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Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH

3.5 star property
3.5-star boutique hotel near Central Square

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Interior detail
Deluxe Room
Reception
Superior Room, Partial Ocean View (Cabanas Vision) | Bathroom
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Room service
    Room serviceRoom service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

12:00 PM

Explore the area

Map
8th St North, Between 5th Av. and the ocean, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Popular LocationQuinta Avenida1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCentral Square4 min walk
  • Popular LocationQuinta Alegría Shopping Mall6 min walk
  • AirportCancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.)49 min drive

Room options

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Superior Room, Partial Ocean View (Cabanas Vision)

Superior Room, Partial Ocean View (Cabanas Vision)

  • 34 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Room

Junior Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Room

Premium Room

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Playa del Carmen

Downtown Playa del Carmen stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Playa del Carmen hotel, you'll find Central Square and Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall. Xcaret Eco Theme Park is 6.2 mi (10 km) away.

What's nearby

  • Quinta Avenida - 1 min walk
  • Central Square - 4 min walk
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 6 min walk
  • Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall - 6 min walk
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 8 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cervecería Chapultepec - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fah Restaurant Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mercado 174 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tropical Playa del Carmen - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH

3.5-star boutique hotel near Central Square
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a library are also featured at the boutique Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH.

This 3.5-star Playa del Carmen hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • No smoking on site
Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. This Playa del Carmen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–11:30 AM
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Hallway handrail height (inches): 30
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 11
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Phone
  • Safe

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
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property's beach club is 600 yards (550 meters) away.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 5 are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 270 out of 737 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 737 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 737 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 737 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 737 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Daniela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
If selecting this hotel bear in mind...
I had a nice(ish) big room on the 1st floor with a balcony and a tiny bit of sea view. Unfortunately there were people eating smelly foods, children playing ball games, men smoking and coughing in the common areas and neighbouring balcony, which was really unpleasant. The hotel is centrally located and close to the beach. Very noisy area, expect loud music from nearby bars until past 2am every night. Budget hotel, which has clearly seen more splendours days. Breakfast is on another hotel not far, but small and long wait to get in. We ended up having breakfast at local coffee shops every day. The staff were very friendly though.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Yolanda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We arrive air conditioner need to be recharge, the last night we stayed the room was SUPER hot the air conditioner went out again… very uncomfortable night with no sleep at all…
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time there it was very nice and clean, staff were great and Emanuel at the receptionist was great and very helpful when ever i asked for anything in regards to anything thank you all
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Property needs upgrades, not as nice as in the pictures. Looks ok, towels were not goid at all, they were very old and with stains

2/10 Terrible

Chern

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Cats roam freely. You can hear them meowing. we had to book another room as the hot water was shut off for NYE and NYday. Free Breakfast is questionable
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

GABRIELA

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NEVER THIS HOTEL!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Louisa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived and they told us there were no blankets in the whole hotel. It was late at night and they simply had NO BLANKETS. The place was SO LOUD that our bed was jumping from the noise of Señor Frogs across the street. They then refused to give us refund. NEVER BOOK THIS ROOM
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Shelly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hotel desk was amazing even tho most didnt speak fluently english they used all technology available to understand and help accommodate our stay. The area is beautiful plenty of shopping and amazing art and shows within walking distance local bars clubs and nightlife are everyday until early morning which is amazing I will return

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Francesco

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We liked that it was near all the shops and restaurants but didn't like the poor sanitation in this hotel. The noise of loud music is very annoying.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Shivesh K

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No phone in the room. Was given a room on 5th floor but there was no elevator. Even for a small thing, had to go down 64 steps to communicate-that also with great difficulty. Later on, realized they communicate thru WhatsApp. Toilet flush was not working properly despite them sending someone to repair. No tissue box in the room and they asked to use toilet paper instead. Ocean view room is a sham-You have to look at some dirty/weird rooftops before you can see ocean. Some staff were really nice. For breakfast, we had to go to their sister hotel which was a 2 minute walk but they had very limited option and anything other than the item that day had to be paid-And language? Biggest problem. Had to use google translator with most of the staff. Won't stay again here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very noisy till 4 A.M. staff speaks no English at all!! The stairs were hard to get up and down with luggage! Good hot water for the shower, toilet worked good, which is not normal for Mexico!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Brendan

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Stacey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Miriam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer Service very rude when tried to exolain, at the picture the room had a sea view. Nobody helped to switch to such view. Neither recepcionist or expedia over the phone, very very rude service. Not at used to be! Better not book again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Andrey R, Vancouver

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Elevator is not working condition (long time), area around is dirty (lots of garbage)
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mahdi Bin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
STAY AWAY AT ALL COSTS!! Even if they offered you to stay there for free! First of all, the sheets were dirty, the towels were ripped, the place is across from Señor Frog which means EXTREMELY LOUD music and DJ yelling from noon to 3 AM EVERYDAY! so kiss your sleeping and resting goodbye. "breakfast included" more like a snack!! this won't even feed a 2 year old. It was an egg with two toasts for one day and that was the most they gave. There are no fruits, nothing for vegetarians or vegans. They cannot even compensate for that.. and you had to go to another building for that luxurious "breakfast". They will charge you more for extra towel, sheet, or even if you "stained" the towel .. the irony! I have never done this, but I have literally left mid way during my stay and paid extra to stay somewhere else. They were not able to refund me the 4 remaining nights I did not stay there for. The only good part is it is steps away from the beach. so are many nearby hotels. Avoid this place or let it ruin your trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only nice thing about this hotel is that it is in walking distance from the beach. Other than that, not much more.

2/10 Terrible

RANDALL, ROCKFORD

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no restaurant, no room service, breakfast is two blocks away, elevator is used to hold trash, oh and the "POOL" is a 2 ft baby pool, with no waiter and random broken lawn chairs.. Although free music from Senor Frogs that vibrated the building until 3 AM each morning !!! I would love to know how much they are paying people for their reviews. I could have used the money after staff cleaned out our friends safe after one attempt when they did not think anyone was in the room. absolutely horrible. !!!!!

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As my friend and I entered the Illusion Boutique Hotel to check in, I asked reception to add another single room to our stay, as I wanted to not compromise my already compromised health by sharing a room with my sick friend. I was proceeded to be told by reception (via a translating app) that we had NO room AT ALL, let alone able to have two separate rooms! I thought this was a joke, literally. I was told that our room had no water and no electricity, and the rest of the hotel, as well as all the hotels in the area were full. We were told that WE were responsible for finding new accommodations! I could not believe what I was hearing! I just did not know what to do! My friend and I were quite scared of the situation, and feared for our safety, as we would be easy targets...two tired, confused female tourists in the dark in Mexico. We had NO place to stay, it was now night time, and we did not know where to go. As we were trying to figure out what to do, a lovely couple walked in and asked if we were OK. They let us know that their room was robbed earlier in the day while they were at the pool. Thankfully they provided my friend and I emotional support during what was a very stressful time. I do not recommend this hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

ELIAS

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

JULIE, ROCKFORD

Travelled with group
The place is completely run down ! We were with friends which was the only distraction, thankfully! The Highlight was when we were robbed by an employee that broke into our safe and spared us our passports . Not one employee cared in the least !!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found this hotel to be very convenient to the beach as well as 5th Ave and all that it has to offer. The hotel and rooms were clean, the staff were very friendly and helpful and great service. The air conditioning was cold and the water was hot. Highly recommend and will book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023