The Best Hotel in The Riviera Maya, Mexico

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El Taj Condo Hotel

$$$ | Calle 1 Norte at Calle 14, Playa del Carmen, 77710, Mexico Fodor's Choice

A pair of curvaceous buildings contains stylish condo rentals, each complete with a fully equipped kitchen, washer-dryer, and Balinese furnishings. In El Taj Oceanfront, luxurious touches range from stone showers to private whirlpool tubs and rooftop barbecues. Across the street at El Taj Beachside, a lap pool set off by tree-trunk columns winds through a quiet courtyard. You can make your own meals in each condo's designer kitchen or dine at nearby Plank, where El Taj guests receive 15% off. Guests also receive 15% at the Magic Hands spa and free access to The Gym, including fitness classes. El Taj is also one of the few pet-friendly properties in Playa del Carmen.

Pros

  • Right on the beach
  • Private kitchens
  • Free access to neighboring fitness club, including fitness classes

Cons

  • Units are mostly two- and three-bedroom
  • Stale smell in some units
  • Three-night minimum stay in high season (though they're flexible if not fully booked)
Calle 1 Norte at Calle 14, Playa del Carmen, 77710, Mexico
984-141–3874
Hotel Details
57 units
Free Breakfast

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