Illusion Boutique Hotel by Xperience Hotels
Calle 8 Norte Entre 5A Avenida y Playa, Playa del Carmen 77710 Mexico
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#99 of 779 hotels in Playa del Carmen
Location
4.8
Cleanliness
4.6
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4.6
Value
4.4
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Welcome to Illusion Boutique Hotel by Xperience Hotels, your second home in Playa del Carmen, our main goal is to offer our infinite hospitality, reason so many Ambassadors (guests) keep coming back year after year. Located between the famous 5th avenue and the beach, it is the perfect place to enjoy your vacations, you will find Beach Clubs, departmental stores, restaurants, handcrafts stores, and even la iglesia Católica "Nuestra Señora del Carmen" (1.0 km), which are some of the main attractions of Playa del Carmen. The rooms include a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, air conditioning, and free high-speed Wi-Fi, so you can enjoy your rest with comfort. The hotel offers reception with unlimited hours, and you can enjoy a rooftop pool with spectacular views, where you can admire the sunrise and sunset. Illusion Boutique Hotel by Xperience Hotels brings you closer to the best of Playa del Carmen, where you will enjoy a relaxing and pleasant stay.
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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Restaurant
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Airport transportation
Spa
Adults only
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Rooftop pool
Adult pool
Outdoor pool
Breakfast available
Taxi service
Head massage
Massage
Rooftop terrace
Baggage storage
Concierge
Non-smoking hotel
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Laundry service
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Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Private balcony
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Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
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Laptop safe
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Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
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Boutique
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Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Location
Calle 8 Norte Entre 5A Avenida y Playa, Playa del Carmen 77710 Mexico
Name/address in local language
Illusion Boutique Hotel by Xperience Hotels
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It is absolutely mind boggling that this " So Called Hotel"is still listed on every 3rd party platform !!!!! THEY ARE THIEVES !!!!!!!!!! The only thing guarneteed is that "YOU WILL BE ROBBED " and then you will be up all night thinking about which one of these employees did it , because Senor Frogs is your neighbor and they shut down at exactly 3am.!!!!!! Every other review is that someone was robbed !!!!! They took the contnets of our safe !!! All cash, jewelry , purse, and car keys with fobs. To make it even better .... THEY STOLE BOTH SETS!!!! I am 3 weeks in waiting for new keys to be laser cut in England and the car reprogrammed !!!! And I get to pay 1400.00 JUST FOR THE FOBS !!!!!!!! At what point will you deem it UNSAFE !!!!! The first attempt they did not realize I was in the room. So brilliantly had a small folded towel in his hand as his decoy , just in case someone was in the room. They staff was the most callus , unsimpathetic group of employees I have ever met !!!! The only think that is guarenteed is you will get to waste a full useless day at the police station , basically for no reason at all !!!!!!!! Oh and throw your suitcases away and your clothes once you are home. Then make a Dr's appointment for antibiotics from all of the bed bug bites!!!…
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I have traveled all of the World and always read reviews before booking! I was so confused upon arrival to actually see the property ! I felt like they really used an amazing filter for the website pictures. The pool is 2 feet deep. Two if the 8 lounge chairs provided were broken . The elevator is non functional collection of trash and cleaning supplies. There is NO restaurant on site. No blankets and 2 towels. No snack Bar . Pool Bar ….no snack bar ….no bartender….. Continental breakfast 2 blocks always and they want to sell you a time share. That’s all fine and we knew we would still make it fun and had a great story when we got back . The part that was the most upsetting was coming in from the pool and opening our safe to being completely cleaned out ! All of our cash wallet, purse, all jewelry …and both sets of car keys ! Staff was less than helpful and there was not communication problems , my husband is bilingual. Two wasted days at the police station in order to get a police report to have the video footage released…coincidentally the camera aimed at our room was the only none functioning camera.…
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Do NOT waste your money on this place. It is located right across from the extreamely noicy bare ‘Senor Frog’. It was impossible to get any sleep here because of the extreme noice. And this is NOT mentioned anywhere on Hotels.com or their website. Also the place is worn down and dirty. I changed my room 3 times in one night. All 3 rooms had dirty/stained bedlinen/towels - very disgusting. It was dirty and does absolutely not categorize as a 3/4 star hotel in any way, shape or form. One of the rooms i changed to smelled so bad of either mold or pee..or a combination of both… We had booked 1 week in this place through hotels.com and unfortunately the hotel was not willing to refund our stay although they promise a totally different experience on hotels.com. We checked out after one night and tried to get a refund wich the hotel refused. So we basically wasted our money. The standard of this hotel is VERY low and you dont want to waste your money here. Breakfast is included - but dont get fooled by this either. The breakfast is the most basic you can imagine and you have to go to another location for this. If you want a good vacation in Playa Del Carmen do NOT go to this hotel. …
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Room Tip: Just stay far away from this hotel. You will waste your money. Always read the rewievs before...
