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There are many places to stay in the Mayan Riviera, but the best area, the Premier Zone, is locate between the two Ferry Boat Docks, 5th Ave. and the Beach.
If you head west on Constituyentes to 5th Ave, turn left and go south on 5th to Juarez (Ferry Boat Landing Street), and back to the beach.
It is within this area that you are within walking distance to the Ferries to Cozumel, best beaches, restaurants and shopping, sports activities and accommodations.
Please contact us directly to inquire about available dates at any of the properties.
El Taj Oceanfront Condos
View the El Taj Oceanfront Units: 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 2, 3 & 4 BR Penthouse
El Taj Ocean is on the beach in the heart of Playa del Carmen. El Taj Ocean is the proud recipient of the 2014 & 2013 Trip Advisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award for top hotels in Mexico. It was also chosen as one of the top luxury hotels in Mexico, by US News & World Reporting addition to one of the most beautiful beachfront hotels in Playa del Carmen. No other hotel that has won all these top three categories. El Taj Ocean has also received recognition from The New York Times and USA Today for its design, luxury, and excellence in service. We are not an all-inclusive Ritz-type resort, but we are considered to be the best of the area’s hotels. Playa del Carmen has a lot to offer, but nothing compares to El Taj. El Taj Condo Hotel Read the Fodor’s Review.
El Taj’s Ocean luxury units have one to three bedrooms units, and 2 and 3 bedroom penthouse units that include private rooftops with jacuzzi, gas grill and lounge furniture. All units have full or partial ocean views. Many El Taj Ocean units feature huge living rooms and fully equipped kitchens with private outdoor Jacuzzis on terraces on the 2 and 3 bedroom units. El Taj Ocean offers 40 spacious units and Asi Beach Club, a well-know restaurant on the beach that offers our guests complimentary beach chairs, umbrellas, and full restaurant service.
We offer services and amenities that are usually associated with the world’s finest hotels. Playa del Carmen has numerous options for hotels with nice amenities, but El Taj is the hotel that truly stands above the rest.
El Taj on U.S. News list of the Best Hotels in Playa del Carmen.
El Taj Ocean Ranked by US News as one of Top 10 Hotels in Playa del Carmen. El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condos Hotel ranks #9 out of 309 Playa del Carmen Hotels based on an evaluation of expert ratings and awards, as well as user reviews. The hotel scored high enough to make the U.S. News list of the Best Hotels in Playa del Carmen.
El Taj Ocean Trip Advisor’s Traveler’s Choice Award Winner
Only Property in Playa del Carmen to receive Top 3 Awards from Trip Advisor. El Taj Ocean was awarded the 2012 & 2013 TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award for top hotels in Mexico. It was also chosen as one of the top luxury hotels in Mexico, in addition to one of the trendiest hotels. There are no other hotels in Playa del Carmen that have won all three categories.
Tourism and Hotel Chains growing in Mexico
The following was inspired by an article in the Wall St. Journal on February 10, 2012. Graph of growth in tourism is from that article.
El Taj Ocean ranked #2 Best Hotel in Mexico by Trip Advisor!
Trip Advisor recently announced it’s Top Hotel Rankings for the World for 2012, and El Taj Ocean was ranked #2 hotel in all of Mexico! It’s not surprising as El Taj Ocean is on the beach, in the premier zone of Playa del Carmen, is a stunningly beautiful property, with outstanding service and ammenities. We are proud to show you why El Taj Ocean ranked #2 Best Hotel in Mexico. Of course some units are better than others and here is a list of the best units.
Happy Holidays from Porto Playa and Playa del Carmen
We wish you Happy Holidays from Porto Playa and Playa del Carmen, and our sister properties: El Taj Ocean, El Taj Beach, Maya Villa, and Villa Sacbe. We continute to strive to be the best source for your booking needs and to live up to our promises.
Best Restaurants in Playa del Carmen, Guest Review
Photo of El 10 is courtesy of TripAdvisor
Thank you Amy H. from Ohio for sharing your restaurant recommendations with us!
Amy recently stayed with us (“We had a great time – everything was up to our expectations and the breakfast perk at Asi Beach Club was a great way to start the day… along with a mimosa”) and shared the following restaurant tips with us on the Best restaurants in Playa del Carmen:
Save up to 50% in Playa del Carmen
Book November 23 – 26 for 2012 and get up to 50% off rates at Porto Playa, Maya Villa or Villas Sacbe. Book your 2012 reservation in Playa del Carmen for Porto Playa, Maya Villa or Villas Sacbe November 23 – 26 for 2012 and get 40% off a reservation of 6 nights or less, and an additional 10% off reservations of 7 nights or more.