On the beach.A stay at this Downtown Playa del Carmen condo places you steps from Quinta Avenida and a 5-minute walk from Playa del Carmen Main Beach. Calle 12 and Frida Kahlo Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Central Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Mamitas Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Restaurants
Cervecería Chapultepec - 1 min walk
Fah Restaurant Bar - 2 min walk
Zenzi Beach Club - 1 min walk
Calle 12 - 2 min walk
Starbucks - 1 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Ocean View 2 Bdrm at El Faro! Great Rates! R203
On the second floor of the beautiful El Faro condo complex, this is a comfy and contemporary vacation rental. With 2 bedrooms and a pull-out sofa bed, up to 5 guests can be accommodated. We offer great rates with incredible amenities. Discover unparalleled ocean views from this beachfront condo in Playa del Carmen! Wake up to breathtaking sunrises from your private terrace overlooking the swimming pool and beach. The master suite features terrace access and a marble-tiled bathroom. Stylishly furnished bedrooms, each with a TV, ensure comfort and relaxation. With an open kitchen, dining, and living areas, soak in Caribbean Sea views day and night. Plus, enjoy access to an enormous infinity pool and white sandy beach just steps away. Located in downtown Playa del Carmen, El Faro offers proximity to shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Book now for an unforgettable ocean view getaway!
** BED CONFIGURATION ** Bedroom One: 1 King bed Bedroom Two: 1 Double bed + 1 Trundle twin bed Living Room: 1 Sofa bed
THINGS TO DO NEARBY World Class Restaurants, Nightlife and Shopping on Playa's famous 5th Avenue! Xcaret, Xplor, Xel Ha Adventure Parks Explore the incredible cenotes of the Riviera Maya Deep Sea Fishing World Class Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Tulum Beaches and Ruins – 45 minutes Beaches: Playa Punta Esmeralda, Playacar Beach, Mamita's Beach Club
Cancun Airport - 50 min drive / Tulum Airport - 50 minute drive Walmart / Mega / Chedraui Supermarkets - 15 min walk ADO Bus station - 10 min walk Hospitals - 15 min away
DETAILS TO NOTE - Please be aware that seaweed is a natural phenomenon that hits Quintana Roo beaches, especially during the summer months (Apr-Oct). While the local team at El Faro and the municipality do a great job in cleaning it up, it can affect your ability to enjoy the beach and the ocean, so please make yourself aware of the current state of the seaweed, as we cannot offer refunds for issues related to seaweed.
- The central location of this property gives you access to the best that downtown Playa del Carmen has to offer. Due to our location next to restaurants and bars, you may experience some noise at this location. We do not offer refunds for noise issues. We appreciate your understanding and hope you enjoy your stay!
- Your booking automatically includes a damage protection policy. Should any minor accidental damages occur during your stay, we will cover you up to $1,000. We understand accidents happen, so we've got your back! However, if we determine damage was willful or negligent, we will charge an additional cost based on the damage itself.
- The beach in front of El Faro will come and go seasonally, at times the ocean comes all the way up to the deck and the common area administration will block this area for security purposes. Please exercise caution and comply with any common area association rules.
- We have a no-tolerance rule about parties and loud noise, so please be aware that complaints from neighbors, notifications from authorities, notifications from our noise monitoring software, or any other proof of disruptive behavior or loud noise between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM will result in fines of up to $1000.00, possible eviction and / or possible legal action if authorities are involved.
-The beach condition changes every day, weather and hurricanes tend to affect how wide the sand area is in our photos- sometimes the water reaches up to the deck.
- Please note that due to El Faro's security protocols, before your arrival, we will request a photo of each guest's ID that will be at the property during your stay.
Have any questions about our home or location? Please let us know! We hope to host you soon!
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Ocean View 2 Bdrm at El Faro! Great Rates! R203 to the airport?
This condo is 22 mi (256-min drive) away from the Cozumel Intl. Airport (CZM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Ocean View 2 Bdrm at El Faro! Great Rates! R203 have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.
How close is Ocean View 2 Bdrm at El Faro! Great Rates! R203 to the beach?
This condo is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Ocean View 2 Bdrm at El Faro! Great Rates! R203 offer free breakfast?
This condo does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Ocean View 2 Bdrm at El Faro! Great Rates! R203?
No, there is no casino at this condo, but Riviera Gran Casino (4-min walk) is nearby.
What time is check-in at Ocean View 2 Bdrm at El Faro! Great Rates! R203?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Ocean View 2 Bdrm at El Faro! Great Rates! R203?
Free parking is not available at this condo.
Does Ocean View 2 Bdrm at El Faro! Great Rates! R203 have a pool?
Yes, there's a pool.
Does Ocean View 2 Bdrm at El Faro! Great Rates! R203 have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this condo.
How close is Ocean View 2 Bdrm at El Faro! Great Rates! R203 to downtown Playa del Carmen?
This condo is 0.2 mi away from Playa del Carmen.
Ocean View 2 Bdrm at El Faro! Great Rates! R203 Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Robert G.
