El Sol del Caribe 5ta Av. Apart Hotel

Mexico , Riviera Maya / Playa del Carmen
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Quinta Avenida 156 entre calle 4 y 6
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4/10

Poor

20 Mar 2025

Sandra

la regadera casi no sale agua y tardamuchisimo para que salga agua ribia solo
el aire acondiciinado muy muy malo.nunca te cambian roallas nunca te asean el cuarto. nunca cambiaron sabanas.el area miy buena .pero el cuarto muy mal.

Leisure

2/10

Poor

11 Mar 2025

Benjamin Jose

Toilet not work & use Bucket of to flush toilet & Sliding Door was hard to open & could not use regular TV & Shower was leaking bad & the breakfast included was 10 Block away & tnhe free that i paid for my birthday this place was not worth that i paid I would like a refund for this place also ilI had be low key hard to another place to stay I rate this Place (F) theonly was good American was good rate (A)

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2025

David

Great place to stay, the location is amazing because everything is so close. The only thing the next door bar Musi is very loud, but we contact the staff and they were really nice and helpful moving us to different room. Was much better. Thanks again for your help !

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

22 Jan 2025

Rosemary

Very loud music was the main problem.There was a nightclub next door which played music until after 3am. It felt like a disco in the apartment.
They advertise access to a pool. There was none.
They also offered breakfast.
This was a 15 min walk away and included coffee and cold toast. Anything else you have to pay for.
The appt was dated. I dont know who would give this accommodation 10.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

08 Jan 2025

Gloria

The property was centrally located on 5th Av. and the person managing the property was very helpful. However, the noise level was unbearable! The property is adjacent to a night cloud and the noise level is so high that the windows vibrate. There is no insulation, so it is like you were in the nightclub. The noise goes until past 3am, so it is impossible to sleep even using ear plugs. The property is old and poorly clean. There was thick dust over the fridge and other furniture. The towels were extremely old and the bed sheets were stained. There was no toilet lid. The whole place needs some serious renovations. In its current state, it is unacceptable as a place to stay.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Dec 2024

Maria de jesus Rodriguez

Was 👍

2/10

Poor

26 Dec 2024

Ella

Like sleeping in the bar

The place is next to the bar that plays music until 2 am. The speaker is next to the room. We could feel the vibrations of the music. We have a child. It was impossible to sleep. At midnight we left and found a different place to stay. Not recommended unless you are out all night

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2024

victor

Muy bueno

Self

2/10

Poor

14 Nov 2024

Abraham

Scam - horrible

WORST PLACE EVER

THE PLATFORM ALSO DID NOT PROVIDE ANY PROTECTION EITHER

We arrived quite late from the cancun airport.

The place is NOTHING like what’s advertised. We had the large/lux room with 3 beds.

The place is not only rundown to the point that I would not call it habitable.

The mattresses were paper thin, no pillows, no blankets , wet towels which smaller like mould.

The fridge was absolutely disgusting

I complained to hotels.com and to the property manager. The manager said to just check out the next day and they’d refund us.

So we did. THEN they told hotels.com that they would not refund us.

I tried every avenue with hotels.com and provided copy of the WRITTEN chat with the property manager on WhatsApp and even then they would not step in and refund us.

We we were lied into returning the keys but also had to pay for the next 5 days.

Absolutely disgusted at the lack of protection hotels.com offered.

The place is absolutely gross.

I provided all the photos of the place and even had photos of my daughters sleeping on the floor with wet towels.

We arrived at 1 am so we had to suck it up for one night but this is a horrible place.

Stay or book at your own risk!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2024

Phuong

Staff: friendly, kind
Neat and tidy room

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2024

Karina

It is a great place for a getaway or for locals. Not worth a whole week. You're in the 5ta ave so there is so much to do great location. The rooms are cute loved my little apartment. The staff in person are very helpful and kind. The check in/out system works like an airbnb. Most communication is done through whatsapp. The hotel is right next to a club so the music will not stop till exactly 3am it is super loud. It will make your room shake. Hotel does not include lunch I don’t know why it was offered in my vacation package so that was misleading. The included breakfast is only juice, coffee, and toast. You have to pay for extra for a cooked meal but the food is great. The pool and breakfast is in another hotel it is walking distance like 5 min. Its a nice stay if you would like to vacation on a budget. Thank you!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2024

BISMA

Amazing area on 5th avenue, everything is walkable. Restraunts, beach and much nore. My shower head the water was just very very slow. Everything else was very good. For this price its an excellent option.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2024

Verified traveler

The room was fine and great location but we were out all the time.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2024

Teresa

Noisy at night time, very loud from next door techno \"music\"

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2024

syed

It was a good place for the money

6/10

Pleasant

29 Mar 2024

Amanda

The location is great, right on 5th Ave. There is a bar right next store, like share a wall close and it’s loud. So loud that I think my heart was beating to the base of each song. It was hard to hear each other inside our own room. It stops dead at 3am.
If you check in late (after 3pm) you have to walk about 300 m down the road to another hotel location to get the keys.

