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Av. 12 and Calle 10, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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Elefante
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Ranked #159 of 195 hotels in Playa del Carmen
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013

this hotel has changed owners,,, it changed and we were first customers whilst renovation was going on,, we booked in for just two nights but stayed a week,, the room was clean spacious and the staff very friendly even the builders!! its undergoing a revamp and will open as the cocodrillo hotel,,, its affodable and right in centre of town... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2013

We stayed at Elefante as a part of a tour. Not knowing the nightly rate, I can't really comment on its value. Location: The hotel is a short walk from the beach (5min) but just far enough from the 5th Ave, the main tourist street lined with shops and restaurants, for a break from the overly enthusiastic street vendors. Hotel:... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2013 via mobile

Booked here for 5 nights but only lasted 2! Very noisy, not just from the night club; workers outside the window who start at 6.30am. Hotel is need of updating, but not at 6.30am! Had to move rooms twice due to lack of lights and toilet seat - items which you would expect. Swimming pool is very small and not... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 21, 2012

My husband and I stayed here back in 2007 for just one night because that was torture enough! Mind you, it looks like it has been redone since then and thank God because it was TERRIBLE! The TV had been ripped off the wall and was missing and when I took the bedside draw down to the front desk because... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 11, 2012

Rooms were clean, a bit noisy since Coco Bongo is right around the corner. The big plus is that it is centrally located.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 24, 2012

Stayed here with Intrepid for 1 night at the start of a tour. I had been staying in PDC for 5 days beforehand in a similarly priced hotel so have something to compare this to. Our room was pitch black dark with the only window opening out to a shaded area, and to compound things the lighting was very dim.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012

Look it's a cheap hotel. Its a short walk from the beach (playa del Carmen is small anyway), it was a bit noisy at night. Agree the security is a bit minimal, but we never lost anything. The rooms are clean.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 17, 2010

Lucily we only stayed here for 1 night. Its very basic, the rooms are like saunas, and I didn't feel safe at all! The reception and the service pretty much stank, but again this was just a single night. I have no idea why Intrepid Travel stay here.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2007

I just returned from from a stay at the Elphante Hotel. My room was robbed on the first night. There is no security to speak of and the rooms are very easy to break into, the doors have cheap locks, windows that can be taken apart and someone can then reach the inside door knob. DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING THAT... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2004

I have stayed many times at this hotel. While it is by no means fancy... it is a bed to sleep in and a shower when you'd like to freshen up. I wouldn't reccomend it to someone looking for a resort... but if anyone is just looking for somewhere to sleep in the middle of their tropical adventure, I give... More

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Also Known As:
Elefante Hotel Playa Del Carmen
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Elefante Riviera Maya/Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Address: Av. 12 and Calle 10, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Region: Mexico > Yucatan Peninsula > Quintana Roo > Riviera Maya > Playa del Carmen
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Ranked #159 of 195 hotels in Playa del Carmen
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