El Faro Coral 103 -Poolside Fun-Susan Mattingly

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 692.9 sq m

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Playa del Carmen, MEX

Quinta Avenida
‪2 min walk‬
Playa del Carmen Main Beach
‪3 min walk‬
Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal
‪8 min walk‬
Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo (PCM)
‪14 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Guest

1 Double Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bath

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Relax-Unwind in this prime 3 bedroom poolside condos that faces directly out to the beachfront. Come enjoy the stunning beauty of the Caribbean in a luxury El Faro Beach Resort condominium with unparalleled views of the ocean. Playa del Carmen, one of the world's hottest destinations, boasts the gorgeous Caribbean ocean, white sand beaches, and the famous 5th Avenue shopping and dining area.

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Susan Mattingly-PlayaLuxuryRentals

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Good size beach. Free chaises/cabanas, beach towels and toys

Ocean view
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include 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 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 popular attractions can visit Xplor Theme Park and Xcaret Eco Theme Park. Xaman Ha Aviary and Temazcal Natura are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Playa del Carmen, MEX

What's nearby

Quinta Avenida - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Mamitas Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Playacar Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cervecería Chapultepec - ‬3 min walk
‪100% Natural - ‬3 min walk
‪Fah Restaurant Bar - ‬3 min walk
‪Tropical Playa del Carmen - ‬3 min walk
‪Zenzi Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does El Faro Coral 103 -Poolside Fun-Susan Mattingly have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is El Faro Coral 103 -Poolside Fun-Susan Mattingly pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at El Faro Coral 103 -Poolside Fun-Susan Mattingly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Faro Coral 103 -Poolside Fun-Susan Mattingly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is El Faro Coral 103 -Poolside Fun-Susan Mattingly located?

Located in Downtown Playa del Carmen, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Frida Kahlo Museum, Quinta Avenida and Playa del Carmen Main Beach. Mamitas Beach and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal are also within 10 minutes.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

vicky alvarez A.

18 Mar 2025

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

103 El Faro Coral

The property is great for families or groups. The pool is beautiful, and the location is very convenient. The kitchen is well equipped but could use one more frying pan (there was only one). We liked being able to walk to lots of shops and restaurants from the condo. We also really enjoyed the large patio overlooking the pool. We did wish for some sun chaises, or an outdoor couch as opposed to just chairs. It would have been nice to be able to nap on one on the patio. Our minor complaints regarding the property have to do with the bathrooms. The main bathroom is promoted with a large tub. However, the faucet for this tub barely trickles and makes the tub unusable. The water temperature is also set too low, and the hot water heater isn't big enough for 6 adults to all shower about the same time. Unless you are one of the first two people in the shower, you will be left with a cool shower. The lighting in the main bedroom is also very dim. Overall, it is a nice property, and we were happy with it.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri D.

24 May 2024

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

Perfect Location - Great Resort!

We loved being on the ground floor with only steps down to the pool. The condo is convenient to 5th Ave & Walmart - easy shopping, good food, entertainment. Lovely pool looks out over the ocean. When we were there, the ocean was too rough for swimming. (There were surfers out!). Zenzi, restaurant next door, does great take out!

Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

7 Aug 2023

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

Exactly what I wanted

The condo was exactly what I wanted. Right on the pool and beach for a great scenery. It was relaxing to sit on the back patio any time of day. The location was within walking distance or a short taxi to everything. If convenience is important to you, this is the place.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

22 Dec 2022

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

Playa coral 103

Awesome in every way. Thank you for sharing your beautiful condo. It was perfect@

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

7 Nov 2022

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

Location is perfect!

