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El Faro Oceanfront by Bric

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront condo near Playa del Carmen Main Beach

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Outdoor pool
Interior detail
Balcony
Interior
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Sea View

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 433 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Calle 10 entre 5a y ZFM, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Place, Quinta Avenida
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa del Carmen Main Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mamitas Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cozumel, Quintana Roo (CZM-Cozumel Intl.)

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About the area

Playa del Carmen

Beachfront retreat .A stay at this Downtown Playa del Carmen condo places you steps from Quinta Avenida and a 5-minute walk from Playa del Carmen Main Beach. Calle 12 and Frida Kahlo Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Quinta Avenida - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Central Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mamitas Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cervecería Chapultepec - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fah Restaurant Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zenzi Beach Club - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Calle 12 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

El Faro Oceanfront by Bric

4-star beachfront condo near Playa del Carmen Main Beach
El Faro Oceanfront by Bric offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. El Faro Oceanfront by Bric also features a terrace, a garden, and concierge services. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Playa del Carmen condo.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
El Faro Oceanfront by Bric offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters. Accommodations at this 4-star condo have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Playa del Carmen condo provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include rice cookers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Children's pool

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Rice cooker
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • 2 detached private bathrooms
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Safe at front desk
  • Weekly housekeeping

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access) nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Window guards
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 20 units
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

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

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at El Faro Oceanfront by Bric

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

This property does not provide air conditioning in some common areas.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • 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

How close is El Faro Oceanfront by Bric to the airport?

El Faro Oceanfront by Bric is 22 mi (256-min drive) away from the Cozumel Intl. Airport (CZM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does El Faro Oceanfront by Bric have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at El Faro Oceanfront by Bric.

How close is El Faro Oceanfront by Bric to the beach?

This condo is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does El Faro Oceanfront by Bric offer free breakfast?

El Faro Oceanfront by Bric does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at El Faro Oceanfront by Bric?

No, there is no casino at this condo, but Riviera Gran Casino (4-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at El Faro Oceanfront by Bric?

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

Is there free parking at El Faro Oceanfront by Bric?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does El Faro Oceanfront by Bric have a pool?

El Faro Oceanfront by Bric features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does El Faro Oceanfront by Bric have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is El Faro Oceanfront by Bric to downtown Playa del Carmen?

El Faro Oceanfront by Bric is 0.2 mi away from Playa del Carmen.

El Faro Oceanfront by Bric Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

gail

Travelled with family
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Jessika

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall our stay was good! We stayed there 8 days and it was very pleasant. The toilet in the main bedroom would stop working at times and you had to dump a bucket of water in to keep it going. The AC in the 2nd bedroom would run but not release cold air. We contacted the property manager and I believe they may have gone to check it out but was never fixed, also the living area AC stopped working the first day we arrived and was never fixed. Luckily, the main bedroom’s AC was working so we just used that one and left the door open so that it can circulate throughout the whole condo. The view was amazing. The smell of the seaweed that had walked up to the shore was pretty strong, but we understood why because NATURE of course. Salvador was our guy. He was good at communicating with us overall. There were a couple times where it took a few WhatsApp msgs before he finally replied but he was helpful when needed. I enjoyed my trip to Playa del Carmen and will be back soon!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at el faro was almost perfect. The unit itself was a little more used than the pictures lead you to believe but it did not impact our stay at all. We had plenty of space and 3 bathrooms. The facility is fairly small which made going from your apartment to pool very easy. The security guards were more than helpful with the chairs and umbrellas. The location can’t be beat! We would stay here again in a second. Things to note: a towel exchange would have been nice halfway through. We didn’t know where the laundry was. We also did not have any hand towels or kitchen towels. That was really our only complaint. Adding a few smaller towels and wash clothes (there were none) would have been an easy helpful addition...or at least letting us know ahead of time so we could bring our own. The hotel workers were all so nice and really cared about the facility. We saw them hand scrubbing the pool every day. I was really nervous to book through a rental agency I knew nothing about, but everything went perfectly.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax with the family, our condo was pretty big and had everything we needed for our stay with the exception of toiletries. The view is great and the pool was amazing! We did not have any issues
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Perfect for what we wanted

Great property if you are not looking for something in Playa del Carmen that’s not an all-inclusive. We spent two days at Xcaret/Xplor and the location couldn’t have been easier. The cab ride was about 310 pesos each way and there is a taxi stand about 100 yards from the hotel. Walking distance to everything else we needed as well. Things were clean and well-kept inside the hotel. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe, cd Jaurez, chih

