Beach clubs in Playa del Carmen
Ten clubs de playa on the sand off Fifth Avenue, from the party anchor Mamitas to the Ibiza-style pool party at Coralina.
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The beach clubs in Playa del Carmen sit right on the sand, a short walk off Fifth Avenue. Locals call them clubs de playa, and there are 10 worth knowing, from party anchors to quiet Italian pool days. Most sell day access on a minimum-consumption basis, not a hard gate fee.
This is a boutique scene, not Cancun's mega-resort model. Most clubs ask you to spend about 500 pesos a head, roughly $28, on food and drink, then throw in a lounger. Peak season runs November to April, plus Mexican holidays.
The action clusters on two stretches. The central beach club row around Calle 26 to 28 holds the marquee names, while a calmer, cheaper run sits north at Coco Beach near Calle 40 to 44. For more of the coast, see our guides to Mexico and nearby Tulum.
Looking for somewhere to stay in Playa del Carmen? Here are our picks:
- ★On the beach at the club row >> Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort
- ★Beachfront near Fifth Avenue >> Thompson Playa del Carmen
- ★All-inclusive on the sand >> Panama Jack Resorts Playa del Carmen
- ★Small beachfront hotel (Lido) >> Hotel Colibri Beach
- ★Boutique off Fifth Avenue >> La Pasion Hotel Boutique by Bunik
Where are the best beach clubs in Playa del Carmen?
The central beach club row, three blocks off Fifth Avenue around Calle 26 to 28, is the heart of it. Mamitas Beach Club, the Ibiza-style Coralina Daylight Club at the Grand Hyatt and Tata Sun Club all sit on the same white-sand stretch.
A second cluster runs between Calle 4 and 14, home to the food-led Lido Cocina de Playa, live-music Zenzi Beach Club and wellness-focused INTI Beach. The north-end Coco Beach area is quieter and cheaper, with Martina Beach Club, Encanto Beach Club and Italian Mandarino Beach Club.
Which Playa del Carmen beach clubs have a pool?
Not all of them do, so it's worth checking before you go. Coralina Daylight Club runs infinity pools over the sand, Mamitas Beach Club and Martina Beach Club both have one, and Mandarino Beach Club has a curved pool that reads as merging into the sea.
The rest are loungers-on-the-sand spots. Tata Sun Club lost the pool from its old Kool Beach Club layout, and food-led places like Lido Cocina de Playa and Zenzi Beach Club trade the pool for the beach itself.
Mamitas Beach Club
Mamitas Beach Club is the best-known name in town and the anchor of the central beach club row, three blocks off Fifth Avenue. It runs a long stretch of white sand with loungers, daybeds and a pool.
There's a VIP lounge, a restaurant and bar, and a DJ most days, with bigger music events in high season. The crowd is young, and it's a party more than a quiet lounge.
Day access works on a minimum-consumption basis, around 500 pesos a head or about $28, rather than a flat gate fee. It packs out most days in peak season, so get there early or reserve. $$$
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Coralina Daylight Club
Coralina Daylight Club is the most club-like option in Playa, on the Grand Hyatt property at the end of Calle 26. It's modeled on the big Ibiza and Vegas pool parties.
Infinity pools sit over the sand, with plush daybeds, bottle service, go-go performers and international DJs playing house and techno. There's a smart beach-chic dress code, and it runs roughly 11am to 7pm.
Entry is around $95 a person, applied as credit toward food and drinks, and bottle tables start near $1,250. It's the priciest day out here and the one to pick for a proper pool party. $$$
Tata Sun Club
Tata Sun Club is the former Kool Beach Club, reopened under a new name after a kitchen fire. It sits on the sand between Mamitas and Coralina on the central row.
Expect loungers, a restaurant and bar and electronic music, with the odd international DJ event. The pool from the old Kool layout is gone, so it's a loungers-on-the-beach spot now.
Access runs on the usual minimum-consumption model, around 500 pesos a head. The rebrand is recent, so confirm the current name and setup before you go. $$
A few blocks south, between Calle 4 and 14, the mood softens into food-led and live-music spots.
Lido Cocina de Playa
Lido Cocina de Playa is a long-running beachfront restaurant and beach club on the sand at Hotel Colibri, between Calle 10 and 12. It's been going more than 15 years.
It's calmer than the party clubs, with sunbeds, sea views and an international menu with a Mexican touch, plus vegan plates. Live music runs Thursday to Sunday.
There's no hard gate fee; you just order food and drink, roughly 500 to 600 pesos for two. Expats and locals rate it for the cooking and value. Open daily 8am to 11pm. $$
Zenzi Beach Club
Zenzi Beach Club is a Playa institution on the beach at Calle 10, known for live music every single day. Weekday bands play from 8pm, with two on weekends and a Sunday salsa night on the sand.
