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.
As a simple budget hotel in downtown Playa del Carmen, Casa Melissa has 33 clean and bright rooms only half a block from the beach. All rooms feature flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and mini-fridges, and some have unfurnished balconies with sea views. There’s no on-site restaurant, but the hotel is around the corner from Fifth Avenue for access to endless restaurants, bars, and shops. Additionally, the ferry to Cozumel is just a two-minute walk down the shore. Features are limited here, and the only common amenity is a small pool. For something with a little more rustic personality, it's worth considering Luna Blue Hotel -- rates are cheaper, but it's a bit farther from the beach.
As a simple budget hotel in downtown Playa del Carmen, Casa Melissa has 33 clean and bright rooms only half a block from the beach. All rooms feature flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and mini-fridges, and some have unfurnished balconies with sea views. There’s no on-site restaurant, but the hotel is around the corner from Fifth Avenue for access to endless restaurants, bars, and shops. Additionally, the ferry to Cozumel is just a two-minute walk down the shore. Features are limited here, and the only common amenity is a small pool. For something with a little more rustic personality, it's worth considering Luna Blue Hotel -- rates are cheaper, but it's a bit farther from the beach.
Next to Playa del Carmen’s popular 5th Avenue and a short walk from the city’s beaches, is the budget-friendly Suites Corazon. The hotel’s 14 studio-style rooms are clean and spacious with kitchenettes and balconies. With few on-site amenities, the self-catering rooms and location are the hotel’s main selling point. Sure, there’s a small rooftop pool, but the basic breakfast is offered off-site for a fee and there’s no gym (or any other major amenity). That’s okay for most guests, who just want a self-sufficient suite with a walkable location in the center of Playa del Carmen’s shopping and nightlife center. For a similar apartment-style hotel, check out the nearby Anah Suites, which provides a small spa, free parking, gym, and rooftop pool.
Next to Playa del Carmen’s popular 5th Avenue and a short walk from the city’s beaches, is the budget-friendly Suites Corazon. The hotel’s 14 studio-style rooms are clean and spacious with kitchenettes and balconies. With few on-site amenities, the self-catering rooms and location are the hotel’s main selling point. Sure, there’s a small rooftop pool, but the basic breakfast is offered off-site for a fee and there’s no gym (or any other major amenity). That’s okay for most guests, who just want a self-sufficient suite with a walkable location in the center of Playa del Carmen’s shopping and nightlife center. For a similar apartment-style hotel, check out the nearby Anah Suites, which provides a small spa, free parking, gym, and rooftop pool.
The lower-middle-range, adult-only Xtudio Comfort Hotel is on Quinta Avenida, the main pedestrian street in Playa del Carmen, within a two-minute walk of the beach and the ADO bus station. The 10 studio-style rooms have kitchenettes and dining areas, and some have balconies that overlook the street. The hotel lacks a pool, gym, and restaurant on-site, but it does have a pleasant rooftop terrace with loungers, a large table, and views of the ocean. Hotel decor is basic and utilitarian -- travelers seeking a more upscale vibe could consider the Illusion Boutique, Xtudio Comfort's nearby sister property, which has a plunge pool, a restaurant, and more stylish rooms, but not all have kitchenettes.
The lower-middle-range, adult-only Xtudio Comfort Hotel is on Quinta Avenida, the main pedestrian street in Playa del Carmen, within a two-minute walk of the beach and the ADO bus station. The 10 studio-style rooms have kitchenettes and dining areas, and some have balconies that overlook the street. The hotel lacks a pool, gym, and restaurant on-site, but it does have a pleasant rooftop terrace with loungers, a large table, and views of the ocean. Hotel decor is basic and utilitarian -- travelers seeking a more upscale vibe could consider the Illusion Boutique, Xtudio Comfort's nearby sister property, which has a plunge pool, a restaurant, and more stylish rooms, but not all have kitchenettes.
The three-pearl Hotel Hacienda del Caribe is a small boutique with colorful, charming decor. The property receives praise for affordable rates and a dead-center location, though noise reaching rooms and signs of wear and tear are downsides. True to its name, the hotel's 34 rooms have colonial hacienda style with colorful, hand-painted decor and walls, Mexican tiling, and basic wood furniture. The biggest perk in the Standard Rooms are the flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers (with no coffee), while Suites have in-room whirlpools and mini-fridges. On-site features are slim but cover the basics, consisting of a courtyard pool, full bar, and adjacent restaurant. There's no parking, but the central location a half-block from 5th Avenue affords excellent walkability. Travelers wanting a more contemporary hotel within the same price range should consider Senses Quinta Avenida by Artisan.