Nov 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was good. The AC was broke for four out of five days but other than that it had perfect location. The beach was not doable the water was brown
Robert G.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steve H.
Jan 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A Wonderful Holiday!
The property appears to be very well managed. Both the rental unit and the grounds were clean, secure and well maintained. The unit was very well appointed and all the appliances worked. A beautiful pool & beach. Our only complaint was that we had trouble with the internet. It took 3 days to connect, & when connected - it was slow. Also, the nightclub music from around the corner (especially the low base notes) kept my husband awake - even with earplugs. I was able to ignore it & sleep. Overall, our family of 4 had an absolutely wonderful holiday! Thank you for the memories.
Steve H.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Christy S.
Aug 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Beautiful quiet property close to everything in Playa del Carmen. Loved the umbrella service everyday and the cool bar/restaurant on the beach next door. Had a couple of broken items in the rental but maintenance came next morning and fixed them promptly. Would stay there again
Christy S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sonia V.
Jul 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
First time to Playa Del Carmen
Perfect spot!!! Beach front private access, everything is within walking distance.
Sonia V.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jose C.
Jul 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
I'll be back :)
Excelente location, very safe, i definitely recommend it. Overall my stay was more than i expected. I do plan to be back next year.
The place was perfect, right on the beach yet close to everything you may need from groceries, dining, shopping, activities. Walkable to all of the fore mentioned. Our condo had all of the necessities. Loved waking up looking at the water. Our family of 6 had a nice relaxing week.
Bridgett Amber
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Apr 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Room with a View
On an earlier stay in El Faro, we were in a different building. This condo/building offered a superior experience. The photos well represent the quality of the furnishings, kitchen appliances and bathrooms' double vanities. Not shown is the master bath houses a full-sized washer and dryer. Big bonus! The view from the balcony is lovely, while the location shields you from the nightlife/partying that nearby venues offer. The security patrol is another bonus - the property's yellow wrist bands designating El Faro guests; those without are promptly escorted away. the El Faro pools are the envy of the area, and the photos are true to life. Other reviews highlighted the wall art as porno/offensive, a viewpoint we did not share. Also negatively reviewed was the furniture coverings - coverings we appreciated as protecting the couches from our sunscreened bodies. We returned to El Faro because of the pools, security, and proximity to Playa's avenues of restaurants and shopping. Already planning our next trip!
Verified traveler
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sherry W.
Apr 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic condo
The condo was fantastic. It was well stocked with all the appliances, bedding and linen, plus water bottles ready to go. It was clean and the location of the complex is close to everything such as shops, restaurants, transportation, diving and the beach is steps away. The staff of El Faro is amazing and work so hard to make guests comfortable. It’s always appreciated when owners of these condos rent them out so we can enjoy a vacation.
Sherry W.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
dixie d.
Feb 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Pictures are misleading
First of all - the good! Great location!!! Property managers were prompt when called about fixing issues. The balcony was nice and views were as depicted.
The bad - the couches had ugly brown covers on them and there was a huge strange naked lady pic on the wall. I immediately pulled up the listing to make sure I was in the right place because I would have never selected this unit based on how it looks now. Please just get new couches and maybe beach themed art - or update pics to show people what they are really getting.
dixie d.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Leslie Lynn L., Denver, CO
Feb 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good!
We love El Faro, and have stayed there several times! This condo was fine, but not our fav!
The only “issue”, was the pictures were not quite accurate. The worst was the very ugly, sloppy, brown slipcovers on what was pictured as a beautiful white couch and loveseat! They were ill-fitted and make it impossible to use the love seat!
In addition, the artwork was very odd! Abstract naked lady above our bed!
And the large “Some Girls, Rolling Stones” album cover, and another Rolling Stones concert poster in the bathroom, of another naked woman, just a bit awkward. None of which are pictured in the condo photos. Would have preferred a more Mexican or beach vibe! Just not our style!
Last thought: we wish they would figure out the chairs at the pool situation. Every morning it is a battle of the fittest, and most aggressive, fight for pool chairs…a total morning nightmare, unfortunately! Every year we hope they will figure out a new system!
All that being said El Faro is still the best place to stay in Playa! The best location and pool!!!
Leslie Lynn L.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
robert b.
Feb 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
El Faro Stay
Beside issues with broken stove property was in a great location easy to walk throughout town
robert b.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Josh M.
Jan 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Location is amazing and close to everything. Also, Playa has a lot of energy at night and this particular unit is angled great so the noise was minimal. We always pack white noise machines wherever we go and it was perfect. Five Star was very responsive prior to the trip and answered all of our questions. The oven didn’t work and we didn’t realize until Christmas Eve. I texted and never got a response which was very reasonable due to the holiday. Upon trying again after I didn’t realize there was an email I should have used. Never was repaired but I used the grill instead and it was fine. Housekeeping was amazing and did a great job.
Josh M.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joannie D.
Dec 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Very well located, very clean and the staff awesome:)
Joannie D.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chris L.
Oct 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Overall my family of 6 had an amazing time in playa de Carmen. The condominium was great clean and tidy the grounds were perfect we would definitely stay again
Chris L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
STEPHENIE N.
