Looking for a moderately priced hotel in Playa for a mid-April visit. Prefer quiet location but walkable (even if long walk) to beach and town center. Any recommendations?

We stayed at La Tortuga Hotel in Playa a few years ago. A block off busy 5th Avenue, and about three to the beach. Nice rooms, nice (small) pool, good breakfast.

I've read good reviews of Playa Maya also.

Playa Maya is great; La Tortuga just did an upgrade on their grounds and I've heard they are really nice; Riviera Del Sol is 1 block from the beach and I really enjoyed staying there. I've stayed at Playa Maya too and love the ocean view rooms; right on the beach too. www.playa.info trip planning has a lot of info on different hotels also. Good luck!

Our friends always stay at Las Palapas.
www.hotellaspalapas.com

Check out locogringo for lodging and other info on Playa del Carmen

Here is a list with pics of lodging along with aerial views so you can see where your hotel is located on the beach.

http://tinyurl.com/2u2e9v

Hope that helps!

I would also have to recommend La Tortuga...such a lovely property and excellent service...not a far walk to the beach, and reasonably priced. Rooms are basic, but clean. Nice restaurant by the pool for breakfast, and close to everything in Playa.

The only other hotel I have personally stayed at was the Shangri La Caribe, and it's a bit more expensive, but absolutely lovely.

You will love Playa.........have fun! Let us know how it goes.