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BEST POOL IN PLAYA--3 bedroom 3 bathroom Unit at ElFaro

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Private balcony with BBQ, table for eating and comfortable lounging area
Balcony
Newly recovered patio furniture
Newly recovered patio furniture.
Breath taking ocean views from balcony

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
  • Quinta Avenida
    1 min walk
  • 3D Museum of Wonders
    3 min walk
  • Mercado Playa del Carmen
    4 min walk
  • Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo (PCM)
    13 min walk

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

BEST POOL IN PLAYA--3 bedroom 3 bathroom Unit at ElFaro

Just imagine being able to spend your holidays in the perfect refuge right in the middle of what makes Playa a magical place. That’s Residences El Faro. A 65 unit Condo Hotel nestled right in the heart of Playa del Carmen, steps away from the famous 5th Avenue, and right on the shores of the magnificent white and turquoise beaches of the Riviera Maya, in the Mexican Caribbean. This exclusive beachfront all-suite resort offers the best of both worlds; the comforts and intimacy of your own home and the unique ambience and services that can only be found in a high-end hotel.

The perfect home, a perfect condo; Coral 302 which is professionally managed for a worry free vacation is highlighted by beautiful marble floors, granite kitchen counter top, all appliances including oven and dishwasher, internet Wi-Fi, Satellite TV, washer/dryer, infinity view pool with jetted submerged loungers/ kid’s pool, housekeeping, concierge service, 24 hour security. The condo offers two stories, 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and a futon in the upper living area. The private beachfront terrace complete with BBQ overlooks the pool below and the spectacular ocean.


Keywords: beach, beachfront, oceanview, downtown, luxury, family, resort,

Property manager

Lorelei

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no drug use is allowed. If drugs are found, you will be asked to leave the complex without any refund.
A limited number of unregistered guests can have access to the property only with prior approval from the property manager.
Unregistered guests must leave a photo ID with security which will be returned when they leave the complex.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

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 on the beach. Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and Playacar Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Mamitas Beach. Xplor Theme Park and Xcaret Eco Theme Park are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
Map
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo

What's nearby

  • Quinta Avenida - 1 min walk
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 4 min walk
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 8 min walk
  • Mamitas Beach - 9 min walk
  • Playacar Golf Club - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cervecería Chapultepec - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fah Restaurant Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tropical Playa del Carmen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zenzi Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is BEST POOL IN PLAYA--3 bedroom 3 bathroom Unit at ElFaro pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BEST POOL IN PLAYA--3 bedroom 3 bathroom Unit at ElFaro?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEST POOL IN PLAYA--3 bedroom 3 bathroom Unit at ElFaro?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BEST POOL IN PLAYA--3 bedroom 3 bathroom Unit at ElFaro located?

Located in Downtown Playa del Carmen, this condo building is steps away from Frida Kahlo Museum and Quinta Avenida. Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate K., Park Ridge, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Condo in a Perfect Location
My family stayed for week in this luxurious 3 bedroom condo. It was exactly as described and pictured on VRBO. Check in was smooth and all our questions answered immediately. The condo was very well appointed with anything you could possibly need. There were even games and beach toys for children. It was also impeccably clean and all the beds and furniture were very comfortable. The location could not be better. It is right on the beach and just one block away from the main street. Tons of restaurants, shops and bars are within walking distance. Also, the pool is the best I have ever seen. It has many levels so even little ones can enjoy it. I cannot say enough good things about this place. We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Condo on Beach
The condo was just as described. Great location for family get away. Even though it was difficult to communicate with the property owner, the property management team was amazing and quick to help with any questions. I highly recommend this location. WhatsApp is a must for easy communication. I recommend contacting Jonathan with Xcursion 307 for shuttle service from the airport and if interested in exploring Tulum. Thanks to the property management team and Jonathan and Jaime with Xcursion 307 we had a fantastic time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Jesse L., Canada

