Acanto Hotel and Suites's 21 condo-style units are a hidden oasis from the hustle and bustle (and loud pedestrians) of La Quinta Avenida. Chic, upscale decor, including marble floors, wood furniture, and granite countertops, are a welcome contrast to the grit of the strip. While there is no bar or restaurant, the hotel provides free continental breakfasts and offers plenty of discounts at neighboring businesses. Features include a small relaxing pool and a nice rooftop barbecue area with beach views. The beach is a (very long) block away, so using the hotel’s discounted entry into a handful of nearby beach clubs is a better option.
Acanto Hotel and Suites's 21 condo-style units are a hidden oasis from the hustle and bustle (and loud pedestrians) of La Quinta Avenida. Chic, upscale decor, including marble floors, wood furniture, and granite countertops, are a welcome contrast to the grit of the strip. While there is no bar or restaurant, the hotel provides free continental breakfasts and offers plenty of discounts at neighboring businesses. Features include a small relaxing pool and a nice rooftop barbecue area with beach views. The beach is a (very long) block away, so using the hotel’s discounted entry into a handful of nearby beach clubs is a better option.
Hotel El Punto is an unassuming 16-room adults-only boutique hotel right off the busy La Quinta Avenida strip. Without a pool and a closed rooftop bar and restaurant, this lower-middle-range feels a bit like a glorified hostel -- but the price is right for those in search of an easily accessible place to crash after hitting the beach, bars, and clubs in the area. The NYC loft-like Master Suites are a sweet deal, though even the dim and simple Junior Suites feature Nescafe Dolce Gusto coffeemakers (with pods), free water bottles, cable TV, and a mini-fridge. Light sleepers should bring earplugs. For those with a bit more to spend, check rates at Bel Air Collection Resort & Spa, another adults-only property, located on the beach.
Hotel El Punto is an unassuming 16-room adults-only boutique hotel right off the busy La Quinta Avenida strip. Without a pool and a closed rooftop bar and restaurant, this lower-middle-range feels a bit like a glorified hostel -- but the price is right for those in search of an easily accessible place to crash after hitting the beach, bars, and clubs in the area. The NYC loft-like Master Suites are a sweet deal, though even the dim and simple Junior Suites feature Nescafe Dolce Gusto coffeemakers (with pods), free water bottles, cable TV, and a mini-fridge. Light sleepers should bring earplugs. For those with a bit more to spend, check rates at Bel Air Collection Resort & Spa, another adults-only property, located on the beach.
Right off of the northern edge of the busy and bustling La Quinta Avenida strip, the 28-room Hotel Casa Ticul is an upper-middle-range boutique that’s ideal for those looking to relax in comfort after exploring the area. Rooms have simple chic decor and thoughtful toiletries; some have whirlpool tubs or outdoor showers. While there’s no direct beach access, the hotel has free or discounted entry to some local beach clubs, two small pools (but no loungers), and a large rooftop deck where free homemade Mexican breakfast is served. For direct beach access, check rates at Bel Air Collection Resort & Spa, but note that kiddos aren't allowed.
Right off of the northern edge of the busy and bustling La Quinta Avenida strip, the 28-room Hotel Casa Ticul is an upper-middle-range boutique that’s ideal for those looking to relax in comfort after exploring the area. Rooms have simple chic decor and thoughtful toiletries; some have whirlpool tubs or outdoor showers. While there’s no direct beach access, the hotel has free or discounted entry to some local beach clubs, two small pools (but no loungers), and a large rooftop deck where free homemade Mexican breakfast is served. For direct beach access, check rates at Bel Air Collection Resort & Spa, but note that kiddos aren't allowed.
Located around the corner from La Quinta Avenida, the upper-mid-range Hotel Aventura Mexicana is a landscaped oasis in the middle of a busy pedestrian hot spot. This boutique is suited to couples looking for quiet romance and a convenient location. The 49 rooms are split between two sections, one for adults and one for all ages, though rooms in the latter are overdue for an update. We recommend skipping the five (long) blocks' walk to the beach and opting instead for entry to local beach clubs (the hotel offers free access at Indigo, and discounted access elsewhere). There are also free breakfast, a small spa, full-service restaurant, donation yoga studio, and weekly local market.
