5th Avenue Between 4th And 6th Street, Playa del Carmen, Mexico | (888) 273-7116
Budget-friendly, adult-only hotel in the heart of Playa del Carmen
One block from the beach, and close to shops, restaurants, and nightlife
Spacious studio-style rooms with air-conditioning, dining tables, and TVs
Kitchenettes include refrigerators, microwaves, toasters, and coffeemakers
Rooftop terrace with a sun loungers and ocean views
Guests can use the rooftop plunge pool at nearby sister hotel
Some rates include continental breakfast at sister property
Street-facing rooms have balconies with seating
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Coffee available in the lobby
No on-site restaurant or pool
No children under 18 allowed (pro for some)
Basic decor
No elevator or parking lot
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.
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Scene
Small adult-only, studio-style hotel on Playa del Carmen's main pedestrian street
This four-story, adult-only hotel sits on the town's main pedestrian drag, wedged between a 7-Eleven and a jewelry and cosmetics boutique. Its tiny entrance can make it a bit hard to find -- there's only a doormat with the hotel's logo and small sign above a glass door. The narrow lobby holds a plastic and wooden bench, a tiny coffee station, and the front desk next to the stairway. A large map of Mexico adorns one wall, while the other has a wall-to-wall mirror to help alleviate the claustrophobic feel of the small space. The minimal, utilitarian look continues into the rooms, though sea-life artwork adds some character. The only real gathering space is a tranquil rooftop terrace, with seating and ocean views. The Xtudio Comfort attracts mostly couples on a budget.
Location
On Playa del Carmen's main pedestrian street, one block from the beach
As the hotel is located on Playa del Carmen's main pedestrian street, it's within walking distance of a plethora of stores, hotels, restaurants, tour- and car-rental companies, scuba shops, and other tourist-friendly services. Convenience stores, pharmacies, and shops selling handcrafts and jewelry are all nearby. The beach is one block away, and the hotel is three blocks from the main ADO bus station. It's also just a five-minute walk to Calle 12, the main nightlife area. Calle Corazon, Paseo del Carmen, and Quinta Alegria shopping malls are within a 10-minute walk, while the ferry terminal to Cozumel is about a 15-minute walk away. Cancun International Airport is about a 50-minute drive from the hotel.
Rooms
Spacious studio-style rooms with separate kitchenettes
The Xtudio's 10 studio rooms are spread over a four-story building. Rooms vary somewhat in size and layout, but all have the same basic decor -- tile floors and dark-wood furniture, plus tropical or sea-inspired artwork. All have kitchenettes separated from the sleeping areas, equipped with full refrigerators or mini-fridges, microwaves, electric burners, sinks, coffeemakers, and toasters. Basic cutlery and dishware are also provided, but the lack of a full oven or pots make it difficult to cook a complete meal. Street-facing rooms have private balconies with seating, but interior rooms will be quieter. Beds are either king- or queen-size, and some have Murphy beds. Small bathrooms come with shower, wall-mounted hairdryers, and toiletries. All rooms include small safes, ceiling fans, air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and TVs -- which are either tube-style or flat-screen.
Features
Rooftop terrace with dining area and loungers, plus access to sister property
The Xtudio Comfort Hotel lacks features such as a pool and restaurant, though there is a pleasant rooftop terrace with loungers, a dining table and chairs, a rainfall shower, and excellent views of the ocean and city. The front desk is open 24 hours, with a security guard taking over in the hours before dawn. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. The lobby has free coffee, plus some rates include a continental breakfast from the hotel's sister property, Illusion Boutique. All guests can use their rooftop plunge pool as well.
