El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1 Norte Esquina Calle 14 Norte, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Place, Quinta Avenida
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa del Carmen Main Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mamitas Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Condo, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 211 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 132 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 213 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premium Condo, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 188 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premium Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 109 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 213 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms, Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 234 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT TWO BEDROOMS

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT DELUXE TWO BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT GARDEN VIEW TWO BEDROOMS

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Playa del Carmen

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Gonzalo Guerrero hotel, you'll be steps from Quinta Avenida and Playa del Carmen Main Beach. Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall and Mamitas Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Quinta Avenida - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mamitas Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Central Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Calle 12 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mandala - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Aldea Corazón - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Caprichoza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mandarina's Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel

4.5-star luxury hotel near Playa del Carmen Main Beach
El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a theme park shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mediterranean Playa del Carmen hotel.

  • 57 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 2008
  • Towels for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel offers 57 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4.5-star hotel have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 3 treatment rooms. Services include Swedish massages, facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle storage
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Stereo
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • HDTV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
  • Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 250 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 115 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay plus USD 100 one-time cleaning fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 009-005-000259/2026

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel to the airport?

El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel is 21.3 mi (256-min drive) away from the Cozumel Intl. Airport (CZM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel?

As of Sept 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel on Sept 23, 2026 start from CA $111, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel have an airport shuttle?

El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 115 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Playa del Carmen Main Beach and 6-minute walk from Mamitas Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 20 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Riviera Gran Casino (7-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel have a pool?

El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel features 2 outdoor pools. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like Asian cuisine and a beachfront location.

Does El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features Swedish massages, facials, and body treatments.

How close is El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel to downtown Playa del Carmen?

El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Playa del Carmen.

El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 671 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juan Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a perfect location. Clean rooms great staff plus you have all the options… close to clubs, the beach and steps away from 5ta avenida where everything is at. Perfect hotel for a family trip.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed stay
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet relaxing oceanfront experience.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful place to stay! Our family enjoyed the trip starting with the
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JULIE RAE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing property and the staff was incredible.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff are great. Well located near everything. The rooms are spacious, well equipped, excellent aircon and very comfortable. Would definitely stay again if we return to playa del Carmen. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, clean room, pool
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rizwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean and nice property. Great beachfront restauraunt. Worth the stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property with a great staff and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a little bumpy, otherwise the rest is the stay was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and property. Will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Taras

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were with family , and we liked it .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It will be nice to have a beach there
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Great for 4 people. Close to the busy area of playa, lots of shopping and restaurants. Beautiful grounds. Overall really positive.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Safe, friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay in Playa del Carmen often and have tried many hotels. Let's start with great location. Then spacious rooms with many amenities. Full kitchen, washer and dryer, bottled water, great beds and pillows. Ours had a Jacuzzi. Quiet, great beds and pillows. We have been there before and will book again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place. The location is on a quiet street but close to everything. The staff were so helpful. The property is so pretty and on on-site restaurant right on the beach was a great addition.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charlene Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The suites were spacious, comfortable and the kitchen was very well equipped. We rented a 3 bed penthouse it is did have all that was pictured, though the space is on the roof top with a shared entry for another suite
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adriana A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was exceptional. Miss Patricia Contreras was amazing and very professional. My family and me couldn't be more hapier for staying at this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fermin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing stay! Close to everything. Pool was awesome. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Diana Malagon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
AC in one of the rooms appeared to be broken. Great location but we went in a season (May) where the beach was full of seaweed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eyal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very convenient at a great location. The only disappointing item is the beach, which is full of small boats and has no swimming area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bozena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location was beautiful, gorgeous property garden.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026