Beachfront Condo with Ocean Views, Washer/dryer, 2 pools
The most spectacular property in Playa! El Taj Ocean features a Bali & Tahitian theme with 40 luxury units, with either private balconies, patios or roof decks. Some have outdoor kitchens.
El Taj Ocean is the proud recipient of TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award for top hotels in Mexico. It was also chosen as one of the top luxury hotels in Mexico, in addition to one of the trendiest hotels. Playa del Carmen has no other hotel that has won all these top three categories. El Taj has also received recognition from The New York Times and USA Today for its design, luxury, and excellence in service.
Great location (on the beach, 1.5 blocks from 5th Ave., and in the Premier Zone of Playa). This is a beautiful property with a private beach club (Asi Beach) with food and beverages service. Guests of ours also have complimentary use of the nicest fitness center in Playa del Carmen, The Gym, at Porto Playa, 1 block away.
341 is the largest and nicest 1 bedroom in El Taj Ocean and closest to the beach. Ocean views from patio. kitchen and living room. It is closest to the beach and only 1 bedroom condo to have a large private balcony off the master bedroom as well as a terrace off the kitchen and living room.
Property is a boutique condo/hotel with the advantages and spaciousness of a condo and services of a hotel.
You’ll be able to watch the sunrise over the water. There are marble floors from the terrace, throughout the unit. The high ceilings and private balcony enhances the viewing pleasure of the Caribbean setting.
Guests are welcome at Asi Beach Club, located onsite, and have complimentary use of The Gym, located 1 block away at Porto Playa. .
The large master bedroom has a view of the water and beach, 'heavenly' king-sized bed, flat screen television, closets, and safe.
The living room has windows facing the beach and water plus two huge sliding glass doors leading out to the private terrace. There is a 9 foot long built in couch, large flat screen television, DVD Player, and stereo system.
There are smart televisions and wireless internet. The kitchen has everything you need including a full sized stainless steel refrigerator, stove, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, cookware, eating utensils, granite countertops, and more. The bathroom has wall to wall marble. Sit outside on either the private balcony off the master bedroom or the private terrace off the kitchen and living room. Listen to the crashing waves of the Caribbean Sea below you and feel the soft Gulf breezes. Tap into the wireless internet while you sit outside with a cup of coffee or glass of wine.
We do offer similar condos for rent in Playa del Carmen and we have listed a sampling of them on VRBO. Just send us an inquiry from any of our listings and indicate how many bedrooms you are looking for. These properties include #4153814 in Magia Beachside 2 bedroom 2 bath, ocean views #7660176 in Porto Playa 3 bedroom 3 bath penthouse with ocean views #4863789 in El Taj Ocean 3 bedroom 3 bath with ocean views, private jacuzzi #4894641 in El Taj Ocean 2 bedroom 2 bath with partial ocean view and private jacuzzi #1318130 in El Taj Ocean 2 bedroom 2 bath with partial ocean view and private jacuzzi #1281089 in El Taj Ocean 2 bedroom 2 bath with ocean view and private jacuzzi #1281088 in El Taj Ocean2 bedroom 2 bath with ocean view and private jacuzzi #175731 in Porto Playa 2 bedroom 2 bath overlooking pools and gardens #984059 in Maya Villa 3 bedroom 3 bath penthouse with partial ocean view from private rooftop
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Amenities
Pool
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Kitchen
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Dryer
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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About the area
Playa del Carmen
Located in Downtown Playa del Carmen, a neighbourhood in Playa del Carmen, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and Xplor Theme Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Mamitas Beach. Xcaret Eco Theme Park and Xaman Ha Aviary are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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What's nearby
Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Calle 12 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Quinta Avenida - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Mamitas Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Central Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
Aldea Corazón - 5 min walk
Harry's Grill Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar - 5 min walk
Mandala - 3 min walk
Café México - 6 min walk
Dirty Martini Lounge - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Beachfront Condo with Ocean Views, Washer/dryer, 2 pools have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Beachfront Condo with Ocean Views, Washer/dryer, 2 pools?
