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Steps from Beach, Large private balcony overlooking pools & tropical garden

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Pool
Outdoor dining
Interior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
  • Quinta Avenida
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Mamitas Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo (PCM)
    ‪18 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2nd bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

living room

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Steps from Beach, Large private balcony overlooking pools & tropical garden

Porto Playa was awarded the Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor several years. Featuring a tropical architectural influence with 21 luxury units, Porto Playa is set in an oasis reminiscent of a rain forest. It has a very airy and open design inside a private sanctuary with lush tropical plants and flowers and gushing waterfalls. There is even a sun-drenched roof-top swimming pool the length of a city block and a second pool with two separate Jacuzzis.

Condo 219 is on the 2nd floor overlooking the gardens and pools.

Guests at any of our properties are welcome at Asi Beach Club, located at El Taj Ocean, have complimentary use of The Gym located at Porto Playa, complimentary Wi-Fi, daily maid service, discounts at 3 restaurants and more.

Porto Playa is located at the corner of First Ave and Calle 16. 100 steps from the beach.

Porto Playa is a boutique condo hotel with 21 condos with numerous amenities including maid service, complimentary use of The Gym, (located in Porto Playa), concierge service, restaurants, beach club, spa and more. Porto Playa has one of the best pools in Playa del Carmen: an upper and lower 70 foot long pool with waterfalls from the upper pool to the lower pool. Each level has a jacuzzi.

Unit 219 is one of the largest 2 bedroom/2 bathroom condo's on the more desirable second floor with large, private balcony with tables and chairs for your enjoyment. Have coffee in the morning on the balcony overlooking the pools. Great Gulf Breeze and a glimpse of the Gulf Waters. Flat screen Televisions in living room and both bedrooms, large bathrooms have glassed in showers for two. Marble floors and counter tops.

Master bedroom has pillow-top, king-sized bed, and french doors that open to a private balcony. 2nd bedroom can be set up as twin beds or pillow-top, king sized bed.

Large private balcony off kitchen and living room. Private balcony off master bedroom. Porto Playa is steps from 5th Ave, and steps from the beach in the Premier Zone.

** IMPORTANT: As of January 1st 2020 Airbnb, HomeAway/Vrbo automatically collects Lodging State Tax (also called Hospitality Tax) for all reservations in Playa del Carmen made through their sites. There is also a Federal Tax (called IVA or VAT) that will be added to your reservation.

We also have 1, 2, and 3 bedroom condo's as well as penthouse condos available at El Taj Ocean, Magia Beachside, and Maya Villa. See list below.

I extend any owners discounts that might be available.

Our promises to you:
1. We respond to all emails within hours.
2. We want you to have the right property for your needs
3. We will be honest with you on any and all questions you may have.
4. We are committed to getting you the best rate we possibly can and can.

Our goal is for you to have a fabulous experience and come back again.
Laura Leli Carmine and Marcela Leal

Keywords: Boutique,luxury condo in the Premier zone of Playa del Carmen. Property has 21 units: 2 bedroom units, 2 and 3 bedroom penthouse units are also available. Perfect location. Great units and pools.
We do offer similar condos for rent in Playa del Carmen and we have listed a sampling of them on VRBO. Just send us an inquiry from any of our listings and indicate how many bedrooms you are looking for. These properties include
#4153814 in Magia Beachside 2 bedroom 2 bath, ocean views
#247245 in El Taj Ocean 1 bedroom 1 bath, ocean views
#4863789 in El Taj Ocean 3 bedroom 3 bath with ocean views, private jacuzzi
#4894641 in El Taj Ocean 2 bedroom 2 bath with partial ocean view and private jacuzzi
#1318130 in El Taj Ocean 2 bedroom 2 bath with partial ocean view and private jacuzzi
#1281089 in El Taj Ocean 2 bedroom 2 bath with ocean view and private jacuzzi
#1281088 in El Taj Ocean2 bedroom 2 bath with ocean view and private jacuzzi
#7660176 in Porto Playa 3 bedroom 3 bath penthouse with ocean views
#984059 in Maya Villa 3 bedroom 3 bath penthouse with partial ocean view from private rooftop

