open. You'll be sighing a lot.

Easy access to the beach (if you can tear yourself away from the lounge-worthy outdoor pool area, that is).

Voted #4(!) in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Perched on one the of the Top 10 Beaches in the World to boot.

The magic in the name kinda says it all. Outdoor pool. Zen Blue Spa. Brazilian steakhouse. (It’s official. They’ve thought of everything.)

The stylish en suite decor takes notes from Mexico’s rich culture.

Private gated beach and golf community with fab beaches, a full-service marina and signature golf course designed by Tom Lehman.

Once you’ve hit up the spa, relax even further at the beach or by one of the 6 pools.