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no me gusto el comportamiento de los guardias que cuidan
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet oasis from the hubub and noise of Playa del Carmen centro. Great location for all the things available in el centro. Amazing pool, view, place to hang out. Gorgeous apartment. Water in a cooler and more water deliverable. Everything worked. Clean. Great communication with Anjel from BRIC property management.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very well taken care off and it is beautiful. The apartment was clean and spacious. Our stay was very pleasant. I had read before that towels were not provided, but they are. The swimming pool is very nice as well. We had a room facing the ocean, so we had an amazing view. The only issue was that we run out of water and were told we would get more, but we never did. Also, we left our towels on the beach chairs for about 5 minutes to go to the ocean and they were taking away by the property security saying that we cannot leave things unattended, that was not right. They are not supposed to take things until after an hour. Other than that everything was good
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bev, El Campo, TX

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We liked everything about El Faro. The location is super convenient right in the middle of all the bars and restaurants, but it was super quiet in the condo. The condo and grounds are kept immaculate. The front desk staff was pleasant and Miguel, from Bric, did an excellent job of communicating regarding our anticipated arrival. He was waiting for us in the lobby when we arrived. Now for the bad news...we only stayed one night at the end of a longer trip down the coast...we regretted that we only had one night at El Faro.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, the staff was very nice! My only complaint was that the elevator malfunction and they took almost two days to repair it, other than that, excellent!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Great security, nice pool, nice room, excellent location, Starbucks within one min walk, nice patio area and super cold a/c. We felt very safe the entire time. Very good restaurant selection nearby and Walmart groceries within like 6 blocks. Our kids loved it! Cons: hard to find after a long flight and in the dark, only provided 1 set of bath towels and one set of pool towels for our entire 5 day stay, ocean view is obstructed by palm trees. The water pressure is very low in the showers. There is no parking for the unit in the parking garage on the property, however parking can be found on the street (white curbs not yellow) about 3-4 blocks away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aaron, Destin, FL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff (Ricardo) was fantastic! He accommodated our late night delayed arrival, gave a personal tour of the property the next day, set us up with a great tour operator who came to us with VR technology and helped during various issues we had (son’s missing stuffed animal). Overall, great experience. Condo was perfect and pool/security were excellent with an amazing central location. Go! You won’t regret the experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

sarah, saint petersburg, fl

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect and the pool is nice. Would be better if they had a hot tub. The check in was very confusing as we had to go to a complete different building for it
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

GreatView!, Chicago,IL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My sisters and I loved staying at El Faro apartments. We had an amazing ocean view every morning that we could see from the main bedroom and thru the living room! The apartment has appliances like fridge, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, filtered water. It even had a medical emergency kit. This place also has a washer and drier if needed, not free, but can use for a fair small cost. El Faro is only a short walk away from the ocean and from La Quinta Avenida (a tourist like shopping and restaurant area). The service is also great, very attentive staff and concierge! Would recommend for sure!! NEED TO KNOW-- Just be aware right now the pool is being fixed so we didn't get to enjoy that part of the stay. You have to check at a different location, Bric Hotel & Spa, its near El Faro, just make sure you read the instructions upon booking. And there is also a one time extra fee $49 (also explained upon booking instructions).
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Karen

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

Couldn’t Be Better!

STEPS away from the beach! One block away from ALL the excitement of Playa del Carmen! Josue went out of his way to do/make our trip incredible! Impeccably clean! This was our first trip to Mexico and when planning another, I won’t have to do any homework on a place to stay...this had it all! The picture is from room Surf 205 balcony and a sunrise standing next to the lighthouse.

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort

Beautiful pool and ocean view

We had a problem with the Bric reservation. We had paid for 6 nights and registered as such and talked to the Bric ambassador. After 3 nights the same Ambassador knocked on the door and told us we had to move to another room. This was crazy, as it was never discussed. We had bought a lot of food since this is a condo with a kitchen and it would have been a major hassle to move, besides the fact that it came out of nowhere. If you pay for your vacation home and agree on everything, this kind of thing should never happen. There is some problem with the Bric administration, not the Faro hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017

4/10 Poor

karen, washington state

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

booked for this place and was switched to another

I booked for four nights at the Faro by Bric. I went to check in, was told at the lobby of this hotel that I had to go check in across town at another Bric property. I arrived at that property to check in and was told to wait as there was an issue. I waited for approximately 45 minutes to an hour and then was told that Faro overbooked. The gentleman was nice about it but said they were oversold and didn't have a room at Faro and were going to be booking me into an entirely different hotel - the Elements. There is nothing wrong with the Elements, but I had booked and paid for Faro. I was assured that the Elements was better and I would like it. I asked if they were going to refund some of my money as the Elements was a lot farther away from town (on the edge rather than central like Faro). The Elements also didn't have a great swimmable beach like Faro. The Elements was a great place, but the point is I booked into the Faro and was just matter of factly switched to another property that was about two miles away from the other one. When asked about using the facilities at Faro (beach and pool) the Elements front desk said we could with our bracelets from the Elements, however, after going to Faro with our Elements bracelets, we were escorted off by security and the front desk at Faro looked at me like I was crazy when I told her that the Elements front desk had given us permission to be there. I never saw the rooms to adequately review them.