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El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Playa del Carmen Main Beach

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Deluxe Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View | Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
2 outdoor pools
Beach/ocean view
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Guests liked:

Friendly staff, spacious rooms, property condition

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Spa
    Spa

Explore the area

Map
1 Norte Esquina Calle 14 Norte, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach
    2 min walk
  • Calle 12
    2 min walk
  • Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall
    3 min walk
  • Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo (PCM)
    17 min walk

Room options

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

Deluxe Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

  • 211 sq m
  • 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

  • 105 sq m
  • 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

  • 214 sq m
  • 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

  • 214 sq m
  • 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

  • 234 sq m
  • 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

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Balcony

Deluxe Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

  • 118 sq m
  • 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

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • 106 sq m
  • 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

  • 182 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Playa del Carmen

Oceanside stay.At this Downtown Playa del Carmen hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida, both steps away. Calle 12 and Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall are also within half a mile (1 km).

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 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
  • ‪La Caprichoza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Gobernador - ‬2 min walk

About this property

El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel

4.5-star luxury hotel near Playa del Carmen Main Beach
El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a spa tub, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a theme park shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Playa del Carmen hotel.

  • 57 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 2008
  • Towels for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
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.

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–noon: USD 16 per person
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa tub
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
  • Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 250 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 16 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

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 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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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. 525 out of 804 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 804 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 804 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 804 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 804 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
It is beautiful, clean and right on the beach. We had a small issue with our hot tub and we could not use it after the first day but it 100 degrees outside and we were next to the ocean so we didn’t really miss it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El servicio al cliente excedió mis expectativas! Mi hijo se enfermó despues de comer demasiado en un restaurante (no del hotel) la noche anterior y me ayudaron con hacer el check out mas tarde, llame a room service y les dije que me serviria un te de manzanilla con jengibre, como no lo tenian me mandaron el de manzanilla con pedacitos de jengibre natural! En general todo el staff super amable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Pleased
Beautiful grounds, friendly staff. Exactly as pictured on the internet. Close proximity to shopping and restaurants on foot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay but the only thing was that the elevators where not working and we where staying at the way to the top
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo está perfecto, cerca de todo en playa del Carmen , volvería siempre
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Doris

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I did not have a happy stay at this resort for the following reasons: Unfortunately during our stay the elevator was out of order and we were given a third floor condo. There are (3) sets of stairs for each floor. With me advising the front desk I have Achilles tendinitis and sciatica back pain I was not offered a room on a lower floor. The master bedroom has a balcony with yellow caution tape due a broken or railing needing repair so I was not comfortable utilizing the balcony. The chairs/cushions on the beach as well has by the pool are worn out, terribly stained and in desperate need of replacement. Overall due to the above issues I would not recommend to stay as there’s no regard to your health or safety. Pictures are provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH, Lawrenceville

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the condo. Only complaint was how small the fridge was. You can only fit a few drinks. We thought it would be full size and we ended up buying groceries.. sadly not everything fit but that’s on us. Everything else is walking distance! I would come back to this beautiful condo. There are boats on the beach but you literally walk to your right 30 sec down and the rest of the beach is clear and nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility was very nice. Beautiful property and close to lots of food and shopping.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ydette

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good overall
Overall good. Great location right on tbe beaxh and very xlose to the nightlife. We had no water for around 24 hours and our bathrooms/toilets we not cleaned for all 5 nights stay. Not many sun beds if you wanted to relax at the hotel. Staff nice and helpful. Overall a good stay with only a few gripes.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nebojsa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was amazing. The desk staff was always helpful and knowledgeable; the other staff members were also excellent. The beach was literally a few steps from the hotel pool. The clean and warm sea was great for relaxation. The only complaint is the smell in the room, which is noticeable when entering. It is the smell of a humid, poorly ventilated, moldy chamber (almost like a dungeon). The same smell was in our clothes when we returned home and opened our suitcases. Fortunately, after the first wash, it was gone. I recommend El Taj as a desirable choice for a family vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

yuniel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very charming hotel/ condo. The staff is very helpful and ready to help. The only downside is that the building ( not on the water side) does not have an elevator. Im surprised but tit was quite a task to bring up and down the stroller for my kid every day and the stairway is a bit long and steep. However i still give it 5 stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My and family and friends loved El Taj! The staff was welcoming and extremely accommodating. Check-in process was easy and fast. We had a horrible check-in experience at another Playa del Carmen hotel earlier in the week, and were so pleased with how we were treated at El Taj. Definitely recommend to anyone going to Playa. So many restaurant options and shopping within walking distance, and 5th Avenue is extremely close, about a 3-4 minute walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salem

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

10/10 Excellent

Veronica, lynwood

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

8/10 Good

Cesar A, Miami Lakes

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emilio

Travelled with partner
Nice well-maintained condo-hotel with beach access and beach amenities. Good atmosphere for families.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodations were clean, spacious, and appealing. Exceptional bed comfort. Staff was accommodating and friendly. The only thing I did not like was the limited beachfront which was further impeded by the boats docked there. One advantage of the limited beach is that it's more peaceful around the hotel. However, if you walk a short distance to the right, past what appears to be a wall there is much better beach access all the way down to the ferry pier. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Melinda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor property mqnagment stay away!
Was excited to spend my vacation in Playa del carmen. However, this place turned out to be a poorly runned Property elevators were broken almost the entire stay. The power went out! Needless to say, the couch in the living room had cigarette burns, and it smelled like sewage in the entire place. When we went to check out, the rude receptionist told me I wouldn't be getting my deposit of $250 dollars back because we damaged the washer and dry. We only used the washer to put the 3 beach towels she gave us as she made it clear that we need to keep the beach towels and return them at check as we would be charge $25 per beach towel if not return. She never offered us the option to replace towels with fresh ones until we had this incident. Stay away from the beach. There is nasty as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Everette, Brookfield

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, location , and Accommodations
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

J Miguel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here 3 times in the last 10 years and this property has maintained its great level throughout these years. Rooms are great and the location is amazing. You can walk to 5th Ave, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Night Clubs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ambrish

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Very nice amenities and on beach front ....
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024