Illusion Boutique Hotel

Hotels
Independent
7.6 (109 reviews)
8th St North, Between 5th Av. and the ocean, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710 , Playa del Carmen , MX

Facilities

Free breakfast
Nature reserve
Health or beauty spa nearby
Free beach club nearby
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Continental breakfast
Wheelchair accessible
Library
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Excellent price
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Hard beds
Small pool

Categories

Cleanliness
4.61
Cockroaches were all over the room, indicating cleanliness issues.
Service
9.58
The staff were friendly and attentive, specifically mentioning Sam & Candela.
Location
8.62
The area is good and within walking distance to many attractions.
Room Quality
7.07
The beds were too hard and pillows were too big, affecting comfort.
Amenities
6.1
The pool was small and only recently cleaned, not meeting expectations.
Value for Money
9.06
Excellent price for the service and amenities offered.
Food and Beverage
7.61
Not explicitly mentioned, assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.18
Mixed sentiments; some positives offset by significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 09:29

Property Description

Discover the vibrant charm of Illusion Boutique Hotel, your perfect escape in the heart of Playa del Carmen.

Recreational Bliss Experience relaxation at its best with our stunning outdoor pool and breathtaking views from the rooftop terrace. Enjoy the serene ambiance as you unwind in style.

Comfort Redefined Each of our 47 air-conditioned rooms offers modern amenities, including minibars and complimentary Wi-Fi. Refresh yourself in private bathrooms featuring luxurious rainfall showerheads and eco-friendly toiletries.

Convenient Location Step out and explore! Just a short stroll from Central Square and Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall, you’ll find yourself immersed in local culture and entertainment.

Book your stay with us today and make priceless memories at Illusion Boutique Hotel!

Important information:

  • Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CUN

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 109 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.61
Service: 9.58
Location: 8.62
Room Quality: 7.07
Amenities: 6.1
Value for Money: 9.06
Food and Beverage: 7.61
Overall Experience: 8.18
K
Kevin
2
Pros:

Booked my room on Expedia. Showed up and they told me that room wasn’t available. Told me my only option was to stay at their other hotel 4 blocks away. My booking was non refundable, so off I went. Other hotel was fine, but I won’t stay here again. There’s other options. I stay here every month and feel like I was treated poorly.

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
G
Gabriel
10
Pros:

Perfecto

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
T
tyonna partner
6
Pros:

I liked the area but the noise in the front was abit hard to sleep. Im happy with where they put us after. Also, beds are abit hard and pillows were too big for my neck. The service was good and loved the ac. I loved that it was walking distance to alot of things.

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline partner
8
Pros:

Lo mejor de el hotel los dos recepcionistas Samuel y Nicoles ellos muy atentos y rápidos. La piscina es no aceptable llegamos sábado y recién se limpió miércoles cuando entramos en ella es tan pequeña que nos llegó el agua a la rodilla. Muy limpia los cuartos y amplios

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
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Shawn
2
Pros:


Cockroaches were all over the room and the staff would try to extort you for more money when you leave creating issues that had already existed and trying to charge for it. I do not recommend this place.

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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Hemantkumar
10
Pros:

Excellent price and friendly staff (Sam & Candela) for the price they offer! My room had the best new shower head installed, property is under new management so they are going through small curves here and there learning and improving

2025-08-07 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Es la segunda vez que me hospedo ahí, las camas no son tan cómodas como las recordaba, sin embargo las cama pequeñas si lo son.
Pero en general todo bien

2025-05-25 via Nuitee
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Hector Alonso Uribe partner
4
Pros:

Water was nastie in shower and sink, dirty pool

2025-05-03 via Nuitee
C
Carina
2
Pros:

So many bad things

2025-04-26 via Nuitee
D
Dan
4
Pros:

The way this hotel is advertised on Expedia is truly an "Illusion". The hotel is a construction zone in progress. Banging noise in morning and during the day. The rooms are run down and smell of mold. Towels are old and discolored. Hot water for showers only gets luke warm. The pool is located on what looks like an abandoned roof top. Elevator is broken. I understand you get what you pay for but please at least be forthcoming about what we can expect before reserving a room. It's also insulting that the hotel charges $5 for each additional hour for late checkout.

2025-04-04 via Nuitee
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Eduardo F Ugalde partner
6
Pros:

The property didn't have what they offered. No safe in the room. Balcony door lock broken. Front door didn't lock properly. The room had a strong smell of mold and bug spray. Elevator out of order. We felt cheated. We went back to the front desk to express our concerns. First they said they will tranfer us to another room the next day. But after insisting of the lack of what we got promised. We were offered a room on their other property. We took it, and our experience totally chamged. The room on the other property was closer to what we asked for. Everything went well after that

2025-03-02 via Nuitee
M
Mary partner
10
Pros:

Great place to stay to be in central playa del carmen! Right next to the beach and beside the busiest avenues! Lots of fun! Hotel staff very friendly and respectful! Beautiful spacious room!

2025-02-21 via Nuitee
Z
Zaki friends
2
Pros:

Absolutely nothing that I liked, extremely disappointed with this property and the staff that running the place, lack of communication since no one spoke English, rudeness and disrespect! All they do is set behind the counter eating and drinking Meta an Argentinian drink, elevator broken, hand doors and balcony doors are broken, blood stains all over the towels and sheets, safe in rooms are broken, shower head broken, noise from outside because doors are not sealed and secured, wet paint and painting and construction outside your door which makes you feel like you’re in working zone not a hotel. I mean everything was wrong about this place, which should be delisted immediately from all vacations sites.

2025-02-15 via Nuitee
D
Dino
8
Pros:

The hotel is half under construction, the rooftop patio could be so much more but, generally, the hotel seems kinda abandoned. Good area but do not expect quiet as there are roosters across the pedestrian street (which allows cars) and a club nearby is very noisy until about 1 or 2am. Staff was friendly and tried to accommodate. Rooms clean and amenities work.

2025-02-14 via Nuitee
R
Roy
2
Pros:

Horrible. Don’t go there ever.

2025-02-05 via Nuitee
E
Eduardo
8
Pros:

No elevator

2025-02-04 via Nuitee
E
Ernesto
10
Pros:

Perfect

2025-01-10 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
8
Great helpful staff, loud club noise from nearby a
Pros:

Elevator doesn't work, no repair plans, and our room was on the 4th. The desk clerk carried our bags up for us! Housekeeping is the best: extra decorative folds of towels and TP. 😍 Continental breakfast 😜 Nice rooftop pool. Location good and bad: half block to beach 👍 late late loud noise from Frog's 👎👎👎

2025-01-03 via Nuitee
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CHARLES
8
Great locations and surprisingly quite!
Pros:

This hotel is in the center of the nightlife and a half a block to the beach. Very spacious rooms. However the first night I did not have hot water but they quickly fix that problem. My only complaint was the elevator did not work and I had to walk up 5 flights of stairs with heavy luggage and no one to assist. Other than that I would recommend.

2024-12-10 via Nuitee
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Justin David family
2
Pros:

If you are a light sleeper in this hotel is not for you the bar next door is open till 3:00 a.m.every night blasting music. Only got 3-4 hr sleep each night

Si tiene el sueño ligero en este hotel no es para usted, el bar de al lado está abierto hasta las 3:00 a. m. todas las noches con música a todo volumen. Solo dormí de 3 a 4 horas cada noche.

2024-12-04 via Nuitee