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El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel – reviews, photos

4.5 of 5
Privada 1 Norte, Mza. 35, Lt. 1, # 238, Col. Centro. | corner 16th street, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
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El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel
4.5 of 5 stars 364 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Beach Club(18)
  • Hot tub(13)
  • Best place(6)
  • Very quiet(5)
  • Great restaurant(5)
  • Full kitchen(4)
  • Living room(4)
  • Beautiful pool(4)
  • Daily maid service(3)
  • Only negative(3)
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada
2 reviews
“Unique once in a life time experience – Unit #347”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

Our first trip to Playa del Carmen, consequently our first stay at El Taj was one to remember. The amenities are impeccable; the staff is warm, welcoming and very professional at what they do. The resort is the most beautiful for miles around; everyone would stop to take pictures of the building. Unit 347, in particular offers a nice balance in terms of price/view/quietness.

Everything is close; Private beachfront at 30 feet, dozens of clubs and bars at a 3 minutes walk an the animation and busy jet set life of 5th avenue at a 5 minutes walk!


For our full week of stay, we felt like royalty, well worth every penny paid for this condo unit.

We are already planning a trip back next season.

Room Tip: Rooms on the north and east side are quieter, further from the clubs
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 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
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Cancun, Mexico
1 review
“Relaxing Weekend At El Taj Oceanfront”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

My Wife and I just had a perfect weekend at El Taj Oceanfront! Everything was great since the moment we arrived, they have beautiful rooms and and common areas, the beach is amazing and they also have a great service and fantastic personnel. We would like to thank all the people at El Taj for making our weekend so perfect. We look forward to return to this magical place!!!

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 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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“don meyer”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

I recently stayed EL TAJ Beachside condo 314 the owner sandra has a beautiful condo. I enjoyed and will stay again sandra has it decorated beautfully and has great taste. Thanks sandra!!!!!

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Los Angeles, California
2 reviews
“El Taj Oceanfront-Perfect place!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

We had a perfect vacation at El Taj Oceanfront! Everything at this property is a five star experience-from beautiful design of the rooms and a complex itself to a great service and fantastic personnel. The atmosphere is serene, with luxurious surroundings and all of this right on the water, next to the best beaches and 5 minute walk to best restaurants, shops, cafes. We would like to thank all the hard working people at El Taj for making our vacation so perfect. Special thank you to its General Manager, Ken Schmidt who is doing a terrific job and sets very high standards, and to Buigas Travel that made a booking for us and were a pleasure to deal with. We are already looking forward to return to this magical place!

Room Tip: Higher floors provide for an excellent view of the beach.
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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled 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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Boston, Massachusetts
1 review
“The Jewel of Playa Del Carmen”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

My family recently stayed at El Taj for seven days. It was simply the most elegant hotel or condo we have ever been at. We had a two bedroom, two bathroom unit. They were beautifully appointed with amazingly comfortable beds, terrific closet and storage space, vessel sinks, and marble tile. The living room area was a huge comfortable space that connected to the kitchen/dining section, containing stainless steel Bosch appliances. The terrace area provided turquoise ocean views. A table and chairs for sitting or dining, and the hot, hot, hot tub, made this a favorite hang out.

The beach club contained lounges, large comfy beds and umbrellas - all included as guests of El Taj. It was interesting to watch the reaction of the beach walkers, as they past in front of the hotel. Many would stop, stare and comment on the beauty of the complex. There was also a multi-level pool that had seats with whirlpool jets at the top, swimming at the bottom, and full ocean views all around.

We had breakfast at the hotel's restaurant each morning, with tables and chairs set right on the beach. Breakfast on the beach, just a few feet from the ocean was a great way to start the day.

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The concierge and front desk people were great. One night we had them try to make a reservation at a nearby restaurant. The restaurant's telephone was out of service. The person helping indicated that he was done working for the day, and would stop at the restaurant on the way home and make the reservation for us. Twenty minutes later, he called us to confirm that it was done. Pretty cool.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Privada 1 Norte, Mza. 35, Lt. 1, # 238, Col. Centro. | corner 16th street, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
Price range (per night):* INR11,146 - 54,002

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