Stay at Portea Hotel in Playa del Carmen, offering relaxed rooms, a rooftop pool with sea views, LGBTQ+ friendly amenities, near Xcaret Park and Punta Esmeralda beach.
Guests appreciate the tranquil location, attentive staff, and rooftop pool, while noting some practical service details and room noise issues.
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Portea Hotel offers a relaxed atmosphere with understated rooms designed for comfort and simplicity. Guests can enjoy a rooftop pool that provides sea views, along with a bar and dining options on site. The hotel’s décor feels fresh and modern, complemented by practical amenities such as cable TV, a mini fridge, and in-room safes. While the breakfast is basic, it is generally appreciated for its price point.
Located in a tranquil neighborhood of Playa del Carmen, the hotel is surrounded by colorful street art and is close to Punta Esmeralda beach with its unique swimming cenote. The area offers a quieter setting compared to downtown, though it remains conveniently within a short drive or a 10-minute walk to more central spots like Quintana Avenida. Several well-known parks are also nearby, including Xcaret and Xplor, popular for eco, adventure, and water activities.
Guest reviews describe the hotel as clean and well-maintained, with commendations for friendly and helpful staff, especially noted at the front desk. Some feedback highlights minor issues such as sound insulation and room maintenance, indicating a need for ongoing attention to detail. The rooftop terrace receives positive mentions for its calm ambiance and seating, although the pool cleanliness has had mixed remarks.
This hotel is welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community and suits travelers seeking a calm base with straightforward amenities in Playa del Carmen. It appeals to solo and couple travelers who prioritize a quiet neighborhood and value easy access to nearby natural attractions and parks without being in the busy center.
Check-in is from 3 p.m., and check-out is by noon. Contact can be made via the local phone number for further inquiries.
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CLEAN and Modern New hotel, a bit far from the downtown but worth the 7 min drive. Booked last min had to pay extra but still satisfied. Clean sheets, nice bathroom, good water pressure, free coffee and juice for breakfast and overall perfect little sweet spot for solo or couple travelers.
Nice staff, good quite location, swimming pool etc.
Muy limpio, muy tranquilo, son muy amables, el desayuno es básico. Son muy especiales y estrictos con las toallas. Nos cobraron $30.00 por una toalla "manchada" de tierra. Igual y está bien porque sabes que las toallas que te dan están limpias. Deberian de poner unas sillas a la recepción.
Very nice simple hotel great customer service, good prices! great roof top pool!! Only 10 min walk to Quintana Avenida
Stayed here for New Years for 7 days. First and foremost. David at the front desk was is the absolute best. He was friendly, informative, and was always able to help. He was my favorite. Everyone else was also friendly but because we mostly came and went at night. I saw David the most. The room was comfortable for the most part. Our sliding door to the outside didn’t lock after our second night. They provide shampoo, conditioner and shower gel in the bathroom. When they would clean our room, these were never refreshed. Every other day we would have to go to the front and ask for more. The rooftop is nice. It’s very calm and relaxing. We didn’t get in the pool but we did hang out at on the roof.
Really enjoyed our 2 night stay here, location is in a quiet part of town, mostly local restaurants and street vendors. This must be a brand new hotel as everything looked fresh. Very comfortable bed with beautiful cotton linen. Big fluffy towels and lots of storage space for clothes and toiletries. There is a safe in every room and a jumbo sized TV with cable, though 99% of the channels were in Spanish. Also includes a mini fridge. Rooftop terrace is the best, lots of comfortable seating and umbrellas. The pool looked inviting, but it didn't appear very clean. Staff was courteous and helpful. Great spot!
Lo bueno: Está muy bonita la decoración, es nuevo, está muy limpio, la alberca cumple, los empleados muy amables, minisplit en la habitación, la tele tiene cable y Netflix (internet y cuenta incluído). El desayuno está bien para el precio. Puede mejorar: En nuestra habitación no estaba aislado el sonido, se escuchaba todo lo que pasaba afuera, (en 1er piso escuchábamos ruido del lobby en planta baja); las cortinas de la ventana no bloquean por completo la luz, también la ubicación está algo lejos de lo turístico para ir caminando y ya de regreso en la noche se puede sentir inseguro el trayecto.
Desde que llegas el trato es excelente, el personal que te atiende es muy agradable y servicial, tiene una gran ubicación. Las instalaciones son de primera a un gran precio, la relación costo-beneficio supera toda expectativa. Cuenta con estacionamiento exterior al hotel, pero esta super cerca. Ampliamente recomendable.
Tranquil neighborhood with colorful street art & a swimming cenote at Punta Esmeralda beach.
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