Resort Spotlight: Sandos Caracol Eco Resort

Sandos Caracol Eco Resort is an all-inclusive hotel in Playa del Carmen located on a beautiful, unspoiled white-sand beach. Designed for nature lovers and explorers, this hotel lies in the middle of a lush, green area at the edge of an exotic jungle surrounded by cenotes, mangroves and natural lagoons.

Sandos Caracol is a family-friendly hotel, hosting 955 rooms and offering adventure options for children with a water park and a Kid’s Club. In addition, this Riviera Maya hotel boasts gorgeous gardens, delicious à la carte restaurants, tennis courts, nightclub and wedding/meeting facilities. For guests who love nature and animals and wish to explore the turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean, Sandos Caracol offers the perfect vacation destination.

Sandos Caracol is located in Riviera Maya, roughly 45 minutes south of Cancun International Airport.

Jungle Massage option; photo courtesy of Sandos

Fact Sheet:

All Inclusive & Family Friendly
8 onsite dining options
24-Hour all inclusive (including snacks during restaurant closing hours)
9 bars/lounges including 3 swim up bars, disco bar, and theatre bar
3 Pools
Tour Desk
Daily Themed Eco-Activities – swimming in the Jade River, Animal Keeper, Eco Tours, Sensory Experience, swimming in the cenote, bike path, romantic boat ride, and underground Maya cooking
Daily & Nightly Activities/Entertainment
Theater
Aqua Park
24/7 Fitness Center & Tennis courts
Spa services available at Sandos Spa (extra charge)
Yoga, volleyball, aerobics, arts & crafts
Non-motorized water sports (kayaks, Hobie cats, snorkeling, intro to diving), motorized water sports (extra charge)
Kids Club & Teens Club
Select Club adults only areas & rooms
Guests of Sandos Caracol Eco Resort are able to use the facilities at Sandos Playacar Beach Resort with a complimentary day pass!
Allows quadruple occupancy in select room categories*

Aqua Park:

The water park features 29 slides and is divided into three areas: the Aqua Park for young children with 17 mini slides, a children’s area with 5 slides and an area for teenagers and adults with 7 slides.

Select Club:

For those ages 18+, the Select Club section of Sandos Caracol Eco-Resort offers an adults only getaway. Choose a Select Club room category to take advantage of extras such as the exclusive Select Club Adults-Only Oceanfront Club House allows guests to enjoy and relax in an adults-only atmosphere, providing peace and quiet for maximum relaxation. The club house includes the following features:
– Towel service
– Lockers
– Showers
– Premium liquor bar and gourmet canapés
– Book selection with reading area
– Living room with TVs
– Billiard tables

The exclusive beach area provides:
– Hammocks
– Lounge chairs
– Beach beds
– Waiter service

Sandos Caracol’s Select Club Adults-Only Rooms also feature the added bonus of an exclusive pool and Jacuzzi, complete with sun loungers and free Wi-Fi access.

Select Club Beach Area; photo courtesy of Sandos

Unique Activities Available at Sandos:

Bike Path, Underground Springs Route, Mangrove Path, Romantic Boat Ride (reservations required), EcoClub Nursery & plant a tree program, Organic garden, hanging bridges, Deer encounter, morning & evening wildlife walks, turtle lagoon, and much more