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When is the best time to book a hotel in Riviera Maya?

Across the 205 Riviera Maya hotels we track, the cheapest booking window on average over the past year has been same day, at about $343 per night. Individual hotels vary, so check the hotel pages below.

Average nightly price by booking window

Booking windowAvg. price, past yearHotels
Same day $343204
One week $350205
One month $344205
Three months $350205
Six months $391202

Riviera Maya hotels: when each one is cheapest

  • Acanto Hotel Playa Del Carmen Trademark Collection by Wyndham
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $173 vs $233 (26% less) when it did.
  • Akumal Natura Glamping
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 77% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $152 vs $208 (27% less) when it did.
  • Alea Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 58% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $228 vs $345 (34% less) when it did.
  • Allegro Playacar
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 63% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $200 vs $288 (30% less) when it did.
  • Aloft Playa Del Carmen
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $111 vs $161 (31% less) when it did.
  • Amaka Calma Riviera Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $71 vs $108 (34% less) when it did.
  • Amansala Yoga And Wellness Resort
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $231 vs $488 (53% less) when it did.
  • Ana Y Jose Hotel & Beach Club
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $197 vs $298 (34% less) when it did.
  • Angelo's Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $75 vs $118 (37% less) when it did.
  • Apart Hotel Casaejido
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 90% of the 10 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $34 vs $48 (29% less) when it did.
  • Arrecifes Suites
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $88 vs $139 (36% less) when it did.
  • Azulik Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $232 vs $873 (73% less) when it did.
  • Azura Boutique Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $91 vs $261 (65% less) when it did.
  • Banyan Tree Mayakoba
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 74% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $1,055 vs $1,254 (16% less) when it did.
  • Barcelo Maya Palace
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking same day ahead on 92% of the 25 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $305 vs $346 (12% less) when it did.
  • Barrio Latino Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $43 vs $76 (43% less) when it did.
  • Be Playa Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $72 vs $149 (52% less) when it did.
  • Blue Diamond Luxury Boutique Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking same day ahead on 39% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $294 vs $524 (44% less) when it did.
  • BlueBay Grand Esmeralda
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $133 vs $187 (29% less) when it did.
  • Cabañas Tulum Beach Hotel & Spa
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $318 vs $541 (41% less) when it did.
  • Capital O Mimi Del Mar
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $62 vs $115 (46% less) when it did.
  • Caribbean Paradise Boutique Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $64 vs $169 (62% less) when it did.
  • Casa Agape Hotel Boutique & Beach Club
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $97 vs $225 (57% less) when it did.
  • Casa Colonial Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $40 vs $68 (40% less) when it did.
  • Casa Don Diego Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $75 vs $135 (45% less) when it did.
  • Casa El Moro Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $100 vs $131 (24% less) when it did.
  • Casa Malca
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $584 vs $994 (41% less) when it did.
  • Chablé Maroma
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $845 vs $1,451 (42% less) when it did.
  • Chez Waffle Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $80 vs $123 (34% less) when it did.
  • City Express By Marriott Playa Del Carmen
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $87 vs $121 (28% less) when it did.
  • Coco's Cabañas
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $79 vs $121 (35% less) when it did.
  • Del Sol Beachfront Properties
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $122 vs $168 (27% less) when it did.
  • Delek Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $174 vs $412 (58% less) when it did.
  • Devossion by Live Aqua Playa Del Carmen
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $402 vs $549 (27% less) when it did.
  • Diamante K
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $93 vs $135 (31% less) when it did.
  • Dos Ceibas Eco Retreat
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 87% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $98 vs $209 (53% less) when it did.
  • Dreams Jade Resort & Spa
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 96% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $307 vs $408 (25% less) when it did.
  • Dreams Puerto Morelos Resort & Spa
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $274 vs $349 (21% less) when it did.
  • El Dorado Casitas Royale
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 81% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $430 vs $505 (15% less) when it did.
  • El Dorado Royale
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 85% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $330 vs $440 (25% less) when it did.
  • El Dorado Seaside Suites
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 63% of the 8 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $413 vs $495 (16% less) when it did.
  • El Paraiso Hotel Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $144 vs $434 (67% less) when it did.
  • El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condos Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $162 vs $302 (47% less) when it did.
  • Elements Boutique Hotel Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $38 vs $115 (66% less) when it did.
  • Etéreo, Auberge Collection
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $790 vs $1,145 (31% less) when it did.
  • Eurostars Hacienda Vista Real
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $84 vs $102 (18% less) when it did.
  • Fairmont Heritage Place Mayakoba
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 89% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $1,426 vs $1,840 (23% less) when it did.
  • Fairmont Mayakoba
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $485 vs $637 (24% less) when it did.
  • Family Selection at Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort & Spa
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $266 vs $364 (27% less) when it did.
  • Fiesta Inn Playa del Carmen
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $114 vs $178 (36% less) when it did.
  • Generations Riviera Maya Resort
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $335 vs $524 (36% less) when it did.
  • Grand Fifty Suites
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $70 vs $117 (40% less) when it did.
