With a stay at The Carmen Hotel - Ocean Front in Playa del Carmen (Downtown Playa del Carmen), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Quinta Avenida and 9 minutes by foot from Playa del Carmen Main Beach. .This beach hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Playacar Beach and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal.
What's nearby
Central Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Calle 12 - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Quinta Avenida - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Mamitas Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Getting around
Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
Club SociaL - 2 min walk
El Tapas Restaurante - 1 min walk
Osteria De Roma - 2 min walk
Café Andrade - 1 min walk
Logia Café - 2 min walk
About this property
The Carmen Hotel - Ocean Front
The Carmen Hotel - Ocean Front offers 37 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Stay in one of 37 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Carmen Hotel - Ocean Front, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
Deck 5 - Onsite rooftop bar.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: MXN 280 per person
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Deck 5
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Beach umbrellas
On the beach
On the waterfront
Pool umbrellas
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: MXN 58.66 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately MXN 280 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Property is also known as
Carmen Hotel Playa del Carmen
Carmen Hotel
Carmen Playa del Carmen
The Carmen Hotel - Ocean Front Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Great location and staff was so nice and helpful! Is a Party location next to the beach. If you want a quiet room ask for a room away from the street. The restaurant was great with great food next to the beach. Rooms were clean and spacious just as shown in their pictures. Is a great hotel if you want to be next to the busy downtown area. Walking distance to the ADO bus and Walmart.
Lexis
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Rafael
Jan 22, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I loved the modern vibe and the great pool. The location is excellent, and overall it’s a fantastic stay. The only small improvement I’d suggest is updating the beach club lounge chairs, as they’re a bit worn, and possibly adding a parking partnership with a nearby parking lot.
The room is very nice, and the staff is terrific. The cleaning services every day are very good and the views from the hotel are great and the location is great. It’s right next to Muza a very nice restaurant. There is also a restaurant in the hotel when tourism is at its peak.
The ocean was barely visible.
The pool was too small to swim lenghts
dan
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Cynthia
Mar 11, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The price was fair for the location on 5th Avenue and right in front of the ocean. The hotel is clean and the bed was comfortable, but the property clearly needs renovation. The toilet area felt very small and somewhat claustrophobic.
There is also noise at night from nearby restaurants and music from the surrounding area. I personally sleep deeply, so it didn’t bother me, but light sleepers might find it an issue.
Overall, it’s a reasonable option for a short stay if you want an affordable beachfront place in a very central area.
Service was the worse in restaurant and front desk. My first day arriving. My welcome was my room number no instructions on where the restaurant and pool was no wi fi password was given.
ARTEMIA
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Elvia
Jan 31, 2026
The staff was absolutely amazing? However the room itself could use some updates and better cleaning. The balcony had a Jacuzzi however, the Jacuzzi did not have hot water. The balcony could’ve actually had better cleaning as well.
The view was okay and the same with the room. It is in the center of town, half a block from the 5th avenue, so it is noisy and I prefer more peace.
Alejandro
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Hayden
Jan 16, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean, missing a bathroom mirror. Music from the restaurant was extremely loud until late at night keeping us awake. Beach loungers were old and falling apart.