| Document and Entity Information | Feb. 05, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 5, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | P7 |
| Entity File Number | 1-38012 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-1346104 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | Prins Bernhardplein 200 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Amsterdam |
| Entity Address, Country | NL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 1097 JB |
| Country Region | 31 |
| City Area Code | 20 |
| Local Phone Number | 571 12 02 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Ordinary Shares, €0.10 par value |
| Trading Symbol | PLYA |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001692412 |
