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Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Deluxe Room | View from room
Exterior
Exterior
Standard Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
8th St North, Between 5th Av. and the ocean, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Quinta Avenida
    1 min walk
  • 3D Museum of Wonders
    3 min walk
  • Mercado Playa del Carmen
    3 min walk
  • Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo (PCM)
    12 min walk

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, Partial Ocean View (Cabanas Vision)

Superior Room, Partial Ocean View (Cabanas Vision) | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Room, Partial Ocean View (Cabanas Vision)

  • 366 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Standard Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Room

Junior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Junior Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premium Room

Premium Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Premium Room

  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH

3.5-star hotel in Downtown Playa del Carmen
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a library, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff are onsite.
Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. This Playa del Carmen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This boutique hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a library.

Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and noon.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to noon

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways (30 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in breakfast inclusive rate plans receive a boxed to-go breakfast.
This property's beach club is 600 yards (550 meters) away.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 5 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Darrell Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t like anything. Very dirty, mold on the walls, dirty towels, no hot water, didn’t look anything like the photos on Epedia. Fortunately they were able to transfer is to a different hotel Expedia should drop them as a client
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

david

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would not stay here again, sheets were dirty, I ask for towels and they rold me the towel get clean every 3 days and i would have to wait 3 days. Roaches on my bed, the toulet backed up and they could do anything, lucky im a maintenance person and i had to plunge toilet becausethe person clog there toilet. They have cats and the lobby smells like cat litter.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For the price I’m not sure what I expected. The staff was very nice and friendly and the room was clean, and the AC was cold. The elevator does work and the towels were very old and they didn’t “look clean.” Our sliding door to the balcony and the safe did not work. The housekeeping was inconsistent (one time we did not get the full bedding, one time we did not get new towels, when we arrived all the water was left on in the shower). The location great by the ocean but for me being by Senior Frogs made it hard to sleep, it was loud until about 3 AM. I won’t stay there again but for the right type of trip it’s just fine for the price.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Ceydi

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jerry

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ana

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel doesn’t have a working elevator, and the room we were assigned (in the fifth floor) did not have a working AC unit. The towels and bed sheets are no longer white, and the whole place smells like mold. The condition of this hotel is so poor that we asked the manager to cancel our reservation and proceed to reserve a room in the hotel next door. The manager told us it will be no problem but Expedia was the one that will need to cancel it. Now Expedia is claiming the manager refuses to cancel, so stay away from this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Anand

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom smelt like piss. Could not bear to be in the bathroom for long. The water in the shower sprinkled out in a tiny stream - low water pressure too. The “included breakfast” is literally bread and butter or tiny packs of jam. Would not be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan Del real

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Isha

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great and the staff are friendly, but the rooms are a different story. There's mold growing on the ceilings, the bathroom door doesn't close, shower is horrible, and the AC leaks water everywhere. The hotel's name seems to fit perfectly. Don't be fooled by the photos—they're just illusions.

6/10 Okay

Gerardo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
I like that the person at front desk,( Paulo) was very friendly and helpful with whatever I need
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me encantó 10/10 gracias por todo!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Ay Cucarachas , las fundas de las almuadas olían mal , y la Música no deja dormir
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Lyle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The walls are thin - I could hear the noise from outside and next door loudly. I stayed for 5 days and they never replaced my bath towels. There was a stain on my bedsheet that was always there so the sheets were never replaced. Otherwise, great location, helpful staff and beautiful garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with partner
Getting up to 5th floor was a trek eith no elevator service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Amy

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I liked that the Frida Museo was right actoss the street and we could see the ocean from either room. I did not love that we were out of water for the last two days and thst we were only offered toast for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

william tyrone

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was terribly rundown. At one time it must have been a cute, boutique hotel however no lift, rooms very dated and shabby, the pool area very sad. it did have AC which was great. Electricity went out twice when i was there. Was reasonably priced and i thought a great deal for central playa, now understand why. I bought the breakfast which was served at another property. Toast and coffee was included, all else was additional. I would not stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Melody

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Suited basic needs, clean room, rooftop pool area was a nice & spacious, excellent location within walking distance to shopping & restaurants, 1/2 block to the beach. There was no elevator & the continental breakfast included only toast & weak coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Getaway
I only gave this a 4 star because of the location and the front desk staff Gabriela and Housekeeper. The location is perfect for the beach. But there is absolutely nothing else this property has to offer. They said breakfast was included. But their breakfast was a stale toast, coffee, juice and tea. Nothing else, everything was a la carte in a different location. The bed was extremely hard and I am not one to complain. Noise level extremely high, as it is very close to Senior Frog's restaurant and they party until 3am.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
If selecting this hotel bear in mind...
I had a nice(ish) big room on the 1st floor with a balcony and a tiny bit of sea view. Unfortunately there were people eating smelly foods, children playing ball games, men smoking and coughing in the common areas and neighbouring balcony, which was really unpleasant. The hotel is centrally located and close to the beach. Very noisy area, expect loud music from nearby bars until past 2am every night. Budget hotel, which has clearly seen more splendours days. Breakfast is on another hotel not far, but small and long wait to get in. We ended up having breakfast at local coffee shops every day. The staff were very friendly though.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Yolanda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We arrive air conditioner need to be recharge, the last night we stayed the room was SUPER hot the air conditioner went out again… very uncomfortable night with no sleep at all…
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time there it was very nice and clean, staff were great and Emanuel at the receptionist was great and very helpful when ever i asked for anything in regards to anything thank you all
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Disliked: Staff & service
Nice greeting. Close to the beach. Free breakfast 10 minute walk away. Wonderful rooftop deck with a small pool. Better rooftop pool with a bar and restaurant next door at The Carmen. Open to anyone that buys food or drink. Most of these places are hit or miss. On my visit house keeping was non existent. If you get a room here make sure it's as far away from 8th as possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Property needs upgrades, not as nice as in the pictures. Looks ok, towels were not goid at all, they were very old and with stains