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El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel

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Deluxe Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View | Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Outdoor spa tub
Premium Condo, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View | In-room dining
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly

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1 Norte Esquina Calle 14 Norte, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Quinta Avenida
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Mamitas Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Cozumel, Quintana Roo (CZM-Cozumel Intl.)
    ‪257 min drive‬

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Deluxe Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

  • 2273 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub | Balcony view

Premium Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub

  • 1130 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

  • 2303 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub | Terrace/patio

Comfort Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub

  • 2303 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms, Terrace | Terrace/patio

Family Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms, Terrace

  • 2518 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Condo, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom | Extra beds

Deluxe Condo, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 594 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Balcony

Deluxe Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

  • 1275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Terrace/patio

Comfort Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • 457 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | Terrace/patio

Family Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • 1138 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Condo, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Private spa tub

Premium Condo, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • 1959 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel

4.5-star hotel in Downtown Playa del Carmen
This hotel features 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel offers 57 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4.5-star hotel have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 3 treatment rooms. Services include Swedish massages, facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.
El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel features a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This luxury hotel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a theme park shuttle. Onsite covered self parking is complimentary.

El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and noon.
ASI Beach Club - This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
KOBMA - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 17 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • ASI Beach Club
  • KOBMA

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle storage
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • HDTV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 250 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 17 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay plus USD 100 one-time cleaning fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 608 out of 925 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 925 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 925 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 925 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 925 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brooks

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cruz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean front beach view
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Not much of a beach for laying out but the restaurant on the beach was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Traveled with family
Such a great little gem!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyson

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here, suite was exactly as described. Clean and spacious rooms. Nice pool and jacuzzi. Free purified, cold water. In-unit washer. Friendly and helpful staff. 5 minute walk from beach and 2 minute walk away from 5th ave where you can find anything you need. Expect to walk up stairs If you have 2nd or 3rd floor suite. Only downside was our king size bed being super hard. The queen bed in the other room was much softer tho. I definitely would recommend staying here if you’re visiting PDC. Thank you El Taj staff!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our 3 nughts
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oceanfront hotel - not beach front hotel

The hotel was very clean. The pools were clean and comfortable temperature. The staff was helpful. The room was very large. This hotel is not a beachfront hotel though. This hotel is very much an oceanfront hotel, not any real space for laying on the beach the way that someone normally would.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lynnita

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well taken care of property, wonderful staff. The beach in front was limited due to the natural movement of the ocean and our balcony view was private so missed seeing the ocean. Hence the 4 star. Our next stay here I will pick a different room, my fault not the facility. Located at the mid way point in relation to the pedestrian street but a few blocks toward the ocean so noise was not an issue. Easy walk to a variety of beaches or the local grocery store. . Thank you for a great week.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Orit

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is horrible!!!!! doesn’t look like the pictures , very dirty very old , the room had many problems , mold smell and broken tv, water flood at the sink and from the rain in 2 rooms. Stuff at front desk was not nice at all !!! will never recommend this place to anyone !!! we suffered there and it completely ruind our vacation , especially for my 4 kids !!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Oscar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was amazing. Tropical surroundings, quiet secluded pool, restaurant is on the beach for breakfast, dinner or just to have a drink and watch the fishermen/scuba divers come and go. Property is located on a quiet street. Two blocks from all the restaurants and shops. We stayed a week and our condo was well stocked. The only negative think I have to say is that the bed was to firm for my back. I definitely will return next year with the rest of my family and tell my friends about this condo.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yemmy

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

FUMIO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was very convenient and close to restaurants and shopping. I appreciate the sound proofed rooms. The location was only a block away from noisy bars. Although the sound got louder as night progressed, we had no problem sleeping once we close the windows. We also enjoyed the ocean view from the top floor every morning.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall this place is a very nice place to stay because of the staff and cleanliness the Pros: - friendly and helpful staff - full kitchen - filtered water system with additional jugs on request - pretty architecture - convenient location - pools are very pretty -- the pool further away from the beach on the second half of the property was actually my favorite the Cons: - The Noise: we spent most of the vacation battling for sleep because of the construction going on behind the hotel. One night at 11pm we heard sawing and hammering below our room that didn't stop for hours. Finally reached out to the front desk to find out what was going on and they said that the property behind them was doing work and that they were only notified at 11pm. I wish they would have notified us. The 'property behind' was the parking garage that was directly under our room. They did offer to move us to another room for the night but by that point it was 1am and we needed to be up in several hours to go to Cozumel. I appreciate the staff trying to accommodate us but the noise during the stay was a big downside. Also be advised that the walls and floors are very thin so you will hear your neighbors. So when we weren't berated by construction noise we would listen to the neighbors every move lol - the Hot Tub: the 'hot tubs' are not hot tubs. They are lukewarm baths barely warmer than the pool. So just don't go hoping to have a relaxing hot tub experience
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nasib

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdated Condo Hotel, Photos on Expedia are old. The hotel has Zero beach front, just 15 feet of big rocks, no place to lay on the beach ( No Sand). Had to walk three blocks to get to a public beach. Would not return!!! or recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

May

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Binakumari

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked- location close to 5th avenue. Hotel is beautifully styled, beds comfortable and everywhere is kept clean. Beachfront area is quite small so not ideal if want to spend time lying on beach. Several fishing boats moored directly in front. Nice beach cafe for good breakfast which you have to buy a voucher for from reception. Excellent gym about 3 min walk away. Good concierge services. Reception answered all questions when asked but didn’t proactively share information eg about gym and restaurants etc. Overall great place and would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Yoshihiko

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

isabela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort, the place was very clean. Lots of vegetation and the pools very warm
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024