Downtown Playa del Carmen stay.A stay at this Downtown Playa del Carmen hotel places you steps from Quinta Avenida and within a 10-minute walk of Playa del Carmen Main Beach. 3D Museum of Wonders and Calle 12 are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
Quinta Avenida - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Mamitas Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Playacar Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
Clandestino - 1 min walk
La Famiglia - 1 min walk
El Ranchito By Playa del Carmen - 1 min walk
La Chancla - 1 min walk
Restaurante Veracruz - 1 min walk
About this property
Ahava Hotel
3-star hotel near Playa del Carmen Main Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Ahava Hotel.
This 3-star Playa del Carmen hotel is smoke free.
34 guestrooms or units
Front desk (24 hours)
Express check-in
Express check-out
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Terrace
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Bar by the pool
Dining venue
Ahava Hotel offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. This Playa del Carmen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-compatible safe
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets and service animals are not allowed at Ahava Hotel
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Nearby parking fee: USD 5 per day (787 ft away)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
We should mention
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Property is also known as
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Ahava Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Ahava was a great place to stay for a night in between our travels, for the price we paid. The rooms are nothing flash, but is a good affordable option for a short period of time. The location allows you to walk around playa del carman easily if you don’t have much time to properly explore. Only complaints would be that we didn’t have any hot water, and our safe didn’t work, we also only had 1 towel between the 2 of us. There was also only 1 working power point in the room, which was in the bathroom. Photo’s definitely look a little different to what it is. However, the staff were very lovely. Very warm and welcoming. Great value for money!
Totally amazing stay, great for the price. We were literally in the heart of playa del. We took walk in night and it was surrounded by the best restaurants and night clubs, it is a very well secured street with police and national guards all over. Loved the staff. Very welcoming. It is exceptional place for this low price. It is certainly unrated place.
We stayed for 2 days, parking is not on site but literally couple of blocks, if you not find spot in that covered building parking, I would advice to just wait until someone takes out their car. In 2 days, we were just fine with parking. On the day of checkout, I noticed my car tire were flat. So I told my wife to stay at the hotel desk with luggage, the guy at reception whose name is VLADIMIR DIAZ asked me if I had spare tire and he could help me. He came with me and changed the tire for me in the parking, we got back in 20 mins and I was so much relived. Otherwise it could have been costed me 400 pesos or more and 2 hours at least.
I asked him, what do I owe him and he said nothing I still gave him some. Such a gentlemen. So I asked his name and wrote on paper. It was blessing that he came for help. Above and beyond. Loved the stay
Abhijitsinh
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
Robert
Feb 23, 2025
They have a water issue.
Great location just very small little unit it's okay for the price.
If you are a light sleeper this is not the hotel for you! Ear plugs are provided for a reason! We personally weren't bothered too much. Beds are very comfortable. We will definitely stay again!
Monica
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Christopher
Feb 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
If you’re a budget traveler looking for cheap accommodations in the heart of Playa del Carmen, this is a good place to stay:
Pros: location, price, spacious rooms, nice courtyard, friendly staff
Cons: shower has no water pressure and doesn’t get hot (this is the biggest complaint I have with the room, the water is literally a trickle at times and will even completely stop after a few min), refrigerator doesn’t get cold (shout out to the employee Angel who let me use a cooler to ice down my cerveza), they charge extra 98 pesos at check in, and I’m not sure why (gringo tax maybe?), it can get loud as you are close to 5th street, music will play all night (not a negative on the hotel, just fyi if that’s something that bothers you), no beach towels in room (they rent them for 100 pesos).
For the price (roughly $35/night) it’s well worth it.
Staff was very attentive and helpful, the hotel was closed to the strip in which was very convenient, I would definitely come back to this hotel.
Aracelis
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
Pamela
Travelled with family
Feb 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This property is a 2 star standard. Very loud club music at night, if your a light sleeper this is not a good match. We asked for hand towels but could not get any due to shortage.The staff was great and the place is clean.The pictures are not whar they seem.
It was a terrible experience. The pictures are so misleading
As soon as we get inside the room we realized... there is no closet. But that was okay. We had to leave the clothes in the backpack
Second hour, there was a roach at the door ... Maybe not the hotel fault since the weather is humid
Things started getting scary when we saw a huge mold stain over to the shower
We called the manager and he was surprised at "how big the mold was now" so ...it was a known issue. They painted the shower ceiling the next day
On the third day water was cut off. There was no water on the sink, toilet or shower.
We cut our losses and left one day early. We love Playa and we were trying to save money by staying on this hole...but you get what you pay for
Marcela
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Cindy
Travelled with family
Jan 12, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
El staff es amable, el lugar está céntrico. Es buena opción para estar fuera realizando tus actividades y tener un lugar para descansar. No lo recomiendo para quienes buscan hotel 4 estrellas ya que es un hotel que solo cuenta con lo básico.
Unfortunately, I can't recommend this property. I think that the owners and staff do what they can to make the place nice, but the rooms are dark with poor construction such as gaps under the doors, around the frames, and lifting tile. I briefly was trapped in my room due to the door latch not properly retracting. However, the biggest issue really was the sound. The hotel is less than a block from Coco Bongo which plays really loud music until 3 AM, there was a recycling truck picking up glass bottles at around 2AM, and even noise from people in the street or courtyard are easily heard as there's no barriers to sound. I hardly slept and really can't imagine anyone without good earplugs would be able to sleep here, either.
The TV never worked 😭 I asked the front desk never came to help me 😔
Norma
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Claudia
Travelled with family
Dec 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It is very noisy every night. No phone to call front desk. Was on 3rd floor no elevator. However light bulb went out and and was fixed promptly. Guys at front desk are super nice!
I got the hotel earlier then 3:00pm I asked if I can check in early, I was told NO. So I waited till 2:55pm to go and check in and the lady said”I was told to check you in till 3:00pm” witch i replied It’s 5 min till 3pm to check-in while I fill out the paperwork so I can go to my room, so she look at the clock to make sure of time, then she called the manager to come and check me in… This hotel is not worth the money paid, it’s very rundown and VERY NOISY DAY AND NIGHT, at 12:30am the trash was being pick up the truck was so noisy… I’m sorry for the guest that stay there not KNOWING what to expect… NOT EVEN WORTH 1STAR RATING!
Upon arrival the only light in the room didn’t work, had to steal a bulb from elsewhere. Only one receptacle in bedroom (one in bath). Could see the tree in the courtyard with the door close which wasn’t a big deal unless the music or birds or dog outside is loud. Water was scalding hot or cold, no middle ground. Have to ask for our water to be turned on twice. I’ll pay little more next time but excellent location!