I was pleasantly surprised with this hostel. I have stayed in some horrendous hostels in the past, and with all the options in Playa Del Carmen, I was having a hard time deciding on which hostel to stay in. All of the hostel reviews were all over the place. I am sure glad that I decided on Grand Playa Hostal.... More

We stayed here two nights as four 23 year olds seeking fun....we were not let down! The place is very clean and close to all our favourite watering holes and discotheques. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and with a cosey pool, bbq and free (blue) bicycle rental, to name but a few. The bbq was very good but not as good... More

It's set really near the beach, it's got a great kitchen, air-con at night fans as well, nice green outdoor space, cable TV, rooms with lockers, really clean rooms and bathrooms. And the staff a lovely and friendly, you can't go wrong.

Good location, only three blocks to gringo land (5th ave) then a further to the beach. Big Walmart nearby, close to everything you need really The hostel is quite modern, good kitchen, wifi works well downstairs but I found it to continuously drop in the room. I stayed in a 16 bedded dorm, now this isn't for the claustrophobic! The... More

I stayed at Grand Hostal Playa for a few nights before NYE and returned for a night in Jan. I could not fault the service and place. For a hostal it is excellent. Super clean and safe and the staff are the nicest people ever. They did everything they could do to help with everything from a local pedicure to... More

Best location (few minutes from avenida 5 where the beach, restaurants and shops are located), free wifi, free bike rental, clean rooms & bathrooms, helpful staff and good environment! What more can you ask for?

Okay, so you know sometimes when pictures of hostels/hotels look nice and then when youre there, its not! This is the opposite and it looks exactly like the pictures, if not better. Best location (couple of minutes from the beach & avenida 5), helpful staff, clean rooms & bathrooms, cool terrace on the 2nd floor, free bike rental. And all... More

Ran into the place because it was really close to the bus stops for the colectivos from Tulum and to Cancun. One of the neatest and cleanest hostels so far. Everything is clean, tile, new appliances, clean walls, a pool, very crisp feel. The staff is friendly ! They have bikes, free internet, everything you need.. good blankets and a... More

I've stayed in well over 100 hostels and this ranks right at the top. clean beds. rooms. bathrooms and kitchen. lots of inside and outside space incl terrace grassy garden n pool. really clean easy to use kitchen. i was gutted to have to leave. i can't find a single fault.