  • Grand Oasis Tulum Riviera
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking same day ahead on 43% of the 7 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $394 vs $397 (1% less) when it did.
  • Grand Residences Riviera Cancun
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $317 vs $562 (44% less) when it did.
  • Grand Riviera Princess
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $144 vs $199 (27% less) when it did.
  • Grand Velas Riviera Maya
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 81% of the 32 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $1,388 vs $1,993 (30% less) when it did.
  • Hacienda Morelos Beachfront Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 92% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $119 vs $178 (33% less) when it did.
  • Hacienda Tres Rios
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 92% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $437 vs $661 (34% less) when it did.
  • Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking three months ahead on 50% of the 22 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $616 vs $908 (32% less) when it did.
  • Hidden Beach Au Naturel Resort
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 87% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $645 vs $775 (17% less) when it did.
  • Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 79% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $466 vs $579 (19% less) when it did.
  • Hokhmah Heart Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $76 vs $108 (30% less) when it did.
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Playa Del Carmen By Ihg
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 89% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $130 vs $167 (22% less) when it did.
  • Holiday Inn Tulum Downtown
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $74 vs $142 (48% less) when it did.
  • Hotel 52
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $50 vs $77 (34% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Akumal Caribe
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $269 vs $378 (29% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Alux Playa del Carmen
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 92% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $41 vs $76 (47% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Aspira
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $46 vs $78 (41% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Blanco Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 77% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $72 vs $693 (90% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Bosque Caribe
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking three months ahead on 22% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $53 vs $199 (73% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Boutique Cache
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 100% of the 9 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $62 vs $100 (38% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Boutique Pacha Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $41 vs $86 (52% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Boutique Posada Mariposa
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $41 vs $124 (67% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Calaluna Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 9 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $121 vs $246 (51% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Cielo
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $68 vs $142 (52% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Colibri Beach
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $97 vs $155 (37% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Delfin
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 80% of the 5 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $86 vs $99 (13% less) when it did.
  • Hotel El Dorado Maroma
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 73% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $484 vs $579 (16% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Grand Sunset Princess
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $142 vs $208 (32% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Hacienda Del Caribe
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking three months ahead on 15% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $87 vs $207 (58% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Hacienda Real Del Caribe
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $58 vs $96 (39% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Hul-Ku
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $64 vs $191 (66% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Kinbe
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $48 vs $89 (46% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Las Golondrinas
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $69 vs $123 (44% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Lunata
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $95 vs $164 (42% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Ma'xanab Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $307 vs $669 (54% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 69% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $303 vs $374 (19% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Maya Turquesa
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $44 vs $61 (29% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Ojo de Agua
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $89 vs $127 (30% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Panacea Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 96% of the 25 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $115 vs $179 (36% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Plaza Playa
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $57 vs $96 (41% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Posada 06 Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $55 vs $72 (23% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Posada Sian Ka'an
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $87 vs $152 (43% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Riviera del Sol
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $57 vs $152 (63% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Shibari Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $189 vs $482 (61% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Xcaret Arte
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 88% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $997 vs $1,065 (6% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Xcaret México
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 79% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $1,199 vs $1,354 (11% less) when it did.
  • Hotel Zendero
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $44 vs $80 (45% less) when it did.
  • Hotelito Azul
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 24% of the 21 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $332 vs $701 (53% less) when it did.
  • Hyatt Centric Playa Del Carmen - Downtown House & Beach House
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $173 vs $315 (45% less) when it did.
