Located in Downtown Playa del Carmen, this condo is adjacent to Quinta Avenida and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Playa del Carmen Main Beach. The condo includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a sofa bed.
Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Central Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Mamitas Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Restaurants
Cervecería Chapultepec - 1 min walk
Fah Restaurant Bar - 2 min walk
Zenzi Beach Club - 1 min walk
Starbucks - 1 min walk
Mi Jardin Secreto - 1 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Affordable Luxury 2 Bdrm El Faro! R204
This chic beachfront condo is both welcoming and luxurious. Beautifully decorated in soothing earth tones and furnished with a contemporary flair. Caribbean Sea views the moment you walk in, perfect for up to 6 guests! Step into the epitome of modern luxury with this stunning condo, where every detail exudes opulence and comfort. As you step onto the marble tile floors, your eyes are drawn to the exquisite light fixtures that illuminate the space with a warm glow. The bedrooms, adorned with elegant furnishings, beckon you to unwind in style. Imagine sinking into the plush pillow top mattresses, while enjoying your favorite movie on the flat screen TVs or indulging in a soothing rain shower in your private bathroom complete with a jetted bathtub in the Master Suite.
But the real highlight awaits as you step onto the private terrace, where the panoramic ocean views take your breath away. Lounge on the cushioned chairs, feeling the gentle sea breeze caress your skin, or dine alfresco against the backdrop of pristine white sands and shimmering turquoise waters. The fully-equipped kitchen, boasting stainless steel appliances and gorgeous granite countertops, invites culinary adventures, while the living area offers uninterrupted vistas of the ocean, ensuring every moment is infused with awe-inspiring beauty.
And let's not forget the unparalleled convenience of El Faro's amenities, from the infinity pool where you can soak in the endless horizon, to the rejuvenating massage therapy sessions that melt away all traces of stress. Plus, with underground parking available for a nominal fee of $15 per night, you can explore the vibrant offerings of 5th Avenue with ease, knowing your vehicle is safe and secure. Don't miss your chance to experience the ultimate in luxury living in the heart of Playa del Carmen—book your stay now and prepare to be swept away on a journey of unparalleled indulgence!
** BED CONFIGURATION ** Bedroom One: King bed Bedroom Two: Full bed Living Room: 1 Sofa Bed
THINGS TO DO NEARBY World Class Restaurants, Nightlife and Shopping on Playa's famous 5th Avenue! Xcaret, Xplor, Xel Ha Adventure Parks Explore the incredible cenotes of the Riviera Maya Deep Sea Fishing World Class Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Tulum Beaches and Ruins – 45 minutes Beaches: Playa Punta Esmeralda, Playacar Beach, Mamita's Beach Club
Cancun Airport - 50 min drive / Tulum Airport - 50 minute drive Walmart / Mega / Chedraui Supermarkets - 15 min walk ADO Bus station - 10 min walk Hospitals - 15 min away
DETAILS TO NOTE - Please be aware that seaweed is a natural phenomenon that hits Quintana Roo beaches, especially during the summer months (Apr-Oct). While the local team at El Faro and the municipality do a great job in cleaning it up, it can affect your ability to enjoy the beach and the ocean, so please make yourself aware of the current state of the seaweed, as we cannot offer refunds for issues related to seaweed.
- The central location of this property gives you access to the best that downtown Playa del Carmen has to offer. Due to our location next to restaurants and bars, you may experience some noise at this location. We do not offer refunds for noise issues. We appreciate your understanding and hope you enjoy your stay!
- The beach in front of El Faro will come and go seasonally, at times the ocean comes all the way up to the deck and the common area administration will block this area for security purposes. Please exercise caution and comply with any common area association rules.
- Your booking automatically includes a damage protection policy. Should any minor accidental damages occur during your stay, we will cover you up to $1,000. We understand accidents happen, so we've got your back! However, if we determine damage was willful or negligent, we will charge an additional cost based on the damage itself.
- We have a no-tolerance rule about parties and loud noise, so please be aware that complaints from neighbors, notifications from authorities, notifications from our noise monitoring software, or any other proof of disruptive behavior or loud noise between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM will result in fines of up to $1000.00, possible eviction and / or possible legal action if authorities are involved.
-The beach condition changes every day, weather and hurricanes tend to affect how wide the sand area is in our photos- sometimes the water reaches up to the deck.
- Please note that due to El Faro's security protocols, before your arrival, we will request a photo of each guest's ID that will be at the property during your stay.
Have any questions about our home or location? Please let us know! We hope to host you soon!
The condo is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a sofa bed, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
45
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do around this condo?
This condo is situated in Downtown Playa del Carmen, just steps from Quinta Avenida, and within a 10-minute walk of Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Mamitas Beach. You'll also find Playacar Beach and Central Square less than a mile away.
