On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Playa del Carmen hotel, you'll find Quinta Avenida and Playa del Carmen Main Beach. Frida Kahlo Museum and 3D Museum of Wonders are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
Quinta Avenida - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Central Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Mamitas Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
Cervecería Chapultepec - 2 min walk
Fah Restaurant Bar - 2 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min walk
Restaurante Tropical - 1 min walk
Mercado 174 - 1 min walk
About this property
Pelicano Inn Playa del Carmen - Beachfront Hotel
3-star beachfront hotel near Playa del Carmen Main Beach, connected to a shopping center
Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Sit back and relax on the beach with free beach club on site, umbrellas, and sun loungers.
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace.
This 3-star Playa del Carmen hotel is smoke free.
40 guestrooms or units
3 levels
3 buildings
Built in 1990
Beach lounge chairs
Towels for the beach
Umbrellas for the beach
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Front desk (limited hours)
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Terrace
Garden
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Bar on the beach
Coffee shop
Dining venue
Pelicano Inn Playa del Carmen - Beachfront Hotel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Hair dryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 20 for adults and USD 10 to 20 for children
A bar/lounge
A beach bar
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Things to do
Free beach club
Accessibility
No elevator
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Mini-fridge
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Safe
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM
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
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
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.
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 for adults, and USD 10 to 20 for children
Airport shuttle fee: USD 65 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM
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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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, 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 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. No onsite parking is available. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
We should mention
Children 12 years old and younger stay 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.
Property is also known as
Hotel Pelicano Inn
Hotel Pelicano Inn Playa del Carmen
Pelicano Playa del Carmen
Hotel Pelicano Inn
Pelicano Del Carmen Beachfront
Pelicano Inn Playa del Carmen Beachfront Hotel
Pelicano Inn Playa del Carmen - Beachfront Hotel Hotel
Pelicano Inn Playa del Carmen - Beachfront Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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Stayed here for the second time and love it so much, reasonable price for nice hotel, staff is very friendly, the breakfast is excellent, beach beside. Thanks!
Olga
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Regina
Oct 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old property needs updating but clean and in a great location
It was really lovely. Great location, beach is beautiful even with the rocky sections. Food was amazing. Staff was friendly and attentive. Only issue was the wifi went out a few times, but otherwise we loved our stay there.
Sylvia
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
2/10 Terrible
Nancy
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Sep 28, 2025
Disliked: Amenities
This hotel says they offer shuttle service however when I reserved and tried over 50 times to call them to make a reservation for shuttle all my calls went unanswered. I went into panic since it was my first time at playa and was really looking for a hotel with shuttle so that I could feel safer. I had to cancel my reservation to try and find another hotel that could answer and did not receive my money back either.
The hotel is older in architecture but is well kept, clean and comfortable. The retro vibe works and offers a quiet retreat away from crowds, bars and restaurantals. The location however is great as you are literally steps away from all the action.
The staff at the front desk were friendly and very willing to assist and ensure my stay was comfortable. The waiters at the restaurant were also cool and professional.
My only disappointment was the beach as it was full of seaweed. The hotel doesn't have controll over this as it affected all the hotels on the strip as well.
It’s well situated, but TV did not work and no parking which you have to pay extra. They offered breakfast and thing that it made it special was that they fix you a box with sandwich, apple and a bottle of water to take for early excursions.
M e gustaron las instalaciones linpias el sevicio y amavilidad del personal desde que yegas y en especial el equipo del restauran muy amables .los 3 chef en especial a karla.x su amabilidad luis y el Argentino y los otros tambien muy amables y tanbien el jerente exelente persona.gracias
Ricardo
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Javier
Aug 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I love this place!
Javier
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Yeni Graciela
Aug 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
El hotel tiene una atención increible de parte de todo su personal, muy rica la comida del restaurante y las bebidas. Es un hotel que necesita renovarse, camas sobre todo, pero tiene una ubicación genial, está cerquita de la quinta avenida pero con mucha tranquilidad y frente al mar con una muy buena vista
This hotel is in the perfect location right off 5th ave. Very convenient if you're into the night life as there are 2 well known bars at the corners of the ave. The staff were all very lovely and super helpful. The food was amazing!! I do wish they had a pool but that is just a personal preference and doesn't take away from the hotel. The room itself was spacious and comfortable. Definitely would recommend and would stay here again!
Great location and wonderful staff!
The hotel is in a quiet, convenient location, which made for a very relaxing stay. The standout was definitely the staff—everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful, especially during breakfast, which was delicious and well-prepared. While the furniture and room decor feel dated and could use an update, everything else was very good. Not quite a 5-star experience due to the room interiors, but the service and overall atmosphere more than made up for it.
It’s not a place where you would spend a lot of time inside your hotel room. But I strongly recommend it. There are many shopping stores and many restaurants walking distance. The Hotel is right next to the beach and from the restaurant you can view the ocean. Security is great and convenient is a big plus! Many activities in surroundings
Great location and service. Sadly there was seaweed on the beach so couldnt really enjoy it fully. The other beach was completely clean, so hope the seaweed will be dealt with the same way as at Mamitas beach. What I did not enjoy is having one socket in the room placed in a very strange location. Hope this will be looked into at some point as it would really improve the stay
Had the best holiday with our group. Everyone was extremely helpful and happy, epically Isaac. Thanks to everyone at Pelicano for an amazing experience. Will be recommended you to everyone.