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March 12, 2013 9 Comments

El Taj Oceanfront Condo Hotel | Playa del Carmen, Mexico (Riviera Maya)



Travelers’ Choice 2013 Winner – Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Mexico
US News Best Hotels 2013 – #9 Best Playa del Carmen Hotels
Fodor’s Choice – El Taj Condo Hotel

PicMonkey CollageEntrance of the hotel

 


PicMonkey Collage
Pool View 

PicMonkey CollageInfinity Pool and other views from the hotel


2 BEDROOM CONDO w/JACUZZI

Love the colors in the Kitchen

 

Living Room with a partial ocean view

 

Master Bedroom ~ the bed was so elevated that I literally had to jump up and climb in.

 

Full Master Bathroom

 

the heavenly Coconut Body Lotion + loved the open storage bathroom space for my girly items.

 

PicMonkey CollageSecond Bedroom + Full Bathroom 

PicMonkey CollageJacuzzi with a Partial Ocean View 

PicMonkey CollageMe outside our room, the pool at night, and a patio area. 

PicMonkey CollageParadise! 

LOCATION
1 Norte Esquina Calle 14 North
77710 Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
(Near 5th Avenue)

WEBSITE
El Taj Oceanfront Condo Hotel

RECOMMENDED STAY
at least 4 nights

VERDICT: 4.5 / 5
The way this condo hotel is designed, all the one bedrooms are on the ground floor and supposedly they offer a partial ocean view, however to my dismay, I didn’t quite think this to be the case.  Once we arrived we were given a one bedroom partial ocean view which is what we paid for, however there was no view of the ocean.  Within 5 minutes my husband and I went to the front desk and requested a room with a “partial ocean view.”  Since they were fully booked they weren’t able to accommodate us at the moment, however the next day they did upgrade us to a 2 bedroom room with a partial ocean view and a Jacuzzi.  Although I was grateful, it was an inconvenience to change rooms.  Aside from the mishap, everything else at El Taj was perfection.  Very highly recommended!


Pros: Centrally located.  Less than a 5 minute walk from Avenida 5 (downtown).  Easy beach access.  Beautiful hotel.  Beautiful luxury Rooms/Bathrooms.  Fully Furnished Condos.  Filtered Water provided.  EXCELLENT Customer Service.  Friendly Dining Staff.  Buffet Breakfast included in room rate.  Hotel plans fun activities most nights.       


Cons: One Bedroom Condos barely have a partial ocean view – talk to the hotel directly before booking.  2 or 3 Bedroom Condos are the best options.  We were given a room without a partial ocean view although we paid for a partial ocean view  this was fixed after a day.  Small swimming pools.  Hotel can be noisy since they do offer live music a couple nights a week, this didn’t bother me though.

TELL ME: Have you been to Riviera Maya?  What are some of your hotel recommendations?



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  1. Dixya says

    March 12, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    I loved the entrance of this place – very Zen 🙂 and although you guys had to change room, the view was spectacular. Loved the collection of adult beverage on that table.

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  2. devorelebeaumonstre. says

    March 12, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    great photos!

    devorelebeaumonstre.com xx

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  3. Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says

    March 12, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    This is making me want to go to Mexico even more! Looks beautiful.

    Reply
  4. honeywhatscooking says

    March 13, 2013 at 4:37 AM

    @Dixya – you are right, it has a very Zen feel. I totally missed that in my review. Gorgeous hotel.. yes, loved the adult bevs too, but we had enough outside. 🙂

    Reply
  5. honeywhatscooking says

    March 13, 2013 at 4:37 AM

    @Bianca – Yeah, it is a gorgeous resort, I loved it and would definitely return to the same resort.
    @devorele – thanks!

    Reply
  6. Matt says

    May 19, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    Good place and nice interior photos!
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      May 20, 2013 at 12:44 AM

      Thanks Matt.

      Reply
  7. Farjana Rahaman says

    July 28, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    I absolutely love the outdoor patio area on this home.
    I think when you live in a beautiful place like that or Coeur d’Alene where I’m from it’s really important your real estate has opportunities for you
    to enjoy the outdoors! Great listing!
    pool home

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      July 28, 2013 at 9:48 PM

      Thanks Farjana.. it was a beautiful stay, definitely a must do when in Playa del Carmen. Coeur d'Alene sounds so exotic, had no clue it's in Idaho. Wow, sounds so French.

      Reply

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