| Document and Entity Information | May 16, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 16, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | PLAYA HOTELS & RESORTS N.V. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | P7 |
| Entity File Number | 1-38012 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-1346104 |
| Entity Address Address Line 1 | Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 104 |
| Entity Address Postal Zip Code | 1012 SG |
| Entity Address City Or Town | Amsterdam |
| Entity Address Country | NL |
| Country Region | 31 |
| City Area Code | 6 |
| Local Phone Number | 82 55 84 30 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Ordinary Shares, €0.10 par value |
| Trading Symbol | PLYA |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001692412 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