It's an easygoing beach bar with white-sand loungers, shaded lounges and an American-Mexican menu. It's pet friendly, too.
Access is by ordering food and drink rather than a fixed fee, roughly 600 to 700 pesos for two. It's the pick for live music and a mixed, all-ages crowd. $$
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Indigo Beach Club is the beach club of the El Taj oceanfront condos at Calle 14, open to non-guests. It's upscale but low-key.
Loungers and umbrellas sit on the sand with sea views, and the menu spans American, Mexican and Mediterranean plates, with a Sunday BBQ. It's quieter than the party clubs.
Non-guests use the loungers from about 11am for around 200 pesos a head, applied as credit; El Taj guests get them free. The beach here has seen some erosion, so check current conditions. $$
INTI Beach
INTI Beach is the wellness alternative to Playa's party clubs, set back off the beach between Calle 4 and 6. It's calm and tropical rather than loud.
It pairs loungers and a restaurant with yoga and meditation classes, certified massage therapists and SUP lessons through an on-site paddle club. Book the wellness sessions ahead.
Access runs on a minimum-consumption model of around 500 pesos a person, with yoga, massage and SUP charged separately. It's the one for a slower, healthier beach day. $$
North of the centre, the Coco Beach stretch around Calle 40 to 44 is calmer and cheaper, away from the club row.
Martina Beach Club
Martina Beach Club is the liveliest of the north-end spots, in the Coco Beach area around Calle 44. It draws a young, fun crowd.
There's a pool, a private beach with loungers and shade, a full restaurant and bar, and deep-house music with go-go dancers and champagne service. It's busier than its Coco Beach neighbours.
Access is the usual minimum-consumption model, around 500 pesos a head, with daybeds and tables higher. Open daily from morning to early evening. $$$
Encanto Beach Club
Encanto Beach Club is a calmer, less-crowded spot on the Coco Beach stretch, well away from the central club row. It suits couples and families after a quiet day.
It has sun loungers, parasols, luxurious hammocks and Balinese beds, a full bar with swing seats, a seafood restaurant and beachside massage. Dive boats launch nearby.
Entry is low, reportedly around $6 a person, with food, drink and services on top. That makes it good value for a relaxed day out of the party crowds. $$
Mandarino Beach Club
Mandarino Beach Club calls itself the only Italian beach club on the Riviera Maya, on the quieter Coco Beach stretch. The mood is polished and calm rather than party.
A curved turquoise pool reads as merging into the ocean, with a jacuzzi, beach beds and a full Italian restaurant led by an Italian chef. Think lobster tail and seared tuna.
It runs on a minimum-consumption model, and the restaurant spend sits above the beach-bar clubs. Its old website is no longer live, so book through its social pages or in person. $$$
Frequently asked questions about Playa del Carmen beach clubs
How much do beach clubs in Playa del Carmen cost?
Most run on a minimum-consumption model, around 500 pesos a head or about $28, spent on food and drink rather than a gate fee. The upscale exception is Coralina Daylight Club, where entry is about $95 a person, applied as credit. Loungers and daybeds cost extra at the busier clubs.
Are Playa del Carmen beach clubs free to enter?
Mostly there's no hard gate fee. Places like Lido Cocina de Playa and Zenzi Beach Club just ask you to order food and drink. Others set a minimum spend of around 500 pesos, and Coralina Daylight Club charges an entry credit of about $95. So you rarely pay purely to walk in.
Do you need to book beach clubs in Playa del Carmen in advance?
For a lounger, usually not, but the central row fills up fast in peak season. Reserve a daybed or table at Mamitas Beach Club or Coralina Daylight Club on busy days and Mexican holidays. For wellness sessions at INTI Beach, book ahead. Otherwise, arriving early gets you a good spot.
What is the best beach club in Playa del Carmen?
Mamitas Beach Club is the all-round pick and the town's best-known name. For an Ibiza-style pool party, Coralina Daylight Club at the Grand Hyatt is the one. For a quiet, food-led day, try Lido Cocina de Playa or Italian Mandarino Beach Club up at Coco Beach.
When is the best time to visit Playa del Carmen beach clubs?
Peak season runs November to April, with drier weather and the biggest crowds around Mexican holidays. Summer is hotter and quieter. Sargassum seaweed can wash up on any beach here between roughly April and August, so check current conditions before you pick a club.
Which Playa del Carmen beach clubs are best for families?
Tata Sun Club splits into a family area and an adults-only section, which makes it an easy call with kids. Lido Cocina de Playa is relaxed and food-led, and Encanto Beach Club up at Coco Beach is calm, with hammocks and Balinese beds away from the party crowds.