Breakfast is not at the location, it’s down 5th ave (out the front doors to the left) at another hotel location. I’m assuming that’s the pool location as well.

The actual door to the apartments is super hard to find. There’s no sign, it’s just small letters above the door but it’s beside a tequila store and a silver jewelry store.

If you have questions you have to use What’s App to communicate with staff but they’re quick to respond.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jan 2024

DAVID

super noisy . night club opens until 3am .BEFORE 3am impossible to sleep.
Now we know no5 ave is busy and noisy street and this hotel is just attached to night club
2- it took one hr for us to find the hotel this problem already mentioned but not fixed . Hotel name on the wall not easily seen . why not put a bigger sign !!! for tourist comfort please.
3-no toilet air ventilation (vent)
4 - for breakfast must go other hotel ‘
5 internet and tv very slow

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Dec 2023

Waldemar

Laud, next to a night club

8/10

Excellent

21 Nov 2023

Michael

It’s a great price and location but the music is super loud from the clubs and you can’t go to sleep early. The loud music stops around 3am and then there’s another 20-30 minutes of loud singing and yelling.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2023

Jamie

Very friendly staff. Spanish-speaking but very nice.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Oct 2023

Clifford

Tough to get keys, difficult to locate staff but great location and large rooms

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

13 Jul 2023

ADRIAN

Showed up 7/11/23 at arnd 4pm. Was directed to the bldg across to check in... well... there is no one to check us in. Some security lady made us wait with no update who will check us in. Very disappointing.... waited almost an hour in the heat and cramped entryway. I felt we were scammed...messaged them but no response. Working on getting my refund thru travelocity now.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2023

Ana

Nice place

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Nov 2022

Carlos

Nice and clean good location
But don’t plan to go sleep early
There is a noisy bar that goes on
Till 3:00am

2/10

Poor

19 Apr 2022

Daniel

Not same pictures

There was no WIFI and no hot water

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

10 Apr 2022

Orlando V

Beware - right next to a 2nd story club - super super loud, walls shaking loud. You will get no sleep there. no internet, poor cooling in bedroom, otherwise ok. There are no refunds here, make sure you read the small print. I had to move for peace of mind and lost 5 days rental fees, they didn't offer an alternative even though they own mlultple locations. Expedia was no help in resolving this. Photos make this place look better than it is.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 Feb 2022

Krista

Great location on 5th Ave - easy walking distance to shops and restaurants.

The unit is very noisy at night and feels like you are going to sleep inside a nightclub

The direction to check-in was not clear and we needed help from the store below on where to go.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2022

Andres Jesus

The staff is amazing, they really made a big impact on our stay. They are very helpful and available 24/7. Emmanuel went above and beyond to help us. The room is really nice with a great view, close to the main bars and a walk to the beach. Would definitely recommend to anyone and would book with them again if we ever go back to Playa del Carmen.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2022

Arturo

It was a good area very centric

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jan 2022

Verified traveler

Terrible Check In

The apartment itself was great, perfect location and affordable. However, we the games they tried to pull at check in were a terrible way to start my vacation.

When we arrived for check in, we were told that they didn’t have rooms for the night. And, that out of my 6 night stay, they only had rooms for 3 of those nights. The woman at the desk “claimed” to not speak any English and when I called Hotels.com to help, they said they could not get ahold of the hotel (even though I was standing in front of the receptionist at that exact moment) and that they would charge me a fee to cancel the reservation. WHAT?!

The only reason my problem got solved is because I put together all the Spanish I had from high school, got real and gave the receptionist some raw New York attitude. Plus my 6’7” boyfriend stepped in to assist. We told her we made a reservation and that she needed to honor it, and that were not sleeping on the street. Period. All of a sudden, she figured it out and we had a room. It’s a shame I had to turn up on vacation. But of course, everything else was smooth after that.

Partner

2/10

Poor

15 Sep 2021

Princess

They had asked what time I was gonna be there and because my flight arrived late they said that would be fine but once get there it was closed and no one answered! Terrible service if they didn’t wanna accomodate
Me and my friends don’t have a hotel.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Execelente ubicación, personal muy amable,

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Staff was amazing and place was very centric easy access to everything!!

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

23 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

As the other reviews all over the main travel sites indicate, this place tries to give you the run around. After a lot of just sitting there patiently, ignoring them saying that they didn't have the room, and walking up 5 flights of stairs and between hotels several times in 100 degree heat three times - unlike other reviewers who were defeated - they actually did give me the room I booked! Be persistent!

