Everyone told me Playa del Carmen would be great, and they were right . What no one told me is the huge difference of beaches north of the pier vs. south of the pier. The hotels closest to downtown are south - and between the rocks and fishing boats you CANNOT go in the water there. This means everyone has... more

We stayed here with 2 families with young children over the Easter break having booked the hotel through a company called seamonkey business as we were unable to find the actual hotel website. This company have rather cleverly hijacked the name to make it look as if you are viewing the hotels actual website so we booked 2 Garden Deluxe... more

It was wonderful...treated excellent by staff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dream vacation...located in the best part of Playa Del Carmen town, ferry over to Cozumel was easy to find. We had great food must try "fresh fish cooked in banana leaves", FANTASTIC, ask Willy the cooks manager at resort! And the Pina Colada-we called it "coco bongo drinks" by Damein at resort a must... more

My girlfriend and I have been twice in 3 years to LP, and I actually think our second stay last week was better. It seems the 1st visit the area was still reeling from a hurricane, and the grounds were in a state of shock. But this time the grounds were outstanding, very well manicured, and full of all sorts... more

My wife and I recently stayed at Hotel Las Palapas. The place is north of the heart of the tourist area of Playa del Carmen, at the end of a winding street down a hill, so it's somewhat secluded, but within walking distance of all the touristy restaurants and shops. The hotel staff were friendly and efficient. They helped us... more

We stayed on this wonderfully and lovely hotel the second time, after we had great experience the last year but earlier and not between Christmas and New Year. Also this year we had absolutely friendly and perfect services in restaurants, cabanas, and so one. Nothing was bad, just one: The beach club nearby around 100 meter distance, all cabanas had... more

LOCATION playa del carmen at the end of ave. 5 right at the beach, close all the tourist shops. 35 peso taxiride to main bus station. ROOM we stayed in the topfloor bungalow. we had a veranda with two hammocks, table and chair. two queen beds (yes they were hard but if that's what you like you will have a... more

Both Las Palapas and Shangri-La are older places. They are similar, close to each other, both a short walk to town. While the rooms in Las Palapas are nicer and cleaner, neither one should cost as much as it does !!! They overcharge because the consumer pays, and evidently could not care less that these rates have gone above and... more

Okay, after many months of anxiety on where stay and gambling on Las Palapas all I can say is wow. The place is awesome. The views are unreal and the beach is picture perfect. You will not regret staying here. The only negative is the beds. My gosh they are incredibly hard and uncomfortable. Other that that it is well... more