Is Playa Del Carmen overly crowded? Looking to stay at the Royal in Playa and my fiance and I want relaxation?

Question

Is Playa Del Carmen overly crowded? Looking to stay at the Royal in Playa and my fiance and I want relaxation?

Answer 1

We were out in Xcaret in June this year and went into Playa a couple of times.  It didn't seem totally overcrowded and the beach was lovely and there was loads of room to walk about and sit.  

The main street in Playa is chock full of touristy tat shops and that was quite busy and that area seemed to me to be more of a younger 'back packer' feel to it.  However the hotels on their own grounds looked lovely.  I thought it was a nicer place to be than Cancun.