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

08 Jun 2021

Daniel

Moved to another hotel

Hotel was full we were moved to another building with mold and water leaking trough the walls, low quality

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

18 Jan 2021

Verified traveler

Upon arrival at this hotel, the door was locked with a note asking guests to check in and their sister hotel nearby. When we go to the sister hotel they shared they did not have any rooms available at the hotel I booked (Sol Del Caribe on 5a Ave) but they would find a room at this hotel. Beware. The hotel had been closed for several months due to the pandemic and it’s moldy and definitely not Sol Del Caribe. It was unbearable so we spent 1 night only. No toilet does not flush. Our “room” had a sewer drain pipe in it that smelled terrible and it was all the way in the back. It felt like a jail cell. Now I’m battling Expedia for a refund for the unused nights and the hotel will not cooperate since they have a no refund policy. It’s bait and switch. You have been warned.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

11 Jan 2021

Verified traveler

First, check in is not even at this hotel. It's at another hotel a quarter mile away. And you need to give a $25 deposit in cash. They will not accept credit cards. Second, The room is very old and dated. The mattress feels paper thin and hard. There is no water pressure.

The positives of this hotel is that it is very well located It's directly on 5th and very easy to get around from. However there It's a very little sign on the building and if you're not looking for it you will completely miss it.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

10 Jan 2021

Verified traveler

The place I stayed was good as it is in the main street. But the check inn and out process was in a different place very inconvenient

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

24 Nov 2020

stahlhut13

Ths staff was friendly and i didn't expect much for the low price but ....i was disappointed they didn't even have the cable to connect the tv to an antenna (or cable?) and no password to use Netflix that showed up on the TV which ended up being a brick? The worst thing by far was that the beds are like rock solid.. One of the hardest beds i have ever slept on. Neither me or my gal got any sleep.... because of it. The room was clean and i guess if you like Playa del carmen nightlife (we don't) then the location is perfect. Again staff was friendly and nice.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Oct 2020

Jimmy

The room was decent but the WiFi didn’t work all the time. The AC was only in the bedroom of the area and the TV didn’t work. I would rate this place 3 stars out of five. The water pressure in the shower is weak and no soap and shampoo was provided. The only good thing about the place was the location. It’s central to almost everything and I felt pretty safe in the area. The front door is locked so only guest can come and go in the building.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2019

David

Great deal!

Hotel is perfectly located, quite clean, free coffee in the morning, nice balcony overlooking the crowds, and Erika, the receptionist, was cheerful and knowledgeable about activities during my stay.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2018

Frederick

Awesome Upgrade!

We were upgraded to their sister hotel on the east side of 5th avenue and it was an awesome room. Don't really know what the other room was like. The room we were put in was probably double what we booked.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2017

JOHN

Great Value

Great value ... Great location

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2017

Jesse

Great for Couples.

This is the second time that I stay at this hotel. It is well maintained rooms are always clean and it is located on the main 5th avenue. The managers went out of their way to contact me to clarify when i would be arriving. They are very hospitable. The staff was very helpful, courteous, and always provided service with a smile. Both times the experience was great and I highly recommend this to any 18+ couple or group staying here. I believe this is a no kids allowed hotel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2017

Art

Very nice hotel perfectly located!!

My first time in Playa del Carmen, if you are interested in beach, nightlife and great food at at a reasonable price, this hotel is just perfect.
Located at the heart of 5th avenue, close to great restaurants, two blocks away from the beach, and 5 blocks away from 12th street where all late night party takes place (Coco Bongo). The staff was very nice, and helpful especially Ana!
Would definetly come back!

6/10

Pleasant

08 Nov 2016

David

central playa hotel with kitchenette.

No elevator, so top floor room with dive gear, lots of luggage was a problem. Staff very friendly and helpful.Basic hotel, no extra facilities, except a nice sun deck on the roof.
First room AC was toast, but they moved us with 40 minutes of trying unsuccessfully to fix it. Room had small kitchen nice fridge so would be great for those on a budget wanting to make meals. But in the middle of everything..Surrounded by many bars restaurants shops.
Continental breakfast included at nearby sister hotel..nothing great but OK.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2016

Cody

Great place to stay on a budget

I thought this hotel was great for the price. The only downfalls were no hot water and the Saturday night noise of the bar nearby.

The water was the same temperature regardless of which knob we turned on full blast; air temperature water is not the most pleasant to shower in, but in the heat of Mexico isn't too bad. Maybe it was a fluke of the room we were in, but either way decreases my rating.

Next, 1 of our 4 nights - Saturday - was extremely noisy and difficult to sleep. The obnoxious bar nearby cranked up the music extra loud and the guests there were extremely loud as well. The other nights had very little outside noise coming in. So another slight downfall to the hotel is its proximity to a bar.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2016

Ivan

great place to stay

wifi work pretty good, ac worked, I suggest the one with a balcony, all employees are great, they never try to sell you anything only offers help, I stayed the for 2 weeks and never had anything to complain about. defiantly would recommend as a safe, clean, small hotel to stay in.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2015

Kevin L.