  • Hyatt Vivid Playa del Carmen
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $277 vs $369 (25% less) when it did.
  • Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $305 vs $373 (18% less) when it did.
  • Illusion Hotel Boutique By Ours
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 81% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $61 vs $93 (34% less) when it did.
  • Kan Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $100 vs $211 (53% less) when it did.
  • Kanan Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $240 vs $393 (39% less) when it did.
  • Kimpton Aluna Resort Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $154 vs $486 (68% less) when it did.
  • Kin Ha Tulum Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $62 vs $114 (45% less) when it did.
  • La Pasión Hotel Boutique
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 11 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $48 vs $129 (63% less) when it did.
  • La Tulumeña
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking one month ahead on 82% of the 11 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $54 vs $65 (18% less) when it did.
  • La Valise Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $533 vs $1,104 (52% less) when it did.
  • Lahun Suites Playa Del Carmen
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $55 vs $215 (75% less) when it did.
  • Las Villas Akumal
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $142 vs $205 (31% less) when it did.
  • Latino Hotel Boutique
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $51 vs $88 (42% less) when it did.
  • LiveTulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $64 vs $123 (48% less) when it did.
  • Los Itzaes Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 87% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $70 vs $102 (32% less) when it did.
  • Magia Beachside Condo Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 96% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $222 vs $354 (37% less) when it did.
  • Magic Blue Spa Boutique Hotel Playa del Carmen
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $92 vs $186 (51% less) when it did.
  • Mahekal Beach Resort
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 87% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $208 vs $362 (43% less) when it did.
  • Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya by Karisma - Adults Only
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $218 vs $303 (28% less) when it did.
  • Maria Del Mar Boutique Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking one month ahead on 62% of the 34 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $349 vs $380 (8% less) when it did.
  • Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $1,270 vs $1,708 (26% less) when it did.
  • Marquee Playa Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $70 vs $155 (55% less) when it did.
  • Maya Villa Condo Hotel & Beach Club
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $149 vs $263 (43% less) when it did.
  • Meliora By Bunik
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $51 vs $95 (46% less) when it did.
  • Mestizo Gallery
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $78 vs $101 (23% less) when it did.
  • Mi Amor Colibri Boutique Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $123 vs $570 (78% less) when it did.
  • Motto by Hilton Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $126 vs $166 (24% less) when it did.
  • Mvngata Beach Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $204 vs $346 (41% less) when it did.
  • Naala Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $58 vs $117 (50% less) when it did.
  • NEST Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $309 vs $559 (45% less) when it did.
  • Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 87% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $569 vs $776 (27% less) when it did.
  • Niik Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $43 vs $200 (78% less) when it did.
  • Niken Hotel & Beach Club
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $162 vs $279 (42% less) when it did.
  • O´Tulum Adults Only
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $103 vs $265 (61% less) when it did.
  • Occidental at Xcaret Destination
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 63% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $319 vs $426 (25% less) when it did.
  • Ocean Coral & Turquesa
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 10 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $252 vs $299 (16% less) when it did.
  • Ocean Maya Royale - Adults Only
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 50% of the 8 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $292 vs $326 (10% less) when it did.
  • Ocean Riviera Paradise
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $249 vs $331 (25% less) when it did.
  • Orchid Beach House
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 9 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $159 vs $299 (47% less) when it did.
  • Orchid House Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 87% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $141 vs $194 (27% less) when it did.
  • Paamul Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $203 vs $418 (51% less) when it did.
  • Palafitos Overwater Bungalows
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 58% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $1,491 vs $1,772 (16% less) when it did.
  • Palmaïa The House of AïA All Inclusive Wellness Resort
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $771 vs $1,246 (38% less) when it did.
  • Papaya Playa Project
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $440 vs $759 (42% less) when it did.
  • Paradisus La Perla - Adults Only
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $412 vs $542 (24% less) when it did.
  • Paradisus Playa del Carmen - Riviera Maya
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $359 vs $471 (24% less) when it did.
  • Paraíso De La Bonita, a Luxury Collection Resort
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $438 vs $644 (32% less) when it did.
  • PavoReal Beach Resort Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 100% of the 22 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $171 vs $217 (21% less) when it did.
  • Pelicano Inn Beach Front Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $89 vs $143 (37% less) when it did.
  • Petit Lafitte Beach Front Hotel & Bungalows
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $118 vs $344 (66% less) when it did.
  • Piedra Escondida
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $129 vs $265 (51% less) when it did.
  • Platinum Yucatan Princess Adults Only
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $140 vs $236 (40% less) when it did.
  • Playa Palms Beach Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $99 vs $205 (52% less) when it did.
  • Playacar Palace
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $487 vs $580 (16% less) when it did.
  • Posada Del Sol Eco Friendly Boutique Hotel Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 29% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $127 vs $290 (56% less) when it did.
  • Puerto Aventuras Hotel & Beach Club
