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Avenida 30 Esquina Calle 3 Sur, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
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El Duende del Mar
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

We had the fortune of staying at El Duende del Mar in early 2007. We loved it. It's location is centric to the center of town, Quinta avenida, and the beach. Renting bicycles was a great option we used to explore our surrounding area. Let me start with the BEST carne asada place EVERRRR HC de Monterrey. It is 2-3... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

We have stayed in El Duende del Mar from 3rd to 17th of march 2012. A bit hard to find, as there is nor real sign outside the building where you find the reception. If you enter the garden, which is closed by a big wooden door, you feel like you are in a dschungel in the middle of the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2010

I stayed at El Duende del Mar for 3 nights. The hotel is a little hard to find since there is no sign announcing it. I had a very clean and spacious room and the garden is simply great. I was there only to sleep since I was diving all day! I had a hammock on my balcony and the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2009

My parents and I stayed at Duende del Mar from 3/29 - 4/4/09 and found it a very enchanting hotel. The owner, Denis and his staff (Marbella & Hector and everyone) were extremely accommodating and we felt like we were at home. We had a 2 bedroom suite and it was very spacious and included a kitchen/living room area on... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2006

To all the Dear friends thinking to visit mexico, but avoiding the restricted and unpersonnal all inclusive hotels El duende del mar is the place for you.It is located on Avenue 30 at 5 minutes walking from the main street 5 Avenue and 7 minutes from the beautifull main beach and 8 minutes walking from the main bus station. This... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013
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El Duende Del Mar Mexico/Riviera Maya - Playa Del Carmen
Address: Avenida 30 Esquina Calle 3 Sur, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
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Region: Mexico > Yucatan Peninsula > Quintana Roo > Riviera Maya > Playa del Carmen
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Ranked #99 of 195 hotels in Playa del Carmen
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Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
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The Hostel Duende del mar, service B & B are unique apartments with Mexican details,equipped with kitchen utensils, stove, refrigerator, dining room, air conditioning, hammock on the terrace, cleaning every third day, changing linens and towels, accommodate groupsof 4 to 8 people, Bed is available to each guest (no bunk beds) including breakfast (coffee,bread, fried eggs) and bicycles. We are a better option for a comfortable stay among allother available hostel options, we have the best prices! ... more   less 
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