Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julie and Matt D.
13 Dec, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful time at El Taj !
Julie and Matt D.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Condo
Ocean view Condo, Large Private balcony over beach with jacuzzi, 2 pools, W/D
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61970 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Playa del Carmen, QROO
- Place, Playa del Carmen Main Beach2 min walk
- Place, Quinta Avenida3 min walk
- Place, Mamitas Beach3 min walk
- Airport, Cozumel, Quintana Roo (CZM-Cozumel Intl.)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Ocean view Condo, Large Private balcony over beach with jacuzzi, 2 pools, W/D
Ocean Views, Private Wrap Around Balcony with Jacuzzi!
Beautifully decorated Condo with 180 degree views of the Gulf of Mexico at El Taj Ocean This is one of the largest and most beautiful 3 bedroom/3 bath condo facing the beach, with a wrap-around balcony, This gorgeous 3 bedroom unit with 3 separate bathrooms is located directly in front of the beach offering unobstructed views of the ocean. It is conveniently located next to the aqua spa lounge and just 1 floor above the large glittering pool and swaying palm trees. Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, Full Kitchen. This unit has a wrap around private terraces including a private Jacuzzi with access from the living room and master bedroom. The living room has curved windows facing the beach plus two large sliding glass doors leading out to the private terrace. The terrace also has lounge chairs and offers a dinning table for romantic sea side dinning. Features include a colorful sophisticated décor throughout the unit. Soak in your own Jacuzzi, while gazing at the bright tropical stars while enjoying the mist and sound or the ocean waves. Condo also has a washer/dryer. and there is a king-sized bed in the master bedroom. The second bedroom has a king sized bed, and the third bedroom can be set up with twin beds or a king-sized bed.
El Taj is a beachfront property and the proud recipient of TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award for top hotels in Mexico, as well as the Certificate of Excellence Award from Trip Advisor. It was also chosen as one of the top luxury hotels in Mexico, in addition to one of the trendiest hotels. Playa del Carmen has no other hotel that has won all these top three categories. El Taj has also received recognition from The New York Times and USA Today for its design, luxury, and excellence in service. El Taj Ocean has 40 luxury units in total.
We do offer similar condos for rent in Playa del Carmen and we have listed a sampling of them on VRBO. Just send us an inquiry from any of our listings and indicate how many bedrooms you are looking for. These properties include
#4153814 in Magia Beachside 2 bedroom 2 bath, ocean views
#247245 in El Taj Ocean 1 bedroom 1 bath, ocean views
#7660176 in Porto Playa 3 bedroom 3 bath penthouse with ocean views
#4894641 in El Taj Ocean 2 bedroom 2 bath with partial ocean view and private jacuzzi
#1318130 in El Taj Ocean 2 bedroom 2 bath with partial ocean view and private jacuzzi
#1281089 in El Taj Ocean 2 bedroom 2 bath with ocean view and private jacuzzi
#1281088 in El Taj Ocean2 bedroom 2 bath with ocean view and private jacuzzi
#175731 in Porto Playa 2 bedroom 2 bath overlooking pools and gardens
#984059 in Maya Villa 3 bedroom 3 bath penthouse with partial ocean view from private rooftop
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
You can smoke outside
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Playa del Carmen
Located on the beach, this condo is in Downtown Playa del Carmen, a neighbourhood in Playa del Carmen. Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and Xplor Theme Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Mamitas Beach. Xcaret Eco Theme Park and Xaman Ha Aviary are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving adventures can be found near the property.
Playa del Carmen, QROO
What's nearby
- Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Quinta Avenida - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Mamitas Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Central Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Lobby Bar - 5 min walk
- Il Pescatore Restorante Italiano - 4 min walk
- Mandala - 3 min walk
- Ventanas - 5 min walk
- Pelicano's - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christa G. B.
24 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation spot!
Christa G. B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joseph
24 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great condo in great location
Joseph
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Vandra L.
28 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing condo and location to downtown
Vandra L.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Donna L.
13 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick Getaway
Donna L.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
The B.
3 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hot Spot in Playa Del Carmen
The B.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
amanda k.
9 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dia De Los Muertos
amanda k.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
laure L.
22 Apr, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bon séjour
laure L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Joe S.
28 Mar, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Great location, Great staff but............
Joe S.
