El Dorado Casitas Royale
An adults-only, AAA Four Diamond gourmet resort near Playa del Carmen known for its swim-up casita suites and a lazy river connecting to the main pool.
Adults-only$$$4 starMexicoromancecouplesvalue
Restaurants
10
Pools
13
Bars
6
Swim-up rooms
Yes
On the beach
Yes
Beach score
8/10
Food score
9/10
Value score
7/10
Scores are AllInclusiveHQ editorial opinion, not vendor claims.
Pros
- Multiple swim-up casita suite tiers, including private-plunge-pool honeymoon suites
- 13 pools, including a natural saltwater pool
- 10 restaurants covering Italian, Japanese, Mexican and Mediterranean menus
- 24-hour room service in every suite
Cons
- Property is large and spread out with noted long walks between areas
- Shuttle service between zones can be infrequent
- Adults-only, so no family bookings