The Carmen Hotel - Ocean Front

Explore The Carmen Hotel - Ocean Front
8.0
Very Good
From 716 reviews
Cleanliness

8.6

Room Comfort

8.8

Location

10.0

Service and Facilites

8.4

Traveller Reviews The Carmen Hotel - Ocean Front

Number of reviews per page
20
40
Top reviews
Elizabeth
6.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

They had construction going on during our stay. The floors in lobby were being replaced, which is disappointing because the old floors looked and suited the aesthetic better. So the constant noise and tape and dust was a bit overwhelming. We couldn’t even enjoy the restaurant next door due to the constant noise through the day. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food and drinks at the rooftop were surprisingly delicious. The passion fruit margaritas and salmon were *chefs kiss*. However, the pool was super cold, didn’t even get in almost wish it was heated but the weather wasn’t too hot.
Read More
Alina
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very clean. Very friendly and a really nice place in general. Enjoyed my stay & would recommend
Deborah
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The room was cool but definitely had some issues. For example the paint was peeling, the sofa broke, the shower knob was weak and pulled out of the wall. One of the elevators was broken, but we were on the 2nd floor so we walked the majority of the time. JP (Juan Pablo) was great as was the blond at the beach bar, but Armando at the beach bar was HORRIBLE. The rooftop bar and pool were also very cool, but the pool was freezing cold and the drinks were ridiculously expensive. And in the future I most definitely won’t pay the extra money I spent to stay here since the beach bar was open as was the rooftop pool and bar. Anyone can go! The music was super loud since they put us in a room next to the MUZA, and btw, that MUZA balcony was disgusting and sadly we had to look at it when we sat outside and played cards. They also decided to redo the reception area floors when we were there so that was another minus. The Lucia a hotel uses the same reception desk and it less money AND has a better beach bar and beach chairs. All of the Carmen hotel beach chairs were broken.
Read More
Natallia
icon-Family
Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hotel front desk staff were incredibly rude. The room smelled of mold and had cockroaches, the bedside lamps had broken light bulbs, and the towels were very old and stained. The hotel is located right next to a bar that plays very loud music until 4 am, so it's very noisy and impossible to sleep. Repair work is being carried out on the floor in the lobby. I do not recommend this hotel.
Read More
Elvia
6.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Gary
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Start with the good. Hotel is right on the beach. There is a good beach club attached and food. Amazing views from the top floor bar area. Room designs are fun and balcony is nice. Front desk staff was quick to address any issues. Meena was wonderful. Unfortunately, the hotel is located next to open air night clubs that play extremely loud music until 4 am every night which is a big issue all along 5th Ave. Your room just thumps all night so don't plan on sleeping or bring ear plugs and headphones. We tried moving rooms but there was no availability and they said it wouldn't make much difference anyway. Toilet poorly flushes and sometimes not at all. You also are not allowed to flush any toilet paper. yuck! The hotel, in it's prime was probably top notch and a big effort was put into the design, but it's a bit tired and needs some TLC. Cleaning staff did a nice job with cleanliness in our room. We tried toughing it out but after 4 nights we had to check out early due to the noise and their supposed to refund us the remaining nights, so we'll see if that happens. If you don't mind not being able to sleep and the few other items I mentioned it's a good value. It really is too bad for hotel owners and guests that nothing can apparently be done with all these nightclubs near 5th ave. playing crazy loud music and no one is even in them most the time!
Read More
Neil
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Nice chill place.
Rafael
8.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Helga
2.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Although staff members in general were nice there was one receptionist by the name Mina who not only wasn't nice to us but we felt being treated by her differently. We were the only one being told that the check out would be 11 oclock despite our clear written time of 12 pm. Whenn we indicated that she was very nasty about it. Also when stating the rules, she was very intimidating. We didn't see this treatment with other customers while waiting. We really believe thisvwas a result of us being minarity group. The other receptionist was very nice and even told Mina in spanish that check out was 12. Other staff members were nice.
Read More
Hayden
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Albert
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The room has no mirrors except a 5 inches round mirror on a pivot, bathroom is very tiny so if you’re a plus size don’t go there, like a lot of hotels in that area lots of wear and tear. Staff needs to be replaced as they are not friendly at all, will not go there again.
Rebecca
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The staff was not friendly, the room showed a lot of wear and tear. Restaurant/ bar was closed during stay
doug
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Irvin
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

No hot water in shower. Coffee machine did not work. Room was very cold. Light switches difficult to operate. Hotel is not on beach. No chairs in room.
Payton Sydney
8.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Overall, nice beach access hotel right on the Main Street in playa del Carmen. Walkable distance to shops, restaurants and beach.
Janice
8.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I left a gold wedding ring in the room by accident, when i checked out. I phoned.. thirty minutes after check out but the number was not in service..no numbers were in service. My emails bounced back as not able to deliver. ..I had a plane to catch so I had to leave it. Two phone numbers that didn’t work and two emails that were not able to deliver. That.. is poor service so someone has my wedding band!
Read More
Alejandro
icon-Business and Leisure Family
Business and Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
breon
2.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Stinky musty ass smelling room
Regina
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
2.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Terrible hotel. Just spend a little more and stay somewhere else. When we checked in it felt like we were bothering the receptionist. She just asked for our ID’s and credit card and went straight to letting us know that if we lost the key we will get charged for it. That’s pretty much all the information she gave us. We asked for two room keys, since it was two of us, and she said we could only get one…. The music from Sr Frogs it’s ridiculously loud and it does on all day. You will be up at 8am with all the roosters from the lot across from the hotel. We didn’t have hot water the first day. One of the elevators was broken for two days. The swimming pool area could be really nice but looks like they just gave up on this hotel. The bar is a total joke, the pool furniture is old and dirty. The water is freezing. The bar staff is very unwelcoming. And to top it off when we asked pool staff for pool towels they said we had to go to the lobby for them lol. I’ve stayed in 20 different hotels in playa del Carmen and this is the first time I write a review.
Read More
Eric Ming Yin
4.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The room was dirty and had bubble gum on the sheets
Number of reviews per page
20
40