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sheri M.
28 Dec, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow! The view and perfect location
Sheri M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa D.
18 Dec, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view and lots of room
Lisa D.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
George T.
25 Nov, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Beachfront Condo
George T.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
20 Nov, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Escaped Canadian cold for a week
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
About the host
Hosted by Marcela and Laura
My husband, Terry, and I have been going to Playa del Carmen since 1993. We've been to beaches and towns all over the world and Playa is my favorite beach (I am a beach girl).
Since I started renting units in 2005 at Porto Playa we have made thousands of reservations for guests like you, and we love doing it. My business partner, Marcela and I believe in giving you what you want and make Our Promises to you:
1. We respond to all emails within hours.
2. We want you to have the right property for your needs and desires even if it means renting you another unit (not ours) in any of our other properties: Porto Playa, El Taj Ocean, Magia Beachside, or Maya Villa
3. We will be honest with you on any and all questions you may have.
4. We are committed to getting you the best rate we possibly can and can match the Property Management’s rate on all units in all 5 properties.
Our goal is for you to have a fabulous experience and come back again.
Playa and our properties are a bit of paradise,, and the finest and best locations in Playa del Carmen.
We do offer similar condos for rent in Playa del Carmen and we have listed a sampling of them on VRBO. Just send us an inquiry from any of our listings and indicate how many bedrooms you are looking for. These properties include
#4153814 in Magia Beachside 2 bedroom 2 bath, ocean views
#247245 in El Taj Ocean 1 bedroom 1 bath, ocean views
#7660176 in Porto Playa 3 bedroom 3 bath penthouse with ocean views
#4894641 in El Taj Ocean 2 bedroom 2 bath with partial ocean view and private jacuzzi
#1318130 in El Taj Ocean 2 bedroom 2 bath with partial ocean view and private jacuzzi
#1281089 in El Taj Ocean 2 bedroom 2 bath with ocean view and private jacuzzi
#1281088 in El Taj Ocean2 bedroom 2 bath with ocean view and private jacuzzi
#175731 in Porto Playa 2 bedroom 2 bath overlooking pools and gardens
#984059 in Maya Villa 3 bedroom 3 bath penthouse with partial ocean view from private rooftop
Since I started renting units in 2005 at Porto Playa we have made thousands of reservations for guests like you, and we love doing it. My business partner, Marcela and I believe in giving you what you want and make Our Promises to you:
1. We respond to all emails within hours.
2. We want you to have the right property for your needs and desires even if it means renting you another unit (not ours) in any of our other properties: Porto Playa, El Taj Ocean, Magia Beachside, or Maya Villa
3. We will be honest with you on any and all questions you may have.
4. We are committed to getting you the best rate we possibly can and can match the Property Management’s rate on all units in all 5 properties.
Our goal is for you to have a fabulous experience and come back again.
Playa and our properties are a bit of paradise,, and the finest and best locations in Playa del Carmen.
We do offer similar condos for rent in Playa del Carmen and we have listed a sampling of them on VRBO. Just send us an inquiry from any of our listings and indicate how many bedrooms you are looking for. These properties include
#4153814 in Magia Beachside 2 bedroom 2 bath, ocean views
#247245 in El Taj Ocean 1 bedroom 1 bath, ocean views
#7660176 in Porto Playa 3 bedroom 3 bath penthouse with ocean views
#4894641 in El Taj Ocean 2 bedroom 2 bath with partial ocean view and private jacuzzi
#1318130 in El Taj Ocean 2 bedroom 2 bath with partial ocean view and private jacuzzi
#1281089 in El Taj Ocean 2 bedroom 2 bath with ocean view and private jacuzzi
#1281088 in El Taj Ocean2 bedroom 2 bath with ocean view and private jacuzzi
#175731 in Porto Playa 2 bedroom 2 bath overlooking pools and gardens
#984059 in Maya Villa 3 bedroom 3 bath penthouse with partial ocean view from private rooftop
Why they chose this property
El Taj Ocean is our ocean front property and the proud recipient of TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award for top hotels in Mexico. It was also chosen as one of the top luxury hotels in Mexico, in addition to one of the trendiest hotels. Playa del Carmen has no other hotel that has won all these top three categories. El Taj has also received recognition from The New York Times and USA Today for its design, luxury, and excellence in service. El Taj Ocean has 40 luxury units in total.