Located around the corner from La Quinta Avenida, the upper-mid-range Hotel Aventura Mexicana is a landscaped oasis in the middle of a busy pedestrian hot spot. This boutique is suited to couples looking for quiet romance and a convenient location. The 49 rooms are split between two sections, one for adults and one for all ages, though rooms in the latter are overdue for an update. We recommend skipping the five (long) blocks' walk to the beach and opting instead for entry to local beach clubs (the hotel offers free access at Indigo, and discounted access elsewhere). There are also free breakfast, a small spa, full-service restaurant, donation yoga studio, and weekly local market.
Playa Palms Beach Hotel is a small 39-room beachfront boutique with good looks. Designed in a modern Cycladic style full of white surfaces, curves, and carefully landscaped garden grounds, the hotel is almost as beautiful as its small stretch of private beach. Guests here can expect great terrace views, equipped kitchens or kitchenettes, small bathrooms, and upscale interior decor, along with free Wi-Fi and in-room or on-terrace continental breakfast. This upper-mid-range spot is an ideal place to relax and escape, while still benefiting from all that nearby La Quinta Avenida and its surrounding streets have to offer. For a beachfront hotel right in the city center, it's hard to beat for the price.
Playa Palms Beach Hotel is a small 39-room beachfront boutique with good looks. Designed in a modern Cycladic style full of white surfaces, curves, and carefully landscaped garden grounds, the hotel is almost as beautiful as its small stretch of private beach. Guests here can expect great terrace views, equipped kitchens or kitchenettes, small bathrooms, and upscale interior decor, along with free Wi-Fi and in-room or on-terrace continental breakfast. This upper-mid-range spot is an ideal place to relax and escape, while still benefiting from all that nearby La Quinta Avenida and its surrounding streets have to offer. For a beachfront hotel right in the city center, it's hard to beat for the price.
Just a half-block off the northern La Quinta Avenida strip, the BRIC Hotel features a quiet atmosphere surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens. The mid-range boutique’s common areas are stylish and have personality, but the 14 rooms don’t quite match up. They're a tad neglected and dated, although the small rooms do have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and patios. Outside there’s free hot breakfast, purified water, and a garden with a small pool as well as a handful of lounge beds and chairs. Unlike most off-beach boutiques in the area, the Bric does not have deals with local beach clubs, though there’s a public beach within a 10-minute walk.
Just a half-block off the northern La Quinta Avenida strip, the BRIC Hotel features a quiet atmosphere surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens. The mid-range boutique’s common areas are stylish and have personality, but the 14 rooms don’t quite match up. They're a tad neglected and dated, although the small rooms do have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and patios. Outside there’s free hot breakfast, purified water, and a garden with a small pool as well as a handful of lounge beds and chairs. Unlike most off-beach boutiques in the area, the Bric does not have deals with local beach clubs, though there’s a public beach within a 10-minute walk.
Located across the street from the town square, La Pasion Hotel Boutique has 34 rooms that are both practical and stylish, though some are small. Thoughtful on-site features include booze tastings, two pools and a hot tub, a fantastic free breakfast spread, and lots of indoor and outdoor lounge space, plus spa treatments for an extra charge. The hotel is just outside of the La Quinta Avenida zone, but it's one of Playa Del Carmen's better and quieter boutiques. For those who want to be closer to the action, check rates at Aventura Mexicana.
Located across the street from the town square, La Pasion Hotel Boutique has 34 rooms that are both practical and stylish, though some are small. Thoughtful on-site features include booze tastings, two pools and a hot tub, a fantastic free breakfast spread, and lots of indoor and outdoor lounge space, plus spa treatments for an extra charge. The hotel is just outside of the La Quinta Avenida zone, but it's one of Playa Del Carmen's better and quieter boutiques. For those who want to be closer to the action, check rates at Aventura Mexicana.
