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Spacious Third-Floor Beachfront Condo with Pool

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pool
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Akumal, QROO

Half Moon Bay
‪8 min walk‬
Yal-ku Lagoon
‪13 min walk‬
Akumal Beach
‪2 min drive‬
Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO)
‪82 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Spacious Third-Floor Beachfront Condo with Pool

Playa Caribe 9 is a third-floor condo in Akumal’s south tower, combining Caribbean charm with spacious design. This 1,420 sq ft vacation home sleeps up to six guests in two ensuite bedrooms, each with remodeled bathrooms and double sinks. The primary suite has a king bed and private balcony, while the guest suite offers two full beds and its own balcony.

The living and dining area open through wide sliding doors to a furnished terrace, creating an effortless indoor-outdoor flow. The kitchen is fully stocked with modern appliances and a breakfast bar, perfect for easy meals or entertaining.

Cultural artwork and handicrafts bring a sense of place, while central air conditioning throughout ensures year-round comfort. Guests may also let in the Caribbean breezes by opening sliding glass doors across the three patios.

Shared amenities include a beachfront swimming pool, loungers, BBQ grill, and outdoor shower. Services include a welcome basket, daily housekeeping, concierge support, parking, purified water, and beach towels.

Half Moon Bay has a sandy shoreline mixed with coral from the reef—water shoes are advised. Playa Caribe is known for attentive service and its prime location. Daily housekeeping service is provided. Parking, beach towels, and purified water are provided.

KINDLY NOTE: South winds may bring Sargasso Seaweed to some beaches throughout the Caribbean, including the Rivera Maya. While the situation is hard to predict for each specific week and area, we would like you to be aware as there is the potential to impact the beach and water entry.

The Riviera Maya is full of natural beauty, places to explore and opportunities for outdoor activities. We have a great list of activities and adventures completely unaffected by the arrival of sargasso that we would love to share with you. There is so much to see and do in this special place, we know that you will have an amazing and memorable vacation!

Property manager

Akumal Direct Reservations

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Akumal

Located in Akumal, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Xel-Há Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Half Moon Bay and Akumal Beach. Akumal Ecological Center and El Toh Ecopark are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.

Akumal, QROO

What's nearby

Half Moon Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Yal-ku Lagoon - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Akumal Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
Akumal Ecological Center - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
Riviera Maya Golf Club - 5 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ikebana Japanese Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
‪Mezcal Lobby Bar - ‬8 min drive
‪Akumal Sushi Beach Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪Cinecitta - ‬8 min drive
‪Market Café - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Elegance plus comfort beachfront condo, pool, WiFi and AC have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include infinity pools.

Is Elegance plus comfort beachfront condo, pool, WiFi and AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elegance plus comfort beachfront condo, pool, WiFi and AC?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegance plus comfort beachfront condo, pool, WiFi and AC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elegance plus comfort beachfront condo, pool, WiFi and AC located?

Nestled on the beach, this Akumal condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Half Moon Bay and Akumal Beach. Yal-ku Lagoon and Akumal Ecological Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

1 Mar, 2025

Akumal, has always been our winter home away from home each year.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very comfortable, clean , quiet and great staff.Staff were friendly, professional, always willing to help and made our stay comfortable and stress free. Peaceful surroundings .

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10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

20 Dec, 2024

Playa Caribe

10/10 Excellent

Lily G.

16 Apr, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Great spot! Lovely and clean! This unit also has an umbrella you can bring down to the beach, it was a game changer!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

beth b.

11 Jun, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

Nahil# 2..was perfect for us..no stairs and view of the pool and beach from the living room and bedroom...very nice accomadations..the beach in front was cleaned of seaweed every morning..that guy did an excellant job!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randal M., Big Pine Key, FL

16 Jan, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Exactly as described. Peaceful and relaxing

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Elon P.

13 Jan, 2023

Beautiful stay!

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Livermore, CA W.

22 Feb, 2021

A few days in Paradise!

