Iberostar Waves Quetzal - All Inclusive

4.5 star property

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Aerial view
Theatre show
8 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine
4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Playa del Carmen, QROO
  • Place, Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Xplor Theme Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Xcaret Eco Theme Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cozumel, Quintana Roo (CZM-Cozumel Intl.)

Room options

Quadruple Room Premium with View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

Double Room Premium

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Double Room Premium with Pool View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Suite Junior

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Suite Junior with Sea View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Double Room Premium with View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Premium Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Oceanfront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Premium Room (Near Pool)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Premium Room (Near Pool)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Oceanfront

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Room Premium

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

Premium Room (Near Beach)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Premium Room (Near Beach)

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Premium Room (Promo)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Premium Room (Promo)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room Premium

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Premium Room (Tropical View)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Premium Room (Tropical View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (Beach Access)

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (Beach Access)

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront (Suite)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront (Suite)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Room Premium with Garden View

  • Sleeps 4

Room Premium with Garden View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Suite Junior with Sea View

  • Sleeps 4

Suite Junior with Sea View

  • Sleeps 4

Quadruple Room Premium with Pool View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

Suite Junior with Ocean View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Quadruple Room Premium with View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

Suite Junior

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Playa del Carmen

Located in Playa del Carmen (Playacar), Iberostar Waves Quetzal - All Inclusive is within a 10-minute drive of Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and Quinta Avenida. .This all-inclusive property is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Playa del Carmen Main Beach and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Mamitas Beach.

What's nearby

  • Xplor Theme Park - 11 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Quinta Avenida - 12 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 12 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 15 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Xcaret Eco Theme Park - 16 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Viva Wyndham Maya - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bar Arrecife - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪rosa roja - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Terraza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Festival Grand Buffet - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Iberostar Waves Quetzal - All Inclusive

All-inclusive property with 8 restaurants and 4 outdoor pools
Iberostar Waves Quetzal - All Inclusive offers 350 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Spa Sensations has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 350 air-conditioned rooms featuring free minibar items and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 4 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a fitness center. This property also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy Japanese cuisine at Bonsai Restaurant, one of the property's 8 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). When you are in need of a refreshing drink, visit the beach bar or one of 7 bars/lounges, or 3 poolside bars.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Event facilities at this property consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Bonsai Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
Mare Nostrum Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
La Gondola Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Beach Grill Uxmal - This restaurant serves lunch only. Open daily.
La Hacienda - This restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite 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-motorized water sports are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Sailing
Snorkeling
Windsurfing

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Tennis
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • 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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (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 50.91 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 elevators
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

Reviews

Iberostar Waves Quetzal - All Inclusive Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 542 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food amazing. So family friendly and peaceful. Go. Be happy.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was very good , great Buffet…comfortable bed and room. Best was the nature around and the wild life … sooo amazing …. I recommend this hotel for families , entertainment could be better but it was nice . Overall a very good place, the water at the beach was horrible , due to seweed , but the hotel is not responsable for that is nature .. they did kept the beaches super clean .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Martha

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this resort twice and we really enjoyed it. The staff is very friendly, great food, and overall a great facility. Highly recommend planning your vacation at this resort.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britt-marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing. Great food with a large variety. Animals everywhere! Staff is super accommodating and welcoming. I wish there was a swim up bar is their ginormous pool but there is an adults only pool with one and it's very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tatiana

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oswaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Married at Iberostar Quetzal/Tucan 25 years ago and back to celebrate. Food was better than we remember and the property so well maintained and love all of the wonderful garden and animals.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorna Gwynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The property itself is very nice, well kept grounds, decent food, plenty of seating. The room AC is set at 22 so I asked to have it lowered to 19 it was lowered but in no way was it working correctly. I lowered more to 16, still felt like 22 in the room. The shower temperature can fluctuate quickly from excruciatingly hot to very cold. DO NOT LEAVE KIDS IN THERE THEY MAY GET HURT. The water machine on our floor was t working. On top of that they lure you into a presentation to sell you a package membership in their ‘Club’. It took over two hours. And went from 159k US for a house to the cheapest package for 20k US. Don’t waste your time you’ll miss out on getting a good sitting spot by the pool!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the natural environment with wildlife and waterfalls, the delicious food and drinks, the attentive staff, the beautiful pools, and beach. Unfortunately, the seaweed was very thick on the beach during our visit but good attempts were made to remove it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my 2nd stay on this property. It has changed since my 1st. The most remarkable is the wildlife on the property is amazing. Many Caotis, Flamingos, Neutra looking rodents, tortoise, and Peacocks. I learned they caged the howling monkeys. Didn't see any this time but occasionally heard them, unlike last time I saw them a great deal during my stay.. Did see a couple spider monkeys. I enjoyed the monkeys most.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge, miami

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel , negatives the rooms are outdated need a little TLC, but very clean , the food is very good. The beach beautiful. The staff is excellent. It is close to playa del carmen , you take a taxi for 10 dollars from the hotel to plays del carmen . I will come back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Heather E

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was very clean and well kept. I went as a solo female traveler and I felt safe at all times. I feel like Iberostar properties are very eco friendly. I loved the wildlife all around the property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, loved it
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brigitte J

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very tropical, lush vegetation well taken care of. The only negative thing I found was breakfast buffet the wait staff was slow to serve you felt even looked over to get coffee even if they walked close by. Ore cleaning off tables
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the layout of the resort. Walking on the boardwalks through the jungle to the pool was a beautiful journey to take every day. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. I would stay here again and recommend it to others!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is beautiful, beach and pool are excellent - food was great lots of variety. Whole resort is clean, well kept and beautiful. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Rooms are nice and very clean! This place is gorgeous - excellent and reasonbly priced. We recommend and would definitely go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025