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We reserved the hotel for 4 days, the rooms were nothing compared to the photos online, they were very filthy and smelt old. The ac weren’t working well and the safe was broken so we weren’t able to use it. The complimentary breakfast is only toast and coffee. My mother’s room was robbed while we went swimming on the rooftop pool, which the depth was no more than 3 ft; and our report was not taken into serious consideration. Sadly because of the robbery we were unable to find another hotel. Honestly not recommendable at all. Also we were so busy with resolving the theft we didn’t think of taking any pictures of the rooms.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Room Tip: Keep all valuables on you at all times!
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This was a very inexpensive hotel in a great location. The staff was friendly and helpful. The bed was large and comfortable. For the price, it's a very good value. Our room itself was quite strange. No table at all, one dining chair in the corner. Light switches in odd places and a single step up into the bathroom. There was a TV on the wall, but we never turned it on. Fan and AC worked well, but the AC would emit an odd smell every once in a while during the night. Probably from the duct it was attached to, but that's just a guess. If price is your main concern, you'll be fine.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Horrible service; they had a dirty looking crappy towel, and no blanket on the bed, no chair, table or mini fridge in the room. We asked for a blanket and towels and 4 hours later around 10:30 pm they said they didn’t have any towels or blanket,,, pictures online don’t match. Also they had a white curtain and a bright light ON all night right outside , the whole room was lighted up all night.. we left the next morning and they didn’t want to give the refund of $437 that we had paid in advance for 4 nights
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: Poor, horrible service , online pics don’t match
The name matches what they show/are… just an...
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I wanted to give this place five stars because I've stayed here before. They have gone downhill since my last stay. Very disappointed. The beds are super hard, and there was no water one day. We had to ask for extra towels daily, and the ones they gave us were super dingy. Bring an extra blanket or sheet because they don't have extras to give you if needed. If you are on a budget and don't mind super basic, then you may fare well. The location is PERFECT if you don't mind the loud club noise. The beach is right there, and shopping on 5th Avenue is steps away. Also just remembered that I need to mention the elevator doesn't work. So if you can't do steps or traveling with someone elderly, this is not the place. The entire week we were there did not see one person or company come in even to attempt to fix the elevator. Not a good place to stay at all. Trust me!!!!…
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Room Tip: Don't stay here!
