El Taj Oceanfront and Beachside Condo Hotel

Riviera Maya - Playa Del Carmen
4.5-Star Hotel
8.7
Excellent
511 Reviews
Top Reasons to Book
  • Guests Love It
    Guests give this property a very good rating of 8.7/10
  • Top Rated Location
    Guests rate the location 8.8/10
  • Very Clean
    Guests rate the cleanliness 9.3/10
8.7
Guest Rating
Cleanliness
9.3
Staff
8.8
Location
8.8
Top Amenities
  • Free Parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub/Whirlpool
Rooms

El Taj Oceanfront and Beachside Condo Hotel - Amenities

  • Free Parking
  • Garden
  • Golf Course
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Air Conditioning
  • Babysitting/Child Services
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Coffee shop
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • BBQ facilities
  • fan
  • Fishing
  • Diving
  • outdoor pool
  • shuttle service
  • seating area
  • telephone
  • kitchenware
  • 24-hour security
  • Concierge services
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Game Room
  • Hair/Beauty Salon
  • Kitchen
  • Massage services
  • Private Beach
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Snorkeling
  • Closet
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • English
  • Spanish

About

Hotel Features

Set in tropical gardens next to Playa del Carmen Beach, these luxury suites offer access to an infinity pool, outdoor hot tub and spa. Guests enjoy free access to the beach club. Suites at El Taj Oceanfront Condo Hotel offer a large terrace. El Taj property is composed by two buildings. Oceanfront suites offer sea views and direct beach access, while Beachside suites overlook the pool, fish pond and gardens. Each spacious suite has elegant Bali-inspired décor and a characteristic palapa thatched roof. A Smart TV and modern kitchen are included. Gourmet cuisine is served in El Taj Condo’s ASI restaurant, while pizzas, snacks and drinks are available in the beach bar. You can also request a private chef to prepare meals in your suite. El Taj is located in central Playa del Carmen, just 2 blocks from Fifth Avenue. This popular boulevard is home to boutiques, pavement cafés, bars and restaurants. License Number(s): 008-047-005780/2025

Guest Policies

Check-in
After 15:00
Check-out
Before 12:00
Room Rates
All rates displayed are for double occupancy unless otherwise noted.

Important Information

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay. A damage deposit of USD 250.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Reviews

8.7
  • Staff
    8.8
  • Cleanliness
    9.3
  • Location
    8.8
  • 1
    Very Poor
    Luiza
    Family with young children
    • Was there anything you didn't like?
      This was one of the most misleading and frustrating hotel experiences I’ve ever had. We booked a 3-bedroom penthouse through Booking.com based entirely on the photos and description. The room was advertised as having a partial sea view, but in reality there was NO sea view at all. On top of that, the jacuzzi and terrace shown in the listing photos are NOT part of the room. They are located upstairs in a shared common area, which was never clearly stated. This is nothing short of false advertising. Additionally, the elevator was not working and we were on the 3rd floor. When we raised our concerns and asked for a solution, we were told we had to pay an additional $170 just to get a room with an actual sea view — something we believed we had already paid for. In total, we paid $2,000 for 4 nights, which is completely unacceptable for this level of misrepresentation and service. The manager at reception was unhelpful, impatient, and unwilling to offer any compensation or a free upgrade, despite the clear mismatch between the listing and reality. This experience felt like a bait-and-switch. Do not trust the photos or descriptions of this property.
  • 9
    Wonderful
    Richard
    Group Traveler
    Great place, extremely helpfull staff, location close to tourist avenue. Would have been perfect if there weren’t any l
    • What did you like most?
      Clean, big condo with all required accessories. Staff was extremely helpful
    • Was there anything you didn't like?
      Not directly related to the property. More towards some loud drunk American guests who took over the pool with their presence and loud music.

Location

El Taj Oceanfront and Beachside Condo Hotel
Playa Del Carmen, QR
8.8
Excellent
Location Score