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Laura Carmine
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Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Playa del Carmen

Located in Downtown Playa del Carmen, a neighbourhood in Playa del Carmen, this condo is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Mamitas Beach, while Xplor Theme Park and Xcaret Eco Theme Park are popular area attractions. Xaman Ha Aviary and Temazcal Natura are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo

What's nearby

  • Quinta Avenida - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mamitas Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bloody Mary Food Drinks & Rock - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ah Cacao Chocolate Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Los Aguachiles - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Aldea Corazón - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps from Beach, Large private balcony overlooking pools & tropical garden have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Steps from Beach, Large private balcony overlooking pools & tropical garden pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Steps from Beach, Large private balcony overlooking pools & tropical garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps from Beach, Large private balcony overlooking pools & tropical garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps from Beach, Large private balcony overlooking pools & tropical garden located?

Located in Downtown Playa del Carmen, this condo building is steps away from Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall, Quinta Avenida and Playa del Carmen Main Beach. Mamitas Beach and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael & Kim J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun week in Playa

We enjoyed our stay at Puerto Playa very much. The staff and concierge were eager to help make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot close but Quiet

We enjoyed The large front windows and sliding glass doors. We also noted that they provided Blackout shades in the bedroom that was nice.We like that had a little table and chairs outside and also had a selection of books to read. We did like the fact that it was a secure facility with a little garden, a guard at the front lockable gate front. All the people who work at the front office, very attentive, and easy to work with.Things We think could be improved. There needs to be a little nightstand next to the two beds in the second bedroom. The beach is really nothing but sandbags no sand. ( nothing that can be done about it but you should know that’s how it is)The concierge desk at the other condos that they use has very poor customer service .We had to stand the whole time as no chairs were available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Diana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

.A very pretty gated condo complex, centrally located in town to walk to anything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Oasis in Downtown Playa Del Carmen

We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful two-bedroom apartment. It provided a beautiful oasis in the middle of the most energetic section of Playa Del Carmen, just steps from 5th Avenue.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Five stars all around!!

We had an incredible time and the condo was a wonderful place to relax between adventures. The location was perfect and everything around it was super walkable. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rolando d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

PLAYA

Absolutely love the property. Great customer service. Looking to buy as well in an around Playa de Carmen
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice convenient condo

We really enjoyed the condo and the property, staff were very helpful. Location is convenient, for us maybe a bit too much hustle and bustle. Condo can be an oasis of peace in the middle of this.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Close to every thing
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Perfect getaway for a couple of days with my family. Loved the location too!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

The property was beautiful and the staff was accommodating. We felt very safe and would go back for a family vacation or with friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brock B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay!

Our family of four visited during Spring Break and had a wonderful time at the condo. The location was very convenient because it was walking distance to all the restaurants and shops. Our two teenagers loved the pool, the workout facility, and the local bakery next door. Every morning they worked out and went to the bakery for some of the best food we had during our stay. Our condo was also clean, and the amenities were top notch. We hope to back again someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

J H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to relax; right in central Playa

This was our first time to this area of Mexico and Playa del Carmen. This condo was a great location to explore the city and area, but still have a quieter oasis to return to each night. Pros: location on a quiet corner, one block away from Quinta Avenida(busy tourist area), LOTS of food choices nearby and walkable. Unit has comfortable beds, wonderful showers!!-water pressure superb! Views from living area out patio is of tops of palm trees so you feel very private and it’s restful. The pool/waterfall provides a background sound of water that covers traffic noise and adds to the resort feeling of the property. The front desk people and security guard at front gate were all friendly and helpful. Unit was clean and housekeeping did a wonderful job. We didn’t have time to use The Gym(complimentary and next door) but would be excellent if you wanted to keep your daily workout. They had lots of classes too-and it looked very modern and clean from the outside. The Condo’s pools and spas were clean and refreshing. Communication with Laura was quick/helpful! Cons: these are things that are not necessarily negatives, but may be helpful to know. The property has an open courtyard with an underground area that The Gym uses for classes. They have classes at 8 am and have evening classes at 8 pm. We closed our doors 😉. . Also, It is handwashing dishes in kitchen, not a dishwasher. We never did find English language TV channels, but that’s not what we were there for😊!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Playa del Carmen

