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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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Ranked #23 of 186 hotels in Playa del Carmen
4.5 of 5 stars 352 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very helpful(8)
  • French toast(4)
  • Balcony Room(4)
  • Really good(3)
  • Great location(3)
  • Bus station(3)
  • First nights(3)
  • Restaurant next door(3)
  • Beach Club(3)
  • Free breakfast(3)
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sluffer
Vancouver
Contributor
13 reviews
11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

I booked the Hotel Cielo because of the good reviews on Trip Advisor but unfortunately the hotel did not live up to its billing. Problems included the following: -I paid for a queen but got a double bed. -the hot water in the shower was undependable. -the only piece of furniture in the room besides the bed was one small... More

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HotelCielo, Owner at Hotel Cielo, responded to this review
10 February 2012

Thank you sluffer for taking the time to write your review. Please understand, your problem is not with us, unfortunately you booked through Expedia & had requested for queen size which had not been passed on to us, in addition, there are no price differences from a full size to queen & we would have gladly changed your room but... More

Lovejoy2012
Sebastopol, California
Contributor
13 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012 NEW

The owner was standing at the desk when we arrived, travel weary, just looking for a comfortable bed after so many hard, old, worn out one's in other hotels. I also wanted a beautiful place, and this hotel really filled the bill. It is truly beautiful, with lots of details that are really special, all Mexican hand painted tile throughout,... More

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Sean M
San Francisco, California
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Love, love, love this place. We stayed here one night on a 3night visit to Mexico, (teary eyed that we didnt stay longer) and had such a great experience. Its so close to the beach, the rooms are clean and the beds are extremely comfortable.. We just love the traditional mexican feel to the place.. Watch out for the crazy... More

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HotelCielo, Owner at Hotel Cielo, responded to this review
4 February 2012

Thank you SeanM for your review, and Yes! .....we like WOW !!!, it really make us feel great , it is then we realize that we are creating great vacation experiences for you & future guests. It is fantastic that you felt our warmth & charm, we especially love... the ,"Love , Love , Love", comment, we've been experiencing this... More

Kathleen D
Vernon, Canada
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

Just stumbled upon El Cielo in Playa and could not have found better. The beds and pillows were the best we experienced while touring the Riviera and the hotel is only a rock's through away. The staff was very friendly and the room well priced. We got more then our money's worth. We will return. More

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HotelCielo, Owner at Hotel Cielo, responded to this review
4 February 2012

Thank you KathleenD for taking the time to write your review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay & had a great vacation experience. The beds are the best, it is quite hard to find a good quality mattress here, and especially 30 of the same kind. I slept in one of the rooms & now I must buy... More

Dustin H
Toronto, Canada
Contributor
12 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Stayed here just recently for 7 days. The location is excellent right on 4th and 5th perfect walking distance to some of the better sections of the beach. Met the owner, Steve, who is taking a personal hand in the overall operation of the hotel and it shows!! The staff were amazingly polite and helpful. The beds are the most... More

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HotelCielo, Owner at Hotel Cielo, responded to this review
4 February 2012

Thanks Dustin H for your review. We really appreciate the kind words, especially the staff, we couldn't do it without them. Ahhhh.....the water coolers are a nice touch, we know you guys get thirsty at night & thanks for the comment about the beds, as I mentioned before, it took some time & research to find a real quality mattress... More

Hooterville_Mom
Harrisonville, Missouri
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed here one night until our condo was ready. Wished we had stayed longer! I have slept on my share of crappy beds on Mexico...And to me if the bed is crappy and you don't sleep good, nothing else matters. These beds are AWESOME. Pillow top...wish I had one at home. No exaggeration, the best bed I have ever... More

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HotelCielo, Owner at Hotel Cielo, responded to this review
5 February 2012

Thank you Hooterville _Mom for taking the time to write your review. I am glad you were as excited about our new beds as I am......it felt like it took me forever to find a good quality mattress, but we did & we are having many guests commenting about our latest upgrade. Yes... I am patting my self on the... More

jjsoucy
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We really enjoyed this place. The staff is incredible. The beach is close and you are right in the heart of playa. It was recommended from my friend Bobby and he was right when he said, "you won't be sorry". Can't wait to get back! More

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HotelCielo, Owner at Hotel Cielo, responded to this review
5 February 2012

Thank you jjsoucy for taking the time to write your review. Awesome Hotel !!! ......we like to think so but we are more than delighted that you thought so. Thank you for noticing the warmth & charm that we have to offer and that our staff was incredible, they have been working diligently to be their best. And we think... More

JOSEPH G
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Really loved this hotel!Very clean and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful!The beach is in walking distantance and the food next door was awesome!everything you need is right there.I would highly recommend this place to anyone!!!! BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO STAY! More

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HotelCielo, Owner at Hotel Cielo, responded to this review
5 February 2012

Thank you Joseph G for taking the time to share your review. We are definitely feeling the Love,... it's nice to be loved & we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. You really said it all & we really appreciate the recommendation. We know there are many hotels in Playa Del Carmen, so thank you for choosing Hotel Cielo... More

Jennifer E
Maryland, United States
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Loved this hotel. We came a day early to playa and decided to stay here. The hotel is clean and cute, and the prices were good. The beach is a block or two away and is beautiful. This is located right on fifth and once you step out, you are in the heart of playa. Roberto was very helpful, all... More

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HotelCielo, Owner at Hotel Cielo, responded to this review
24 January 2012

Thank you Jennifer E for sharing you experience. We are delighted that you had a wonderful time with us & just the fact that you loved it, is more than enough for me. The highly recommended comment is greatly appreciated & we hope to see you when you return to the Riviera Maya. We know there are many Hotels to... More

EnviroGirl
Phoenix, Arizona
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Really liked this place! THe staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Roberto, Miguel and Simone all helped me out at various steps along the way. I highly recommend the food next door/below - Carboncitos. Great breakfast and pretty good dinners, too. Rooms were clean, I think the hotel is beautiful, and great location in Playa. Steps from the beach -... More

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HotelCielo, Owner at Hotel Cielo, responded to this review
24 January 2012

Thank you EviroGirl for taking the time to write your review. We are delighted that you had a great vacation experience. Thank you for mentioning the staff..... I need to give credit where it is due, if it weren't for our staff , we wouldn't be where we are today. We hope to see you upon your return to the... More

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