Fodor's Expert Review Hotel Kinbé

Located just one block from the beach and a few steps from the Fifth Avenue, Kinbé offers to its guests the best of Playa del Carmen in a comfortable setting with touches of good design. An interesting option for the budget-conscious traveler that is just looking for a nice place to sleep in central Playa and little else.

YOU SHOULD KNOW Kinbé doesn’t have any restaurant or bar on the premises of the hotel. For all meals during your stay, you will have to rely on the wide array of nearby options.

room

Rooms at Kinbé have a definitely modern style with mostly white walls and contrasting elements in bright colors. The Mini Suite has the most interesting concept, with a living room downstairs and the bed located on top of a wooden loft. Small but with style. All rooms enjoy air conditioning, Wi-Fi access and plasma TV.

Some rooms come with nice balconies overlooking the swimming pool. This is a nice spot to unwind away from the outside noise.

bathroom

The bathrooms have an original style with river stone designs on the walls and the shower’s floor. They come with single sink and hairdryer.

lobby

Directly from the street, you’ll get into Kinbé’s lobby, a wide, clear space with hardwood floor and a X-shaped front-desk. A couple modernist comfy chairs and a good collection of books are the only other elements in the area, which directs straight to the jungle-inspired hallways of the hotel.

pool

A small but interesting pool extends from the lobby (and a wide window looking directly into the street) all the way to the rooms, in a narrow design that made the most of the limited space. A wooden deck and several sling chairs give the area a relaxing feeling.