Hotel Playa del Karma

There is nothing pretentious about this boutique property. It's small and charming with a lush garden for napping and reading. The owners are very gracious and welcome their guests like family.... the staff is equally friendly and accomodating. The thatched roof, hammocks, and massive plants in the garden made us feel like we were on our own little island in the tropics. We had espresso each morning on the second floor terrace up in the treetops, what a lovely way to start each day. My girlfriend and I were extremely comfortable here... more

I have been in the hotel business for a very long time, and have seen the gamut of conceivable hotel situations. Everything from five stars to no stars: I have seen it all. So it behooves me to tell you about a hotel that I would, in my professional estimation, call a diamond in the rough. Let me tell you about this little piece of Heaven they call the Hotel Playa del Karma, in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. We found this hotel listed here on TripAdvisor (the BEST place to read candid reviews by people, like me, whom have been there and... more

The team of 3 Italian guys (fluent English) that runs this place are obviously very experienced in hospitality and determined to make a success of this hotel. They went beyond the extra mile to welcome, to listen, to ask and sometimes just to psychically predict what would make us happy in their little oasis. When I reported minor issues with our room they were addressed with lightning speed. The WiFi worked throughout the grounds (except in Room 21, which should be avoided for lacking the charm offered by "Palapa" rooms) and the pool was... more

Nice small hotel (17 rooms). Located just one block from the 5th avenue. I booked for a week, planning to move around Mexico for a week after that. upon arrival I wanted to change my plans a little bit because of the Play del Carmen jazzfestival and they were very helpful and flexible changing dates were possible. Giuseppe and Beppe thanx for a great time! 'I'll be back asap'

We spend wonderful honeymooner week in this lovely hotel .Each single place in this hotel done with a special touch and love.The beauty of our tropical garden ,couzy ,well cleaned ,comfortable room .Special thanks to the people at their spa (though they do not really like to be called as such) they're extremely professional and they offer healing therapies very uncommon to any other welness centre we have been. Try the Craneo Sacral therapy! You'll feel as if you borne again! If you're really looking for a place where you need someone to... more

The management is helpful and pleasant, but this is not a romantic place in the least. It is located too far from 5th Ave and next to a street with a lot of through traffic. We heard trucks all evening and a dog barking most of the night. The front office is the nicest area and the lighting in the public area is ambient at night, but It ends there. This is a plain & average hotel -the US comparison I would give is EconoLodge with some palm trees with a dirtier shower. They had recently varnished the thatched roof and the cleaning products... more

I stayed in Playa del Carmen before but this time wanted to try Playa Del Karma since I noticed some good comments about them. I also saw some negative ones and decided to take the risk. I stayed in one of their “Palapa rooms”. You would never expect how cozy and comfortable are these rooms. This is the real Mexican style. An oasis of tranquility where the tropical garden and the little pool dominate the scene. It is also very convenient at just two blocks away from the Quinta Avenida, you could not ask for more. I would say one of the... more

My girlfriend and I were in Playa del Carmen just two weeks ago and we actually did not know what to expect. Since we were not fond of the "All Inclusive" concept, we were just trying to find a small environment where to relax. Playa is full of small hotels and, to be frank, we visited several of them, till we found Playa del Karma. We found ourselves in a surprisingly enchanting environment as we went through their main door. The details of the receptions, the door taking to the tropical garden... We immediately fell in love with it... more

My husband and I planned to stay here for only 1 night before heading on a week-long honeymoon around the Yucatan Peninsula. But,,, we fell in love with this tranquil, peaceful, romantic patch of paradise, and stayed for 4 nights in total. The staff are the friendliest and most helpful people we met on our travels through Mexico. And the breakfasts are amazing! Let Pepe cook you up a suprise specialty. You won't be dissapointed! The gardens are lush and beautiful, the rooms spacious and clean, the beds huge, and the hammock out the front... more

I really enjoyed this hotel. I wish we could have stayed a little longer than just the one night, but I still feel like I got a good sense of the place. I loved staying in the palapa room...all natural ceiling. Think thatched roof, yet without the annoyance of mosquitos or other bugs that usually go along with that. The palapa has such a good smell to it, too. AC and ceiling fan were much appreciated. And a huge bed! Cozy garden and hammock to relax in before hitting the streets of PDC.