I just wish their staircase that winds up till the first floor had wider steps at the top. It gets a bit narrow there. :)

My husband and I booked Rodina as it was the only property that stood out in the under ~30USD/day budget that we were looking for! It was a great bang for our buck in the sense that it had a lovely bohemian chic interior, free good coffee, an outdoor pool, nice and firm mattress, good air-conditioning, and only a 10 mins walk to the 5th avenue. Andrea, who's the co-owner of the hotel, was a lovely person to hang with and get all the Playa del Carmen travel tips from! Edgar from the staff was also very sweet and helpful. They even let us an check-in early and check-out later flexibly. Also, excellent communication since the time of booking till arrival!

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing

I love the design of the room and pool area. Our room was spacious and we had everything needed in the room :) Process of checking in and out was so easy. Communication with the staff was very good. Walking distant to 5th ave is plus too. Highly recommend this place !

Stayed in October 2024

The only thing negative that I would mention is that the door of our room was right in front of the street. It didn't always felt safe and it was pretty noisy (dog barking, car, etc.). But overall, we enjoyed our stay.

We stayed over a week in one of the suites. There's no reception desk, but if needed, we could easily message the host and she was answering quickly. The place was also really clean. Air conditioning was working properly.

Stayed in September 2024

There's no physical check-in or frontdesk. We had an issue with the automatic main door (it's password accessed), they gave us the wrong password, but fortunately it was solved quickly when we called the hotel number.

The location was good.

Stayed in September 2024

If staying for a longer time it would probably be worth booking one of the rooms with a balcony and window. The room we had was totally fine for our short stay, but without any window to the outside it was very dark in the day and not the type of place you'd want to just relax in when tired from being out exploring.

Fantastic location, easy to walk everywhere. Cute little hotel with lovely decor. It was a nice comfortable place to sleep. We spent our day out exploring town. The host was really lovely and sent some great advice on restaurants in the area, she was really responsive and helpful, easy to contact via whatsapp. We only stayed 2 nights and it was very comfortable.

Stayed in July 2024

Unfortunately and totally out of the hotel’s control, one of the local neighbours has a couple of noisy dogs who come alive at around 9pm to midnight. The hotel provides ear plugs to help combat this.

Really friendly team that manage the hotel - Andrea and her team were great at communication and always looking to ensure we had a brilliant time. The hotel is small, which is really nice, and located away from the noise and bustle of the main Quinta Avenida strip. It has a lovely small pool, although we didn’t use it as we went to the public beach Playa 38. The team actively sought our feedback on how the experience could be improved for future guests, which is always a great thing. The commentary water and coffee in the reception was a nice touch, and everywhere was kept really clean.

Stayed in May 2024

Lot of dogs barking but not enough to spoil your stay

Great value for money. Spotless with everything you need. Location closed to everything

Stayed in April 2024

Nice rooms but really hard beds ... and could not get hot water in the shower

Nice location though the neighborhood looked rough at first glance

Stayed in March 2024

Small bathroom and weak shower. Mini-fridge inside the room was quite noisy, we had to shut it off.

Location was great. Quiet neighborhood. Decor was modern. Good Wifi and AC. Free coffee.

Stayed in March 2024

The bathroom was very tiny, I bumped into everything all the time. The shower cabin also leaks, which the bathroom floor is always full of water after each shower. The airconditioner is too powerful for the small room size.

Great location: quiet area, some restaurants and stores around and still close enough to the touristy places. Very nice little pool area. LOVE the watercooler in the kitchen area and the fact that no keys are needed anywhere.

Stayed in March 2024

Would be great to have a stove to cook

Very clean, super nice staff

Stayed in March 2024

Great location, comfortable room, and wonderful service

Stayed in March 2024

Beautiful and well kept. Great bed! Quiet location

Stayed in February 2024

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The staff are super friendly, the rooms have a comfy bed and TV and the pool / lounge area is really inviting. Great location too. The best deal around!

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing.

We loved the contactless check in and the location of the apartment. It's away from the noise of 5th Avenue but within close walking distance. It was also easy to walk to the public beaches. We had no trouble finding parking for our rental car outside the hotel. We really appreciated the cutting board, knives, utensils, plates, and bowls provided so we could prepare some of our own food. The room itself was very comfortable and the whole hotel is clean and aesthetically pleasing. We had the fortune of meeting the owner during our short stay and loved talking to her. This is truly a gem for the price and location!

Stayed in February 2024

Best accomodation I had during my 1 month travel in Mexico. Service was great, owners are really helpful.

Stayed in February 2024

The only drawback is the rooms were smaller than the photos appear.

Common area, facilities and staff was lovely.

Stayed in January 2024

I was confused by the entrance but they were super responsive and they send detailed instructions, just be sure to check your messages the morning you check in as it's all digital with codes

Comfortable bed, complementary ear plugs, free coffee, tea and water available downstairs which was super helpful as I was sick. Calm pool to relax by, netflix, Disney and Amazon prime. As I was sick and had a flight home to prepare for, this was the best comfortable stay to recover and get some rest.

Stayed in January 2024

Didn’t have an elevator

The staff was so delta s helpful.

Stayed in January 2024

slightly shabby walls

Very comfortable bed, there is a shared kitchen where you can drink coffee, tea and heat food.

Stayed in January 2024

Everything was great! Couple of different pillow options would be nice in the room. From thicker ones to flat.

Loved the staff. The owner has put her soul into keeping this place neat. Exceptionally friendly and accommodating. I love self check in hotels for anytime check-in. I suggest if you want bigger rooms book the ones with balcony. Their studio is on ground floor which is accessible. It’s good location for Playa De Carmen with 5th avenue and beaches in walking distance. Bed and bathroom were clean. Parking is on the road in front of the hotel. It’s not reserved. But was always available. There are restaurants, markets, ATMs around the hotel.

Stayed in December 2023

Pool was unusable and dirty. Street noise was quite loud.

Room was clean and hosts were very accommodating and helpful.

Stayed in December 2023

Nice and modern room. Close to the beach and restaurants. All was perfect.

Stayed in December 2023

I had some issues with hot water and looks it is in a bad street (but it is all okay)

Very modern and comfy, all very user friendly. Staff very friendly

Stayed in November 2023