The three-pearl Hotel Hacienda del Caribe is a small boutique with colorful, charming decor. The property receives praise for affordable rates and a dead-center location, though noise reaching rooms and signs of wear and tear are downsides. True to its name, the hotel's 34 rooms have colonial hacienda style with colorful, hand-painted decor and walls, Mexican tiling, and basic wood furniture. The biggest perk in the Standard Rooms are the flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers (with no coffee), while Suites have in-room whirlpools and mini-fridges. On-site features are slim but cover the basics, consisting of a courtyard pool, full bar, and adjacent restaurant. There's no parking, but the central location a half-block from 5th Avenue affords excellent walkability. Travelers wanting a more contemporary hotel within the same price range should consider Senses Quinta Avenida by Artisan.
For travelers looking to skip the buffet lines and wristband requirements, Coco’s Cabanas is a laid-back alternative to many of the bustling mega-resorts in the area. The mid-range property is a jungle of palms and tropical plants, where stone pathways lead to colorful thatched-roof cabanas, hammocks hang from a wooden pergola, and guests enjoy margaritas in the open-air restaurant. Though kids aren’t necessarily unwelcome, Coco’s is certainly geared towards couples -- all six rooms are double occupancy and bathrooms have little privacy. The isolated location also means there’s not much to do or see in the immediate area. Guests who want to be closer to the action in Playa del Carmen should consider Hotel Barrio Latino, a similar hotel with comparable prices.
For travelers looking to skip the buffet lines and wristband requirements, Coco’s Cabanas is a laid-back alternative to many of the bustling mega-resorts in the area. The mid-range property is a jungle of palms and tropical plants, where stone pathways lead to colorful thatched-roof cabanas, hammocks hang from a wooden pergola, and guests enjoy margaritas in the open-air restaurant. Though kids aren’t necessarily unwelcome, Coco’s is certainly geared towards couples -- all six rooms are double occupancy and bathrooms have little privacy. The isolated location also means there’s not much to do or see in the immediate area. Guests who want to be closer to the action in Playa del Carmen should consider Hotel Barrio Latino, a similar hotel with comparable prices.
Hotel Kinbe is a mid-range boutique hotel in downtown Playa del Carmen with 29 rooms and a bohemian vibe. Its location right off 5th Avenue and a one-minute walk from the beach is a great draw, but the lack of on-site amenities may put some guests off -- there's no restaurant, and the only real added feature is the tiny outdoor pool. Rooms are divided into two sections -- those on the pool side of the property are modern and updated, while garden-side rooms are older and in need of upgrades. Travelers looking for something with at least a breakfast included may want to look into the Hotel Lunata, though it’s farther from the beach and lacks a pool.
Hotel Kinbe is a mid-range boutique hotel in downtown Playa del Carmen with 29 rooms and a bohemian vibe. Its location right off 5th Avenue and a one-minute walk from the beach is a great draw, but the lack of on-site amenities may put some guests off -- there's no restaurant, and the only real added feature is the tiny outdoor pool. Rooms are divided into two sections -- those on the pool side of the property are modern and updated, while garden-side rooms are older and in need of upgrades. Travelers looking for something with at least a breakfast included may want to look into the Hotel Lunata, though it’s farther from the beach and lacks a pool.
The Pueblito Luxury Condo Hotel is an upper-middle-range condo property set across a small road from the beach on a quiet section of the Playa del Carmen downtown strip, though none of the 40 rooms have direct ocean views. Rooms are spacious and come with full-sized kitchens, but the hotel offers next to nothing in terms of amenities, save for a couple of swimming pools, including an adult-only infinity pool on the rooftop. While this is a fine option for couples and families looking for a place where they can cook their own meals, couples who prefer a more traditional hotel experience (and services) may want to consider the similarly priced, adult-only Palm at Playa instead. Families who don't mind a larger property should compare rates with Azul Fives by Karisma.
The Pueblito Luxury Condo Hotel is an upper-middle-range condo property set across a small road from the beach on a quiet section of the Playa del Carmen downtown strip, though none of the 40 rooms have direct ocean views. Rooms are spacious and come with full-sized kitchens, but the hotel offers next to nothing in terms of amenities, save for a couple of swimming pools, including an adult-only infinity pool on the rooftop. While this is a fine option for couples and families looking for a place where they can cook their own meals, couples who prefer a more traditional hotel experience (and services) may want to consider the similarly priced, adult-only Palm at Playa instead. Families who don't mind a larger property should compare rates with Azul Fives by Karisma.
