Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen, Adults Only All-Inclusive

Eric Farrar

I stayed at the Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen Adults Only and honestly came away with mixed feelings — but I’d still consider staying again because the location carries this resort hard. The biggest selling point is absolutely where it’s located. You’re right in the middle of Playa del Carmen and can easily walk to shopping, restaurants, bars, nightlife, and the beach. If you’re someone who likes leaving the resort and exploring, this location is a huge advantage compared to larger Riviera Maya resorts where you feel isolated once you’re on property. The vibe of the resort was more relaxed and social than luxury. It didn’t feel overly rowdy or like a nonstop spring break party, but it also wasn’t super quiet either. It had a really good middle-ground energy where you could hang by the pool, have drinks, meet people, or just relax without feeling pressured into activities all day. The bartenders and staff were friendly, and the pool atmosphere was honestly one of the highlights of the trip for me. Now for the honest part — the food was probably the weakest area for me. Breakfast was consistently the best meal of the day and had a solid variety of options. Outside of breakfast, the buffet food was pretty average overall. Not terrible, but not something I found myself looking forward to either. To be completely fair, I never made it to the specialty restaurants because I kept getting too comfortable (and too drunk) at the pool during the day and never recovered in time for dinner plans, so that part is probably on me. 😂 The rooms themselves were actually good and comfortable. The beds were comfortable, the room size was solid, and I had no complaints there. The bathrooms, though, definitely felt more dated and could use updating compared to the rest of the room. The beach situation is probably the most misleading part if you only look at resort photos online. There isn’t really direct “walk straight onto the beach” access from the pool area like some people may expect. There’s a smaller sand/lounge area on property with chairs, but there’s a bush/vegetation barrier between that area and the actual beach. To get to the real beach and beach bar with the swings, I had to go out toward the front/side of the resort and walk around. Maybe there was another access point I missed, but it definitely wasn’t intuitive. The beach itself visually looks beautiful when you’re standing there looking out at the water — that classic turquoise Playa del Carmen color is absolutely there. But once you actually walk into the water, there were a lot of rocks, which made getting in a little rough in some spots. And unfortunately, when I visited, the seaweed situation was BAD. I know that depends heavily on the season and nature, not necessarily the resort itself, but it definitely impacted the beach experience during my stay. Overall, I think this resort is best for travelers who care more about location, walkability, social atmosphere, and having an easy fun vacation than having a super upscale luxury resort experience. If you’re expecting a perfect beachfront all-inclusive with amazing food and ultra-modern everything, you may leave disappointed. But if you want a reasonably priced adults-only resort in the heart of Playa del Carmen where you can relax, drink by the pool, and easily explore the area around you, Wyndham Alltra does that really well.

Nicole Ewing

The entertainment team has been phenomenal. David, Carlos and Jenica have made our week so fun! Great mix of participation without being obnoxious. One of the best teams we've seen in a while (and we do one or two all inclusives a year) Bar staff is super responsive. Huge thanks to Jaime and Sebastian! They increased our enjoyment of this resort and are invaluable assets. We got a great deal on a standard room so knew what we were getting into (and we're hardly in the room) but the room is incredibly dark, think inside cabin on a cruise ship. Our relatives have a balcony room and the difference is significant. Definitely the worst room we've stayed in at an all inclusive. However housekeeping was great, room was clean, bed was comfy just dim lighting, no windows that you can open and small. If you come here complaining about the beach you've read zero reviews. There is minimal beach and what chairs they have at the north beach, near the beach bar, none have umbrellas. However they probably have 40-50 chairs out there so it's not non-existent. Sargassum in this area is heavy right now so no swimming in the water at this time. Would come back for the staff. Had a great week

DLC

Here’s a rewritten version that keeps the same points but uses fresh wording so you can post it elsewhere without sounding like a copy: ⸻ We had a fantastic stay and would absolutely come back. What stood out most was the staff—they were genuinely friendly, attentive, and made the experience feel special. Before our trip, I was a little worried after reading reviews about the sargassum, beach, and other complaints. In reality, none of those things affected our vacation. Sargassum is unavoidable during the summer, but the resort works hard to keep its beach as clear as possible. The beach itself is on the smaller side and has some rocky areas, but there are also stretches of soft sand, comfortable cabanas, swings, and a beach bar. We never noticed any seaweed smell while we were actually on the beach. The location is excellent and made it easy to get anywhere we wanted to go. The main pool is huge, and we never had trouble finding lounge chairs. Poolside service was outstanding, with staff constantly checking on guests—even while you were in the water. The smaller pool has the swim-up bar, so it tends to be a little busier, while the main pool features a pizzeria and offers plenty of space to spread out. The sushi bar by the smaller pool was another nice touch. The bartenders learned our favorites quickly and always kept our drinks full. The entertainment team was energetic and engaging, and the silent disco ended up being one of the highlights of the trip. We also thought the room was very comfortable. Despite seeing reviews criticizing the beds, we slept well every night. We have an extremely soft bed at home, and even after having back surgery, I woke up without any discomfort. We stayed in an ocean-view room, and while you could occasionally notice the seaweed smell from the balcony, it was nowhere near as noticeable as some reviews suggested. The food was fresh, well prepared, and enjoyable. It definitely leans heavily toward American tastes, and some restaurant menus overlap, so adventurous eaters may want more variety. Still, everything we had was tasty and made in-house. One unexpected highlight? The resort’s raccoons! They’re adorable, mostly come out at night, and keep their distance from guests. Overall, I would absolutely recommend this resort to couples or adults looking for a relaxed, kid-free getaway. Passing by nearby family resorts with lots of excited children reminded us how much we appreciated the peaceful atmosphere here. Ratings: * Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ * Rooms: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ * Location: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ * Cleanliness: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ * Service: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ * Sleep Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

Ashley Sarabia

Went for a 3 night stay with my husband and this place wasn’t the best. The food was disappointing, gross, and just not good. It’s very cheaply made and nothing looks fresh. The elevator was broken which they blamed on weather but I don’t know. The pool was very nice and the servers were eh okay. They seemed annoyed that they had to work outside. The drinks were decent. The pizza place was actually really good but they’re only open for lunch basically. The entertainment was LAME and very loud which whatever but if it was good which is was not lol they also have a guy around the pool all day trying to get you to take pictures and obviously pay for them. Kind of annoying. There’s no beach access which is okay but still kind of boring. 5th street is fun but sucks that you have to leave your all inclusive when that’s kind of the point?

Dr. Chas Lasley

I had an absolutely amazing time. Everyone was professional, the food was excellent! I was especially treated with professionalism by Jesus in making reservations for excursions and helping with awesome recommendations. He made sure I was calm and I did not have to worry about details. The breakfast buffet was great and Jose Luis provided exceptional service at the restaurant. I looked forward to going there every day. Thank you for a wonderful getaway. As a solo traveler, I highly recommend!