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El Acuario Hotel

Av. 25 Norte entre 2 y 4 Norte Col. Centro, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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El Acuario Hotel
Ranked #33 of 184 hotels in Playa del Carmen
4.5 of 5 stars 44 Reviews
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atlanta
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

thanks to diane and staff had a wonderful 10 days--hope to return soon, because everyone made me feel like family--this is the REAL mexico, not some overpriced resort--love the breakfast in the "yellow shack" around the corner, please give my best to marshall there--i could go on and on but just need to say i miss it and love the... More

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Nanaimo BC
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

We had the kitchenette on the 2nd level #202. Squeaky clean and the whitest freshest sheets ever! Air con, TV, free coffee, WIFI. Mexican flare, clean, simple, safe and basic. Includes the friendliest cat named Coco who does her daily rounds of inspection and visiting. Our room (as all rooms) overlook the pool and lovely well-kept garden area. A few... More

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Tampere, Finland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

I want to thank Diane with all her help to make our holiday perfect. We stayed only 1 night, but we wanted to come back for our last days, unfortunately they were fully booked. Diane make all her best to help and find us the other hotel with the swimming pool. Nice quiet place with nice colours. KIITOS! More

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Seattle
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
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I stayed here for 2.5 weeks this month, telecommuting but also having some fun in Playa with relatives. Manager Diane & her team run a spotless, tidy and pleasant 12-unit oasis in the middle of a working-class neighborhood. Rooms are plain but cute, and there is always somebody cleaning, retouching the brightly colored paint, making more coffee, or helping guests.... More

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San Diego, California
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012
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My husband and I spent our December holidays here and I'm so glad that I chose this place! The staff are so friendly (even though Diane is the only one who speaks English) and are always willing to please. They also have a pot of delicious Coba coffee brewing at all times in the reception area. The hotel grounds are... More

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Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

stayed there for 2 weeks after we spontanously moved out of the appartement our language school provided. this hotel was recommended to us by some fellow students. the rooms were spacious and always clean, the staff very friendly and helpful. it was not only good value for money but a great place to stay. we had to change the room... More

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Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011
4
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We absolutely love his hotel. Normally we would stay in a large, all inclusive resort, however since we decided to stay long term, we wanted something a little more authentic, with a Mexican feel. My husband and I did a lot of research before actually booking the hotel. Because we were planning on staying long term, we decided to book... More

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North Vancouver
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011
1
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I stayed with my fiancee and a friend at el acuario hotel in september. The rooms are comfortable and very affordable,ours had a nice kitchenette and fridge, the hotel also has a nice pool, extremely helpful service from all staff. -to make it more homey there is a grill in the garden area to do evening barbecues! Fantastic! It is... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011

Its a beauiful warm place, the people and service are great, you feel like @ home but way better!!!!! You make friends while your there and they make you want to stay and not go home! More

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Cancun, Mexico
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2011
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I live in Cancun and often I take groups diving to Playa del Carmen and Cozumel. We used to go to other hotels, but since several of our divers and friends from Cancun and abroad, told us about this place, We decided to try it. Our group really enjoyed everything. The rooms very clean and nice, WIFI was a real... More

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Av. 25 Norte entre 2 y 4 Norte Col. Centro, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Price range (per night):* INR2,508 - 3,344

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