We have our own beach club, Asi Beach Club. The food is delicious and the staff is the best of all the beach clubs in Playa.
There are numerous restaurants right on the beach and lots of places to get chairs, drinks, etc. You can walk south for about 2 miles, but after that, there's a number of all-inclusives are, so there's not as much to see.
On the beach you can have a massage, do boogie boards, parasailing, wave runners, etc. Snorkeling and deep sea diving and fishing are very popular. If you want to go snorkeling, I'd take the ferry to Cozumel (rated one of the 7 best in the world) and go snorkeling there. You can also take a tour bus or rent a car once in Playa and go south to ancient Mayan ruins or a water park that has snorkeling, tubing in an underground river, and swimming with the dolphins. My son and his girlfriend went zip lining in the area and raved about it.
You don't need a car because you can walk everywhere from El Taj Ocean. We walk to restaurants, bars, the ferries, the grocery store, the dentist, etc. You only need a car if you want to go off-site for something. Even zip-lining comes and picks you up.
Fifth Avenue is about 3 miles long, is pedestrian only, and has open air restaurants and shopping. You can walk up and down and find a place you want to eat dinner or go shopping.
We have our own beach club, Asi Beach Club. The food is delicious and the staff is the best of all the beach clubs in Playa.
There are numerous restaurants right on the beach and lots of places to get chairs, drinks, etc. You can walk south for about 2 miles, but after that, there's a number of all-inclusives are, so there's not as much to see.
On the beach you can have a massage, do boogie boards, parasailing, wave runners, etc. Snorkeling and deep sea diving and fishing are very popular. If you want to go snorkeling, I'd take the ferry to Cozumel (rated one of the 7 best in the world) and go snorkeling there. You can also take a tour bus or rent a car once in Playa and go south to ancient Mayan ruins or a water park that has snorkeling, tubing in an underground river, and swimming with the dolphins. My son and his girlfriend went zip lining in the area and raved about it.
You don't need a car because you can walk everywhere from El Taj Ocean. We walk to restaurants, bars, the ferries, the grocery store, the dentist, etc. You only need a car if you want to go off-site for something. Even zip-lining comes and picks you up.
Fifth Avenue is about 3 miles long, is pedestrian only, and has open air restaurants and shopping. You can walk up and down and find a place you want to eat dinner or go shopping.
What makes this property unique
No other property in Playa del Carmen has the amenities, the perfect location, the attentive staff or the architecture of El Taj Ocean and our sister properties: Magia Beachside, El Taj Beach, and Maya Villa.
Our condos have beautiful architecture, high ceilings, zoned air conditioning, ceiling fans in every room, full-sized appliances and large kitchens stocked with cookware, blender, toaster, coffee maker - everything you'd want to make you feel like it's yours and not a hotel room.
Through our concierge you can arrange to have your condo stocked with food or beverage for your arrival, hire a chef for the day and many other services.
Playa is very European - half the tourists are American, the other half are a mix from all over the world: South America, Asia and Europe. You don't need a car and can walk everywhere.
You can walk to Wal-Mart or Mega from our condo-(6 blocks). I know how that might sound, but they are great stores with fresh food. We typically walk over there the first day (in the morning before it gets too hot), and buy fresh fruit, wine and snacks. We then have breakfast on our balcony. Before dinner we open up a bottle of wine and have drinks and snacks on the balcony.
Our condos have beautiful architecture, high ceilings, zoned air conditioning, ceiling fans in every room, full-sized appliances and large kitchens stocked with cookware, blender, toaster, coffee maker - everything you'd want to make you feel like it's yours and not a hotel room.
Through our concierge you can arrange to have your condo stocked with food or beverage for your arrival, hire a chef for the day and many other services.
Playa is very European - half the tourists are American, the other half are a mix from all over the world: South America, Asia and Europe. You don't need a car and can walk everywhere.
You can walk to Wal-Mart or Mega from our condo-(6 blocks). I know how that might sound, but they are great stores with fresh food. We typically walk over there the first day (in the morning before it gets too hot), and buy fresh fruit, wine and snacks. We then have breakfast on our balcony. Before dinner we open up a bottle of wine and have drinks and snacks on the balcony.
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