Is there parking available at this condo?
No, there isn't parking available at the condo.
Is this condo adjacent to a casino?
No, this condo is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this condo?
No, there is no indoor pool at this condo.
What amenities will couples enjoy at Affordable Luxury 2 Bdrm El Faro! R204?
With a stay at this beachfront condo, couples will appreciate amenities like a kitchen in each condo unit plus kitchens and ocean views in some.
Are there hot tubs at Affordable Luxury 2 Bdrm El Faro! R204?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this condo.
Does this condo include breakfast service?
No, this condo doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this condo allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this condo.
Does this condo have connecting rooms?
No, this condo doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How close is the airport from this condo?
The closest major airport to this condo is Cozumel Intl. Airport (CZM), which is 22 mi away (256 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Affordable Luxury 2 Bdrm El Faro! R204?
Yes, every condo unit at Affordable Luxury 2 Bdrm El Faro! R204 comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.
Affordable Luxury 2 Bdrm El Faro! R204 Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 46 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 46 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Thomas K.
Dec 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and very nice condo. Easy access to 5th ave with lots of shopping and restaurants.
Thomas K.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shanée L.
Aug 19, 2025
Shanée L.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jan 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas in Mexico
The condo was clean and had beautiful views of the pool and water. We enjoyed the rooftop plunge pool in the evenings as well. It is right in the middle of all activities making it easy to walk everywhere which we prefer. It’s a very busy and crowded area and as described, the music goes until 3-4 am. You must be ok with this or else sleep can be difficult. The pool is lovely but reserve your chairs early. There is no private beach near or around this condo. In our option, the surrounding beaches were not useable due to crowds and people selling things.
Verified traveler
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa J.
Jul 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Reef 204
Although the pool arch water features and our microwave were not working, it was a great stay. Everything very accessible and attentive staff.
Lisa J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Teri E.
Jun 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Summer vacation 2024
Another amazing vacation for our family. We enjoyed our stay in Reef 204. Great location, everything is very close to this place. Amazing condominiums, very nice pool and beautiful beach! Our condo was in the second floor with a great view to the pool and the beach. The unit is a great size for our family of 4. Both rooms have their AC units and theain room as well. Comfy beds, plenty of pillows, towels, beach towels. All 3 smart TV's working..Kitchen has an electric stove, dishwasher, fridge, the main microwave is not working but they have a spare. Blender, toaster and small coffee maker. Plenty dishes and cups. Walmart grocery store is in walking distance... everything is in walking distance! BTW, PDC don't do UBER. Overall, we had a great time, enjoyed the stay, the unit has everything you need. Shout out to the front desk team and the rest of their personnel they are awesome. Definitely we would like to come back!
Teri E.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rocio M.
Jun 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Mini paradise in Playa del Carmen
Excellent location and accommodation. We loved it. We are definitely going back.
Rocio M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
4/10 Poor
Paulette T.
Mar 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
nice
nice
Paulette T.
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tita S.
Oct 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, excellent accommodations
I was a little apprehensive about booking a VRBO in a foreign country due to negative experiences expressed in social media. My apprehension was not valid when it came to this property. The location is prime, we were in the middle of the action. We felt safe walking around at different times of day and night. The property has a large pool and is beachfront. Beach is public but there is security around and they ensure that only guests enter pool area and the complex.
Condo had everything we needed except for a couple of items (salt and bath mats) but we made it work. The view from the balcony was breathtaking. We would definitely stay in the property again. Saving up for my next visit to PDC.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at El Faro. Checking was easy and management was communicative. The location couldn’t be any better and you have easy access to absolutely everything. We loved how cold the AC was during a very hot time in playa Del Carmen.
The one thing they could improve on is the mattresses on both beds as they are very firm, and a little hard which made the extended stay a little difficult to sleep well. Now in our 40’s, we all were a little sore from the bed by the second day.
Other than that we have no complaints and absolutely loved our stay, and will return again.
Celicia L.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Danielle E.
Jul 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in Playa
Awesome location in downtown Playa. Super convenient and close to restaurants and shops.
Danielle E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
JULIO V.
Jul 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We had a great time. This is our second time on this property. Already planning our next trip back.Property management staff very friendly.
JULIO V.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Hector S., La Quinta CA
Jun 30, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleaning
The place is wonderful and we enjoyed it to the fullest. The condo meets everything. It's just that the cleaning is not very good.
Hector S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mathew C.
Jun 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at El Faro in Playa del Carmen!
We couldn’t have been more pleased with our experience staying at this property. Communication before arrival was excellent and the check-in process was a breeze. The property itself is in a great location and the condo was very clean and well-maintained. I would highly recommend and would be happy to book again for any future visits to PDC!
Mathew C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
David I.
