Resort Details

OnSite Dining
  • Bars

    Elefante

    Tortuga

    Select Club Oceanfront

    Theater Bar

    Manglar

    Sirena

    Mapache

    Sport Bar

  • Various Lounges/Bars
    - Lobby Bar
    - Lounge Bar
    - Bar Plaza
    - Sports Bar
    - Beach Bar
    - Swim up bar
    - 2 pool bars
  • Various Restaurants

    - La Laguna, International buffet. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
    - La Toscana, Italian buffet for dinner and international buffet for breakfast.
    - Las Mascaras, Mexican buffet. Dinner.
    -El Templo, Oriental a la carte, Dinner, Reservation requiered
    -La Riviera, Mediterranean a la carte, Dinner, Reservation requiered

    -Los Lirios, Steakhouse a la carte, Dinner, Reservation requiered

    -Fogo do Brazil, Brazilian a la carte, Dinner, Reservation requiered

    - Los Lirios, Steakhouse a la carte. Dinner.
    - Fogo do Brazil, Brazilian a la carte. Dinner.
    -NIDO – TAQUERIA

    Some restaurants may only operate on select schedules. Some restaurants may require reservations and expect appropriate dress. Consult the hotel upon arrival for hours of operation, reservation policies, and dress codes.

On-Site Amenities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Accessible facilities
  • Accessible rooms
  • Babysitting,Offsite†
  • Baggage hold
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Business services†
  • Children programs
  • Children welcome
  • Children's play area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
  • Accessible rooms
  • Babysitting, Offsite†
  • Baggage hold
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Business services†
  • Children programs
  • Children welcome
  • Children's play area
  • Concierge desk
  • Elevators Not Available
  • Exercise gym
  • Free parking
  • Game room
  • Golf, Offsite†
  • Housekeeping - daily
  • Internet services†
  • Laundry/Valet service†
  • Lounges/bars†
  • Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Pool
  • Restaurant†
  • Safe deposit box
  • Sauna
  • Shopping mall†
  • Spa
  • Tennis court
  • Tour/sightseeing desk
  • Wakeup service
  • Water sports†
Off-Site Amenities
  • Internet Access
On-Site Wedding Services
  • Make your dream destination wedding in Mexico a reality. For more information and to learn about the wedding packages offered, please contact the hotel directly at weddings.mx@sandos.com. Our professional and experienced Weddings Team will customize your entire destination wedding in Mexico, providing you with the unique and memorable experience that you deserve.

† Fees may apply

On-Site Recreation
  • Children's pool
    There is 1 children's pool on-site.
  • Children's program, onsite
    Activities program for adolescents with assistance of our animation and sports team. Music, pool table, beach soccer, etc. See animation program for schedule.
  • Direct access to a beach
  • Fitness center on-site
  • Hot tub
    There is 1 outdoor hot tub.
  • Motorized Water Sports †
    Water Sports Center
  • Non-Motorized Water Sports
    - Snorkeling equipment
    - Windsurfing
    - Kayaking
  • Pool
    There are 2 pools on-site.
  • Sauna †
  • Spa †
  • Steam bath †
  • Tennis court
    There are 2 tennis courts on-site.
Off-Site Recreation
  • Golf †
    Golf course located within a mile of the property.
On-Site Attraction
  • On-site Entertainment
    * Disco (from 23:00 – 02:00)
    * Theater
    * Family program
Off-Site Attraction
  • Xcaret
  • Xel-Ha
  • Tulum
  • Chichen Itza
  • Other Local Attractions
    Sandos Caracol Eco Resort & Spa hotel is located on a beautiful white sand beach on the exclusive Riviera Maya, at only 45 minutes from Cancun’s International Airport and just 15 minutes from downtown Playa del Carmen. It lies on an extensive natural area at the edge of an exotic jungle surrounded by cenotes, mangroves and natural lagoons in an ecological environment for those who like to live in harmony with nature.

† Fees may apply

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.0 26425 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Incredible customer service

    First of all a massive thank you to MALENA a young lady on reception desk.she is a credit to the Sandos Caracol hotel. Her English is excellent, her compassion towards customers service is just incredible.. I do hope management read these reviews and act accordingly Room 7723

    Jun 16, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Very good

    Great water slides people were very nice Ignacio was very fantastic water ride specialist just overall a wonderful experience very good food

    Jun 16, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    First time in Mexico and I loved it !

    My first time in Mexico, and what an amazing place to start, the staff were amazing and helpful. Plenty of things to see and do as it is a big hotel with alot of places to go. The alacarte restaurant was out of this world Japanese Brazilian and the steak house food to die for ! The only thing that lets this hotel down is the adults only pool didn't get cleaned very often so there was a few dead bugs and rubbish in it but when your hot you definitely forget about that .

