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The Carmen Hotel - Ocean Front

4.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Owner´s Suite
Beach bar
Reception
Balcony view

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Playa del Carmen, QROO
  • Place, Central Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Quinta Avenida
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa del Carmen Main Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reef Suite King

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reef Suite King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Coral Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reef Suite King

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Captain's Suite

Captain's Suite

  • Partial ocean view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Sunrise Suite

Sunrise Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Grand Ocean Suite

Grand Ocean Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Owner´s Suite

Owner´s Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 71 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Playa del Carmen

With a stay at The Carmen Hotel - Ocean Front in Playa del Carmen (Downtown Playa del Carmen), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Quinta Avenida and 9 minutes by foot from Playa del Carmen Main Beach. .This beach hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Mamitas Beach.

What's nearby

  • Central Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Calle 12 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Quinta Avenida - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nuestra Senora del Carmen Catholic Church - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Club SociaL - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Tapas Restaurante - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Osteria De Roma - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Logia Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Andrade - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Carmen Hotel - Ocean Front

The Carmen Hotel - Ocean Front offers 37 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Stay in one of 37 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Carmen Hotel - Ocean Front, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
Deck 5 - Onsite rooftop bar.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: MXN 280 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Deck 5

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (150 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (100 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MXN 58.66 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately MXN 280 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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
Property Registration Number 008-007-007241/2025

We should mention

Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

Carmen Hotel Playa del Carmen

Carmen Hotel

Carmen Playa del Carmen

The Carmen Hotel - Ocean Front Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 422 out of 839 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 839 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 839 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 839 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 839 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

ARTEMIA

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was the worse in restaurant and front desk. My first day arriving. My welcome was my room number no instructions on where the restaurant and pool was no wi fi password was given.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Alan

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Doug

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

They had construction going on during our stay. The floors in lobby were being replaced, which is disappointing because the old floors looked and suited the aesthetic better. So the constant noise and tape and dust was a bit overwhelming. We couldn’t even enjoy the restaurant next door due to the constant noise through the day. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food and drinks at the rooftop were surprisingly delicious. The passion fruit margaritas and salmon were *chefs kiss*. However, the pool was super cold, didn’t even get in almost wish it was heated but the weather wasn’t too hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Very friendly and a really nice place in general. Enjoyed my stay & would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was cool but definitely had some issues. For example the paint was peeling, the sofa broke, the shower knob was weak and pulled out of the wall. One of the elevators was broken, but we were on the 2nd floor so we walked the majority of the time. JP (Juan Pablo) was great as was the blond at the beach bar, but Armando at the beach bar was HORRIBLE. The rooftop bar and pool were also very cool, but the pool was freezing cold and the drinks were ridiculously expensive. And in the future I most definitely won’t pay the extra money I spent to stay here since the beach bar was open as was the rooftop pool and bar. Anyone can go! The music was super loud since they put us in a room next to the MUZA, and btw, that MUZA balcony was disgusting and sadly we had to look at it when we sat outside and played cards. They also decided to redo the reception area floors when we were there so that was another minus. The Lucia a hotel uses the same reception desk and it less money AND has a better beach bar and beach chairs. All of the Carmen hotel beach chairs were broken.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Natallia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel front desk staff were incredibly rude. The room smelled of mold and had cockroaches, the bedside lamps had broken light bulbs, and the towels were very old and stained. The hotel is located right next to a bar that plays very loud music until 4 am, so it's very noisy and impossible to sleep. Repair work is being carried out on the floor in the lobby. I do not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Emma

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Kacee

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Elvia

The staff was absolutely amazing? However the room itself could use some updates and better cleaning. The balcony had a Jacuzzi however, the Jacuzzi did not have hot water. The balcony could’ve actually had better cleaning as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Start with the good. Hotel is right on the beach. There is a good beach club attached and food. Amazing views from the top floor bar area. Room designs are fun and balcony is nice. Front desk staff was quick to address any issues. Meena was wonderful. Unfortunately, the hotel is located next to open air night clubs that play extremely loud music until 4 am every night which is a big issue all along 5th Ave. Your room just thumps all night so don't plan on sleeping or bring ear plugs and headphones. We tried moving rooms but there was no availability and they said it wouldn't make much difference anyway. Toilet poorly flushes and sometimes not at all. You also are not allowed to flush any toilet paper. yuck! The hotel, in it's prime was probably top notch and a big effort was put into the design, but it's a bit tired and needs some TLC. Cleaning staff did a nice job with cleanliness in our room. We tried toughing it out but after 4 nights we had to check out early due to the noise and their supposed to refund us the remaining nights, so we'll see if that happens. If you don't mind not being able to sleep and the few other items I mentioned it's a good value. It really is too bad for hotel owners and guests that nothing can apparently be done with all these nightclubs near 5th ave. playing crazy loud music and no one is even in them most the time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Avinash

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice chill place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I loved the modern vibe and the great pool. The location is excellent, and overall it’s a fantastic stay. The only small improvement I’d suggest is updating the beach club lounge chairs, as they’re a bit worn, and possibly adding a parking partnership with a nearby parking lot.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brittany N

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Helga

Liked: Cleanliness
Although staff members in general were nice there was one receptionist by the name Mina who not only wasn't nice to us but we felt being treated by her differently. We were the only one being told that the check out would be 11 oclock despite our clear written time of 12 pm. Whenn we indicated that she was very nasty about it. Also when stating the rules, she was very intimidating. We didn't see this treatment with other customers while waiting. We really believe thisvwas a result of us being minarity group. The other receptionist was very nice and even told Mina in spanish that check out was 12. Other staff members were nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Hayden

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean, missing a bathroom mirror. Music from the restaurant was extremely loud until late at night keeping us awake. Beach loungers were old and falling apart.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Manjeet Kaur

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Albert

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room has no mirrors except a 5 inches round mirror on a pivot, bathroom is very tiny so if you’re a plus size don’t go there, like a lot of hotels in that area lots of wear and tear. Staff needs to be replaced as they are not friendly at all, will not go there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff was not friendly, the room showed a lot of wear and tear. Restaurant/ bar was closed during stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

doug, cambridge

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very nice, and the staff is terrific. The cleaning services every day are very good and the views from the hotel are great and the location is great. It’s right next to Muza a very nice restaurant. There is also a restaurant in the hotel when tourism is at its peak.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025

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