Sunset Fishermen Beach Resort Playa del Carmen

Sunset Fishermen is truly a hidden gem, offering not only a stunning beachfront setting but also exceptional customer service that made us feel right at home. The employees were incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed. From exciting activities to relaxing by the crystal-clear waters, every moment was unforgettable. Our time there created wonderful memories with my family that we'll cherish forever!

Andy was absolutely wonderful. We really appreciated the time he spent with our son on the catamaran! They went out on the water at least once each day the wind allowed. Andy had other responsibilities at the resort organizing a variety of activities for the guests, but the one we liked most were the water related events.

This smaller, personally attentive beachfront property was amazing. When you enjoy walking out of your room and step right on to the beach, sit in the pool/jacuzzi, enjoy your meals on the open air patio while enjoying the waves crashing in front of you. My wife and I finally had a chance to take our honeymoon after being married for a couple of years and just so happened to coincide with enough time prior to the birth of our second child. We were looking for a smaller/relaxed setting to get away for a week and We were walking distance from shopping, the ferry to Cozumel, and many restaurants in the local town. This is a resort to come and relax at not high energy party atmosphere. It was exactly what we were looking for to get some much needed RnR.

We spent a week at Sunset Fishermen the last of March 2025. Weather was fantastic the entire time, with constant breezes to keep us cool. I have mobility issues, so having everything so close together was fantastic, with easy access to the lobby, restaurants, pool area and beach. We were in suite 353B and were surprised at how roomy it was. This was listed as a "hotel room," so we didn't expect much, but it had a small kitchenette with sink, stove, microwave, toaster, blender, coffee maker, refrigerator, dishes, cups, glasses, utensils, and basic cookware. The bathroom had a huge shower with clothesline, nice vanity and plenty of toilet necessities like hair dryer, travel kit, soaps, sewing kit, shower cap, shoeshine kit, etc. Daily maid service was provided to keep things tidy, and they left us some cute towel critters. Bed was reasonably comfy, although the available pillows were a bit overstuffed for us (I ended up using one of the small sofa cushions as a pillow). In addition to the bed, there was a sleeper sofa, dining table with 4 chairs, and outdoor furniture on a wonderful balcony just feet from the ocean. A/C kept the room more than cool enough (we had to turn it up to keep from freezing). Plumbing worked well, except we couldn't figure out how to switch on the flex-hose shower head. Closet contained a safe, ironing board & iron, and two bathrobes, plus emergency slippers were provided if you needed them (not very comfy, but a nice addition for the tile floors). The room was large, with a sloped ceiling that made it seem even larger... probably only available in the 3rd floor rooms. Very few electric outlets and no USB charging ports, so you might want to bring a multi-outlet power strip and bricks for your device chargers. Free WiFi (secured) worked pretty well, with a bit of glitching. TV also had some stuttering, but not enough to be bothersome. A couple of English channels but mostly in Spanish. WiFi was available throughout the resort and didn't require daily sign-in, which is good if you need constant connection to monitor things at home, receive messages, etc. The resort had nice pools with a couple of pretty fountains and a waterfall. There was a large "hot" tub (just warm, really). Plenty of loungers and chairs around the pool and on the beach. Towels provided. Not at all crowded when we were there, so everything was quiet. I think there are only 60 or so rooms in the resort, so it probably wouldn't be too crowded even when full. There are two restaurants... the main one with indoor and outdoor seating serves a very nice breakfast buffet daily, then re-opens later in the day for dinner. The beach-side bar area serves lunch and dinner, with a "pub food" type menu that includes enough choices to keep things interesting. The dinner menu changes each evening, offering different themes throughout the week. No room service that we could tell, although we called UBER Eats a couple times to have meals in our room. We didn't make use of them, but I believe there is a spa and we saw a small booth with some activities to keep kids occupied. Beach volleyball available, a small sailboat was kept busy, and some other water sport items available. A concierge is in the lobby to help as needed... we used them to arrange a private tour to Chichen Itza, which was very nice and tailored to our needs. They can help with all the other attractions in the area. Early in our stay, hubby tripped on a sidewalk drop-off near the pool, fell onto the lower sidewalk section and tumbled down a grass embankment. Several people came to his aid, including the resort staff EMT (Carina). He seemed to only have some scrapes and bruises, so he felt he didn't need to be checked and we went back to the room to clean up. He had a sore area on his lower back, but it seemed manageable. Two nights later, however, that area locked up and he was in enough pain that he couldn't get out of bed. We called the front desk, who contacted a doctor to come to our room at 3 am for medical care (fortunately just a muscle spasm). At least one other person took a tumble while we were there and she ended up with a hospital visit and broken collarbone. There are several sidewalk danger areas around the resort without barriers or hand rails, so be VERY careful when walking around... NO looking at your phone or gazing at the beautiful scenery! Watch where you walk instead. That said, the walkways are well maintained with plenty of ramps for those who need them, and it's easy to get around the small resort. There is no convenience store on site, so bring your own snacks, drinks, and items like sunscreen. If you need such things during your stay, the closest shopping is about a mile walk to the nearest OXXO. The road along that walk is delightful, however, with several small Mayan ruin structures in tiny parks. We saw wildlife along there and within the resort... Agoutis (several), a Coati Mundi, Iguanas, and lots of birds, including Pelicans, Seagulls, and very vocal Grackles. As soon as we arrived, someone came to our room with a wonderful fruit plate that was VERY much appreciated for snack attacks. One evening they brought a couple of chocolates to the room and our last night they even delivered a small bottle of Champagne. There were several bottles of water in the room as well to get us started. Every staff member was friendly and helpful. Restaurant emphasizes cleanliness, which is very reassuring, and the staff there was very attentive. When I mentioned TripAdvisor, I was presented with a card and QR code for direct access to their page, and the server wrote names of staff members for our convenience. Thanks to Manela, Naomi, Genaro, and Jonatan for your help! Even though this is a timeshare resort, they never even mentioned it or suggested a timeshare sale presentation... amazing for a tourist area! Other than tripping on the sidewalk, this was a fabulous, relaxing stay that we greatly appreciated! I would highly recommend Sunset Fishermen to anybody wanting a low-key spot without all the hype, crowding, noise, and hassles of larger places.