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Hotel Cielo

3.0 of 5
4th street, between 5th and 10th Ave., Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico (Formerly Hotel Santa Barbara)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Great Bear Rain Forest B.C .Canada
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 NEW

Greeted By Your Name and Always Asked If I Needed Anything.....Couldn't feel any more at Home than Here at Hotel Cielo....The Rooms are Clean and Fresh with a Very Comfortable Bed. Staff Service was so Perfect and Freindly...Location of Hotel Cielo really couldn't be anymore Perfect. Close to All the Action that You want to Enjoy while in Playa del... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013 via mobile

This was my second visit to Cielo, they offer more bottled water at no charge,the Internet was faster and the service, cleanliness and rooms were perfect ! The restaurant has made a few menu changes with a few table side dinners (for the good) I will see you guys again in November upon my return to PDC !!

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Louisville, Kentucky
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

My daughter and I stayed here on her spring break from high school. Very unique hotel, great friendly service. Owner is from New York and bought hotel a few years ago. They were actually expecting us and greeted us by name without me telling them who we were when we arrived. A little noisy until about 10 at night, it's... More

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HotelCielo, Owner at Hotel Cielo, responded to this review
April 25, 2013

Thank you Runsum313 for taking the time to write your review. We are delighted that you & your daughter enjoyed yourselves & had a great experience. Thank you for mentioning our restaurant Carconcitos glad you enjoyed it. Runsum313 , we know there are many Hotels in Playa Del Carmen, so thank you for choosing Hotel Cielo & we look forward... More

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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

I stayed at Cielo in Feb 2009 and I had a nice time. It is centrally located on the main strip of restaurants, hotels, shops, and bus stop. It is a small hotel and they have an attached restaurant that served a great breakfast. Our hotel room had a little terrace that we sat out on and people watched below.... More

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HotelCielo, Owner at Hotel Cielo, responded to this review
April 27, 2013

Thank you Armanicoco for taking the time to write your review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Sorry we couldn't accommodate you with a pool, but our pool is The Caribbean sea less than a minute walk, but we understand some, of us do like pools. We are just glad you enjoyed you self & our restaurant Carboncitos.... More

Wantagh, New York
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

Hotel Cielo was all I could want and more. Clean, friendly, water in the hallways, helpful and super friendly staff. The restaurant was an added convenience and delicous, the discount for guests is excellent. The hotel is so centrally located, walk to everything, the beach, the bus, all without being right on the noisy part of the strip. I was... More

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HotelCielo, Owner at Hotel Cielo, responded to this review
April 27, 2013

Thank you Jennifer for taking the time to write your review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay & had a wonderful vacation experience..... & we were delighted that you decided to stay 3 extra days.....it lets us know that we are on the right track. Jennifer, we know there are many hotels in Playa Del Carmen, so thank... More

Texas
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18 reviews 18 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

Just returned from Playa del Carmen. Stayed here again because it was great the first time! Convenient to our scuba shop, 5th Ave., & the beach. Highly recommend this small but clean hotel. No pool, no "fitness center", the beach is right there!

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HotelCielo, Owner at Hotel Cielo, responded to this review
April 27, 2013

Thank you lthomas for taking the time to write your review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay & had a great vacation experience. lthomas, we know there are many hotels in Playa Del Carmen, so thank you for continuing to choose Hotel Cielo & we hope to see you when you return to the beautiful Riviera Maya Owner... More

Dublin, Ireland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

On our first trip to Mexico, Hotel Ceilo was a lovely little place to stay. We were greeted with a warm welcome and given a choice of room which is always a good start. The Hotel is really central and the discount for breakfast and dinner at Carboncito's was a really nice touch.

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HotelCielo, Owner at Hotel Cielo, responded to this review
March 17, 2013

Grizzly banana, thank you for taking the time to write your review. We know you traveled a long way for your vacation & we are delighted that you had a wonderful time & that you were able to experience our warmth & charm. Grizzly banana, we know there are many hotels in Playa Del Carmen, so thank you for choosing... More

Ottawa
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18 reviews 18 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

My sister and I stayed at this hotel for three nights. The location cannot be beat. It's just off 5 avenue so a little less noisy than being right on the main drag, but still close to everything (ferry terminal, bus terminal, parking). The hotel has lots of charm and very friendly, helpful staff. Free cold filtered water is provided... More

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HotelCielo, Owner at Hotel Cielo, responded to this review
March 13, 2013

Thank you Ghana for taking the time to write your review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. Our apologies about the hand towel & the wi fi, we have been working on this issue. Just so you know for the future, we do have hair dryers at reception. Thank you for mentioning the staff & our... More

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2013

well i must say that we love staying at this great hotel.This is our 5th year and every time it only gets better,each year we bring more friends who equally fall in love with playa.The hotel staff is as good as it gets ,the food at carboncito's is excellent,and the drinks.......thank you for another great year.bobby b

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HotelCielo, Owner at Hotel Cielo, responded to this review
March 13, 2013

Thank you Bobby B for taking the time to write your review. We really appreciate the kind words, especially how we keep getting better . Thank you for mentioning Carboncitos & the staff, they are both a large part of our success. Bobby B, we know there are many hotels in Playa del Carmen, so thank you for choosing Hotel... More

Norristown, Pennsylvania
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2013

I stayed in Hotel Cielo on a vacation with friends. This hotel is chock full of Mexican charm. In addition, every staff person I came in contact with during my 7 day stay was warm, friendly & most of all provided service with a smile! Hotel Cielo made my first trip to Playa del Carmen something very special! The attached... More

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HotelCielo, Owner at Hotel Cielo, responded to this review
March 13, 2013

Thank you Rain for taking the time to write your review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay & had a great vacation experience. Thank you for mentioning the staff, they will be so happy when I read them the review & we are glad that you enjoyed our restaurant Carboncitos. Rain, we know there are many hotels in... More

 
 
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  • Restaurant next door(4)
  • Very helpful(4)
  • French toast(3)
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Additional Information about Hotel Cielo

Address: 4th street, between 5th and 10th Ave., Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico (Formerly Hotel Santa Barbara)
Region: Mexico > Yucatan Peninsula > Quintana Roo > Riviera Maya > Playa del Carmen
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant
Hotel Style:
#39 Family Hotels in Playa del Carmen
#43 Romantic Hotels in Playa del Carmen
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Hotel Cielo is a cute little boutique style hotel located steps to the beach, in the heart of the "original Playa." Our rooms start as low as $59 per night, balcony rooms with Caribbean views start at $99. Come see why people rave about our incredible value, friendly service, comfortable rooms and excellent restaurant. ... more   less 
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Hotel Cielo Riviera Maya/Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

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