If you love to meet, work, eat and drink away from the hustle and bustle of the city you will certainly end up looking for any one of the best rooftops for remote workers in Playa del Carmen. Often, a city’s best views and most unforgettable atmospheres can be found high up on its rooftop bars and pools. Playa del Carmen is blessed with several of these enchanting spaces. Rooftops fully equipped with cocktails, gourmet cuisine, infinity pools, great music and super-fast WiFi make are favorites among expats and locals alike in Playa del Carmen. Here we list some of the best rooftops for remote workers in Playa del Carmen.
This elegant and exclusive rooftop is located on 12th Street, right in the heart of Playa del Carmen, and offers an exquisite refuge from the hurries of the city below. Here you can expect to be served some of the best cocktails in town while sitting at super-comfy chairs and joying the super-fast WiFi. The pool at the Thompson Hotel Rooftop is to die for, with many tipping it as one of the best in town. Expect older, wealthier crowds at this spot for those with bigger budgets.
This is one of the best rooftops for remote workers in Playa del Carmen if you’re looking for a quieter spot to settle in and get some work done. The area is still decked with a wonderful pool and panoramic views of the city, but on the whole it feels more intimate and during the weekdays it can be a perfect getaway from the tourists below. If you’d like to visit, it is recommended you ask the hotel concierge to point you in the right direction.
This vibrant 8th-street spot is hugely popular for its large infinity pool and fantastic bar. On the weekends, you can find locals and visitors alike enjoying the music, water and cocktails at this trendy spot. The service at Deck 5 is always highly recommended, and while this might not be the most suitable spot to get those reports done on a tight deadline, it is one of the best rooftops for remote workers in Playa del Carmen if you want to unwind with some friends, try a good cocktail and panoramic sea views from the pool.
Located on top of the popular Fives Downtown Hotel (also known for its signature coffee-house, Marley Coffee), Purobeach Playa offers a relaxed atmosphere in a spacious environment perfect to get some work done early in the day. In the afternoon, you’ll want to enjoy the views from the pool and try out some of the Bar’s renowned cocktails. The WiFi and attentive servers here make Purobeach one of the best rooftops for remote workers in Playa del Carmen.
You can find Roofclub atop The Palm Hotel, located on 8th Street, and there you’ll be able to mix with lots of locals looking for some pool-time on the weekends and early evenings. It is generally a young but not necessarily loud crowd, and is somewhat quiet during the week, meaning it is a great rooftop for remote workers in Playa del Carmen looking to get some relaxed work done.
Playa del Carmen’s foremost party hostel offers one of the best and most well-attended pool parties on Sundays. These are fun, loud, young and exciting. Here, expect to find a much younger crowd looking for a good time on a budget. The area can get quite crowded at times, but on the whole the vibe is colorful, vibrant and diverse.
For more information about living in Playa del Carmen as a remote worker, check out our Playa del Carmen section.