New hotels in Playa del Carmen 2026–2027

Next up is The Reef 28 Adults-Only Luxury Hotel & Spa, which opens in 2027. The white facade with the central tower is the newly reopened Riu Palace Mexico. The other arrivals are conversions of existing hotels: for a 2027 trip, check the progress of the work too.

Photo: riu Palace Mexico’s white facade with its central tower, palm trees and the sea beyond · RIU

Updated 31 October 20262 min readHow we write the guide

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Riu Palace Mexico has 5 main pools. Elite Club also has its own infinity pool: the supplement changes which spaces you can use.⁴

Of the 56 Elite Club rooms, 30 have a private pool. Booking the category alone does not secure one: check the exact room type before paying.⁴

Opened since October 2026

Hotel Riu Palace Mexico

Playacar · open since October 2026.⁴ 434 rooms in the Playacar resort, reopened after a full refurbishment as Adults Only.⁴

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The Playa del Carmen calendar

2027

The Reef 28 Adults-Only Luxury Hotel & Spa

120 suites in the hotel due to join Tribute Portfolio after refurbishment.¹

2027

The Reef Coco Beachfront Resort & Spa

198 rooms in the hotel due to join Tribute Portfolio after refurbishment.³

2027

The Reef Playacar Beachfront Resort & Spa

198 rooms in the hotel due to join Tribute Portfolio after refurbishment.²

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