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Hotel Alhambra: Traveler Reviews

Calle 8 con playa MZ 4 N 876 | Beach Front, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
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portland or
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Outstanding location and friendly staff!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 2, 2012

We love Hotel Alhambra! Everyone is so nice there, and you cannot beat the location- right on the beach and just a block from Av 5. We had delicious fresh fruit for breakfast (we're vegan) which was really lovely. The rooms are simple, clean, and housekeeping always made the towels into cute little animals/creatures which we enjoyed! Because it is so close to the action, it can be noisy at night. It's worth staying there just for the beachfront- best beach in Playa for sure. Go, have a Corona and relax under the shade of an umbrella. There's nothing better!

Room Tip: The hotel is clean, the staff is friendly, and the location is outstanding.
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Fairfax, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Lovely small hotel right off 5th.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012

What a terrific find! My husband and I stayed here one night on our way to Talum. It was within walking distance from shopping row central (5th avenue), and we were pleasantly surprised to see how little we were "barked" at to shop in particular locals shops as we were walking around. The room was somewhat small, but extremely clean, and came with free FULL breakfast the next morning. My only regret is we didn't plan better so that we could have taken advantage of the Yoga classes. The hotel feels like a zen retreat. Quiet, peaceful and clean. Note: It's a little noisy from the music at the corner bar on 5th - but just slightly. Just turn up the air conditioner...

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Edinburgh
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Hotel Alhambra”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 23, 2012

My husband and I have just left Hotel Alhambra. We had been very busy beforehand and really needed to chill out. This we did. Our room, while not large was fine for us as we were hardly in it. The location was perfect - close to the evening action but not in the middle. We whiled away the day, reading and swimming, dipping in and out of the sea, and the food was great. We were close to some great coral, well worth exploring. Staff were so gentle and thoughtful. Our only downside was in the evening the distant throbbing of music a few blocks away on the beach, but this is not only an issue for the Alhambra, and it did not stop us having a wonderful break. Highly recommended.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Houston, Texas
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“great prices, yummy breakfast and friendly staff”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 17, 2012

We are currenly staying at alhambra, and having a great time. My wife and i enjoy the great breakfast every morning, and love laying on the chairs under umbrellas which they provide. The food has been a real suprise. Better than we expected.. Love the limonada with mineral water mmmmmm, a must try. We would come back again for sure.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Oxnard, California
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Great Hotel!!!!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 21, 2012

We stayed at the Hotel Alhambra for a 8 days and loved it, staff was great!. we had a party of 14 (Salazar Party) and everything was perfect... could not ask for more, the room, food and the room rates we awsome....

Room Tip: all the rooms are great.
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  • Stayed August 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Alhambra Playa Del Carmen
Hotel Alhambra Riviera Maya/Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Address: Calle 8 con playa MZ 4 N 876 | Beach Front, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
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Region: Mexico > Yucatan Peninsula > Quintana Roo > Riviera Maya > Playa del Carmen
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Restaurant
Hotel Style:
#19 Best Value Hotels in Playa del Carmen
#33 On the Beach Hotels in Playa del Carmen
#50 Family Hotels in Playa del Carmen
#92 Romantic Hotels in Playa del Carmen
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Open the door to the Harmonies and Healing energies of earth, sunlight and ocean. ... more   less 
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