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

5 Mar, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Playa Caribe #9 Rocks

Fabulous home-like condo on the 3rd Floor overlooking the beautiful Half Moon Bay. I highly recommend this property if you are looking for a laid back environment in an upscale property. Good local restaurants, beautiful beaches, extremely safe and a multitude of outdoor activities. We’ve been coming to Akumal for 25 years and loved staying at Playa Caribe. Akumal has definitely grown in size over the years but still has a boutique and personal feel. I highly recommend this property!

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janice S., Wingham, Ontario

22 Mar, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay!

Despite the crisis of Covid19, we thoroughly enjoyed our time in quiet paradise at Playa Caribe #9. The condo is spacious and the decor is amazing. Communication from the owner, Shari, was fantastic. We did several of her suggestions, including the Santa Cruz cenote, which was truly memorable. We snorkelled right out front of the condo several times and saw lots of fish, 2 sea turtles, a sting ray. As a result of closing borders, we needed to end our stay one day early. Shari was understanding and generous in this regard. We highly recommend this condo and owner! We would not hesitate to stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Vernon

14 Dec, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Late November in Akumal

The unit itself is very nice and clean. As opposed to other VRBO's we have been to in Mexico everything here worked. The a/c, all the locks, the safe, the wifi, all the light switches and lights, everything. Nice view, nice art work etc. Felt like what I would want my own place to look like. If you plan to do a lot of your own cooking make sure you stop at the Chedurai in Puerto Aventura as the prices for the limited food available in both the pueblo and Akumal proper are very high. Lots of decent pots and pans to cook with. Not garage sale stuff. Welcome basket was a nice addition and the big water jug was appreciated.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

23 Feb, 2024

Playa Caribe #9

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our first experience with a rental in Mexico. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience, playa caribe was gorgeous. Playa caribe #9 will always hold a special place in our hearts, we made some fun family memories there. We had top notch service with everyone we came into contact with, David with Akumal Direct was phenomenal. During our stay at Playa Caribe we rented a golf cart and that was the highlight we had so much fun trolling around the beautiful town of Akumal. We did have some minor issues with scheduled transportation but all in all it was minor, David did his best to resolve quickly. This was truly one of the best vacations our little girls will always remember this beautiful place and the fun memories we made.

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10/10 Excellent

Corky C., Steamboat Springs

28 Apr, 2023

Very comfortable family stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The little enclave around Half Moon Bay is delightful, and a perfect escape/welcoming after a day of hectic activities around the Maya Riviera. The unit is very comfortable and well maintained with both maid and management staff on-site daily. Especially nice is the table and sofa on the deck for early morning coffee. The location is great except when the sargassum grass comes in as Playa Caribe is in the middle of the bay where it accumulates. A couple of comments for planning your menu - there is no conventional oven (a toaster oven too small for pizza's) and there is no gas grill on the property for grilling. Neither is a problem, just good to know ahead of time.

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8/10 Good

Laurie M., Brooklyn Park

3 Feb, 2023

Playa Caribe #9

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a lovely time even though the winds were high & blowing in lots of sargassum due to their direction. That's out of anyone's control, the weather. I could only locate 1 of 2 hair dryers & the 1 should be updated with a newer model. We were told there would be salt & pepper, eventually found salt though we'd purchased one by then. There were no coffee filters but the maid found some for us when requested. The daily housecleaning is fabulous & so appreciated. Loco ****** was very responsive during the process. If we ever return to Akumal, we would stay at Playa Caribe again.

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

13 Jan, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent escape on the beach!

The space is very accommodating to family with a generous living room, dining room, kitchen, outdoor terraces, two bedrooms and bathrooms. The kitchen is well appointed with all the things you need. Beds are very comfortable! The decor is charming. Some condos in other nearby buildings feel very sterile, but this is truly residential and captures the spirit of Akumal. The staff is excellent. The concierge helped tremendously with recommendations, pre-planning and booking. There is always someone accessible on site or by phone/text for any needs. The level of communication and responsiveness is excellent. We didn’t use the pool, but it looked like people really enjoyed it. Access to the beach is great! This entire area has rocky areas, so bring water shoes to enjoy going in and out of the water. We rented paddle boards and loved taking them out in the bay. They also have plenty of towels for both the beach, so no need to take bath towels outside! There are several great restaurants nearby, a convenient small market shop across the street, close to the cenote/lagoon at the end of the road, lots of shops, cafes and restaurants in the main part of Akumal a walk or golf cart ride away. It feels like the people here really care. It’s great! We would love to come back!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

