Reef Club Playacar is an All Inclusive resort located in the beautiful Mexican Caribbean next to Playa del Carmen, on the coast of the Riviera Maya, 40 minutes south of Cancun. Nestled on one of the most beautiful white sandy beaches of Playa del Carmen, the resort provides a unique feeling of freedom and natural relaxation amidst lush tropical jungle greenery, natural springs (cenotes), vestiges of Mayan ruins and much more. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Playa_del_Carmen/ReefClubPlayacar/hotel/13/7/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:30:18 EST ACCOMMODATIONS The resort offers 200 comfortable rooms with a Mexican - Caribbean flare all in small villas separated by winding paths and lush tropical gardens. Our guest rooms are complete with either one king size bed or two double beds, balcony or terrace, air conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite reception color TV, direct access telephone and a full bathroom with bathtub and shower. FOOD and BEVERAGE FACILITIES All meals, snacks and unlimited beverages are included at our Buffet Restaurant "Chula Vista", the Italian a la carte specialty restaurant "Botticelli" and at "La Chiquita" snack bar offering daily and late night snacks until 2 am. Enjoy your favorite beverage at one of our 5 Bars (including a swim up bar) conveniently located throughout the resort with varied operating hours and a wide variety of domestic and international drinks available from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL AGES Daily activities are coordinated by our multilingual entertainment staff with a complete all day program for adults, an awesome nightly spectacular and a special kids club for children from 4 to 12 years old with nightly mini disco. Building Info: Built in 1998 with 3 floors and 0 elevators The Reef Playacar offers 200 guestrooms in 18 three-story villas. Villas are separated by winding paths and surrounded by tropical gardens. Rooms feature Mexican-Caribbean décor with marble floors, marble bathrooms, bright colors, and a large Mayan sun hanging on the wall above each bed. Balconies or patios are furnished with two chairs. Each of the resort's spacious, comfortable guest rooms is tastefully decorated, and fully equipped to meet the demands of the 21st century. All guest rooms are air conditioned and feature a range of modern amenities, including remote control, color cable televisions, and direct dial telephones. In addition to a delightful restaurant, the hotel offers 3 bars, as well as a pool bar where guests can relax over a quiet drink at the end of each day's adventures. The friendly, professional hotel staff is always willing to attend to the needs of every guest, and this hotel is just minutes to fine dining, shopping and entertainment. All-Inclusive activities and equipment: * Water sports * Water basketball * Water polo * Sailing * Kayaking * Windsurfing * Snorkeling on-site * Scuba diving demonstration * Use of 2 swimming pools/spa tub Not included: Scuba diving courses, certification, trips; snorkeling excursions; motorized water sports including parasailing and Jet skiing Land sports: * Daytime tennis * Table tennis * Bicycling * Beach volleyball * Board games * Pool table * Use of fitness center * Not included: Night tennis Classes/instruction: * Aerobics * Aqua aerobics * Stretching * Scuba diving demonstrations * Spanish lessons * Dance lessons * Not included: Scuba diving courses and certification The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate for this resort. Chulavista - Located in front of the swimming pool and overlooking the sea. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets, plus teatime snacks in the late afternoon. Dress code: Shirts, shorts or long pants, and shoes. Botticelli - This à la carte Italian restaurant is on the second floor, above Chulavista. Reservations are required. Open seven days a week. Dress code: Long pants and collared shirts for men. Sample menu for Botticelli Appetizers: Variety of salads Fish and shrimp soup Minestrone Main courses: Canelloni alla Fiorentina Scaloppine al Limone Tagliata al rosmarino Desserts: Cioccolato Italiano Cassata gelata Torta de ricotta La Chiquita - Located in the pool area, close to the beach. Light meals such as pizzas, burgers, French fries, and chicken wings served from late morning until sunset; reopens for late night service. Mango's - This casual lobby bar features pool tables. Serves national and international drinks. Open evenings. La Paloma - This swim-up bar serves a variety of drinks from late morning until late evening. La Chiquita Bar - Partnered with La Chiquita snack bar. Serves drinks until late afternoon and reopens for late night socializing. Theatre Bar La Jolla - Open during nightly entertainment shows. Type: All Inclusive No. of Rooms: 200 Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Playa_del_Carmen/ReefClubPlayacar/hotel/13/7/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:30:18 EST