Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort
Dreams Playa Mujeres is a 502-suite family all-inclusive inside the gated Playa Mujeres golf community north of Cancun. It ranks among the stronger family resorts in the area thanks to a calm, uncrowded beach, a big pool complex and a full Dreams Unlimited Luxury setup. Tour operators put it about 35 minutes from Cancun International Airport and 10 minutes from downtown Cancun, and round-trip airport transfers are included. It dates from 2016, and recent guests say some details are starting to show their age.
Traveler Insights
Pros
- +Sits in the gated Playa Mujeres community north of Cancun, on a calmer, far less crowded beach than the Hotel Zone strip
- +Unlimited Luxury dinners need no reservations, and the lineup runs from World Cafe and Maris seafood to Tres Colores, Fusion, Mezes, the Brazilian Gaucho Grill and the adults-only L'Etoile, plus the all-day Dolce cafe
- +Three levels of pools covering more than 65,000 sq ft, with two infinity pools, two kids' pools and a water park that families keep praising
- +Explorer's Club for ages 3 to 12 runs 9am to 9:45pm with Red Cross CPR-certified staff and weekly campouts, and the Core Zone Teens Club (13 to 17) has bonfires, foam parties, consoles and an arcade
- +Adult guests can use the facilities at the adults-only Secrets Playa Mujeres next door, which gives parents a quiet escape without leaving the family resort
- +Round-trip airport transfers are included in the all-inclusive package, and the Sip, Savor and See program adds dinners and drinks at participating nearby resorts from 6pm to 1am
- +An activity list that goes well past the usual Dreams lineup: pickleball, archery, a batting cage, Euro-bungee, volleyball, snorkeling and free non-motorized water sports
- +The golf course wraps around the resort, and World of Hyatt members earn and redeem points here
Cons
- −Golf is extra, with green fees, cart and clubs on top of the Unlimited Luxury rate, so a golf-heavy week adds up
- −The lazy river is reserved for Preferred Club guests, so families who do not upgrade will see it but cannot use it
- −Every venue on the resort's dining list may close or run reduced days in low season, which explains much of the uneven-dining feedback from off-peak stays
- −Some guests find the food mediocre for the price, and drink quality trails pricier Playa Mujeres neighbors like Excellence, with well-liquor pours reported even in Preferred Club
- −The property dates from 2016, and recent guests say some of the details are starting to look tired
- −Nothing is walkable outside the gated community, so anything beyond the resort and its neighbors means a taxi or a tour
- −This is a family resort through and through, with kids in the pools and restaurants; adults-only travelers should book Secrets Playa Mujeres instead
- −Some guests report charges they did not expect under the Unlimited Luxury plan, so ask what is extra before you book spa, dive or motorized water sports
Dinners need no reservations. The restaurants are World Cafe (buffet), Maris (seafood), Tres Colores (Mexican), Fusion (Asian), Mezes (Mediterranean), the Brazilian Gaucho Grill, the adults-only French restaurant L'Etoile and the all-day Dolce cafe, plus The Sand Bar, That's a Wrap and Tides for lunch and snacks. Bars include Manatees swim-up bar, The Grotto and Barracuda pool bars, Double Play sports bar and a juice bar. Every venue may close or cut its days in low season, which accounts for a lot of the mixed dining reports. The pools are on three levels with two infinity pools, four hot tubs, two kids' pools and a water park, but the lazy river is for Preferred Club guests only. The spa costs extra and has a sauna and shiatsu pools, and the kids and teens clubs run late into the evening.
It is best for families who want a better beach than the Hotel Zone, plus real kids' and teens' programs and plenty to do. It also works for golfers who want the course on the doorstep. Parents can slip next door to the adults-only Secrets Playa Mujeres, and the Sip, Savor and See program adds evenings at other participating resorts nearby. Couples without kids should simply book Secrets or Excellence, and families who want a bigger resort with more facilities should compare Moon Palace.
Common Questions
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What's nearby
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More things to do (24)
- Catamaran trip to Isla Mujeres · excursion30 min drive · 13 mi
- Downtown Cancún (Parque Las Palapas) · town20 min drive · 8.8 mi
- Xoxi Cancún · adventure park45 min drive · 21 mi
- Whale shark swim (June to September) · excursion20 min drive · 6.8 mi
- Playa Delfines · beach50 min drive · 21 mi
- Playa Las Perlas · beach25 min drive · 11 mi
- Garrafón Park day trip (Isla Mujeres) · excursion30 min drive · 13 mi
- Croco Cun Zoo · wildlife50 min drive · 29 mi
- Riviera Cancún Golf · golf45 min drive · 21 mi
- Puerto Cancún Golf Course · golf25 min drive · 8.6 mi
- Playa Ballenas · beach45 min drive · 18 mi
- Playa Coral · beach45 min drive · 21 mi
- Iberostar Cancún Golf Club · golf50 min drive · 20 mi
- Puerto Morelos reef snorkel trip · excursion60 min drive · 32 mi
- Playa El Niño · beach14 min drive · 5.8 mi
- Ka'Yok' Planetarium · museum25 min drive · 9.8 mi
- Marina Puerto Cancún · marina25 min drive · 9.9 mi
- Parque Kabah · nature25 min drive · 11 mi
- Torre Escénica de Cancún · viewpoint30 min drive · 12 mi
- Playa Langosta · beach30 min drive · 13 mi
- Playa Gaviota Azul · beach35 min drive · 15 mi
- Playa Chac Mool · beach40 min drive · 16 mi
- Yamil Lu'um · ruins40 min drive · 17 mi
- Playa San Miguelito · beach40 min drive · 18 mi
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“Dreams Playa Mujeres truly lives up to its name since it is literally a dream place ! From the moment we arrived, everything felt exceptional. The staff’s professionalism, warmth, and genuine hospitality were remarkable! From Eduardo and Mario at the...”
“I really have nothing bad to say about this resort. The staff are very friendly! They make you feel like you are welcome there. the buffet was good, and the à la cartes were better than we expected! Nice pools, great beach. nice rooms. Kids loved the...”