Quaint Botique Hotel in the middle of the action

This is a small (ten rooms), quaint boutique hotel in the middle of all of the action on 5th Avenue in Playa del Carmen. 5th Ave in noisy at all times of day and night, especially during the busy season and you will hear this noise in your room, I just don't think there is a way to get around that in any 5th Ave location. They have a wonderful roof-top deck, great for morning coffee or just relaxing with a book. They have a sister hotel a few blocks away that has a pool that you can use which we did one day. The front desk staff, usually manned by only one person, was wonderful, especially Eduardo, Martin and Pamela. They were very helpful, especially with an issue we had with our rental car. Be aware that the ten rooms are spread-out over three floors and there is no elevator. This was not an issue for us. Also, be aware that if you have a car, there is no parking for most 5th Ave hotels, including this one, so knowing exactly where you are going to park would be most helpful. We would definitely stay here again and recommend to others.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2015

Heather

GREAT deal for AMAZING price.

Over the last 5 years since my last visit to Playa del Carmen, it has grown a little bit. There is a small street with discos that wasn't there before, and it is a bit more developed overall. I generally resist this kind of change, but it's not overdone and the overall feel is the same. The hotel is tucked in between businesses and a little bit hidden. The best directions you can give you can give your taxi driver is to tell them it is on 5th ave between 4th and 6th. The staff is super accommodating and friendly. The rooms are spacious and clean, with a large refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and some dishes and silverware. There a front room with kitchen and table, and a back bedroom with a bathroom extending from it. The balcony overlooks the street for people-watching. The bed was super comfortable, the wifi was super fast and the ceiling fans and AC worked perfectly. The only small concern for me was that the water was non-potable, so we did tooth-brushing with bottled water and were fine. We ate out at local restaurants and the food was fantastic. Eating at smaller places a block of two east of 5th ave will have MUCH lower prices on food and drinks. The beach is a short block away (and beautiful).

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2015

Real

Great bang for the buck

We picked this hotel as we thought it would be a nice balance between economical and luxury. I think we got more hotel than we expected. A great little hotel that is well maintained and relatively modern.

Partner

2/10

Poor

16 Oct 2015

Tanya

Fine but NOT recommended if you have a car

The room was fine but the hotel was so hard to find using Google maps. Plus it is on a pedestrian only road so DO NOT stay there if you have a car - it was an absolute nightmare navigating the one-way streets and roads you can't drive down. We had to park the car a few blocks away. The person on reception checked us in to the wrong room and had to change which was a minor inconvenience. They also had not received our booking which we made several hours before arriving so I had to forward our booking confirmation to the receptionist's personal email address which was also a minor inconvenience.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2015

Worth the trip.

Nice clean hotel, right on 5th Avenue, next to the shops, and places to eat. The only coveat, no bar or food in hotel, must go out to eat or book excursions. Great hotel for short stay.

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2015

Benjamin

Decent for the price, great staff

The staff were very friendly and helpful. They allowed us to check in early. The Internet is poor as we had to stand near the door to get it. The room was actually an apartment with a separate kitchen area. The ceiling fan was a bit dangerous as it was waving around a bit when turned on. I dislike Playa but this has nothing to do with the hotel and for the price and staff service I would stay here again if I'm ever in the area.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Apr 2015

A fairer look at this hotel.

Due to the high reviews I opted for this facility. We have a place we normally go to and enjoy for about the same price, but the good reviews and price led us to try out this location.

The Good:
* Great location. Right on 5th Ave close to everything you would want.
* Fantastic staff. Everyone is friendly.
* The suite is a good size for the value. Ours had a balcony that overlooks 5th.

The OK:
* The kitchen didn't get much use from us, but it comes with a full-size fridge and hot plate.
* Internet was spotty but fine when it worked (most of the time).

The Bad:
* The bed was small and not what my reservation showed. My reservation shows me requesting a King and my bed was definitely a twin.
* The bed spread had white spots on it and sort of creeped us out. We just opted not to use it.
* The room smelled terrible when we first entered because they unplug the fridge. The whole room smelled like rot. After turning the fridge on and the first maid cleaning it went away.
* The AC is not in the bedroom. Given the time of year we didn't have an issue, but in the summer this could be brutal.
* No deadbolt. This one bothered me. There is a normal bathroom lock that one could easily kick open to enter your room. 5th ave is safe but this should pretty standard for hotel rooms.

Other stuff:
Some people may not like that you leave the key to your room at the front desk when you leave, but this is pretty standard in Mexico.

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2015

Victor

Great location

You won't get any better for the location and price. This hotel is right on 5th street and a block away from beach.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2015

Brenda G.

