Iberostar Waves Quetzal

4.5 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with 4 outdoor pools

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Aerial view
Reception
8 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
View from room
VIP Access

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

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Room options

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Premium Room, Poolside

Highlights

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

Premium Room (Near Beach)

Highlights

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

Premium Room (Promo)

Highlights

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

Last room available

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, Oceanfront

Highlights

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

Premium Room

Highlights

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

Premium Room, Poolside

Highlights

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

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront (Suite)

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, Oceanfront

Highlights

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

Premium Room

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (Beach Access)

Highlights

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

Premium Room (Tropical View)

Highlights

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

Premium Room (Promo)

Highlights

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

Premium Room (Tropical View)

Highlights

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

Last room available

Highlights

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

Premium Room, Accessible

Highlights

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

Premium Room (Near Beach)

Highlights

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

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront (Suite)

Highlights

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

Premium Room, Accessible

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (Beach Access)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 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 - 2.9 km
  • Quinta Avenida - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Xplor Theme Park - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 11 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Xcaret Eco Theme Park - 13 min drive - 7.7 km

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, a sports massage or a manicure/pedicure 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 snorkelling, kayaking 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 massage treatment rooms
  • A water dispenser, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • 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 at the property

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. 541 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1002 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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were at the iberostar quetzal for a week in September. Here is what I have to say about the resort. We were very impressed with the resort and had such a great time, with a few things to note. The food was great for all inclusive, the beach was gorgeous, DO NOT miss the fire show it was incredible. Our room was nice and felt authentic although there was a sewage smell outside unfortunately. Beds were very comfortable. Absolutely NO noise was heard from outside our room which was amazing. Our room was right at the entrance of the resort, it took no more than 5 minutes to walk from our room to the beach. Beaches have umbrellas built in, be prepared to wake up early if you want a chair on the beach many people would put a towel on chairs and just leave them there all day to save their spot without coming back until the afternoon, which was kind of annoying. But the beach was beautiful, water was INCREDIBLE. They do their best to keep everyone entertained, always something going on if you felt like you wanted to participate. We thought the drinks were great and not watered down at all. We payed $35 for sunscreen at the gift shop. Pack it before you get there. Staff was always pleasant and friendly. All in all it was an amazing spot to stay and we found ourselves talking about future trips there, we are excited to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joelene

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan carlos

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Everything was very good except 1 bar tender was very rude He was working on the bar closed to the lobby at night time I don't go at night because he was there put everything else was perfect food , drinks no se por k este tipo de hoteles contratan personas asi con actitud despota se llama [victorio] nesesita entrenamiento en servicio al cliente y tener mejor actitud yo despues de como me trato no me senti agusto yo pedi k me contactara el encargado de los bar tendres para que no les vuelva a pasar a ningun otro huesped por k creo que es un hotel de muy alta calidad para que pasen este tipo de cosas si podria contactarme el servisio mi nombre es juan Romo y mi mail jc424609@gmail.com y mi tel 310 776 1075 de usa
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer, Bonney Lake

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and amazing views. The lack of AC in the rooms was extremely disappointing especially with the extremely hot weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the property is getting older, it remains nice, and the staff tries their best to ensure guests enjoy themselves. They offer a variety of food options, they provide exercise activities, have a massage/spa package, and they have a very eco friendly setting with wildlife on the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Let me preface this review by saying that we’ve been at Iberostar Tucan/Quetzal 2 times in the past 2 years. The resort we have in our memory is nothing compared to what it got turned into right now. Here are some points of what made this Iberostar Quetzal vacation a total nightmare: 1. Fire Alarm testing: It routinely had to happen every other day, if not every day, in the middle of the day, while we were taking a nap. Usually it would last about 2-3 minutes or so, which I guess was ok. BUT on the last day, it lasted for 30 uninterrupted minutes (even though when called the front desk they said it should be no longer than 5 minutes). We thought it was all and we can finally rest BUT NO — it still kept going on and off every 1-3 minutes and lasting for 2-3 minutes each time. The total time of this insanity lasted MORE THAN 2 HOURS. So you can imagine, taking a daytime nap was impossible at this place. Maybe they expected us to be at the beach from morning to the evening? I don’t know… Also, turns out that they made housekeeping go and silence the alarm every time it went off, at least that’s what we observed a few times. The management/security didn’t even bother to put the alarm in silent mode or something until we went and spoke to the manager. 2. The first room we were placed in had a strong smell of paint and someone was hammering non-stop in the room next door. Thankfully, we were able to switch the room but the only other available room required us to pay extra $150
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Located right on the beach. However since the property is so vast, depending on where your room is, getting to the beach might be a walk. We didn't mind, in fact we loved that walk and the wildlife that we saw. The staff are very friendly and the food choices are wonderful. The food is high quality. We were not disappointed. The rooms could use an upgrade. The power outlets were very inconveniently located. We would definitely visit again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

CHRISTOPHER MORGAN, San Antonio

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained Cleanliness Animals Outdoor Scenery Jose at Sports Bar is the absolute best there!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gracel Villaruel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resort inside the forest
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024