El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Playa del Carmen Main Beach

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Deluxe Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View | Terrace/patio
Courtyard
Premium Condo, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View | In-room dining
Beach/ocean view
2 outdoor pools

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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1 Norte Esquina Calle 14 Norte, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Place, Quinta Avenida
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa del Carmen Main Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mamitas Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cozumel, Quintana Roo (CZM-Cozumel Intl.)

Room options

Deluxe Condo, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 594 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 2273 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 1275 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 2303 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Premium Condo, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1959 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Premium Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1130 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 457 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1138 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 2303 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms, Terrace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2518 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Playa del Carmen

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Downtown Playa del Carmen hotel, you'll be steps from Quinta Avenida and Playa del Carmen Main Beach. Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall and Mamitas Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Quinta Avenida - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mamitas Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aldea Corazón - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Grill Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mandala - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Caprichoza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alamo Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel

4.5-star luxury hotel near Playa del Carmen Main Beach
El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a theme park shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Playa del Carmen hotel.

  • 57 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 2008
  • Towels for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel offers 57 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4.5-star hotel have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 3 treatment rooms. Services include Swedish massages, facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle storage
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • HDTV

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
  • Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: USD 250 per stay

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay plus USD 100 one-time cleaning fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 12 years old or younger stays 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel to the airport?

El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel is 22.2 mi (257-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 El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel?

As of Nov 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel on Dec 3, 2025 start from $149.05, 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 El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel have an airport shuttle?

El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge (per vehicle).

How close is El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Playa del Carmen Main Beach and 6-minute walk from Mamitas Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 20 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Riviera Gran Casino (7-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel have a pool?

El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel features 2 outdoor pools. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like Asian cuisine and a beachfront location.

Does El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features facials, Swedish massages, and mani/pedis.

How close is El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel to downtown Playa del Carmen?

El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Playa del Carmen.

Reviews

El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 661 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nadacia Otesha

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful, amazing property the employees are so efficient and I honestly couldn’t ask for better in terms of that. I’m not much of a beach goer so this didn’t bother me as much but if you do like going to the beach, I do think this property is probably not the best for that. I just found the beach to be a little bit gross because of the Seaweed and stuff, the staff did let us know ahead of time that it was a situation but overall, it was so good very pet friendly. Everybody is very pleasant. The spa that they recommend is a little bit suspect so just be careful in that aspect of things but other than that, the property itself, the area and the town were very amazing I would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

natasha, Irvine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has no beach access.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aviran

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The A/C was broken we told them and they didn’t do anything about it. Eventually on the last day they gave us a fan. The beach was horrible no body can inside the water. There were stinky smell in the air.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yadira

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable quiet and safe place. Walkable to eating , shopping and bar places. Staff very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Kathleen, Fairfax

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location! Easy walk to 5th yet far enough to enjoy a quiet evening on terrace. Staff was super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Birat

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in center of playa dela Carmen
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor Manuel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, comfortable, the personal is very helpful, the room is very spacious and the location is perfect is very close to the 5 Avenue and the night clubs
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful place to stay

Wonderful place to stay, beautiful grounds, amazing pools, friendly and helpful staff. The beach isn't a swimming beach as fishing boats anchor there, but beach and restaurants all walkable. Very quiet at night. Enjoyed the concierge items to use, including sunscreen and bicycles.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Garrett D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good property - but can not swim in front of hotel - due to boats and water clarity. Close to shopping. Good pools.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Adelina, Murrieta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff were great. The restaurant attached to the hotel was okay. The staff was nice, but over priced for what was ordered.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about this place!! The staff was amazing and very accommodating and the condo was better than the pictures!! Did I say the staff was awesome yet?? I double down on that statement!! I’ll definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was our first trip to Cancun. I was not sure between the all inclusive and regular hotel. Finally We decided to go with El taj. So glad that we did. Such a clean and nice condo hotel. We had ocean view with a private spa in the balcony. The hotel was even better than the pictures. My 2 teenagers loved it. The location is perfect. Close to the fifth st which is live all night with cute shops. I have recommended this hotel to all my friends and families. We will come back again next year
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALFREDO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place . The only thing was the washer and dryer didn’t work .but everything else was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kruvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting with lush landscaping and scenic beach view. Staff was helpful and accommodating. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Had the onsite restaurant for breakfast and it was great as well. Additionally, the location is near many shops and restaurants. We loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosefa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean, and near town center - restaurants & shopping. We loved staying hear and will most likely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The pools on both Beachside and Oceanfront were clean and comfortable, with beautiful water features. Some of the jets in the jacuzzi weren’t operable and the elevator had us trapped for a solid 10 minutes with no one to hear us yell for help not did the alarm didn’t work. Luckily the door eventually opened on its own. The condo itself was perfect: comfortable, fully loaded, spacious. I would come back but I definitely wouldn’t risk the elevator again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Erik Alfonso

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is dated and need upgrades. A/C workied the first night and never again, cracked marble, worped particle board cabinets in bathrooms. Seat cushion in living room on concrete built in seat too thin or worn out.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

micaela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to 5Th Avenue ni e place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennise

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn, Chula Vista

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vacation here with my family and I have nothing but good things to say about this place. The staff, the service and the location was wonderful. If it wasn't for the sargasm, which we understand it would have been even better however there are other options for swimming. But we would definitely stay here again the location is amazing you can literally walk a few blocks to go shopping, have dinner and be in the night Life but can still come back to a quiet room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay and amzing location!!! Everything walking distance from restaurant, bars, pub spa and ocean!!! Tge condo is stunning and the views amazing! We had the most wonderful stay!
Pool view
Ocean view from our hot tub❤️ 2 bedrooms penthouse
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, san jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel was amazing! Right on the beach, near great shopping and restaurants. The hot tub was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025