Excelllent Location

Xtudio Hotel is located in the heart of everything that's happening on 5th Avenue. Overall, the studio (2) was comfortable. We liked the endless supply of bottled water that was provided free of change. Guests would benefit from a supply of dish soap and a dish cloth in the kitchen. This was the only thing lacking. The front desk personnel were helpful and very friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2015

Jonathan the bo

Great hotel

very nice smaller and hotel right on Fifth Avenue.
whatever we ask for they gave us happily with a smile even help you get the suitcases to the room
child friendly hotel
rooms are spacious and very bright, clean as well.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2014

sue

at home at playa del carmen

staff very friendly and helpful being light sleepers no problems changing rooms, location right there where its happening and for us close to all the dive centres.Mega,Walmart just up the road for our cooking supplies and we were able to cook what we wanted on the appliances in the room

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2014

brenda lee

good times in Playa

I was on my own I felt very safe at this hotel. The staff was great very helpful all the time. The hotel was clean and location was great

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2014

Verified traveler

Basic accommodations at reasonable price

This was our fourth stay at this hotel. We love the value we get for the price and the location is ideal for us. Right on 5th Avenue, close to the bus station, restaurants and beach. The hotel is always spotless, the staff is always friendly and helpful. The addition of the coffee in the lobby was a nice touch this time. This is not a luxury hotel by any means, but a clean, comfortable, affordable option that means we can stay in Playa del Carmen for two weeks instead of one!

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2014

anthony

Great value for money

Great place, right on the main st for restos and bars and really close to the beach. Rooms are quite basic but great value for the price. Staff and friendly and helpful.

4/10

Poor

10 Jul 2014

wonzo

Not what I expected

The rooms were not really 1 bedrooms. They are really a studio, with a make shift wall. The bathroom was so narrow. The water pressure was not good.
Then I had no hot water and since it was so hot, the room was extremely hot. The staff did not speak English well. Very frustrating.

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2014

Barry V

Good location, higher floors quiet, no lift

The location is perfect. If you're passing through by bus you are within walking distance of both bus stations. The higher floors in the building are less noisy than the bottom floors but there is no elevator so you have to choose your option; lugging luggage up stairs for a better nights rest vs. less luggage lugging and more noise. Overall it's a good hotel right on 5th. We usually stay here on our way from Belize to Cancun airport and vice versa.

4/10

Poor

21 Jun 2014

roger

look elsewhere

terrible smell in the bathroom, room was tiny, bed bugs, no lift.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2014

Gypsy Girl

Perfect Place

The hotel was in a great location; very close to shopping and ferry access. Unfortunately, my flight arrived later than planned. The hotel staff was waiting for me and they got me situated very quickly. They were very friendly and the room was actually more than I expected: balcony, kitchenette, nice bathroom, comfy bed. For $50- quite a deal. I wish I planned to stay for more than one night.

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2014

Robin

Nice little hotel in heart of city

Our room consisted of a bedroom and kitchen. The bedroom had a comfortable double bed, ceiling fan {no AC} and small bathroom. No television. The kitchen area had a TV, full size frig, coffee pot and microwave. It was clean and comfortable. I would've liked the TV in bedroom not kitchen; hotel said we could change rooms but we didn't. But they were offered it and were accommodating. The AC in kitchen cooled entire unit. Location on 5th is excellent; we had a nice balcony and were two minute walk to beach. Hotel provides beach towels and you can use \"sister\" hotels, two of which have small pools. Hotel staff is thorough and told us all about sister hotels and beach club locations; they were nice and friendly. The cleaning staff is exceptional. This is an excellent hotel and very inexpensive. Not luxury but clean and quaint.

A few suggestions:
-remove large plants outside hotel to make sign more visible and hotel easier to find
-provide dish towel in kitchen
-when booking, specify size of bed and TV location. Some rooms have king beds.

We will return

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2014

Verified traveler

The staff were extremely friendly. The location felt secure, yet located centrally right on 5th Avenue in downtown Playa Del Carmen. I was asked if I preferred a view overlooking the nightlife or a room that was more quiet. I chose the more quiet room and was pretty pleased.

6/10

Pleasant

25 May 2014

Barry V

Close to 5th but loud and bad temp

It is on 5th but loud. The a/c split unit is in the kitchen so it's hard to get the temp just right in the bedroom. No elevator but just a couple flights of stairs. We frequent PDC fairly often a so I've stayed in better places for equal to less cost. I'm actually canceling two additional nights I had planned here on way back to Belize.