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $180 vs $380 (53% less) when it did.
  • Quinta Nina Playa del Carmen
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $59 vs $97 (39% less) when it did.
  • Rosewood Mayakoba
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $973 vs $1,549 (37% less) when it did.
  • Royal Hideaway Playacar
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $280 vs $328 (14% less) when it did.
  • Royalton Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 48% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $375 vs $464 (19% less) when it did.
  • Sana Tulum Beachfront Boutique Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 73% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $341 vs $604 (44% less) when it did.
  • Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $488 vs $767 (36% less) when it did.
  • Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $582 vs $866 (33% less) when it did.
  • Secrets Moxche Playa del Carmen
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $600 vs $740 (19% less) when it did.
  • Secrets Tulum Resort & Beach Club
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $393 vs $507 (23% less) when it did.
  • Sensira Resort & Spa Riviera Maya
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $229 vs $419 (45% less) when it did.
  • Serenity Authentic Glamping Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $85 vs $101 (16% less) when it did.
  • Serenity Hotel Boutique
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $73 vs $129 (43% less) when it did.
  • Siesta Fiesta Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $36 vs $76 (53% less) when it did.
  • Siwa Tulum Unique Hotel & Spa
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $186 vs $460 (60% less) when it did.
  • Soho Playa Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $56 vs $145 (62% less) when it did.
  • Suenos Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 100% of the 5 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $562 vs $668 (16% less) when it did.
  • Sunset Fishermen Beach Resort
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 18 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $161 vs $286 (44% less) when it did.
  • The Beach Tulum Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $472 vs $847 (44% less) when it did.
  • The Carmen Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $90 vs $213 (58% less) when it did.
  • The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 83% of the 18 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $288 vs $454 (37% less) when it did.
  • The Fives Downtown Hotel & Residences, Curio Collection by Hilton
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $136 vs $178 (23% less) when it did.
  • The Palm At Playa
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 10 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $70 vs $168 (58% less) when it did.
  • The Reef 28
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $136 vs $250 (45% less) when it did.
  • The Reef Playacar
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $168 vs $253 (34% less) when it did.
  • The Riviera Maya Edition At Kanai
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 74% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $962 vs $1,150 (16% less) when it did.
  • The Royal Haciendas All Suites Resort & Spa
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $222 vs $365 (39% less) when it did.
  • The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 89% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $903 vs $1,227 (26% less) when it did.
  • The Strabon Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $49 vs $80 (38% less) when it did.
  • The Waves Tulum Resort
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $29 vs $84 (66% less) when it did.
  • Tropical Escape Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 50% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $48 vs $49 (2% less) when it did.
  • TRS Yucatan Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $353 vs $468 (25% less) when it did.
  • Tukan Hotel – Playa del Carmen
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $53 vs $63 (16% less) when it did.
  • Turquoise Tulum Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 73% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $56 vs $71 (21% less) when it did.
  • UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $526 vs $734 (28% less) when it did.
  • Uolis Nah
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 100% of the 7 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $57 vs $169 (66% less) when it did.
  • Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $409 vs $592 (31% less) when it did.
  • Ventus At Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 60% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $379 vs $414 (8% less) when it did.
  • Ventus Ha' at Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 60% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $342 vs $443 (23% less) when it did.
  • Viceroy Riviera Maya A Luxury Villa Resort
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $767 vs $1,055 (27% less) when it did.
  • Villa Las Estrellas Tulum - Mexico
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 100% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $127 vs $171 (26% less) when it did.
  • Villa Pescadores by Ahau Collection
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 77% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $298 vs $425 (30% less) when it did.
  • Villas H2O Tulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $81 vs $135 (40% less) when it did.
  • Villas Sacbe Condo Hotel and Beach Club
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $118 vs $165 (29% less) when it did.
  • Viva Azteca by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 8 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $380 vs $619 (39% less) when it did.
  • Viva Maya by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $329 vs $535 (39% less) when it did.
  • Wakax Hacienda - Cenote & Boutique Hotel
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $424 vs $687 (38% less) when it did.
  • Wyndham Alltra Playa Del Carmen Adults Only All Inclusive
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $163 vs $278 (41% less) when it did.
  • Wyndham Garden Playa del Carmen
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $91 vs $130 (30% less) when it did.
  • XscapeTulum
    Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $72 vs $207 (65% less) when it did.

Common questions

When is the best time to book a hotel in Riviera Maya?

Across the 205 Riviera Maya hotels we track, the cheapest booking window on average over the past year has been same day, at about $343 per night. Individual hotels vary, so check the hotel pages below.

Is it cheaper to book a hotel in Riviera Maya early or last minute?

Compare the booking windows in the table: it shows the average nightly price across tracked Riviera Maya hotels when booked same day, one week, one month, three months and six months ahead.

How does RateWatchers know?

We record each hotel's price every day, as it would appear to someone booking that day and for each of several lead times ahead of the stay. Prices come from booking providers and are a guide, not a guarantee.

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