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Playa Maya


Playa Maya
  • Rooms: 20
Zona FMT entre calle 6 y 8 Norte | (on the beach near 8th street), Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Playa Maya, a boutique hotel opened in mid-2002, is located right on the beach in Playa del Carmen and just a block from 5th Avenue, the heart of... Playa Maya, a boutique hotel opened in mid-2002, is located right on the beach in Playa del Carmen and just a block from 5th Avenue, the heart of activity here. Secluded location makes it a very tranquil property, providing the perfect base for exploring the nightlife of Playa and the wonders of the Mexican Caribbean, including a wealth of scuba diving, snorkeling and fishing activities, archaeological ruins of the ancient Maya at Tulum, Coba and Chichen Itza, the eco-parks Tres Rios, Xcaret and Xel-Ha, and Cozumel island and the facilities and attractions of Cancun, under an hour away by ferry and by car, respectively. more » « less

TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Based on 211 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4 based on 157 reviews Rooms
    • 4.5 based on 158 reviews Service
    • 4.5 based on 158 reviews Value
    • 4.5 based on 159 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 62 reviews Pool

Reviews of Playa Maya

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4 of 5 stars
Middletown, CT USA
Jan 6, 2009

We just spent a week at Playa Maya and had an excellent time! Most of the other reviews here are fairly accurate and we had similar experiences. Just keep in mind that this is a small stand alone hotel , not an all -inclusive resort. First of all, they really do come running to take your bags once you arrive!... more

Jan 6, 2009

We stayed at the Playa Maya in the days around and including Christmas. It is such a good location, just off 5th ave and Right On the beach. Having to walk on sand to reach the hotel was a first for us! Thankfully a porter welcomed us at the base of Calle 8 and picked up some bags. Our first... more

Dec 29, 2008
1/3 found this review helpful

Our stay at playa maya was nice. We loved the location. Here are the pluses: - Location location. We liked the beach in front of the hotel and it was close to the happening 5th ave. - The entrance to the hotel is from beach, the breakfast is served on beach, its a small hotel so you are never very... more

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5 of 5 stars
Houston, TX
Dec 20, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

The months leading up to our vacation to Playa del Carmen had not been good ones so what we needed and wanted was to just relax. You never really know what to expect when going to a hotel that you’ve never been to before, Playa Maya was more then we could have hoped for. The pictures on their web site... more

Dec 16, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

I would definitely recommend Playa Maya hotel. The hotel is clean, charming and the location can not be beat. The staff at Playa Maya goes out of their way to make it an enjoyable stay. The little things really add up at here, free bottled water each day, beach towels, chairs on the beach, free breakfast, complementary drinks upon arrival,... more

Dec 10, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

We were very pleased with the location, as it's really right on the beach. It was convenient to walk around town and be steps from the beach. Staff were really friendly and the food was good. I booked this hotel mostly based on prior reviews and the value. In the future, I'd probably prefer to stay in a more updated... more

Management response from
Stephen Ryberg, Public Relations Manager

Thanks for posting your comments, especially after so much time has passed since your stay! Glad you appear to have liked things here, all in all. As you indicate that was a full year ago, and don't mention specific dates or room features, well of course it's impossible now for me to tell who you were or what type of...

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5 of 5 stars
new jersey
Nov 29, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

My wife and I stayed at Playa Maya for a week and we loved it! The location right on the beach can't be beat, and certainly not for the price. The hotel is lovely, the rooms charming, spacious and immaculately maintained. And the hotel staff could not be friendlier or more willing to go out of their way to be... more

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5 of 5 stars
Austin, Texas
Oct 21, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We stayed at Playa Maya with our two kids in May and had a wonderful experience. I chose this hotel because of the rating here and also because it had some rooms that adjoined. This was great because my boys (ages 11 & 13) each had a double bed to themself and my hubby and I could have privacy. We... more

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5 of 5 stars
Houston, TX
Aug 11, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

My husband and I were married in July in Cozumel, which we have been to many times and love. After the guests left, we wanted a change of scenery so decided to stay in Playa del Carmen. We found Playa Maya through Fodor's travel website and were not disapointed! The staff was friendly and helpful, the room was spacious and... more

Aug 10, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We stayed in the family deluxe rooms. They are large rooms with a refrigerator and safe. The hotel is very clean and well maintained. Excellent location for either the beach, the ferry to Cozumel and all the activities on 5th street. For those renting a car, a self park 24 hour lot is on 10th street near fourth at a... more

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Zona FMT entre calle 6 y 8 Norte | (on the beach near 8th street), Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico