Located close to Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and Xplor Theme Park, Iberostar Waves Quetzal - All Inclusive provides a free breakfast buffet, 3 poolside bars, and a beach bar. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a sports massage, or a manicure/pedicure at Spa Sensations, the onsite 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 snorkeling, kayaking, and windsurfing. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with shopping on site and a garden.
Located in Playacar, a neighborhood in Playa del Carmen, Iberostar Waves Quetzal - All Inclusive is in the entertainment district and on the beach. Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and Xplor Theme Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Mamitas Beach. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Xcaret Eco Theme Park. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our Playa del Carmen travel guide
Located close to Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and Xplor Theme Park, Iberostar Waves Quetzal - All Inclusive provides a free breakfast buffet, 3 poolside bars, and a beach bar. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a sports massage, or a manicure/pedicure at Spa Sensations, the onsite 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 snorkeling, 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, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking and valet parking
Tennis courts, babysitting (surcharge), and multilingual staff
Tennis lessons on site, a water dispenser, and tour/ticket assistance
Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 350 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and free stocked minibars. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
Childcare services and free infant beds
Recycling and composting
Bathrooms with showers and tubs or showers
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and ceiling fans
All-inclusive details
Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.
Activities and facilities/equipment
All non-motorized water sports are included.
Water activities
Kayaking
Sailing
Snorkeling
Windsurfing
Land activities
Fitness facilities
Tennis
Volleyball
Lessons/classes/games
Aerobics
Awards and affiliations
Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: EarthCheck. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
Does Iberostar Waves Quetzal - All Inclusive have a pool?
Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Is Iberostar Waves Quetzal - All Inclusive pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at Iberostar Waves Quetzal - All Inclusive?
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 - All Inclusive?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Are there all-inclusive benefits at Iberostar Waves Quetzal - All Inclusive?
Yes, the property is all-inclusive. Activities include windsurfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and more.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Iberostar Waves Quetzal - All Inclusive Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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staff was very nice and helpful
there food was also very good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Nicole
Jan 25, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
One of the best beaches on the beach! Food is good everyone found something to eat the Japanese and Italian restaurants were excellent! We were always able to find chairs by the beach and pool.
We have stayed at this resort twice and we really enjoyed it. The staff is very friendly, great food, and overall a great facility. Highly recommend planning your vacation at this resort.
Room was good the food was good staff was very good.
Negatives for me were all bar stools have no high backs and n lounges were a bit uncomfortable and the monkeys we thought we would see around the resort were caged up nothing loose around the resort. Also the sports bar was closed during our stay however the beach and food made our stay worthwhile
Married at Iberostar Quetzal/Tucan 25 years ago and back to celebrate. Food was better than we remember and the property so well maintained and love all of the wonderful garden and animals.
I really liked the layout of the resort. Walking on the boardwalks through the jungle to the pool was a beautiful journey to take every day. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. I would stay here again and recommend it to others!
Great property. Very beautiful and great amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Miguel Bermudez
Jan 15, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was great. The was where we spent most of our time, but the beach was great too. Just a little rough for us old folks. Only complaint is more outlets in the rooms. The staff was fabulous. I understand it will be going through a remodel this spring. I hope they are able to retain the staff because they were the best.
Location is beautiful, beach and pool are excellent - food was great lots of variety. Whole resort is clean, well kept and beautiful. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Rooms are nice and very clean! This place is gorgeous - excellent and reasonbly priced. We recommend and would definitely go back!
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.
We stayed in Iberostar Quetzal and had a great time. The chef and staff at La Hacienda smoke house (Jose, Rafael and Juan) were amazing and helped us (especially our kids) feel very special.