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12 Bees Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Playa del Carmen Main Beach

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Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby sitting area
2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
2 outdoor pools, sun loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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No. Int. S/N, Calle 12 Bis, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Place, Central Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Quinta Avenida
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa del Carmen Main Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cozumel, Quintana Roo (CZM-Cozumel Intl.)

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 231 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 231 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Playa del Carmen

Downtown Playa del Carmen stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Playa del Carmen hotel, you'll find Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida. Calle 12 and Nuestra Senora del Carmen Catholic Church are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Central Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Quinta Avenida - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mamitas Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vips Constituyentes - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Doctorcito - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Compa - Birria Y Asadas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zitla - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Takiza (Tacos de Canasta) - ‬2 min walk

About this property

12 Bees Hotel

3-star hotel near Playa del Carmen Main Beach
12 Bees Hotel offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered on select days. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center, a meeting room, and coworking spaces. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly 12 Bees Hotel. A theme park shuttle and a bus station shuttle are available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Playa del Carmen hotel.

  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Beauty salon
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
12 Bees Hotel offers 65 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 2.83 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 008-007-003009/2025

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at 12 Bees Hotel.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

12 Bees Hotel Hotel
12 Bees Hotel Playa del Carmen
12 Bees Hotel Hotel Playa del Carmen

Frequently asked questions

How close is 12 Bees Hotel to the airport?

12 Bees Hotel is 21.8 mi (256-min drive) away from the Cozumel Intl. Airport (CZM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at 12 Bees Hotel?

As of Dec 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 12 Bees Hotel on Dec 18, 2025 start from $35.05, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does 12 Bees Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at 12 Bees Hotel.

How close is 12 Bees Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Playa del Carmen Main Beach and 14-minute walk from Mamitas Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 12 Bees Hotel offer free breakfast?

12 Bees Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 12 Bees Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Riviera Gran Casino (5-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at 12 Bees Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at 12 Bees Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does 12 Bees Hotel have a pool?

12 Bees Hotel features 2 outdoor pools.

Does 12 Bees Hotel have a restaurant?

12 Bees Hotel is home to BEEBAR, which features brunch.

Does 12 Bees Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer facials and mani/pedis.

How close is 12 Bees Hotel to downtown Playa del Carmen?

12 Bees Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Playa del Carmen.

Reviews

12 Bees Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 266 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 266 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 266 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 266 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 266 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Flavio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Viaje Familiar

Nos encantó la propiedad, super cómodo y lindo. El área del roof nos encantó, entendiendo que quizás por la temporada los insumos son limitados, pedimos piña colada y no tenían piña sin embargo nos ofrecieron otras opciones. Definitivamente será de mis primeras opciones a futuro.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gracias por sus atenciones

Excelente hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

David, New Orleans

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zack

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service & really nice people
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Marina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Can’t open the window. View to the wall
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, quiet and comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Z
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

FERNANDA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
De um modo geral boa, não gostamos do bar e nem do restaurante.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice safe property

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

myriam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Enumclaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is clean, private and has an amazing Roof top. The front desk staff is extremely helpful as well. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice time there. The room got cleaned every day. WiFi was great. Very closed for shopping. 15 min to the beach if you are walking. I would stay there again
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Available parking. Walkable to 5th avenue and Contituyenes street.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A fridge in the room would be nice... otherwise nice restaurant and pool table on the top floor. Great staff!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Average hotel, nothing exceptional
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliness , they extended my check out time and gave me a free coctail 😊
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

alright, but not special

Alright for the price, but service… especially in the restaurant/bar, was horrible. (I actually never even got service and left). Location good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall poor
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonatiuh Benjamin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Strategic location if you're planning to save money and time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good location. Walkable. Decent for the price

Room was a little musty but fine. Tried to order food in the restaurant and was told it was closed at 6pm!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025