    Jun 15, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Amazing holiday

    Seventeen years ago in 2008 I visited Sandos Caracol with my husband and parents and had a great experience. When planning an other family trip to Mexico and my my sons first time, I wasn’t sure where to stay, but I knew this place had left a lasting impression, so I decided to return. Between my visits, the resort transformed into a full-fledged eco park, enhancing its dedication to sustainability and environmental conservation. The changes have been for the better, offering more nature experiences, wildlife interactions, and educational programs that make the most of its jungle surroundings. The accommodations have been updated, the dining options are more diverse, and there are even more activities to keep both kids and adults entertained. From the improved water park to cultural performances and excursions, there’s plenty to do, and the resort still delivers on the unique atmosphere we enjoyed years ago. One of the highlights of our trip was getting up close with the monkeys that roam the resort. Seeing them in their natural habitat, swinging through the trees and interacting with their surroundings, was an unforgettable experience for both my son and me. It added a whole new level of adventure to our stay. While here, we attended a presentation about the Royal Elite program with Delfina —honestly, we were only going for the freebies! But we ended up being really impressed, and my dad actually decided to buy a package. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful throughout the process and since, making everything smooth and hassle-free. We have loved the added benefits you receive as part of the program. With it we also spent a day at Sandos Playacar Resort, and it was absolutely out of this world. The beach was stunning, and the overall vibe was incredible. It felt like the perfect complement to our stay at Caracol, giving us a chance to experience another side of Sandos hospitality. Overall, Sandos Caracol continues to be a solid choice for a holiday in Mexico, and I’m glad I got to share it with my son while also discovering even more that Sandos has to offer.

    Jun 14, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Fantastic holiday in a wonderful hotel

    We first visited this hotel in 2014 and we had such an amazing holiday we decided to visit it again. We had paid for a Select Club (Adults only) Superior room but when we arrived we we were bitterly disappointed to find that it overlooked the car park! My husband went to the reception desk to ask them to move us but one of the female staff was quite rude and said that we had got the room we had paid for!! However he was very persistent and was told to come back in the morning before 9am and they would see what they could do. After being woken up at 5.30am the next day with buses, taxis and golf buggy's going backwards and forwards, we decided to talk to the concierge, Xjavier who was extremely understanding and got us moved to a lovely room in a quiet part of the resort. The room had a really good layout, was extremely clean and had the biggest most comfortable bed that we have ever slept in. Apart from the initial problem we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We were surprised that it was extremely quiet but it suited us much better. The only downside was that they had closed the Italian a la Carte and the Mexican buffet, I presume due to the lack of guests but you could easily book to get into any of the other restaurants without any problem. We probably enjoyed the Mediterranean Restaurant the most where the food was delicious and the lady maitre de always gave us a very warm welcome. I was very impressed with the Teppanyaki restaurant as I'm vegetarian and the lady chef cooked my rice, tofu and vegetables before putting any meat or fish on the hot plate. It sounds simple enough but restaurants at other hotels have not had a clue. With regard to the other places to eat they all offered a good selection of food, which was delicious and the staff were all fabulous, nothing was too much trouble and they were always extremely courteous, polite and were always smiling. We loved the Select Club pool and restaurant where the staff were excellent and the Select Club Beach Bar where Jesus (who has a great sense of humour) looked after us when we needed a bit of respite from the heat in the afternoon and we would have a few games of pool. Early evening we would relax in the reception bar and looked forward to seeing Rubicel who was such a great character and again really looked after us. The entertainment was mainly low key with various shows in the theatre and an amazing show around the cenote. Later in the evening there would be either a Mariachi or Latin band, all of which were fabulous especially if you like dancing. I must mention Morgan at the Theatre Bar who was absolutely lovely and kept us very happy with Havana Rum in the evenings. The beach party is definitely worth a visit with a fabulous band (not too keen on the saxophone player that comes on first though!) There is also a night club which opens from 11pm to 1am but we were always to tired to go after all the dancing. My husband had a few days scuba diving with the onsite dive centre, Scuba Libre which he thoroughly enjoyed. The man who seems to run it was extremely nice and nothing was too much trouble. The other things you must try in this resort is swimming in the amazing cenote, strolling along the beautiful white sandy beach, walking to the Mayan ruins and sun square, gazing up at the sacred tree and just enjoying the amazing wildlife. Its just heaven...

    Jun 04, 2025
Hotel Advisories
  • AdvisoryImportant Information For Our Guests Please be aware that due to changing weather and ocean conditions, beach shapes and characteristics may vary.
  • AdvisoryThe Sandos Select room categories are an Adults Only Section (18+). No children under 18 will be permitted.
  • AdvisoryThe environmental sanitation fee in the municipality of Solidaridad, all hotel guests are required to pay $31.12 - Mexican Pesos per room per night upon check-in at their hotel.Either cash or credit card will be accepted.
General Policy
  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum Check-In Age: 18
  • General Policies:
    Check-in Policy:
    Hotel requires a debit card authorization upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds. 

    Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
    Hotel Spring Break Policy - Spring breakers are not allowed. Minimum check-in age is 21.
    Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
    General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price.
    Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
    Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.

  • Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed

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