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2014

Pam

Basic hotel, great price right in heart of Playa

This was our third stay at this hotel and each trip has been great. We love it for the convenience to the beach right in the heart of Playa, the excellent staff and the affordability which allows us to stay longer! If you are seeking luxury accommodations, an all-inclusive atmosphere and a pool, this is NOT the location for you. But if you appreciate value for your money, clean, comfortable, but basic accommodations, a kitchenette so that you can have snacks and drinks readily available and excellent staff, then you will be pleased with this choice. As a guest of Xperience hotels, you have access to the other sister locations for breakfast and pool privileges but with so many excellent food choices nearby and the beach just a block away, who needs anything else? From past trips we knew there was no reading lamp so we brought a clip on light - problem solved! We love to get away from the tourist areas and explore the rest of Playa and the staff made suggestions of what we might like to see and directions on how to get there via taxi, collectivo or even the Tucsa and they were also helpful with learning Spanish phrases to be better understood.

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2014

Verified traveler

Great location!

This hotel is in a great location - right on 5th avenue, near all the restaurants, clubs, beach, ADO bus station, ferry terminal...all less than 5 mins walking. Front desk staff was very helpful, no amenities at the hotel, have to use their sister property a block away for the amenities. Wifi in rooms was spotty, but worked well in the lobby. Free cold water on 2nd floor, can refill water bottles there. Buffet breakfast at the sister property isn't worth the money, it doesn't include any hot items, have to pay for those separately. Overall, the hotel is worth the money for convenience of a great location.

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2014

Mrs. Ensalada

Great location!

Very important! Note that the hotel is between 4th and 6th street. It's exactly on 5th Street but this is not a traffic thru street, so make sure you get drop off on either 4th or 6th street to find it. It's a small entrance rught next to seven eleven. The location is great! It is close to absolutely everything, and very clean. The concierges Pax and Alex are awesome, and always have great recommendations and an excellent attitude!

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2014

John

Good Value; Great Staff

We got lucky and got a room on third floor so it was quiet. Floors below might be bothered by dance music from club nearby.

Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2014

Aileen

Location and staff outstanding

I couldn't believe the size of my room - actually rooms - they gave me a full apartment. 2 bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchenette (including a full size fridge) ! I would have to say it was about 700 sq ft of living space. I was a bit overwhelmed by the amount of space at first, but really enjoyed it after a day. It would definitely be great for a family - Although there was no real sitting area except for around the kitchen table. Also a nice large bathroom with shower. The location was perfect for me - right in the heart of everything. I loved that my suite opened to a balcony which opened right on to 5th Ave - that was pretty cool to be able to sit outside and enjoy the open air and the sounds of 5th Ave. The noise picks up after noon hour and into the evening mainly because of the Mexican restaurant across the way which has a mariachi band playing every day but all in all I'd have to say it was relatively quiet during sleeping hours. The staff at the front desk area were outstanding. My two Favs would be Tomas and Alex. Their english was great and they were always there to answer my numerous questions regarding just about anything. I'd highly recommend this hotel if you're looking for something central, great bang for your buck with tons of living space. It is somewhat dated and could use and upgrade on the TV - but come on, who is really on vacation to watch TV?

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2014

sveta

very comfortable hotel in the perfect location

great stay.
the hotel is so close to everything: ferry to Cozumel, ADO bus station, shopping, dining.
liked everything:quiet & powerful A/C, comfortable beds, full size refrigerator on the kitchen, a lot of space and separate kitchen area, fast & reliable WiFi.
short walk ( or taxi ride) to Wallmart with taxi ride back to hotel will save you a fortune on breakfasts, snacks, and drinks.
try some restaurants on 10th Avenue, it's less expensive than 5th.
don't forget to take beach towels at front desk.
just FYI: there is no elevator, stairs only

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2014

Verified traveler

Great service and location

A really great place to stay if you want simple, the ability to self-cater basic meals, and want to be close to tourist attractions in Playa del Carmen. The room was good size, the bed was a king size, and the kitchenette had a few basic items like plates and glasses. It didn't have chopping boards or bowls though. The service was great - everyone was keen to help with anything. The location is perfect if you want to be close to 5th Avenue, but over the weekend it is very noisy. Overall, we were really happy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2014

MP3Vegas

I loved this hotel!

The location was perfect. The staff was great, the rate and service were perfect. Everything was within walking distance. Plus it was close to the beach.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2014

Melody

Great location, big, clean rooms!

Our main priorities when searching for a hotel in Playa del Carmen were that we wanted to be centrally located (close to 5th Ave and the beach), and have a kitchenette. We got both for a great price at Xtudio Comfort! Our room was bigger than expected, the location was superb and very safe, and staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We thought it might get a bit noisy at night being directly on 5th but with the windows closed and air conditioner on it was fine. We also had access to the rooftop pool at their sister hotel, Illusion, which we took advantage of one afternoon. We would definitely recommend Xtudio!

