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Reviews of The Carmen Hotel - Ocean Front 4 stars

876 Calle 8 Norte, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Mexico

#119 of 236 hotels in Playa del Carmen

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 87 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 12 November 2024

    9.0
    Amazing view and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The beach bar is small and open for non hotel residents. beach chairs are almost impossible to get. There are beach rocks that are hard to navigate when you would like to swim. once you get passed them it's clean.

    The ocean front room is just amazing. The view is unbeatable and the size of the room is hug. The staff are very accommodating and friendly. The location also is unbeatable.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2024

    7.0
    Great beachfront hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    What deterred us from staying and enjoying the view and pool from the rooftop, was the extra loud rave music. It could have been played more towards the bar, we honestly just wanted to relax by the pool and enjoy the view, so that ruined it. We ended up going back to the beach. The toilet felt claustrophobic, not good if you're a tall person. Since they tell you not to flush any tissues in the toilet (signs posted in the toilet), they can at least put some air freshener in the toilet or garbage bin.

    We liked that the hotel was right on the beach and close to all the shops and restaurants. The room was nice and clean, the view from the balcony was great, and it had a view of the ocean. The shower had great water pressure. The staff were nice, I liked that we got a text letting us know that our room was ready and that any issues can directly be texted to them instead of having to call the front desk. The hotel is close to the ADO terminal as well as the ferry to Cozumel. The rooftop pool had a very nice view of the ocean as well.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2024

    8.0
    I do believe that this hotel is a great find as it was right on the beach. However the cleaning needs to be better Tha
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double Room with two king beds
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cleanliness was not there. The walls and ledges were not clean at all You got 2 coffee pods and 4 waters and that was it No matter the length of stay Beach loungers were broken and there were only 6 of them The cushions up at the pool were really dirty

    The location was phenomenal and the beds and pillows were great The staff were very friendly

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2024

    9.0
    Room is kept clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    LOCATION

    Location was good

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2024

    8.0
    Good value party-goers crash pad
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Open plan bathroom might be a bit too exposed for friends. Slight wear and tear and stains on pillows, though otherwise generally clean. You will be able to hear the party strip on the weekend as a downside of it being so close to the action. We didn't have it too bad as we were in a room on the far end but something to note for people who are very sensitive to sound.

    Location was great, right on the ocean front and behind fifth avenue. Good for those looking for a relatively good bargain spot to crash for a party weekend.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2024

    8.0
    Fabulous Palm Springs vibe waterfront Hotel in amongst it all
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean Front Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If I could make one complaint, because we like to leave balcony doors open we were not able to turn external lights on balcony off & this was distracting.

    Fantastic breakfast & location was incredible

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    8.0
    Actually beachfrom hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The coffemaker in the room didn't work well.

    It Is located just a few steps away of the beach 🙂

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    9.0
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean Front Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lack of sunbeds on the hotel beach.

    The room, the location and the breakfast

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilets suck. It has no water pressure to flush and it's not a private toilet. You will be getting very close and personal with whoever you share the room with

    Love the location and how fun and unique the hotel is

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Ocean Front Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite poor Breakfast

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with two king beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast and location

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was not really included! You had to purchase most of it.

    The place was nice and the staff was helpful!!!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2024

    9.0
    It was a good place over all
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It needs some maintenance especially in the common areas

    Location, the staff was pretty helpful

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2024

    7.0
    Affordable convenience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean Front Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Music volume on Saturday nights had read reviews so knew to take ear plugs

    The hotel for the price is great yes it’s a little run down but not enough to deter us from staying there again next time. Location is great and music isn’t too loud unless you are there on a Saturday night then I recommend ear plugs. Breakfast is good , rooms are large , you do have to pay a holding deposit for beach towel which is refundable

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2024

    8.0
    Nice but could have been better if the bathrooms were clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms by the lobby were NASTY all the time, nasty no toilet paper and dirty.

    The place was nice, and the best part the location!!.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They did not respect the price from booking app... I paid 40 dollars more than the price I got.

    Location was great

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room with two king beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool zone need a little more maintenance.

    It was clean and right in front the ocean.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel bit a bit dated. Roof top pool and view of the ocean was awesome!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ocean front, roof top pool, restaurant in lobby.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    9.0
    Great location, amazing rooftop and comfortable hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast could have been better, a bit disappointed, we ended up having breakfast in the restaurants around - and there were many of those - so it kind of worked out!

    Location is perfect, right in the centre of the busy area but still in a perpendicular street to the main one allowing more quiet surroundings. Modern hotel. Large room, very comfortable bed. View from the rooftop with the pool is amazing. The hotel was also not busy when we were there so really nice, feel the pool and roof could get crowded easily in high season!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    7.0
    Overall it was fine. The staff provided 2 robes for our room given 2 people were in the room. Coffee makers are hit and
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The nightclubs at the top of the street were very loud. Music pumping bass until 2 am. We were not notified that the restaurant was closed and under renovations - which will be nice when complete. Also the deck was closed as it is included in the renovation. Ans drinks in deck 5 are very expensive.

    Location was convenient. Rooms were clean and ready overall well maintained. The hotel was adult only so it was quiet. Deck 5 pool was a great place to enjoy the sun

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    7.0
    Adequate
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of bathroom privacy, dust on and under furniture

    Great location, comfortable bed. Great rooftop pool and good breakfast

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    7.0
    Great location, comfortable hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double Room with two king beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was horrible, with not enough food for all the guests. It felt like they cooked whatever they had left in the kitchen and served us that for breakfast. One day, dry chicken nuggets, rice, and beans; another day, cheese fettuccine?!

    Excellent location close to the beach and everything else. Staff was friendly and nice

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    9.0
    El Carmen stay
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a mildew smell in the room

    View and decor is amazing

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very loud, music from next door all night. The breakfast could be a little better, not the tastiest.

    I liked that the beach was close and clean from seaweed.

    Stayed in August 2023

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