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We arrived on November 19 and our plan was to stay one week. Due to weather in Canada and weather in Mexico we did not arrive till after midnight on November 20. We were greeted by a very pleasant person whose name was Facundo. He showed us our room, and although it was not what we had imagined, it had a bed a fridge and a television. The next morning we tried to set up our room however, there was not a table or chair to put our stuff on. That evening there was a tropical storm, and the power was out for several hours, which gave us time to relax . I spoke to the next concierge, whose name was Leonardo and I asked him if it would be possible to get a room with a little bit more furniture in it, like a chair, and/or a table .He said he would work on it. The following day I spoke to him about it, and he gave us quite a nice room .We were extremely grateful. We are a senior couple and we are here in Mexico for several months and had more luggage, possibly then a traditional tourist might have. I would say the only issue was that internet/wi-fi was TERRIBLE . As a result, we were unable to watch the television. I spoke to Leonardo about it, and he said that he had to get it serviced. Today is one week later Saturday the 26th and we are checking out and the TV does not work to this day. The wi-fi remained very poor where our room was situated . Breakfast was at hotel energy since illusion boutique does not have the facilities for breakfast. The included breakfast was eggs and toast and coffee and juice, which was adequate. The staff providing the food were very friendly. Proximity to the beach was a super plus and our beach was very nice ,sandy and without a lot of people on it, the exception being weekends, My final comment is that you do need earplugs of some sort at night time, because the music is extremely loud meaning that the vibration was extreme and most nights the music went until 3 AM, be prepared for that !!! All in all, a very relaxing experience throughout the day with our own little paradise next to the pool, the pool, being maybe 2 to 3 feet deep, but cleaned every morning. Thank you to Rosa, who cleaned our room, Facundo and Leonardo, who made our stay very pleasurable. Thank you.…
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: If you are near fifth Ave., and eighth, be prepared for noise, basically starting at 6 PM and...
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AVOID THIS HOTEL AT ALL COSTS! The cleaning/maintenance staff will steal your items! We stayed at this hotel for 4 nights and I had some very expensive headphones stolen from inside my work luggage. One of the cleaning/maintenance workers intentionally opened my work luggage while they were cleaning the room and STOLE a pair of very expensive headphones. The day we arrived the A/C was not even turned on so the room was steaming hot when we arrived, it took a couple of hours for the A/C to fully ventilate the room with cold air. The check in process was an absolute joke. It took the receptionist almost an entire hour to find our reservation even though we reserved the room months in advance. I could go and on but I wanted to keep this review short and to the point! Stay away from this hotel!!…
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I found this hotel very cheap, despite the high quality of the services that are being offered: a 24 hour concierge, neat and large bedrooms, a lovely tiny swimming pool and breakfast, too. The location is at a stone's throw from the beach and from the crowded and noisy Avenida Quinta, the coolest road in Playa del Carmen, where you can find all that you desire. Staff is professional and very kind.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Traveled solo
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PRICE RANGE
$54 - $112 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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illusion boutique hotel by xperience playa del carmen, hotel illusion boutique, illusion boutique playa del carmen
LOCATION
MexicoYucatan PeninsulaQuintana RooRiviera MayaPlaya del Carmen
NUMBER OF ROOMS
45
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Frequently Asked Questions about Illusion Boutique Hotel by Xperience Hotels
Which popular attractions are close to Illusion Boutique Hotel by Xperience Hotels?
Nearby attractions include Quinta Avenida (0.08 miles), Playacrawl (0.1 miles), and L'Ambassade (0.09 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Illusion Boutique Hotel by Xperience Hotels?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Illusion Boutique Hotel by Xperience Hotels?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Illusion Boutique Hotel by Xperience Hotels?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Illusion Boutique Hotel by Xperience Hotels?
Yes, parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Illusion Boutique Hotel by Xperience Hotels?
Conveniently located restaurants include Osteria De Roma, Po Thai Restaurant, and Señor Frog's Playa del Carmen 5ta y 8va.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Illusion Boutique Hotel by Xperience Hotels?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Illusion Boutique Hotel by Xperience Hotels have airport transportation?
Yes, Illusion Boutique Hotel by Xperience Hotels offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Illusion Boutique Hotel by Xperience Hotels located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.4 miles away from the center of Playa del Carmen.
Are pets allowed at Illusion Boutique Hotel by Xperience Hotels?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Illusion Boutique Hotel by Xperience Hotels?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.