El Taj Oceanfront and Beachside Condo Hotel

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.2

Property highlights

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About this property

Set in tropical gardens next to Playa del Carmen Beach, these luxury suites offer access to an infinity pool, outdoor hot tub and spa. Guests enjoy free access to the beach club. Suites at El Taj Oceanfront Condo Hotel offer a large terrace. El Taj property is composed by two buildings. Oceanfront suites offer sea views and direct beach access, while Beachside suites overlook the pool, fish pond and gardens. Each spacious suite has elegant Bali-inspired décor and a typical palapa thatched roof. A Smart TV and modern kitchen are included. Gourmet cuisine is served in El Taj Condo’s ASI restaurant, while pizzas, snacks and drinks are available in the beach bar. You can also request a private chef to prepare meals in your suite. El Taj is situated in central Playa del Carmen, just 2 blocks from Fifth Avenue. This popular boulevard is home to boutiques, pavement cafés, bars and restaurants.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private beach area

  • Situated in the real heart of Playa del Carmen, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, American

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Marta
Poland Poland
“Super friendly stuff, very clean rooms and comfortable beds. Spacious rooms with AC, coffee machine available with fresh coffee to make by yourself. There are swimming accessories to rent so perfect option if you have kids. Localisation is also...”
Sander
Netherlands Netherlands
“We stayed in the penthouse. Vary spacious apartment with all amenities included. Roof top BBQ was great. Everyday fresh towels and good cleaning. Also location was very good. Special shout out to Pedro of PDC Tours located just around corner of...”
Bart
Netherlands Netherlands
“Great location, big apartment. Two pools with one being much more quiet”
Shane
Australia Australia
“Great location on the water & very central to shopping & restaurants. Large rooms. Pool with incredible views. Chilled restaurant on the beach with fresh seafood. Hotel team super friendly & very helpful with local information & restaurant...”
Andrew
New Zealand New Zealand
“3 bedroom great for a family. Everything we needed. Lovely pools.”
Sanne
Netherlands Netherlands
“We loved it. A pity that the beach couldn’t be used but this was a problem throughout our stay in Mexico. Staff friendly, room extremely clean and cleaned fully upon request every single day. The condo is super comfortable, it has literally...”
Guido
Netherlands Netherlands
“Nice view, close to the beach. Nice Condo and well maintained”
Felicitas
Canada Canada
“We loved everything about our condo and the hotel: beautiful, clean, friendly, not crowded. The beach restaurant was great too!”
Rauert
Estonia Estonia
“As the same hotel is on both sides of the street then you can visit two different pools. In our terrace we had private jacuzzi, nice to have as to get to the pools you have to go down the stairs (depends on which floor you are staying). Hotel...”
Igor
Croatia Croatia
“Not sure where to start. I really had a lovely time at the hotel. The apartments were very spacious, and relaxing among the plants on the terrace with coffee... Only great memories from there! A big thank you to the staff, who were lovely and...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

3 restaurants on site
ASI Restaurant & Beach Club
  • Cuisine
    Mexican • Pizza • Seafood • Local • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Dairy-free
Kob-Ma
  • Cuisine
    Thai • Asian
  • Open for
    Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian
El Gober
  • Cuisine
    Caribbean • Seafood • Tex-Mex
  • Open for
    Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern

House rules

El Taj Oceanfront and Beachside Condo Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$250 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
US$10 per child, per night
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroDiscoverCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform El Taj Oceanfront and Beachside Condo Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of US$250 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.