This wonderful little hotel was a welcomed escape from one of the nastiest winters I have endured in quite some time. This trip was one that I did solo to get some much needed down time. One of the reasons I chose this hotel was because of the size but also because there was a yoga package offered. I was not disappointed. The hotels' location is great, a few steps away from the beach and around the corner is 5th Ave with every restaurant and shop you could imagine. I preferred to stick with the 'while in Rome' notion and ate traditional Mexican food. I enjoyed everything from a more upscale Mayan restaurant to great tacos, off the beaten path ,for a couple of bucks.
Part of what made my stay at this hotel so lovely was the staff. Alex and Henny were awesome. I particularly liked morning coffee under the palapa in the main reception area.
My room was very nice and very clean. I was able to stock my fridge with breakfast and snack food items.It was nice to just sit by the pool in the morning and have my fresh fruit.
The yoga was wonderful and definitely helped with the 'de-stressing'. I am looking forward to the next time I can visit this lovely hotel and Playa del Carmen.

The hotel was, as everyone says, very clean and nice. The staff was very accommodating; they gave particularly excellent local seafood recommendations. There are, however, two main complaints. First, the rooms need something such as a radio, or any device to play music. The second complaint (ironically) is about the way the rooms shake at night thanks to the night clubs next door. You are eating bass until 7 am. We were there over Easter weekend, so that may have been part of it, but beware. You will lose some sleep because it is very, very loud at night. But other than the loudness, you can not beat the location- it is right between the beach and the main avenue. If we were to go back, we would probably stay a little further from the euro clubs on the beach that blasted the hotel from all angles, but we did not regret staying there and it was a wonderful time.

It was a great choose. I thank to TripAdv and his users to help me on my search for an hotel to stay at PDC. The hotel is clean, beautiful and don't have so much noises inside the room, despite of the hotel stays near of many bars and night disco clubs. And the price it was a great value… The staff was very, very loveable all the time, and could help me every time I need.

My Fiance and I stayed at the TCB the week of Nov 2-9 2007.
We had been looking for the perfect little hotel to get married at in April and after much searching found this little gem!!

We thought we should go and check it out beforehand to scope out the location, rooms, staff and make the final wedding arrangements and we were not dissapointed!!

The hotel has only 20 rooms and a 6 bedroom villa. The reception area is an open palapa with desk, sitting area and morning coffee and pastries served by Alex every morning with a smile.

The rooms though basic were clean and comfortable. Great pillows, fridge and nice bath products. Great large towels and bath robes were also provided.

Nicola, the boss, is amazing. She and Hennie (sp?) are planning the wedding and it will be amazing cannot wait to post that trip report!!

They were doing a few renos while we were there, but workers/noise were at a minimum and caused no problems.

Nice little pool with loungers. On Sat. nights they host a BBQ, the cost was $10.00pp and the food was great. It is BYOB and guest, friends, dive shop staff and the odd wandering local was in attendance!! It was great

The dive shop, The Abyss, was great. My fiance took his deep water cert and I went for a couple of rec. dives. Dave, Stefan, Feta & the rest of the staff are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.

The one and only downfall of this place is the noise from the beach bars a block or so away. Not bad most nights and the A/C covered it up nicely. We were also at the front of the hotel so that probably made it a bit noisier.

The location could not be beat. Half a block in either direction and you were on 5th or the beach!! Great bars, restaurants, shopping and the beautiful sea are just steps away. You have to try the Mango Daquiries at Babe's Noodle Bar they are the best and of course no trip to Playa is complete without a meal at Dr. Tacos!!

All in all, a great week spent with friendly helpful staff and if small , intimate and well placed is what you like this place is for you!!