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El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel

4.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly

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

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Deluxe Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 211 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub | Balcony view

Premium Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub

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

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Deluxe Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 214 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub | Terrace/patio

Comfort Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 214 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms, Terrace | Terrace/patio

Family Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms, Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 234 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Condo, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom | Extra beds

Deluxe Condo, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Balcony

Deluxe Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 118 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Terrace/patio

Comfort Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | Terrace/patio

Family Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 106 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Condo, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Private spa tub

Premium Condo, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 182 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Playa del Carmen

With a stay at El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Playa del Carmen, steps from Playa del Carmen Main Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall. .This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Mamitas Beach and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Quinta Avenida.

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
  • Indigo Beach Club
  • ‪La Caprichoza - ‬4 min walk

About this property

El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
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.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 57 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with stovetops and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Grab a bite at ASI Beach Club, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and noon.
ASI Beach Club - This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
KOBMA - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 to noon for a fee: USD 17 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
  • Hot 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
  • Lockers
  • 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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • 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 provided

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 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
Welcoming dogs only

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
Cribs (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. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 250 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • 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

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 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
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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El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 635 out of 966 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 966 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 966 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 966 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 966 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

Vasilis

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A pleasure to be here. We'll come back any time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 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

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So nice we came back for a second visit in two years. The spacious 2bed, 2bath unit with a tropical view and private hot tub terrace amazed our kids! While the condo hotel is close to the party scene, we slept soundly at night thanks to the thick walls of the buildings. Very walkable to 5th Avenue. The two pools are lovely and evocative of a jungle escape. The beach club is modest but the food and drinks are wonderful. It looks out on a section of beach where fishing charter boats tie up, but it’s a short walk down a few streets south to the beach more suitable for swimming. We thought the price was fair.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is clean and has rooms are very cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful and pride of ownership.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria

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

Very good place!

Very nice place with very clean units. The grounds were beautiful; although the beach access/area was very small and limited. The unit was sufficient, had everything we needed and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raman

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

A super stay

It is an excellent location and the apartment was very spacious and nice. Beach club is just ok since there is hardly a beach
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DARIUSZ

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The 2 bedroom condo that we have rented was huge... And very clean. Nice spa like decor. Kitchen was fully equipped and comfortable. The garden building we stayed at had a small swimming pool with just a few lounge chairs. The front building pool had no lounge chairs or place to sit whatsoever. The beach by the hotel is not what you would expect for your vacation. Full of stinky boats, fisherman cleaning nets and getting ready for the next dive or fishing trip. There are some beach clubs in the area however it requires 10-15 minutes walk through the city streets full of tourists. The beach clubs qualify is not the greatest and prices very high. The best deal was a 500 per person credit that included beach chair and credit for food and drinks. There are tons of local people sitting on the beach right at the front of your beach chair. There was a heavy duty tractors cleaning the beach from weeds washed up the shore
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely and very helpful and had some good recommendations. It was tricky to buy food to self cater as all shops near by only sold convenience food. Could be hard to distinguish public beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property in a busy part of town. It was a nice oasis from the chaos of 5th Ave.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arunas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place for exploring Playa Del Carmen, and nice style hotel with full set up who loves self catering.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is super quaint and gardens are great. ASI beach club is great food cocktails and service right at the beach entrance.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa, Silverdale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It worth spending that little bit more for the condo with private roof top!! We spent almost every night up there relaxing, hottubing. So, beautiful. Staff was extremely helpful and kind. Property is a very short walk the 5 av where all the shopping, food and experience is.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El Taj was amazing !!! You will love it here, I did!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Carmen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The condo is very nice it’s walking distance to everything just wish the beach was nicer you can’t swim in front of the condo because the boats and all the seaweed. The Air conditioner started leaking from the ceiling into the hallway and main restroom in master told them 3 times and no one came to fix only gave us towels to put on the floor for the water. But besides all that it is a really nice place to stay because of the convenience of all the restaurants and bars are a few minutes walking distance and the condo itself is beautiful and spacious.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful but not what I was expecting

The place is beautiful but when I booked it I was under the impression that it was a resort. It is not. Its a hotel in the middle of a town and you have to walk everywhere to get everything. The beachfront is gone. The water from the golf has risen up to the very front of hotel. And there is a large amount of sea grass on shore all along the coast.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is great, Close to everything, stores, restaurants and other stuff. I recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025