El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Playa del Carmen Main Beach

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Deluxe Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View | Terrace/patio
Deluxe Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View | Microwave
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2 outdoor pools
Premium Condo, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View | In-room dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
1 Norte Esquina Calle 14 Norte, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Quinta Avenida
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Cozumel, Quintana Roo (CZM-Cozumel Intl.)

Room options

Deluxe Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

  • 211 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Premium Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub

  • 105 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

  • 214 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub

  • 214 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms, Terrace

  • 234 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Condo, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

  • 118 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • 106 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Premium Condo, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • 182 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Playa del Carmen

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Downtown Playa del Carmen 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
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Harry's Grill Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Aldea Corazón - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Las Camelias - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Caprichoza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Gobernador - ‬2 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 4.5-star 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
  • Wedding services available
  • 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 have separate sitting areas. 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. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • 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 17 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • HDTV

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • 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
  • Separate sitting area
  • 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

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 17 per person
  • 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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
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 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. 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.

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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El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 615 out of 936 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 936 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 936 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 936 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 936 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second stay at this property. Its convenient location offers a quiet respite, yet is less than a two-minute walk from a coffee shop opening at 7:00 AM (most locations open considerably later). The clubs, shops, restaurants, bars, and the hotel's complimentary gym are equally accessible. The hotel staff are exceptionally courteous and readily available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

KORENA, BEND

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beachfront property. Easy walk to ferry, shopping, and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great customer service, and beautiful views
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jikwon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is by far the beat hotel we stayed at in Mexico. We are a group of 11 and the staff were so accommodating. I will definitely come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jotzell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Hotel was clean and super spacious clubs,shopping stores and restaurants were walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Desirae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service, clean rooms, beautiful facilities and pools, amazing food!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malgorzata

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's convenient to everything. If you decide to rent a car WhatsApp Jerry @ 52 984 169 2508. He can get the car delivered to the hotel. Don't go with major car rentals!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful property. Nice room (suite) layout. Nice

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Condo was modern and clean, staff were very helpful and ensured we had what we needed. Location is excellent for dining and walking to public beach. Disappointing was the lack of beach at the property, pictures showed a nice beach which no longer exists due to hurricane and rising water levels.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel, Maple Grove

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice , the only complaint was the TV never worked and they never showed up to fix it. So we didn’t have tv use at all. I called At 9pm the first day of our stay and they said it was too late to send somebody up and they would do it the next day and they never did it. Otherwise it was a good value and the staff was very nice and the restaurant staff were exceptionally good! I would definitely recommend this hotel! Dan & Amy from MN - USA
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tom

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Very Disappointed

I hear this is an amazing hotel. To bad when my flight got canceled they would not even consider a possible refund.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Merlin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Room assigned was not as described on Expedia - tried to change room and Reservation manager lied to me
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan Douglas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just spent the past week at this lovely property! We were surprised about how spacious the unit was-and exceptionally clean! Felt like it was brand new. The pools were lovely-too bad that much of the beach has been eroded away but still was a pleasure to stay here. Very convenient walking to Fifth Avenue and night life/restaurants. A big thank-you to all the awesome and friendly staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Decent room with washer,dryer and separate bedroom. Rear patio is over an alleyway for service vehicles and was noisy at times. Couch is cement with 5 inch cushion that totally collapsed when sitting, we used pillows for comfort. There is zero beach, photos on line are from many years ago. Very disappointing. We walked to main beach, about a 10 to 15 minute walk. Pool is small and only has 4 loungers, which were very dirty, there are over 40 condos. Staff was pleasant, we did have to ask several times for toilet paper, tea towels and other basics after cleanings. Which they promptly brought. Center walkway is very attractive. Noise can be loud from adjoining resorts late into the night
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana, HOUSTON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It needs more breakfast options and elevator, other than that is perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooks

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cruz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean front beach view
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025