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Decent but….
We felt this place should have been cleaner and better maintained for the class of rental that it is. House keeping was non existent throughout our week stay and was definitely not spotless when we showed up.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best vacation ever!
Very clean and spacious condo conveniently located near everything!! We stayed almost 2 weeks without a car. 5th Avenue is only a 2 minute walk and Walmart is only 10. We loved the condo's interior and the sea view is even better than pictured. Two things requiring interior improvement: bed mattresses are extremely firm (we purchased egg crate type mattress topper foam from Walmart and left them behind upon departure), and the bedrooms' Cuby smart thermostat systems would not detect a person sleeping at night. They would shut off the A/C units to conserve electricity which made for uncomfortably warm sleeping. The condo property's exterior was very well kept and beautiful except the beach front. We were shocked to arrive and find that the beach side of the El Faro property was destroyed in early December by a storm. The wooden beach decking and the showers on the infinity side of the pool were no longer useful and caution taped off. There is no useful beach in front of El Faro except for a narrow path for pedestrians to pass along the shore side of the property. We did use the sand beach three properties south of El Faro at the Aloha Paddleboard Club. The El Faro staff is top notch. Everyone was very nice and super helpful from the front desk managers, porters, security, maintenance, and housekeeping. To summarize, we made a couple of small adjustments and had the best vacation our family has ever had at El Faro in Playa Del Carmen in comparison to 6 other Mexican vacations.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great downtown location, great pool
Overall very satisfied but previous renters left late which made our check in after 5pm. All the previous comments are accurate, great pool, views, layout, location/restaurants but… the tiny bugs do come out if cooking (but that’s everywhere I expect), it’s a bit loud (but didn’t disturb our sleep), beach is eroded directly in front of property (can swim in the ocean next door), WiFi not strong upstairs Overall very pleased!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

kerry r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
KR
Perfect location, beautiful place, the best time thank you so much my family enjoyed it immensely…..!!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Katherine or Jason M., Douglasville, Ga

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Listing accuracy is important.
We’ve stayed at ElFaro several times in various units and enjoyed our stay. Unfortunately, this stay wasn’t very smooth at all. The listing and photos were inaccurate. The listing showed and described all sleeping areas as having televisions, only 2 TV’s in the entire unit- living area and master bedroom. Unit has cable service but was out for first 2 nights, manager restored service. When I asked about it, owner/manager said people bring their own devices and use the internet for streaming so no need to replace broken TV’s. However, the WiFi isn’t strong enough to work upstairs regularly to stream. We didn’t receive any check-in instructions so we had trouble contacting anyone for a door code and parking info (owner blamed manager for oversight). The balcony furniture did not have any cushions and was uncomfortable although the manager brought some on day 2 of the stay. For the money paid, the value was not great. Cleanliness was adequate but the bathrooms had lots of black hair and hard water build up on the glass and fixtures. Overall not a great stay but we always love visiting Playa area.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and amenities, highly recommended
Great location and plenty to do close by.. will stay again for sure.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

TK B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay!!!
This was an overall excellent stay. The view alone is breathtaking! We had a few issues with things not working and the air was out for a (which was a bit frustrating with the temps in Mexico) but all issues were QUICKLY resolved. Maintenance and housekeeping were very friendly as well as those at the front. The property manager quickly responded to all inquiries. I'd definitely recommend this property and would stay again. Everyone was pleased. Plenty of space. Pool was awesome, beach is a 1 minute walk and 5th street is not even a couple of minutes away although most reviews say 5 minutes, it's much closer! Book the stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

scott l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Nice !
it was clean & great location !
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!
We couldn't have asked for a more convenient location for our stay in Playa del Carmen: steps from 5th Avenue, amazing restaurants, and shopping and a short walk to the Cozumel ferry. There are many convenience stores nearby as well, and Wal-Mart is a 10 minute walk for items you may have forgotten (as we did). The condo itself is amazing! The air conditioning was a BLESSING for those hot, humid days, the pool was just wonderful, and there is plenty of room for a family to have their own space. It is also just steps from the beach. We would stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

McKenna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
The property was in a great location, walking distance to downtown! The pool and beach were very clean, looks just like the pictures.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Direct Views of the Ocean- Beautiful
The condo is even nicer than the pictures. They had everything you could possibly need including boogie boards, board games and video games. We most defiantly will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynee G., Brighton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent condo and location
We came with our 5 kids ages 14-28 and had an amazing time! We stayed in a 2 bedroom last year with two kids at El Faro, and couldn’t wait to return with all of our kids and rent a 3 bedroom, and this condo did not disappoint. Any issues we had were fixed right away by the property manager. He was very responsive and helpful. Last year in September, there was so much seaweed we couldn’t get in the ocean, but this time there was very little seaweed so we really enjoyed the warm ocean. So I’m not sure if there are “seaweed seasons?” I’d sure like to know to avoid in the future! The pool was awesome, and the kids loved it. The walking mall behind El Faro is loud and bustling, and we could hear some noise, but with the AC units on, we slept just fine. The patio was the best part as we sat outside and ate family meals and took in the stellar ocean views. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie D., College Station