One of the older hotels in Playa del Carmen, the budget Pelicano Inn sits between the beach and the restaurants, shops, and nightlife on Quinta Avenida. Resembling a villa, it’s a quiet, Mediterranean-style property centered around a tranquil inner courtyard that opens to the beach. The 39 spacious rooms include terraces or balconies, and while a few face the Caribbean, most have garden views. Oceanfront suites have been remodeled, but most of the rooms still await some much-needed updates -- we noticed tube-style TVs and broken tiles and countertops on our visit. The hotel has a small fitness room with three cardio and weight machines, along with free weights, and a restaurant -- breakfast is included in most room rates. While guests have complained about noisy air conditioners, slow-to-heat showers, sewer and mold smells in some rooms, and shaky Wi-Fi, for price, location, and room size, the hotel still packs a lot of value. Travelers could also check out the Hotel Lunata or Posada Mariposa.
One of the older hotels in Playa del Carmen, the budget Pelicano Inn sits between the beach and the restaurants, shops, and nightlife on Quinta Avenida. Resembling a villa, it’s a quiet, Mediterranean-style property centered around a tranquil inner courtyard that opens to the beach. The 39 spacious rooms include terraces or balconies, and while a few face the Caribbean, most have garden views. Oceanfront suites have been remodeled, but most of the rooms still await some much-needed updates -- we noticed tube-style TVs and broken tiles and countertops on our visit. The hotel has a small fitness room with three cardio and weight machines, along with free weights, and a restaurant -- breakfast is included in most room rates. While guests have complained about noisy air conditioners, slow-to-heat showers, sewer and mold smells in some rooms, and shaky Wi-Fi, for price, location, and room size, the hotel still packs a lot of value. Travelers could also check out the Hotel Lunata or Posada Mariposa.
Maya Villa Condo Hotel & Beach Club is an excellent option for vacationers who want an upscale condo near the beach and bustling 5th Avenue. The heated (but tiny) swimming pool is located by the rooms, but the restaurant, fancy beach club, and sprawling fitness center are a block away. Condos are spacious and prettily decorated, especially for this price point: Full kitchens have stainless steel appliances, bathrooms include marble, and some units have rooftop terraces with ocean views and private hot tubs.
Maya Villa Condo Hotel & Beach Club is an excellent option for vacationers who want an upscale condo near the beach and bustling 5th Avenue. The heated (but tiny) swimming pool is located by the rooms, but the restaurant, fancy beach club, and sprawling fitness center are a block away. Condos are spacious and prettily decorated, especially for this price point: Full kitchens have stainless steel appliances, bathrooms include marble, and some units have rooftop terraces with ocean views and private hot tubs.
Located in central Playa del Carmen, the 57-apartment El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condos Hotel is really two adjacent luxury properties in one, sharing facilities and amenities. Two blocks from shopping mecca Fifth Avenue, El Taj is rightly considered one of the area’s best hotels, with a private beach and beach club, a spa, a large, modern gym, and several excellent restaurants, as well as gorgeous rooms, all with private balconies and full kitchens, and some with rooftop decks and private hot tubs. It's worth being aware, however, that many of the hotel's facilities (like the restaurants and gym) are a few minutes away from the hotel.
Located in central Playa del Carmen, the 57-apartment El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condos Hotel is really two adjacent luxury properties in one, sharing facilities and amenities. Two blocks from shopping mecca Fifth Avenue, El Taj is rightly considered one of the area’s best hotels, with a private beach and beach club, a spa, a large, modern gym, and several excellent restaurants, as well as gorgeous rooms, all with private balconies and full kitchens, and some with rooftop decks and private hot tubs. It's worth being aware, however, that many of the hotel's facilities (like the restaurants and gym) are a few minutes away from the hotel.