As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachfront Condo with Ocean Views, Washer/dryer, 2 pools on 1 July 2026 start from AU$223, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Beachfront Condo with Ocean Views, Washer/dryer, 2 pools pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Beachfront Condo with Ocean Views, Washer/dryer, 2 pools?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beachfront Condo with Ocean Views, Washer/dryer, 2 pools?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beachfront Condo with Ocean Views, Washer/dryer, 2 pools?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Beachfront Condo with Ocean Views, Washer/dryer, 2 pools located?
Nestled on the beach, this Downtown Playa del Carmen condo building is just steps away from Calle 12 and Playa del Carmen Main Beach. Mamitas Beach and Quinta Avenida are also within 5 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Over all good place to stay- beach was very small but there are a lot of public beach’s within walking distance- our room 341 was very nice but there is a maintenance closet that was on the other side of the wall of our bed and at 8am every morning you could here them getting stuff out and it made it hard to sleep in, other then that is was well worth the money- staff especially the bell boys were great!
Great place to stay! Great if you want to be in walking distance to pretty much anything you would want to do in the city. Beautiful grounds and really nice rooms. Sea weed is an issue just like others said, but within walking distance of beaches that don’t have as much.
We just had a concern with the property manager charging us twice for breakfast and charging us a cleaning fee for using the hot tub
NIKITA C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2023
I contacted our Property Manager to ask what happened. There is no record of you being charged twice for breakfast, nor was a charge removed for breakfast.
Also, although you booked and stayed in 341, you used a private jacuzzi in condo 337 and left towels and garbage on that balcony. There were guests staying in 337 and reported it to the front desk. We then comped the guests in 337 for breakfast to make up for it.
Sorry, perhaps you didn't know you could only use the public jacuzzi?
Loved the location of the resort. Walking distance to everything. Quiet place to stay on the water. Bummed about the beach access as a recent storm took out the beach so we had to walk down the street to reconnect so we could walk on the beach. Besides that, room was so clean and had all the amenities we needed. Staff & property owner was so kind. Would totally stay there again. Very safe.
I don't usually leave reviews but this place deserves one! The room was gorgeous and had everything we needed and more. Having a washer and dryer in a beachfront room was such a wonderful treat! This room was steps away from the restaurant, pool and beach. The hotel facilities were gorgeously landscaped - a complete jungle paradise! When we return to Playa del Carmen we will definitely be staying here again!
Beautiful condo in a beautiful building. Nice location near the heart of PDC, many delicious restaurants in walking distance. Sargassum is all over the beaches, but that is not something that any of us can control just something to note if you’re staying in the potential sargassum bloom season. Pool and jacuzzi very nice. Photos and description very accurate. Coffee in condo delicious. All employees friendly, kind, and helpful.
Just like the pictures. Perfect place to celebrate my birthday. Close to 5th ave yet away from the noise. Condo was spectacular. Comfortable beds, kitchen had everything to cook. Cute beach. Loved everything. The one thing that would i would say is seeing the boat's out front all the time. When your swimming you have to pay attention when they are coming in to park. But that was minor. Got use to it. The staff was so helpful. I will definitely book again
The unit was very nice and the front office was super accommodating. Location was very good. The biggest disappointment was that we paid a premium to be on a beach that we could walk and there was no beach. The little piece that they call a beach had maybe 10 lounge chairs on it all on a slant that you could slide off the chair because of the steepness. You could not walk into the water because of all the rocks and boats. This was one of our prime objectives when we rented the place and we were told we could walk on the beach, but there was no beach. This was very disappointing. We had to walk almost 3/4 of a mile carrying chairs, umbrellas, and coolers to get on the beach.
