Iberostar Waves Quetzal

4.5 star property
VIP Access

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, in-room safe
8 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • All-inclusive
    All-inclusive
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
Playa del Carmen, QROO
  • Piste Cyclable sur Paseo Xaman-Ha
    4 min walk
  • Playacar Beach
    13 min walk
  • Xaman Ha Aviary
    5 min drive
  • Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo (PCM)
    11 min drive
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Premium Room, Poolside

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

Premium Room (Near Beach)

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

Premium Room (Promo)

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

Last room available

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

Junior Suite, Oceanfront

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

Premium Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, Poolside

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront (Suite)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Oceanfront

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

Junior Suite

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

Premium Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (Beach Access)

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

Premium Room (Tropical View)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Premium Room (Promo)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Premium Room (Tropical View)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Last room available

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

Premium Room, Accessible

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

Premium Room (Near Beach)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront (Suite)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, Accessible

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (Beach Access)

  • 38 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Iberostar Waves Quetzal

Luxury resort on the beach, with 4 outdoor swimming pools
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Iberostar Waves Quetzal's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 8 restaurants.
Iberostar Waves Quetzal 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 spa tub.

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Iberostar Waves Quetzal. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Piste Cyclable sur Paseo Xaman-Ha. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking, plus 4 outdoor pools.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking and self parking
  • Enjoy Japanese cuisine at Bonsai Restaurant, one of the property's 8 restaurants and 7 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the 4 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with hot stone massages, hydrotherapy, or body scrubs at Spa Sensations
  • Services include babysitting, a kid's club, and dry cleaning/laundry
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts, a gym, and a steam room
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • 6 minutes by car from Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and 6 minutes from Quinta Avenida
Iberostar Waves Quetzal is an all-inclusive resort. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. At Iberostar Waves Quetzal you can cool off in one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 8 restaurants on site. For a drink, you can stop by one of the onsite bars, including 3 poolside bars and 7 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. This all-inclusive resort also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool, and a steam room. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This 4.5-star Playa del Carmen resort is smoke free.

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 resort 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

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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 8 restaurants
  • 3 poolside bars, 7 bars/lounges and 1 beach bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Bonsai Restaurant
  • Mare Nostrum Restaurant
  • La Gondola Restaurant
  • Beach Grill Uxmal
  • La Hacienda

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Bike parking
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised childcare
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tennis lessons
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Nature reserve
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - on the beach
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down duvet
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free minibar

More

  • Composting
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MXN 32.57 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Iberostar Waves Quetzal Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 538 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1000 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Maritza

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Luis

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia C

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort! Lots of food/bar options!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed here for a family vacation. 30 family members in one place. We had to cut our trip short due to Hurricane Beryl, unfortunately. Some pros and cons to note. Let’s start with the good! The staff are wonderful. The property is beautifully kept. The golf cart rides around the property are much appreciated. We stayed in an oceanfront room. It’s quite a ways from the front desk, so you’ll want the ride. The Japanese restaurant was good. We weren’t able to try the other restaurants. The beach was also nice. They keep it very clean. The not so good, in my opinion… we went during the first week of July. It was so hot when eating at the buffet. There is no air flow in that area. There are fans very high up on the ceiling that don’t help. The buffet is open to air, so flies are a huge issue. They’re all over everything. As I went to scoop dried fruit from the yogurt bar, gnats went everywhere. Breakfast was spent swatting away flies while trying to feed our baby, and sweating while sipping on coffee. But, the buffet has any food you could want! When you leave your room, there are sensors. For energy conservation, the power is shut off when you close the door. It takes awhile to cool the room off when you return. You must call the front desk if you want to lower the temp below 20 degrees Celsius. Our room never got below 74 F. Overall, our family enjoyed the stay. Also, book USA transfers to and from the airport. They were amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Victor

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, Gray staff great restaurants
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadiya

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estela

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
i like everything the staff was very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthieu

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel for families, plenty of entertainment for kids (jungle, animals, kids club…). Loved our stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

jose, San Antonio

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Junction City

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Challenge with Hurricane during our visit but staff and Resort did an excellent job of preparing and cleaning up tree and leaf removal afterwards. Iberostar experience was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
The room and the view: We have been to other Iberostars, this 1 paled in comparison. We upgraded premier room to a junior suite oceanfront on the G/F but our view was obstructed by beach beds. The room is large, comfy beds, good shower. They give only give shampoo, shower gel and conditioner even in a suite room! Entertainment: Some entertainment was exceptional eg Fire show. The other entertainment was OK - their dancing, costumes and sets were good but some of their singers were awful in the Once Upon show. Food: Food was good in the buffets. Restaurants were nothing exceptional. Total debacle - reservation at the Japanese - we were there by 6:17 and they cancelled our reservation saying they could only wait till 6:15! Very long wait for Italian - 45 minutes! No reservation taken! Mediterranean was average - nothing to write home about. Note their version of Mediterranean is seafood not middle eastern. Property: The property itself is quite small - if you are there for 4 days, run out of things to do. The property is beautiful - lots of animals, flamingos, monkeys, iguanas, coates, agoutis, waterfalls - which you cannot swim in btw. They keep the beach clean by cleaning up the seaweed which is nice. The pools are nice but mostly in the sun - no shaded areas. Reception: Check in/Check out - was very slow When our room door stopped working - it took them 40 minutes to troubleshoot! Spa: Good massages, small hydrotherapy area. I would not go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a nice and clean property. Service is 10/10. The restaurants were excellent. Hotel staff excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

pearl

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location of the property. Wish the rooms were a little more updated
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Fermin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Staff is very accommodating and friendly. The only con is there is minimal pool side service. You have to wait in long line to get a drink. Some of the drinks taste watered down. They have premium brands showcased on bar wall but do not actually use those brands.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina Ruth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the property there are lots of great places to eat. We always felt safe and if there is a problem there is always a staff member close to help.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Darryl A

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024