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Hotel Playa del Karma

3.0 of 5
Avenida 15 entre calle 12 y 14 manzana 122 lote 9 Centro | Col. Centro entre calles 12 y 14, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
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Hotel Playa del Karma
Ranked #55 of 184 hotels in Playa del Carmen
4.0 of 5 stars 418 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Very nice(12)
  • Few blocks(9)
  • Small pool(8)
  • Rooms are clean(7)
  • Beach Club(6)
  • Great value(5)
  • Thatched roofs(5)
  • Bus station(5)
  • Free internet(4)
  • Friendly and helpful(4)
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed 4 nights at playa del karma and it was great to be away from the noises of the main street, but close enough to walk to it if we wanted. Restaurants and shops a few streets away. Our room was clean and beautifully decorated when we checked in, no tv, but you dont need it with so much... More

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London, UK
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

We booked this hotel for 2 nights based on excellent reviews on TripAdvisor but were quite disappointed. The hotel was pretty cheap and seemed in a fairly good location (on 10th Avenue, only 2 roads back from the beach) so I guess we shouldn't have been surprised that the room facilities were pretty basic. No TV, no iron, no kettle,... More

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Marcello Zagni, Director General at Hotel Playa del Karma, responded to this review
February 1, 2012

Dear Sirs, we are very sorry to hear you weren't totally satisfied, the cheap price you paid for was for a economy-basic room, only room without breakfast, no tv, no iron, etc, in case you'll desire an upper level room the price will be a little more. About the pool, water is totally clored and a chemical treatment avoid any... More

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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012

It's taken me a while to write this review, only because it ruins my mood to remember our time at this hotel. I will try to keep it as short as possible... let's just say, we learned some spanish while staying at Playa del Karma. Beechus (bugs), in our kama (bed), and Manchas (stains) on our Sabanas (sheets)! We stayed... More

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Marcello Zagni, Director General at Hotel Playa del Karma, responded to this review
February 1, 2012

Dear Sirs, I'm very sorry to read this story ,I'm agree this room is not the biggest ocean view room that a couple of Honeymoners deserve , it is a basic-room with a cheap price. Every effort for this staying was made, an extra upper level room, a special atencion at the bill, and we tried to offer our best... More

Atlanta, Georgia
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012

This will be a tough review to write because I liked the staff so much at Playa Del Karma that I want to give them a great review; however, the room accommodations were less than I expected and I feel obligated to call out my concerns. Let me begin with the positives: * The staff at Playa Del Karma are... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Spent 10 days here with 4 friends. Service was extremly friendly, location is perfect (make sure you eat food 2 streets back from the main strip, alot cheaper) room was nice and always cleaned, wifi worked well and sitting outside was quite relaxing with the natural surroundings! Would return! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 27, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Our trip to Playa del Carmen was a very "spur of the moment" thing. We didn't want to stay in Cancun with all the resorts and golfers, we wanted a more unique and local experience. This hotel provided that perfect charm and a live easy atmosphere. The moment we walked in the lobby we knew it was perfect. The one... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2011

This hotel is in a wonderful location on a quiet street. It's an easy 2 block walk to Quinta Avenida. The infamous Coco Bongo is only block away, and I could hear it's thumping music late at night if I listened hard. The room was cute and comfortable. The bed was very hard (not a problem). Wifi worked in our... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Lets get the basics out of the way. My beautifully decorated air conditioned room was spotlessly clean. My king size bed was well appointed and wonderfully comfortable. Attractive bathroom. Reading lights on each side of the bed (thank you! -- you know, that's one of my major complaints about budget hotels in Mexico) Plenty of warm water for a shower.... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 17, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I visited the hotel playa del karma back in 2009 with my girlfriend; I forgot to write a review after returning home (sorry, guys!), but it's a testament to the quality of experience I had there that even now, several years later, it's still something I remember fondly. This hotel is a wonderfully quiet oasis of calm in the hubbub... More

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Plantation, Florida
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 26, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

1st time here and will definitely come back. For the price you can not go wrong! The rooms are clean and there is AC and a safe box. Erick was awesome, friendly and gave great tips on where to eat. Got great sleep because it is not directly on the main street but close enough. More

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Address: Avenida 15 entre calle 12 y 14 manzana 122 lote 9 Centro | Col. Centro entre calles 12 y 14, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
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