Check in was ok -limited English speaking staff made this part 4 stars, instead of 5. Wristbands were given out to wear. While I get the reasoning for this, as a single female walking around with the name of the place I’m staying on my wrist: this is not OK. The condo was beautiful and in the perfect location. Excellent Restaurants were all around within walking distance and the ease of picking up a taxi for other locations was great, as it was on the same block. The property/condo was clean and tidy. Having a washer and dryer inside this condo was the best. Thank you! We did have one thing- upon departing at 4:15am for the airport, when trying to get into our car service, a man ran up to us and again, in limited English kept arguing / yelling that we couldn’t leave without the keys being given to him. Very insistent. To which we explained they were left in the room on the entry table. He was very persistent, so much so that I had to step in between him and a male member of our party. The security guard walked me back to our condo to retrieve them. When I gave them to the man, whom I had not seen prior to this day, he again started in with there were supposed to be three, not the two that were given. At this time, I advised him that I wasn’t going to argue and that he would have to charge me for the key. He just kept on. I advised him I was leaving for the airport and was not going to argue with him. I DO NOT think this is a reflection of any kind on the condo or facilities. I would definitely stay here again But because of the language barrier, this wasn’t handle as best as it could have been. .

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 July 2022

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

Beautiful stay!

We loved our time in Playa! This property is beautifully maintained and spacious for our whole family. Front desk staff and property owner were easily accessible and very helpful. We’ll be returning soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

13 July 2022

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

Awesome accomodations

Had a great time with family at this location. Walked out to pool and beach. It was also around the corner from 5th street which is full of restaurants and stores. Staff is great from check in to security we were taken care of as soon as we arrived. It was nice to know we could store our luggage before check in and check out! I will definitely book again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Y.

29 Apr 2022

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

Perfect Location

We have been to Playa de Carmen on and off for the last few years and usually stay in Playa Car... we will never again. El Faro and especially Coral 103 are the perfect spot, right in the heart of Playa and quick access to the pool and beach for our 5 year old. Susan was quick to respond before, during and after our trip. We would like to explore other parts of the world, but if we do go back, we will definitely be staying hre.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Estela, Salinas

30 Jan 2022

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee M.

27 Jan 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, Location, Location

This property all about location & its great! Manager easy to contact & very accommodating. We appreciate them!

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason W., Canada

17 Dec 2021

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

Had a great time all around, will recommend to all my friends.

The process was very easy and everything came as advertised.

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Angeline G.

8 Nov 2021

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Things not working

. we had no face towels even after numerous requests 2. the TV's in the rooms did not work there were no batteries in the remote. 3. the Master Bath leaked an entire tub of water on the floor we called the emergency number and could not get any help. We had to use all the towels to clean the water and had none to shower with. 4. I slipped due to the water from the tub and sprang my ankle. 5. the stove top did not work. 6. the light in the Master bathroom did not work.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Betina J.

24 July 2021

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

Muy bonito y buena ubicacion

Todo excelente solo el mar con sargazo pero eso no le quita lo bueno a la propiedad Para mi gusto deberia haber cosas basicas como sal y aceite en cocina Fuera de eso excelente

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David B.

30 Jan 2021

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

Great Location/Nice Unit

Nice spacious condo unit just steps to the pool. Unit could use some upgrades to appliances and inspection of unit by management prior to renter arrival needs to be done consistently. Would definitely stay in this same unit again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

robert e.

5 Jan 2020

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

Perfect location to ocean and 5th

This property was in the perfect location of Playa De Carmen. Property management and security were great also. Only downside is very spotty Wifi. If you have to get work done it is very slow at best..

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence W.

1 Jan 2020

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

Nice !

Well appointed and great location

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

susan m., -

5 Sept 2019

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

everything was great!

fun, clean, great location

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

11 July 2019

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

wonderful place!

this place is truly great! perfect for our family, has everything we needed and it’s in a great location!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

JACK S.

19 Apr 2019

Surf 309, Great Apartment with a great view, 3-8 April 2019

El Faro Surf 309 provided excellent value for the price. Great location with a balcony views of both the beach and the pool, with palm trees at eye level. The property was as advertised and the pictures of the apartment on the website definitely do it justice. 2 minute walk to 5th Ave and all the restaurants and bars. Several scuba shops just outside the foyer of the lobby. El Faro, in general, and Surf 309 specifically, will stay on our list of places to return to.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

LARRY S.

