El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury spa hotel, walk to Playa del Carmen Main Beach
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El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
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Overview of El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel

9.0

Wonderful

Highlight
  • Offers an on-site restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in Playa del Carmen.

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa

Check out the area

1 Norte Esquina Calle 14 Norte, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Popular LocationCoco Maya Beach Club and Lounge1 min walk
  • Popular LocationAbolengo Bartina2 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlaya del Carmen Main Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationEl Gobernador2 min walk
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Room options

Deluxe Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 211 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Premium Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • 105 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 214 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Comfort Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 214 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Family Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms, Terrace

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 234 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Condo, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • 118 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Comfort Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • 106 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Premium Condo, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 182 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Playa del Carmen

El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel is located in Downtown Playa del Carmen, a neighbourhood in Playa del Carmen, and is in a shopping district and near the beach. Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and Playacar Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Xplor Theme Park and Xcaret Eco Theme Park. Xaman Ha Aviary and Cenote Chaak Tun are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving and ziplining nearby.

What's nearby

  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 2 min walk
  • Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall - 3 min walk
  • Quinta Avenida - 4 min walk
  • Mamitas Beach - 6 min walk
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Harry's Grill Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar - 4 min walk
  • Hacienda Tequila - 3 min walk
  • Aldea Corazón - 4 min walk
  • Las Camelias - 4 min walk
  • La Vaquita Playa - 2 min walk

About this property

El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel

Luxury boutique hotel near Playa del Carmen Main Beach
Near Quinta Avenida and Mamitas Beach, El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the fitness classes at this hotel. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a body treatment and a facial at the on-site spa. Enjoy Asian cuisine and a beachfront location at the two on-site restaurants. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has dry cleaning/laundry services, car hire on-site and a bar. In addition to a hot tub, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and multilingual staff
  • Massage treatment rooms, a 24-hour front desk and bike parking
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the pool
Room features
All 57 individually furnished rooms boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return 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–noon for a fee: USD 14 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • ASI Beach Club
  • KOBMA

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • HDTV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • 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 toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 250 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 14 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 cots/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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at noon.

Does El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A per vehicle fee applies.

Where is El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Playa del Carmen, this luxury hotel is steps away from Calle 12, Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida. Mamitas Beach and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal are also within 15 minutes.

El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 422 out of 665 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 665 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 665 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 665 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 665 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the pool area- was nice to get cooled off, as pool is shaded from the trees. Jacuzzi only had one chair that worked properly, one barely worked and the other not at all. Loved the roof top area to our condo. Staff was very nice and would bring what we needed upon request.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tamara, Aurora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El Taj is a beautiful property located right on the beach. It’s well-maintained and clean. The front desk staff were helpful & friendly. Things I loved: the fresh bag of coffee and filters on the kitchen counter, the comfy bed, and the private patio, which even provided a view of the ocean. What could have been better? El Taj’s ‘unique’ hotel-like set didn’t work for us. Most hotels offer restaurants, room service, gyms, and spas on site, and even simple things like ice machines. At El Taj though, all those services are more complicated. Asi is the only restaurant on the property, and they close at 6PM. Too early for us. Most traditional hotel restaurants are open until 9-10PM. They also don’t have traditional room service. Getting ice was inconvenient. There are no ice machines like at traditional hotels. You have to go down to the front office if you want ice, and then a staff member will bring an entire bag, rather than a bucket. There is also no on-site gym or spa. Both are located a few blocks away. Overall though, we liked El Taj. The property is a couple blocks from 5th Avenue, and despite being so close to all that activity, it is a relaxing and quiet place. That’s why the lack of on-site amenities wasn’t a big deal. A note: The beach on the property is not suitable for swimming. Boats dock along the shore & the beach is narrow. Still, it’s a nice spot for relaxing on the loungers, and only a short walk to the larger main beach. All in all, it was a nice vacation.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Bart

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, everyone was very helpful! Very clean, right on the beach and super close to Quinta Avenida with all the stores, bars & clubs.

10/10 Excellent

Joao Carlos

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is the second time we stay on that property and it is always great. Staff is awesome, location, room is very spacious.. everything is awesome.

10/10 Excellent

Aoi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walls are thin. Was woken up early (5am) every morning from noise outside the street (I was in 342). Can hear people walking above you. Then when leaving, I was charged for “room damage” because the BLUE ironing board bled onto one of their towels. I explained that their ironing board stained my shirt when attempting to iron it but I didn’t think to charge them for the shirt. Their response: “show me a picture of the shirt”. Wow lol We were fully packed up with the car loaded and they wanted me to pull it out and show them rather than them checking the BLUE ironing board in the room. We normally stay next door at Playa Palms and we will be returning there next year as we have the precious 4 years except this one.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Josef Paul Damien

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is secluded and quite. Has excellent pools which are not very busy. The rooms are clean and the staff are pleasant. I did not enjoy the beach, filled with boats and unable to swim freely.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Great Location & Outdoor Pool
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
4.5