My husband and I visit Mexico frequently and were looking for a VRBO that would allow us to cook while enjoying our stay. The kitchen in our one bedroom unit was well stocked, with pots, pans, a sizable refrigerator, oven/stove and microwave. Washer/dryer worked well (washer does have an agitator) comfortable, sizable bedroom and bathroom. My only "negative" (it wasn't for us) is that the beach in front of El Taj is essentially non-existent. What little exists is taken up by the small club table and chairs (with access for paying customers only) no loungers and no walkable area. I don't fault El Taj, beach erosion is real. The public beach entrance is a couple of blocks away, between the Hyatt and Wyndham hotels if you want to map it. Not an issue for us but a consideration if you are traveling with children and all of their stuff. We were at El Taj Ocean and the pool is nice but small, with maybe a half dozen loungers. Larger pool is across the street. Overall highly recommend!
Location is excellent in walking distance of everything cool in Playa. A short 1.6 mile taxi ride to ferries of Isla mujeres and Cozumel. Dive shop across the street with boats leaving to dive snorkel or fish daily docked off beach. We will be using this as the beginning and end days on our way to and from Tulum. Staff is all fluent in English and Andreas is superb in literally going and running for ANYTHING you want. Please tip them well! Great shopping as well. Very strict on quietness after 10
Louis in the restaurant is awesome too.
I really want to commend the way your concierge Rudy made the stay at The Taj truly amazing. He helped us navigate through the day at playa. Rudy thank you for making our vacation truly amazing.
Everything was nice with 2 exceptions. One was I spotted cockroaches, not alot but there were some around. Second, the hand held shower worked but was unable to get the shower head to operate.
Absolutely loved your condo. Hadn’t been to Playa in over 10 years. It’s beautiful there. Would love to rent your condo again when we come back. Maybe next year. Thank you. Sue
Susan O.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2023
Thank you, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay
About the host
Hosted by laura carmine
My husband and I have been going to Playa since 1993, it is our favorite beach town in the world. El Taj Ocean is on the beach in the Premier Zone, a 1.5 block from 5th Avenue, the heart of Playa. Whenever we are offered a discount, I pass that discount on to our guests. My business partner, Marcela, and I will always respond to your inquiries within hours and find you the best available condo at the best price. Laura Carmine and Marcela Leal
Why they chose this property
We have been lucky enough to travel to beaches in all parts of the world: Australia, the French Riviera, the Italian Riviera, California, Florida, Indonesia, etc. We love Playa because it is so beautiful and so international. Tourists come from Europe, South America, Russia, Canada, as well as the US. El Taj Ocean is our ocean front property and the proud recipient of TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award for top hotels in Mexico. It was also chosen as one of the top luxury hotels in Mexico, in addition to one of the trendiest hotels. Playa del Carmen has no other hotel that has won all these top three categories. El Taj has also received recognition from The New York Times and USA Today for its design, luxury, and excellence in service. El Taj Ocean has 40 luxury units in total. Complimentary Wi-Fi, use of The Gym, located at Porto Playa, maid service, 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security, concierge service, best location. El Taj Ocean is in the Premier Zone of Playa (between Juarez and Constituyentes), which means you can walk everywhere and don't need a car (although we also have complimentary parking in each building).
What makes this property unique
Great view of water, Stunning architecture, excellent location, 24 hour front desk, concierge services and more.
We do offer similar condos for rent in Playa del Carmen and we have listed a sampling of them on VRBO. Just send us an inquiry from any of our listings and indicate how many bedrooms you are looking for. These properties include #4153814 in Magia Beachside 2 bedroom 2 bath, ocean views #247245 in El Taj Ocean 1 bedroom 1 bath, ocean views #4863789 in El Taj Ocean 3 bedroom 3 bath with ocean views, private jacuzzi #4894641 in El Taj Ocean 2 bedroom 2 bath with partial ocean view and private jacuzzi #1318130 in El Taj Ocean 2 bedroom 2 bath with partial ocean view and private jacuzzi #1281089 in El Taj Ocean 2 bedroom 2 bath with ocean view and private jacuzzi #1281088 in El Taj Ocean2 bedroom 2 bath with ocean view and private jacuzzi #175731 in Porto Playa 2 bedroom 2 bath overlooking pools and gardens #984059 in Maya Villa 3 bedroom 3 bath penthouse with partial ocean view from private rooftop
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