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
We have stayed at El Faro in the past so decided to stay again. This unit was great. Had all the amenities we needed! The pool was very nice and the pool side massages were FANTASTIC! We really liked the location as well. The beach condos are all very near 5th avenue but some are in better spots than others…El Faro is right in the middle so it is easy to get to both ends! Thank you for a great place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Perfectly located to enjoy the main area for dining and shopping. Close to ferry was a plus. Great pool area and facility was clean and spacious.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
All was great.loved the pool location to 5th ave. Washer was finicky needs to be looked ar beds were comfortable. Patio needs softer cushens front desk and security was very helpful
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sudeshkumar B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Condo Great Location
What a view from a great condo. Loved this place perfect foe an extended getaway with a large group. On the beach and next to great shopping.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay!
Great property and setup. We very much enjoyed staying here. Wifi was quick, the resort amenities are fantastic. Overall A+.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coral 302
Nice condo. Great view. Excellent location
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Stacie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
:)
Great location! Plenty of room for 6 adults
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

michael e.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great pool and beach
Overall this was a nice spot for us. The location was perfect to walk to many restaurants. The noise from the streets at night bothered us on the balcony but did not bother us inside the condo. The pool was great, nice and big. There was a spot in the pool that was about 1.5 ft deep that was perfect for our kids (4&2). The beach was perfect. Our favorite spot to go have breakfast or lunch was right next door in the beach - C grille at the Thompson Hotel. There were a lot of beach and pools toys for us to use which was really nice. The actual condo was nice and what we expected, however there were some things that made our stay less than optimal. The bathroom on the first floor had a very foul odor - in the morning it was unbearable. There was a similar smell coming from the kitchen sink in the morning. The other issue is the railing in the loft overlooking the living room had some bars that were broken. This was an obvious safety issue and even more so with our young children. The key pad to get into the condo was difficult to use and locked us out several times. After our stay we got blamed for breaking a lamp which we 100% did not break which was pretty frustrating and annoying.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
NIce condo - centrally located
Had a great stay - beach gets very busy, but water and waves were good!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Views and FANTASTIC Location!
Great location, on the beach, 1/2 block off of the strip, and very spacious. Everything was very nice and as described. The master bedroom has a very firm mattress (firmer than I prefer but I’m always looking for this information in reviews). There were a few little things like dirty dishes in the dishwasher that hadn’t been taken care of (on the top shelf) and if you leave any dishes out without being washed you will have ants and fruit flies very quickly and no dish cloths or dishwasher detergent. Other than that the place is definitely a great place and felt very safe with amazing views!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerald B., Rockton Illinois, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
Concierge Eber was quick to respond to any needs we had. Location of property was excellent. Short walk to shops restaurants. We had plumbing issues with the master bathroom and there was a smell of sewage in the room for most of the nights staying there. We did let Maintenance know and someone came to attempt to fix the issue however the smell didn’t go away. Beautiful views.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lorelei

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We are owners of a manufacturers representative company for HVAC products in Saskatchewan Canada. We enjoy holidaying and spending time with family and friends especially in Playa which seems like a second home to us and our three children.

Why they chose this property

After our first visit to the Mayan Riviera in 2000 we fell in love with the area and kept returning we then decided to purchase our first property at Paseo del Sol in 2004. We enjoy the many great aspects of Playa from the diverse cultures, ease of walking to all restaurants and shops. We find we can enjoy something different every visit and still go back to do our favourite things. The ease of getting to the Mayan Riviera is just another bonus for us and our friends.

What makes this property unique

El Faro is one of a kind in Playa as it is 1/2 a block from the entertainment district and one block from the famous 5th ave the unique parts of this as you step inside the complex you feel like you stepped into seclusion as the sounds of the action around the complex just seem to disappear. With the onsite 24 hour security your whole family feels completely comfortable day and night. The huge infinity pool with integrated kids pool and the multiple lounging areas around the pool offers a uncrowded feel.

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