Resort Details

OnSite Dining
  • Various Lounges/Bars
    -Pool Bar Select Club Adults Only
    -“Riviera Blue” Pool Snack Bar
    -Lobby Bar Riviera
    -Swim-up Bar
    -Bar La Plaza
    -Ocean front snack bar for the entire family (conveniently located right next to the main pool)
  • Various Restaurants
    -Festival Grand Buffet (Main Restaurant)
    -Riviera Grand Buffet (Breakfast buffet)
    -Il Piemonte(A la carte - Italian restaurant)
    -Asiana Restaurant(A la carte - Oriental Restaurant) 
    -El Gaucho Restaurant(A la carte - Argentinian Steak House)
    -Fogo de Janeiro Restaurant (Brazilian Rodizio Restaurant)
    -Le Gourmet (A la carte - French Restaurant)
    -Blue Moon (Snacks)
    -Crêperie
    -Cupcake Cafe
    -Chayita (Mexican Grill, specializing in burritos, tacos and salads.)
    -Gourmex (a la carte Mexican Cuisine)

    Some restaurants may only operate on select schedules. Some restaurants expect appropriate dress. Consult the hotel upon arrival for hours of operation, reservation policies, and dress codes.

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.5 25121 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 1.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Timeshare is a ripoff!

    DO NOT PURCHASE THE TIMESHARE!! So, I’d like to start with we really like the resort. The problem that we have is the misleading information we were given during our timeshare pitch. We don’t even use the timeshare because it’s about double or triple the price that we were told originally it would be if we purchased the timeshare. When we were sitting with the sales team, we were told that the “all inclusive day rate” would range from “$60 a night in the low season UP TO $90 a day in the high season”. As of this week in April the average price PER PERSON is about $150 PER NIGHT. This is nowhere NEAR the prices we were told they range from. I purchased this timeshare based on the information I was given. If we could get the rooms for the prices that were quoted to us, we would stay there again. What’s frustrating is that we have been back to Playa Del Carman TWICE and we didn’t even use our timeshare because the prices were so high, even as a TIMESHARE OWNER. It was cheaper to stay at other ALL-INCLUSIVE resorts. We basically threw away nearly 10 grand purchasing with this company. I wish we could get out of the remainder of this contract, but it looks like we’re stuck with it. It’s very disappointing ONLY because of the original misleading information we were given. Again, we really enjoyed the resort and amenities. It’s a great family resort. We just cannot afford to stay there with 4-6 people with the prices they currently provide for “TIMESHARE OWNERS”. To those going to the TiMESHARE meetings…DON’T DO IT! If someone wants to reach out to us to uphold their word, that would be great. Current prices per night on the TIMESHARE site are from $137/night/per person to $332/night/per person, NOT $60-$90.

    Apr 01, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Buenisimo

    Los tragos y comida del restorán mexicano, los mejores!!!!!!! Muy recomendable!! Y la entrada de guacamole espectacular! Es un restorán para repetir. Margarita de fresa, espectacular!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Mar 31, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 3.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Almost my dream vacation

    Had an amazing vacation in March of 2025. Only thing that wasn't perfect was the hotel. I can not recommend this hotel to anyone with allergies or food sensitivities. The main buffet has no allergy labels on any of the foods. I have a severe allergy and had no indication or what was safe for me to eat. The spoons for each dish are haphazardly placed and mixed between dishes leading to a lot of cross-contaminiation. At breakfast, the Nutella, peanut butter, syrup, etc. Are all open and leaking into each other from diners using scoops in each one. At the host station there's a large sign saying if you have allergies, to ask for help. I asked for help. What I was told was "Be careful". This aspect did not meet my expectations at all and ruined my buffet experiences. Restaurant bookings were notably better, with the exception of the salad bar at the Brazillian Steakhouse (same problems with crazy cross contamination between dishes). I don't expect special treatment, but when there's a sign that says "ask for help" and I do so, I don't expect to be dismissed like that. Also note that there's a lot of timeshare pressure and some pools, restaurants and bars in centrally located areas are restricted to timeshare only patrons. You'll need to walk a little further to get a drink and only can get breakfast at one place every morning unless you buy in. Needless to say, I won't be staying at a Sandos property again. I'll actively suggest my friends and family choose elsewhere, especially if they have allergies or sensitivities to any foods. I didn't feel valued as a customer at this resort, and my needs weren't met.

    Mar 31, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Sandos Playacar

    Le serveur Rigo est très professionnel et agréable. Le buffet est très bon. Les lieux sont très propre. Point négatif les ascenseurs ne fonctionnent pas se qui n’est pas accommodant avec tout le matériel que nous devons transporter…………..

    Mar 30, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Buena rato en spa del mar

    Buena hidroterapia! Excelente atención de Brayan en spa del mar👌🏽👌🏽💪🏽💪🏽 estuvo completo con sauna, vapor y alberca. Agua a tu lugar y toallas. Excelente opción para relajarse antes de la cena. Cuando vengan tienen que visitarlos!

    Mar 30, 2025