Nice clean property close to everything. Helpful staff
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy friendly private resort like experience

Beautiful property - all the amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy A., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved Porto Playa

Beautiful place, nicely furnished with comfy beds. This condo complex os great for young people. The unit was modern and in excellent condition. The salt water pool is the best I've ever been in! The music from the restaurant across the street is upbeat, but constant. I especially loved it when they had live entertainment on the weekends. Inside the unit it was pretty quiet though. The gym is in the level below, and is convenient if you're wanting to stay in shape, but the loud instructor's mics coming up from the aerobics classes are annoying in the evening. Mm Another thing to consider is the number of steps to climb.c No elevator! I do not recommend staying here if you have mobility issues.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberta T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place to Stay

This property is awesome! The location is close to restaurants, shops and walk to 5th Ave. Its is beautiful and very clean. The pools were nice. Even though it was close to town Its was quiet at night. Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

noah f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice private complex

It’s a very clean private property. Everyone that works there is very friendly and helpful. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adele W., Guelph

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful apartment, amenities and location

We loved everything about this property! We highly recommend this spot!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shayna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy, breezy wonderful stay

Our stay at Porto Playa and Laura’s spot was exactly as pictured. Easy to check in, great communication with our hosts, the concierge service was wonderful for scheduling our Covid test prior to departure. The whole process was so smooth and made our vacation relaxing and pleasant. The spot was perfect and great location, close to everything but just far enough away from the noisy bars. Will absolutely rebook this spot for future trips!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ethel N., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was wonderful they treated us so well and Laura the lady I booked with was so helpful I

It was so nice the grounds were just beautiful and well looked after our ground floor condo was perfect so many around our deck it is not the condo owners fault but the beach was not the best a lot of sea weed in the ocean we couldn’t swim in it and all the fishing boats don’t help sitting along the beach but the staff at the beach club was top notch and service in real we were treated so well the only thing we found that people would put towels on chairs and never use them all day so when people came looking for chairs there was not should be a policy on that if you are going to be gone for a hour or so getting something to eat or a massage the staff should be told so they know you are coming back shortly if not they should be able to remove your towels and give your chairs to someone else I felt they did everything to accommodate my daughter and I the food was also good we had a lot of lunches there thanks everyone for making our holiday so wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful plants and foliage.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Pleased with our Stay

We had a great trip, we were pleased with the condo. Exactly as described. The location was fantastic, close to everything, easily within walking distance to what we needed. Everyone associated with the condo were extremely helpful. No complaints, will stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Martha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was a nice location but everything in the condo is overpriced

I really loved it but , the front desk service is not provided the complete information and always you find extra changes for something else.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Could be better

I don’t usually write reviews, especially negative ones. But we’ve been to PDC 3 times in the last 10 years and I can honestly say that our stay at Porto Playa was our least favorite place. We traveled as a married couple, a 10 year old and a 24 year old. All of our disappointments were the same, so I felt compelled to share our experience. I can see why the location of the property would be good for some people, but for us it was loud at night due to the night scene and difficult to sleep. I know this couldn’t be helped, but the people above us were dragging around furniture at night (almost every night!) so we finally downloaded a white noise app and played it on full blast to help drown out the night club music and noisy neighbors. In the early mornings, a Zumba class was taking place in the outdoor area immediately attached to the condo’s pool area and the music and instructor coming through the speaker made it hard to enjoy morning coffee on the patio. Upon arrival, the room smelled STRONGLY of cooking meat. I think there was a restaurant below and it was piping into our room for a couple days, although that later dissipated. I was trying to work during our visit but internet was spotty at best so I gave up on my laptop and mainly worked from my cell phone burning data. The hair dryer in the master bath didn’t work, the water pressure in the showers was abysmal and the speaker for the TV in the master would crackle loudly if it was turned above a low point. Some of the staff was lovely, and while the pool and some of the outdoor areas were a little shabby the property overall was nice. Our condo was a bit shabby as well, but in the end it served our purposes. We just wouldn’t return to this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