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2014

Spi dyful

Great room a block from the beach

Room 8, Very comfortable bed, nice mini kitchenette, full size fridge. Partial ocean view, high enough above fifth ave so you can't hear street noise.
Staff was excellent, very helpful and nice.
Very happy there.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2014

Pam

Great hotel for budget conscious traveler

This was our second stay, again for 10 days. The hotel staff is friendly and helpful, the housekeeping staff do a great job keeping the hotel spotless. We love the fact that there are only 10 rooms so it is quiet most of the time except for the people who can only close a door by slamming it. Our number one priority was an affordable hotel with a kitchenette in the heart of Playa and near the beach. If you are looking for opulence and extravagance, this is not the place for you, but if you are looking for a clean, affordable hotel, then Xtudio may be just what you are seeking.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2014

Duncan

Excellent Location, great service

Overall great hotel. Don't get discouraged by the tiny lobby and no elevator. My wife an I had a nice room with a king size bed, and kitchenette, including mini fridge, mw. Hotel is one block from the beach, and two blocks from the ADO bus (cancun airport, chichen itza, etc). It provides discount vouchers to use on restaurants/bars on the beach where you can spend your day over a mattress drinking/eating. The hotel provides beach towels. The hotel is in the popular Quinta avenida...so excellent location.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jan 2014

Spi dyful

Great spot for value and convenience

Came to escape the New England winter for my birthday.
My arrival was a little late and had some difficulty finding it. Once I arrived the security guard showed me to my room and it was perfect. Like a small studio, there was a coffee maker and a big fridge.
Spent the days at the beach, nights out and came home to a nice pad late.
They decorated my room with balloons and rolled the towels to look like a cake on my birthday - too good. The nicest people working here.
The beach is a block a way.
Have a good time !!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2013

Teri

Great location

Beautiful room. Love the tile! Bed was hard. Young man at front desk was very nice. Nice little kitchenette. Wish they provided coffee. Close to beach and 5th ave.

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2013

Verified traveler

close to all must-see sights

Located on 5th ave near everything, and the beach. Room was clean and quiet - only bad thing is that Wifi signal is not very good inside the rooms.

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2013

Pam

Great hotel with kitchenette

While researching hotels for our recent 11 day stay, we wanted a place close to 5th Ave, close to the beach and a kitchenette so we could have food and drinks available in the room. Xtudio met all of our needs. Our room was in the back, on the 3rd floor, so any street noise from 5th Ave was muffled. We enjoyed the tequilaphone player from the restaurant across the street as our nighttime lullaby! The only issue we had with noise was while in the bathroom due to a broken window that would not close. We informed the desk clerk on day one, and by day 11 it still was not fixed despite daily updates that it was being addressed. Our issue was that the housekeeping staff would leave the bathroom door open and we returned daily to a hot, stuffy room which created an odor issue as they turned off the A/C once they completed cleaning the room. We understand that electricity is expensive, so understand the need to shut off the A/C, but we were glad that the A/C worked well and the room cooled quickly, it just would have been nice to either have had the window fixed or leave the bathroom door shut! The staff was helpful with carrying items to and from our 3rd floor room, the hotel was clean all the time, having ice and water available all the time was wonderful. The front desk staff helped out with directions to restaurants and shops we wanted to visit. One tip, the bedside lamps are not reading lamps, so either bring a booklight or your Nook, Kindle or other e-reader.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2013

elad

perfect hotel

Perfect

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2013

elad

great hotel!

Great location perfact little appartment!

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2013

elad

perfect hotel!

Great hotel! Very clean! Everything is new. Locate right at the center of playa. Not even one bad word!!

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2013

Jem

Xtudio Comfort Hotel

Xtudio Comfort Hotel, is situated on 5th street in the center of restaurants and shops. It is small but cozy and the hotel staff is bi-lingual,friendly and extremely helpful.

The hotel does not have a pool or exercise area, but you can walk over to its sister hotel and use their facilities. If you chose the breakfast plan you will also have to go to the sister hotel. The room do not have hair dryer or iron so these are items you may want to consider bringing with you if you'll need them.

If you plan to be out and about exploring most of the time and you only require a clean place to sleep and don't mind being exposed to a little street noise (tends to quiet down some as it gets later in the night) then, you may want to consider this Xtrudio which is in close proximity to everything, reasonably priced, and has s super nice and helpful staff.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2013

Lumi

Great location

Not only is this a great location, but the basic kitchen helps you save a ton of money by stocking for snacks and light lunches. It's a little noisy, but pretty clean and convenient.

Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2013

Verified traveler

\"Great Value Vacation\"

Being there was a great experience everybody so kindly clean hotel and a really good position in town.Very clean and well air conditioned, kitchenette equipped with full size refrigerator/freezer, ceiling fan was a plus.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2013

Kim

Very clean hotel with great staff and location

Great staff - very friendly and full of helpful tips about where to eat and what to see. Continental breakfast was simple but delicious - yogurt, granola, fresh fruit, pastries, coffee and juice. Breakfast was at a partner hotel about a block away but it really wasn't far to walk or a hassle to get there. Hotel was 2-3 blocks from the beach and conveniently located near all the action in Playa. The area stays noisy until about midnight when the bars close up. We loved our balcony right over 5th street where we took in some great people watching. Would definitely stay here again. The room was just as it was advertised.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2013

Verified traveler

Good clean hotel with great location!