31 Mar 2019

Great view

Coral 103 has the best view of the condos on the ground floor. Pool is right out your door and the beach just steps away. Lots of sun on the patio with a nice table and plenty of chairs. Very quiet location with shopping, restaurants and bars just a block away. Security is very good and very friendly helping us with chairs and umbrellas at the pool and keeping the pool, grounds and beach chairs for El Faro guests only. The condo itself could use some updating and repairs. These updates and repairs didn’t affect our stay but they should be looked at. The master sliding glass door is very hard to open, only 2 outlets(that I could find in the master) one was loose and possibly broken and the other is behind the bed and difficult to use. Shower could use a facelift and the WiFi is only usable inside even sitting on the patio the WiFi won’t work. Kitchen area could use a little TLC but all these items are easily overlooked by the great view, service and location of this condo.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Reid R.

25 Dec 2018

So-So

Over all, El Faro was ok but we had several issues that were never resolved during our stay. This was our second time staying here in as many years. FYI, our first year we had no problems. When we arrived at room 103 the WIFI and cable did not work along with a broken coffee pot. Within a day the coffee pot was replaced and on the third day WIFI was fixed. The cable was never fixed the entire time we were there. One of the six people in the room contacted hand foot and mouth disease from the pool at the resort.(which I'm not sure this is their fault due to what i have read it is running rampant through playa right now) Last but not least, we were told we could do late check out. We were moving our things down the street to another resort for our last three days of the trip so we checked out, locked the room up and grabbed what we could and left a few things that we couldn't grab on the back porch by the pool. We proceeded to carry what we could down the street on 1St (literally a five minute walk) we checked in dropped off what we had and returned to grab the few things we had left on back patio. When we returned the maids had grabbed our things and pulled them back inside and had gone through everything and grabbed what they wanted. They didn't get a lot but it was the principle and we only did what management told us to do. Anyway management tried to make it right by giving us a cheap bottle of tequila which we kindly declined. Two other couples that own a couple units heard our story and tried to help us with what they could so thanks to them. All in all be careful when staying here and just know that there are better options in playa in our opinion.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike S., Maryland, USA

6 Aug 2018

The apartment was beautiful. We were very impressed with the cleanliness and staff.

We will definitely come back! It was an absolute fun time. The location of the apartment makes it so convenient to walk to many restaurants and local shops.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie T.

18 May 2018

Fabulous Time

The condo was everything we expected just like the pictures show beautiful. The location on 5th Avenue was fabulous. The pool was Awesome. The wifi was sporadic and slow so make sure you have enough mobile data other than that would definitely rent a condo over all-inclusive again. Weather the week April 21st-28th was great upper 80's only rained 2 days around 4-5pm for about an hour. The seaweed was only a major nuisance the first few days but cleared up and we were able to access the ocean. Thank you for sharing your home.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

garry b.

17 Apr 2018

Families with young kids 5/5

For families with young kids this unit and complex is a 5/5. Location is perfect. Right in the middle of everything, one block from 5th Ave and right on the beach. If you have young kids you will not find a better location, complex or pool. I looked and I promise the location is outstanding. Absolutely everything you need from Starbucks to shopping, restaurants, walking, music, activities and more is right there. Heck, Walmart is only five blocks away. Tough to swim right out front because of tons of seaweed but simply walk up or down the beach a few hundred feet and it was great. Seaweed is an issue everyplace so don't let that worry you. Ocean was warm and beautiful. If you have young kids who want to enjoy the pool a lot and have beach access so close then this unit is perfect for you. If you have a couple of families that want to rent units close to one another then again this is perfect. Pool is big, clean, well maintained and never crowded. A great big pool for the kids and a nice balcony 20 feet from the pool for the parents to hang out on. For couples or couples with older kids the unit is probably not the best. It is truly a unit for families with younger kids. It is starting to show its age and the furniture and décor are dated. Master is very nice but beds are crazy short (I am six feet and my feet were totally hanging over the end) but comfortable. Find a unit on a higher floor with a view that is better furnished and decorated. I don't mean this to be a negative but I think this unit is for families with young kids. Local staff was very helpful and pleasant and for sure the complex is safe and very clean.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

10 Jan 2018

Fantastic property!!!

This was our family's first time at El Faro and we couldn't be happier. The location was perfect, the beach was beautiful and the condo had everything we needed to make our stay perfect. The front desk staff and housekeeping couldn't have been more accommodating and helpful. We were sad to leave and will definitely be back as soon as possible!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

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