That curved facade — a sweeping arc of travertine-clad balconies stepping back from a rooftop pool deck toward the Caribbean horizon — gives Hyatt Centric Playa del Carmen its most legible design gesture: a resort hotel that turns its back on the beach-strip formula and looks inward and upward instead. Positioned a short walk from Quinta Avenida, the property's four-story crescent form wraps a generous pool terrace that functions more like an urban sky deck than a conventional resort amenity, its glass balustrades and dark-tiled infinity edge reading against the low-rise fabric of the town below. The interiors carry a confident, if broadly international, midcentury-inflected warmth — dark walnut bed frames with upholstered leather headboards, travertine-finish flooring, striped ottoman throws, and pendant lamps in blackened steel anchor rooms that open onto private balconies through floor-to-ceiling sliding glass. A rotating collection of photography and abstract painting across each guestroom wall adds a gallery register that lifts the spaces beyond standard resort neutrality. On the rooftop, the open-air restaurant wraps a barrel-vaulted concrete soffit in slatted timber cladding, string lights threaded above ipe wood decking and teak dining chairs — a setting where the Pacific-facing sightlines toward the water at dusk do most of the heavy lifting.

The property consists of what was formerly the Thompson Main House and Thompson Beach House

At Hyatt Centric Playa del Carmen, you're in the heart of everything. Whether you're drawn to the stunning ocean views at Beach House or the vibrant streets of Downtown House, we have the perfect spot for your adventure. Both buildings are family- and pet-friendly, offering a great stay for everyone. Both locations are ideal for exploring, surrounded by boutique shops, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs, and just a short car ride from cenotes, natural reserves, adventure parks, and Mayan sites. Beach House offers 27 rooms and suites oceanfront, with a restaurant & bar, ocean-view pool, pool cabanas, and beach service. Just steps from 5th Avenue and a short walk to Downtown House. Downtown House, with 92 rooms and suites, is next to Playa’s famous 5th Avenue. Enjoy the largest rooftop in Playa, infinity pools, a swim-up bar, two restaurants, and special events with DJs and vibrant Latin Nights. Discover it all at Hyatt Centric Playa del Carmen!