Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo hotel rooms at the Independent

"Had an amazing time!"

"My husband and I were there for 6 nights and we could not have picked a better spot. You are in the heart of Playa at this hotel! Roof top pool/bar is awesome! Staff was great! Rooms were perfect! We would 100% come back. "

"Lovely pools, and children's areas. Sadly if you're an ocean swimmer, the beach is no good."

"Room was clean. Wish AC would go lower"

"rooms were very clean, food was good, bars were also good. staff could not do enough for you- very satisfied."

"No complaints at all! Went for my daughter’s sweet 16 and they treated her so good! 10/10 "

"Clean rooms, very nice resort and excellent staff "

"Rooms are big, clean and nice. Staff is HORRID! My check experience was absolutely terrible. The lady checked me in was rude and barely knew any English. She had me waiting for good 20 min to finish counting her cash register. Her priorities are all messed up. Didn’t even acknowledge my arrival with an eye contact. Totally horrible. I barely understood what she said and just wanted to get away from her asap. Buffet staff are hit or miss. My last day breakfast @7 am on Friday March 27th, the host rolled her eyes cause I asked her to sit me closer to buffet due to discomfort. Place was empty anyway. When I asked her why would u do such a thing, she lied about something getting into her eye. Entertainment team tries hard but no experience at all. Bunch of kids spending more time socializing with each other rather than the guests. Food was mediocre at best. The smoothie bar at breakfast was great. Not a lot of healthy protein options. I don’t drink so I can’t judge on alcohol. Night shows are not bad. Some are good actually i.e fire show. Room service don’t pick up after midnight even though menu says otherwise. Most first are Canadian and are super nice. Beach is nonexistent. Small and full with seaweed. Smell is bad. Would I go back? Had the staff been nicer, I probably would consider. But as is, absolutely not. That rolled eye experience on my last day was horrendous. "

"A fantastic resort with tons of amenities, helpful and friendly staff and the best food. Would absolutely recommend "