Aug 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
This was the perfect place! right on the beach, view is spectacular! The condo was clean and just the right size for me and my husband, plus a few more if we had some friends. eclectic art, awesome balcony where we spent the majority of the time relaxing and enjoying the view of the sea. Great infinity pool, shallow end for kids as well. Get a massage by the pool, worth it!! I liked that security is at the pool/beach area to make sure its only guests. We will definitely be back & stay @ Reef 203!!
STEPHENIE N.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Paulo F.
Aug 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay with your family!
Everything was great! The apartment is well equipped for a family of 4-5 to stay without any space issues. It is near stores and restaurants (Calle 5). Walmart is a short 10-15min walk up the street. We did not have any problems with noise from the nearby restaurants, clubs and people passing by. Unfortunately most of the days the beach right in front of the complex had a lot of seaweed. The pool is huge and great! The air conditioning worked great. The apartment had 2 big jugs of water. The shower is amazing. Washer and drier worked great too. The staff is friendly and very helpful. I would ONLY ask the manager to replace the art work that may not be appropriate for children. Thanks a lot!
Paulo F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth G.
Jul 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Dental visit
I got my teeth extracted and full dentures made while there. The dental work was excellent. I was in your home in a beautiful place to recover.
Thank you
The property is as described and you can just walk to the local shops, restaurants and the beach.
There’s only two things I will like to point out, they have the slowest Wi-fi ever and I wish they would of say at front you have to pay for parking. The description does not mention you have to pay around 15 U.S. dollars per day, I got the notice right before my check in, too late to look for another option. Overall the condo and the area are great!
Eunice
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carlos M.
Apr 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Super nice place!
Everything as described. The place is very comfortable and roomy! Cleaning service is a plus! Well equipped and with a nice terrace. The pool downstairs was great for the kids. Excellent choice would recommend and come back!
Carlos M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
rosie p., San Diego, CA
Jul 3, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and view of the ocean
The condo was clean, fresh, and in a perfect location. The living room and master bedroom had a lovely view of the ocean and we got to enjoy both the sunrise and sunsets from there. We walked everywhere and got to explore with ease and proximity to everything. We loved it and would stay at Reef 302 again!
rosie p.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
TIM C., Kirkland, WA, US
Jan 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We had a great time and enjoyed our stay very much . The place is safe and clean. The unit we stayed in was amazing ! Had everything we needed . The only thing was that the washer and dryer did not work . We hope it will be fixed by the time we return.
TIM C.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2021
6/10 Okay
Darby H.
Oct 21, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Not what I expected
On vacation having to worry about fees if anything is missing or using the wrong towels for the pool or the shower.
Washer not working and starting at random times of the night and dryer not drying. Great location and great place just not this specific room
Darby H.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lynee G., Brighton
Sep 14, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Overall, we absolutely loved this place! Perfect location on the beach and close to tons of shopping and restaurants. We loved the pool and grounds and the patio/view. We had a few issues (mostly the lack of some basic condo supplies), all of which we brought to the attention of the property manager. Most were resolved but a few were ignored. When we first walked in to the condo with the bellman, there was a thick sanitizing fog throughout the condo that burned our eyes and throats. It took about 6 hours of leaving all windows and doors open, and the fans on, before the air was mostly cleared. The clothes dryer was very noisy and took two hours to dry one load, and left the load smelling like rotting seaweed. Speaking of seaweed, our beach was unswimmable due to the huge amount of seaweed. However, further down the beach to the right was better. Again, the condo and location and views were absolutely fantastic, and we'll definitely plan to stay again.
Lynee G.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
8/10 Good
Montrell H., Cleveland
Sep 6, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Washer and Dryers
There is a washer and dryer in the unit but it is inoperable. However, there is a laundry room. Washer is fine but the dryer takes several times to get dry. Only a couple washer and dryer s working.
Montrell H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Matt B.
Jul 26, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation
Great place to stay for proximity to everything in downtown , while also staying away from the noise. Right on the edge of everything you need - shopping, restaurants, etc. - but just far enough away to be quiet enough for a family vacation. Great ocean views. We are a family of 5, and we enjoyed the unit interior, the pool, and the grounds - and we could also get to all the restaurants and shopping in one block.
The staff at the condo and at Rentals Your Way made the check-in process smooth and easy. Parking pass was provided, which was a HUGE help.
Grounds are kept in perfect shape, and the pool is kept clean. Great space around the pool. Security constantly monitoring the grounds but never intrusive - always helpful.
Our unit had a great view of the ocean and overlooking the pool. The unit was clean and in good shape.
Anything we needed or requested (minor issues typical for any traveler) were answered quickly by El Faro staff, Rentals Your Way staff, or Caribbean Beach Properties - Roger with CBP, Karina with El Faro, and Noemi with RYW in particular were very helpful.
One travel note - PLEASE research the sargassum / seaweed phenomenon, and the seasonal effects, to time your trip. It's a natural thing and has NOTHING to do with El Faro, but do your research to maximize your beach fun.
HIGHLY recommend El Faro for a vacation stay.