Very clean and comfortable room, great location right on 5th avenue. Full size fridge/freezer in the kitchnette and ceiling fans were plus. Well air conditioned, huge beach towel was awesome! Attentive front desk and daily maid service made our stay very comfortable. Water cooler downstairs was very convenient!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2013

Jessicarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Great!

This hotel was fantastic. the staff have so much knowledge of the area as well as other towns (the staff are from all over Mexico!)

It is a little hotel with a small lobby in that hotel and most of the lobby functions in its partner hotels but we loved being here.

The kitchen was great. the room size was fantastic.

The only negatives - no essclators so be fit (not a problem for us!) there was a pane of glass missing in the bathroom - so we always had that door shut due to mosquitos.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jan 2013

Verified traveler

Nice hotel

Nice people you can trust run this hotel. It is cleaned well every day. Rooms in the front with balconies come with the noise of crowds and music - not altogether unpleasant, but just know you'll get ambient noise. The hotel is close to the beach and its sister hotel where breakfast is served is nice.

2/10

Poor

05 Jan 2025

larry

vergüenza deben de tener de ofrecer algo en una página wet y no ser así, despues de cobrar y encontrarte una habitación marginal con cucarachas en la zona de cocina 2 discotecas justo a tu lado de una sola ventana lo único que te pueden decir es que pagues un hotel aparte en ese mismo mometos

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

31 Dec 2024

Lanie

Le déjeuner inclus des toast et du café et se trouve à 15 minutes de marche de l’hôtel.
Il n’y a pas de piscine extérieure ni de place sur la plage.
Nous n’avions pas de four ni de cafetière. Très peu d’ustensiles et de vaisselles avec un seul chaudron.
Le bruit naturel du secteurs est acceptable, mais la boîte de nuit collée à la chambre est intolérable de minuit à 3AM.
Les lits sont des lits jumeaux et non des grands lits. (Aucune couverture n’est fournies contrairement aux photos)
Les matelas sont tâchés ont des ressorts brisés qui nous blesse ou occasionnent de gros trous dans les matelas.
Il n’y a pas de casier ou autre emplacement pour les bagages ou vos sac-à-dos, il y a seulement des chambres qui barrent à clé.
Aucun accueil, ni sécurité. Les locataires laissent la porte de l’hôtel débarrée et des gens sont même entré durant la nuit pour cognier à notre porte violemment et en criant.
La toilette et la douche étaient semi-utilisables et mal entretenus.
Le prix est beaucoup trop chers pour ce que l’hôtel vous offre. Je déconseille fortement aux familles, mais peu convenir aux fêtards.
Seul point positif: emplacement près de la station de bus Ado et de la plage.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

20 Dec 2024

Ugo

Hay un bar a un lado y cierra a la. 3 am hasta esa hora duermes

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

26 Nov 2024

nallely

No es como está en las fotos y la cama está súper dura la vdd no descansamos nada no dejaron clave de internet la vdd solo lo usamos para dormir como 5 hrs por que nuestro vuelo llegó casi de madrugada. No lo recomiendo, ahí otros en la misma quinta avenida por el mismo costo y están mucho mejor

Partner

4/10

Poor

21 Nov 2024

Moses

Entspricht nicht dem, was angeboten wurde.
Das Interkontinentale Frühstück besteht aus Kaffee, Toast, Butter und Marmelade.
Alles weitere muss teuer betahlt werden. Dafür musste man einen halben Kilometer in ein anderes Hotel laufen.
Der Wasserdruck ist so schwach, dass das Duschen zu einer Torture wurde.
Die Toiletenspühlung funtionierte nur, wenn direkt nach dem Spühlen an den Spühlkasten gehauen hat und ca 10 min wartete bis der Kasten wieder voll war.
Einen Tag lang hatten wir gar kein Wasser und unsere Nachrichten an die Unterkunft wurden einfach ignoriert.
Die Küchenutensilien bestehen aus 2 Teller, 2 verschiedene Gläser paar Messer, einen Topf und einem kaputten Messbecher.
Toilettenpapier war Mangelware und musste erbettelt werden.
Die > 500 Mbit Internet hatten vielleicht paar Kbit und war von vielen Ausfällen geprägt.
Mit Kabelanschluss im TV meinte man wohl das Stromkabel, was ihn nutzlos machte.
Es war zwar ein Smart TV, aber die Internetleitung reichte nicht für einen Stream aus.
Der Zustand würde ich als heruntergekommen beschreiben.

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