We stayed in this hotel for 6 nights and were very pleased with friendly service, location to the beach and 5th av. The entire place is very "non chain" and has a romantic rustic feel. Do LOCK all your valuables inside provided safe. On the last day, we went to the beach at 6am and left some cache in a... more

Posada Mariposa is just what my title says, typical (not luxury), charming with lots of unique character (the interior gardens and walkways are beautful), quiet & clean. The location is superb, right on 5th Av. and 1 block from the beach. After 10:00pm there is a security guard at the front desk. Not that he is needed, but it is... more

I went there with 2 more friends on April 2007, they charged us 70 usd for a supposed stain of mascara on the blanket, after arguing with 3 different people, we paid and took the blanket with us, and it got off real easily!! it was a robbery, no low quality blanket costs 70 usd! and it wasn't a stain... more

If you're looking for the Ritz-Carlton, stay at one of the many all-inclusive resorts! The Mariposa is a great no frills hotel in the northern area of Playa del Carmen. Located on the famous Quinta Avenida (5th Avenue) this small quaint hotel has true Mexican hospitality! Offering a great place to lay your head, with hot water and very clean... more

I was only looking for a cheap Hotel, safe, with hot water and cold A/C. That's exactly what I found here and (given the reviews I read for dearer places), I thought this was rather good. The room was a bit dark (looking out on the stairs you tend to keep the curtains shut), but it was cleaned everyday, towels... more

I was from December 29, 2006 until January 4, 2007 and It´s the worst hotel of Playa del Carmen. The service is terrible and there are cockroaches in the rooms!!! In Playa del Carmen there are cheap and comfortable hotels but this one is a theft! more

My husband and I stayed for a week here and really enjoyed it. We're from NYC - he's into upscale pricey places, and I'm more laid-back and adventurous; the place pleased us both. You won't confuse it with one of those enormous hotels by the beach where you get lost inside, but it's not a hostel either. We pretty much... more

We knew that Posada Mariposa would be a no frills place. We booked an apartment--which was called Casa Nopal. It was nothing special, but we were fine with it. It was roomy and had a little kitchen. The first morning, my husband woke up with the telltale row of itchy bites around his ankles. We didn't want to jump to... more

Stayed there twice this year and both times it was great! The location is perfect (10 - 15 minutes walking to the busstation and 3 minutes to the beach), at the end of the main avenue in Playa del Carmen but you don't have the noise of the nightlife coz it's almost at the end. The staff is very nice... more