18 Feb, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay in a beautiful condo!

Our stay at Playa Caribe #9 was absolutely perfect. The condo is beautifully decorated and has absolutely everything you could possibly need. Upon entering we were blown away by the gorgeous view from the huge patio door in the living room. The kitchen is fully stocked with more dishes, pots and pans, glasses, and utensils than I even have at home! We cooked many meals in the condo and had everything we needed. The bedrooms are spacious and again, beautifully decorated with art work (some originals from the owner) and many personal touches. There is plenty of closet space and dressers to unpack your things and move right in! The beds are super comfortable and the bathrooms were fully stocked with large showers and plentiful hot water. Everywhere you look in this condo you see that this is not just a condo...but a beautiful home that someone is willing to share with you. The beach is a little rocky and during our stay it was quite windy so it was a bit difficult to enter the ocean but we walked up and down the beach and visited “La Buena Vida” several times for delicious meals and margaritas. We were able to walk everywhere, to Akumal Beach (swam with turtles), to the shops and to Turtle Bay Cafe (wonderful breakfast) and La Cueva del Pescador (lobster dinner). The area is very safe with many friendly people. We also toured Santa Cruz Cenote (a “must see”) and snorkeled at Yal Ku Lagoon which was an amazing experience. We used the pool several times to cool off. So clean and refreshing! Our trip to this condo was terrific but more importantly was the communication with the owner. From the moment I booked the reservation, Shari was in contact with me to give us advice on transportation, excursions, recommendations for restaurants and she answered any questions. I really can’t say enough about her helpfulness and the touches she has put into this condo. I have been to Mexico many time and I highly recommend this condo due to the cleanliness (housekeeping came every day), the beauty, the comfort, and the location. Thank you, Shari for sharing your beautiful home with us! Hasta la proxima vez!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

lindsay b.

26 Mar, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

2 Mar, 2024

Blissful Days at Playa Caribe

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10/10 Excellent

Ryan S., Minneapolis, MN

2 Apr, 2023

Great Stay

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Elon P.

16 Jan, 2023

Beautiful stay!

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10/10 Excellent

Elon P.

15 Jan, 2023

Beautiful stay!

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10/10 Excellent

Elon P.

14 Jan, 2023

Beautiful stay!

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10/10 Excellent

Elon P.

12 Jan, 2023

Beautiful stay!

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10/10 Excellent

Elon P.

11 Jan, 2023

Beautiful stay!

10/10 Excellent

tiffany l.

18 Nov, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Playa Caribe Condo #9

Wow wow wow!! Our expectations were blown away. This condo was exceptional. Perfect for our family. Best beach location in Half Moon Bay with phenomenal snorkeling (nerf shark, sting rays, fish, lobster, moray eel) directly in front of the condo. Beachside pool was super refreshing, our kids loved swimming in it everyday. Seaweed did wash in for one day during our stay but was very tolerable and did not alter our beach activities in any way. Augustine (property manager) was very nice and helpful. Housekeeping staff was prompt and did a great job tiding up the condo if you desired. The town of Akumal was a perfect location for a family vacation, quiet, peaceful, relaxing, beautiful, and away from partying or overcrowding. Great restaurants within walking distance. Thanks again for a wonderful stay. We hope to come back next year!!!

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

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8/10 Good

Steve P.

14 Mar, 2022

Akumal Condo rental Half Moon Bay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The unit was better than described. It was beautifully decorated and very well supplied. The staff is amazing-able to answer all questions and get anything you need! However, the beach is limited. Erosion is occurring and shrinking the amount of beachfront here. In addition, sargassum is abundant and not really removed from the beach area. Also, be prepared for a very rocky entry into the ocean. Water shoes didn't help that much on windy days. Rocks are abundant and will impact your ability to wade in to the ocean. The staff does a great job cleaning condo beachfront chairs but daily sargassum is a major problem in this area. We visited in early March and is was very problematic.