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Iberostar Waves Quetzal

4.5 star property
Escape to a world of tranquility by the sea, where sandy beaches meet serene spa treatments. Enjoy gourmet meals at one of eight restaurants.
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Aerial view
8 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine
View from room
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Reception
VIP Access

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

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Balcony

Premium Room, Poolside

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Balcony

Premium Room (Near Beach)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Premium Room (Promo)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, in-room safe

Last room available

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Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Junior Suite, Oceanfront

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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View from room

Premium Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds

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Balcony

Premium Room, Poolside

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, in-room safe

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront (Suite)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Junior Suite, Oceanfront

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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View from room

Premium Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Beach/ocean view

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (Beach Access)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 38 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room (Tropical View)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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View from room

Premium Room (Promo)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room (Tropical View)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, in-room safe

Last room available

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, Accessible

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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Balcony

Premium Room (Near Beach)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, in-room safe

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront (Suite)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, Accessible

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds

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Beach/ocean view

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (Beach Access)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 38 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Playa del Carmen, QROO

What's nearby

  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 6 min drive
  • Quinta Avenida - 6 min drive
  • Xplor Theme Park - 9 min drive
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 11 min drive
  • Xcaret Eco Theme Park - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Festival Grand Buffet - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rosa Roja - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Gaucho Steakhouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cupcake Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪RIU Yucatan - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Iberostar Waves Quetzal

Luxury all-inclusive resort near Quinta Avenida
Located close to Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and Xplor Theme Park, Iberostar Waves Quetzal provides a free breakfast buffet, 3 poolside bars and a beach bar. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beach massages and sunloungers. Treat yourself to a body treatment, hydrotherapy or a massage at Spa Sensations, the on-site spa. At the 8 on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner and Japanese cuisine. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include kayaking, snorkelling and windsurfing. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with shopping on-site and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Tennis courts, babysitting (surcharge) and concierge services
  • Beach towels, a 24-hour front desk and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 350 rooms offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and free stocked minibars. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and composting
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and eco-friendly cleaning products

All-inclusive details

This resort is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Activities and facilities/equipment

All non-motorised water sports are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Sailing
Snorkelling
Windsurfing

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Tennis
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 3 poolside bars
  • 7 bars/lounges
  • 8 restaurants
  • A beach bar

Restaurants on site

  • Beach Grill Uxmal
  • Bonsai Restaurant
  • La Gondola Restaurant
  • La Hacienda
  • Mare Nostrum Restaurant

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Tennis lessons
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room babysitting
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MXN 32.57 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Iberostar Quetzal
Iberostar Quetzal All Inclusive
Iberostar Quetzal All Inclusive Playa del Carmen
Iberostar Quetzal Playa del Carmen
Quetzal Iberostar
Iberostar Hotel Quetzal Playacar
Iberostar Quetzal Playacar Hotel Playa Del Carmen
Iberostar Quetzal Playacar Riviera Maya/Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Iberostar Quetzal All Inclusive All-inclusive property
Iberostar Quetzal Inclusive i

Frequently asked questions

Does Iberostar Waves Quetzal have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Iberostar Waves Quetzal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Iberostar Waves Quetzal?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Iberostar Waves Quetzal?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Iberostar Waves Quetzal?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Iberostar Waves Quetzal?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. Activities include windsurfing, snorkelling, kayaking and more.

Where is Iberostar Waves Quetzal located?

Located in Playacar, this beachfront resort is in the entertainment district and within 3 mi (5 km) of Quinta Avenida, Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and Playa del Carmen Main Beach. Mamitas Beach and Xplor Theme Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Iberostar Waves Quetzal Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 539 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Swati

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Lots of nature / wild stuff around the resort. Very green.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hahsim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very family oriented resort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful rooms near the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boris

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ekaterina

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sujay

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Room was closer to the theater so a couple of nights were a bit loud. Room seemed to be a bit dated but otherwise clean. Everything else was super good including dining options, staff, quality of food, drinks, entertainment options for kids
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

rocky

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property had its ups and downs but Expedia is the one that truly let me down. I did not recieve the services I paid for. In fact, this hotel does not offer what Expedia sold me.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An older hotel often means more growned up trees. This property is literally located in the midst of jungle and within a gated community. Its very clean, staff is friendly, food is good. I didnt like the pretty agressive sales call attempt for Iberostar membership on the first day. The rest of the stay was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sergei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Filippo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Looking for a spot on the beach is wild. People reserve sun beds and there is no respect.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am 50 years old, so is my wife. Our kids are 23, 20 and 16. This resort was perfect for all of us. It was not modern, it was serene, friendly, the ambiance was just right. We went snorkeling, jet skiing, some of us went shopping. It was all very nice and side.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHAE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been to numerous resorts, this resort was 45 minutes to an hour from airport but the food alone was well worth the drive. The rooms are a bit dated but whatever for us. Loved all the wild life around the resort. Staff was extremely pleasant. Would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lyna Ines

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena Del Carmen Salva

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jairo Andres Sandoval

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

MARIE JEANE, san antonio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the green spaces, beach area and staff was helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

juhin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness
Some of the staff members weren't as welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon, Collierville

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Lorena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The grounds were beautiful but the service and food quality were very poor. We were a party of 14 and everyone had issues with their rooms in regards to humidity and smell. The front desk staff were very nice and professional but we still had to pay an extra $360 for a better room with no smell… ridiculous. My family and I will never stay there again .
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Lynn, Oklahoma City

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, friendly employees, choices for food.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024