Jun 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place. Right in the heart of thingd
Close to restaurants bar etc. gray place.xb
David I.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
May 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place and convenient!
We had a wonderful time at El Faro. It was so close to everything, and right on a beach! There’s a nice restaurant/bar that has great food and drinks, right next to this place. Super easy walk to anything you could want! No need for car. We came to Playa Del Carmen first, then to Cozumel and lastly Isle Mujeres. We loved all the places but our family voted PDC our #1 due to convenience and tons of things to do.
The place itself was great. Awesome pool, beach….the staff was SUPER. And I mean SUPER FANTASTIC. Try it for yourself I’m sure you’ll love it too. Thanks so much for the memories.
Verified traveler
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeff H.
Apr 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Can't beat location
The location was perfect...on the beach and only 2 blocks to 5th ave. The actual view was even better than the pictures. The beach bar next door was the start of every evening for us. We plan to stay there again.
Jeff H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jocelyn C.
Apr 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
LOVE LOVE LOVE
Great condo , location , pool. Love this condo and location , will come back soon.
Jocelyn C.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
Michelle E.
Apr 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A nice stay!
The grounds of this property are so well kept! The pool, beach and common areas were clean and beautiful!
You can’t beat the location - 1 block from 5th Avenue & walking distance to ferry & bus. The room was good…It could definitely have been cleaned better. There were chips/cheese balls on the floor by the fridge, and on day 1 I spilled a little water and when I went to wipe it up with a paper towel, it was brown/dirty.
The unit is definitely in need of updating. Bedding/sheets/pillows are old, utensils need to be replaced. Headboard in 2nd bedroom is falling apart. A/C in primary room did not work well; was more like a fan (no cold air like the others) and the primary room had a smell of mildew from day 1.
Also, suggest the owners leave a broom and mop (cleaning supplies) of some kind so renters can clean as needed as we were there for 6 nights and the unit does not provide any housekeeping until after a full week. Due to the humidity, the marble floors get wet and slippery and it would be nice to mop them up, as well as clean on the regular.
Plan to do laundry if you’re staying a long time so you can clean towels as there’s not room service until after a full week as mentioned above. It’s really easy as the laundry room is just downstairs.
View from balcony cannot be beat! Gorgeous sunrises and views of the moon over the water at night.
Overall, not a bad unit to stay in but I would not say it’s 5 stars. Regardless, we had the best time in PDC!
Michelle E.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Missy G.
Feb 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location!
El Faro Residences is located so close to 5th Ave and other beach bars & restaurants. We were in the heart of everything & could walk everywhere. Our unit was exactly as described. There was a race each morning to get a pool chair, however we always seemed to find what we needed. I would recommend El Faro as a safe & well appointed place to stay in Playa del Carmen.
Missy G.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dor B., Ottawa
Jan 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beach Condo
This property was in a great location! Just off 5th and right on the beach! We stayed with another couple and this was a perfect home base for us. Great view of the sunrise every morning, from the deck, which over looks the pool and the ocean. The cleaning prior to our arrival could have been better. The second bedroom headboard needs to be replaced, we provided that info to the property manager, so I'll assume they'll take care of that (although not during our stay). Other than that, the place was perfect. The layout was great in the Condo (bedrooms separated by bathrooms). Would have been nice for the second bed to be a King or Queen as well (but we knew it was a double when we booked). There were usually loungers available by the pool or beach. The beach was rough most days but if you can get in the sand is gorgeous and it's shallow enough to walk far out. The Circle K store just by the front entrance actually has cheap prices for beer (shout out to Dennis from Kelowna who stays most of the year for all his tips). Massage available poolside and it's well worth it. They have a price list of options. (Thanks Maria!!) We had lots of drinking water supplied and we would definitely book again!
Dor B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jane D.
Dec 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
The location of the building is fantastic. Half a block to 5th avenue where all the restaurants and shops are located. There are security guards at the entrance to the building as well as around the grounds and at the beach - so you always feel safe. The condo has everything you need along with a spectacular view to watch the sunrise each day. Great pool...we are looking forward to returning.
Jane D.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Peter M.
Nov 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Can't wait to return
Great pool. Even better location.
Tough to beat breakfast on the balcony looking at the sun rise over the ocean.
Peter M.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Aguida F.
Aug 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
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Aguida F.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Cheryl C.
Jul 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay at El Faro!
Very nice, clean, and comfortable property on the beach! My family and I enjoyed our time here. The layout of the apartment was a little smaller than I thought it would be, but still very nice. Beware of street vendors who see you are wearing the El Faro yellow bracelet. They will try to tell you they met you there at the reception desk. Maybe El Faro will get rid of the bracelets like some of the all-inclusive resorts are doing in the future. Otherwise I definitely recommend this place!