LeAndra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and beautiful stay

Porto Playa was a home away from home with modern and conventional amenities. I loved the natural elements in spaces especially the bathrooms. The location was incredible for walking the beach and exploring the best of Playa Del Carmen. It was nestled in a cute area with trees, tropical plants, passerbys, ocean breezes, and sounds of birds. The Gym was a great amenity that we used as well as the spa treatments. I even did my own daily yoga practice on the rooftop terrace! Gustavo and the crew were very helpful and friendly, and they let me see a couple of spaces so that I could choose the one I resonated with. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Laura Carmine

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My husband, Terry, and I have been going to Playa del Carmen since 1993. We've been to beaches all over the world (Australia, France, Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, etc) and Playa is my favorite beach town (I am a beach girl).

We fell in love early with Porto Playa Condo/Hotel because of the great design, beautiful landscaping, fabulous pools, and overall charm. It is the best location in Playa.

Since I started renting units in 2005 we (Marcela and myself) have made thousands of reservations for guests like us, and we love doing it. We believe in giving you what you want and live Our promises to you:
1. We respond to all emails within hours.
2. We want you to have the right property for your needs and desires even if it means renting you another unit (not ours) in any of our 5 properties: Porto Playa, Magia Beachside, El Taj Ocean, or Maya Villa.
3. We will be honest with you on any and all questions you may have.
4. We are committed to getting you the best rate we possibly can and can match the Property Management’s rate on all units in all 5 properties.
Our goal is for you to have a fabulous experience and come back again.
es to you:

Playa and Porto Playa are paradise. The address of Porto Playa is 1st Ave. and Calle 16.

Thanks
Laura Leli Carmine and Marcela Leal

Why they chose this property

Porto Playa is located 1 block from the beach, 1 block from 5th Ave., has great pools and jacuzzis, lots of amenities with tropical gardens and use off our private beach club with restaurant. Porto Playa was awarded the Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor. Featuring a tropical architectural influence with 21 luxury units, Porto Playa is set in an oasis reminiscent of a rain forest. It has a very airy and open design

You can walk north or south on the beach. There are numerous restaurants right on the beach and lots of places to get chairs, drinks, etc.

You don't need a car in Playa unless you want to take day-trips to Tulum or Chichen Itza. Everyone walks to restaurants, groceries, liquor, shops,, etc.

Fifth Avenue is about 3 miles long, is pedestrian only, and has open air restaurants and shopping. You can walk up and down and find a place you want to eat dinner or go shopping.

What makes this property unique

Porto Playa is usually ranked as one of the top 20 hotels in Playa del Carmen. No other property in Playa del Carmen has the amenities, the perfect location, the attentive staff or the architecture of Porto Playa and our sister properties: El Taj Ocean, El Taj Beach, Maya Villa and Magia Beachside

Porto Playa was awarded the Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor. Featuring a tropical architectural influence with 21 luxury units, Porto Playa is set in an oasis reminiscent of a rain forest. It has a very airy and open design inside a private sanctuary with lush tropical plants and flowers and gushing waterfalls. There is even a sun-drenched roof-top swimming pool the length of a city block and a second pool with two separate Jacuzzis.

Our condo has high ceilings, zoned air conditioning, ceiling fans in every room, full-sized appliances and large kitchens stocked with cookware, blender, toaster, coffee maker - everything you'd want to make you feel like it's yours and not a hotel room.. We have noodles in the condo for your use in the Gulf and/or the pool.

Couple of tips:
You don't need a car in Playa You only need a car if you want to go off-site for something. Even zip-lining comes and picks you up.

Playa is very European - half the tourists are American, the other half are a mix from all over the world: South America, Asia and Europe. It's fun to walk 5th or be eating a meal and hearing all the different accents. Lots of different types of restaurants.

You can walk to Wal-Mart or Mega from our condo-(6 blocks). I know how that might sound, but they are great stores with fresh food. We typically walk over there the first day (in the morning before it gets too hot), and buy fresh fruit, wine and snacks. We then have breakfast on our balcony. Before dinner we open up a bottle of wine and have drinks and snacks on the balcony.

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