BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave

Hotels
Independent
5.8 (121 reviews)
15 Avenida Nte Centro, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710 , Playa del Carmen , MX

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Continental breakfast
Designated smoking area
Street parking
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Free breakfast
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Misleading photos

Categories

Cleanliness
3.6
The hotel had serious cleanliness issues, with reports of cockroaches and stained linens.
Service
7.07
Some staff were described as kind, but issues were noted with communication and responsiveness.
Location
9.1
The location was frequently praised as excellent, close to the beach and downtown.
Room Quality
4.56
Rooms were described as basic and in need of maintenance, with reports of plumbing issues.
Amenities
5.59
Basic amenities were available, but many guests indicated a lack of proper facilities.
Value for Money
5.55
The pricing was considered acceptable relative to the services offered, but not excellent.
Food and Beverage
4.6
Breakfast offerings were criticized as poor, and the hotel misrepresented food quality.
Overall Experience
6.37
Mixed reviews indicate a generally unsatisfactory experience due to various issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 11:41

Property Description

Beachfront Bliss and Relaxation
Immerse yourself in seaside luxury with exclusive access to our private beach and unwind at the beach bar with your favorite drink.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet and concierge services, as well as a daily continental breakfast to kickstart your adventures in Playa del Carmen.

Prime Location for Exploring
Located minutes away from popular landmarks like Founders Park and Quinta Avenida, our hotel offers easy access to the best of the city's attractions.

Found your ideal beach retreat! Book your stay at BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave now for a memorable coastal getaway.

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

5.8
Based on 121 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.6
Service: 7.07
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 4.56
Amenities: 5.59
Value for Money: 5.55
Food and Beverage: 4.6
Overall Experience: 6.37
R
Rafa family
10
Pros:

Muy bueno

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
A
Antonio
10
Pros:

El personal es amable, exceptuando a la recepcionista del sábado al medio día. Incluso dejo su lugar de trabajo

La habitación es limpia pero el tapete de baño estaba mojado y la puerta de la regadera estaba floja.

Por lo demás, alberca, desayuno incluido, todo bien.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
T
Tyler friends
2
Pros:

I was unable to check in as they tried to shake me down for extra money, and then Expedia would not refund my money

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
F
Fidel
2
Pros:

The property lost power , they didn’t help at nothing on all , they didn’t had the possibility to relocate on another hotel … not power , not air conditioner, not water … you couldn’t take showers, you couldn’t sleep in suffocate room, the toilet was full of pee & poo about 3 days , you couldn’t charge your cell phone..so , my staying wasn’t nothing fine… was a bad experience in this Balam playa hotel … I won’t be there never again 👎

2025-09-06 via Nuitee
F
Fernando Rafael
10
Hotel cómodo
Pros:

Buen hotel. Cómodo y limpio.

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
D
Diego
8
Pros:

Cumple con lo comedido, lo que pagas es lo que recibes, no es ruidoso, es tranquilo, la ubicación es excelente si tu plan es quedarte cerca de la playa.

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
I
Israel Abraham family
2
Pros:

Se entrego el refrigerador sucio, solo un pequeño jabón para 4 personas, la persona en el check- out no estaba, se dejó la llave de la habitación con la limpieza, llegando te dicen que si se rompe y ensucia la toalla se paga extra( toalla con un hueco, se reportó para tener conocimiento), al sentarse en el baño la taza se movía, ( igual se dijo para evitar algún pago sin haber causado algún daño), para rematar al llegar se va la luz (llegue como a las 12am) y nunca regreso( ok aunque no esté en sus manos pues se durmió con calor) te dicen que se 8 a 10 habrá un desayuno incluido continental (pan,café y jugo), llegando el encargado me dijo de 8:30 a 10, no se dio dicho desayuno y el estacionamiento al aire libre que dicen contar, es el parking de enfrente, y tienes que buscar por tu cuenta ( no cuentan con estacionamiento) , me quise bañar y se fue el agua, la piscina con agua turbia. Pésimo servicio, no recomiendo.

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
M
Maritza
2
Pros:

Esto no es hotal, ni siquiera hostal es la 1er experiencia tan mala reservando a través de ustedes, sin luz, sin agua, llegue a las 2 de la mañana porque se retraso mi vuelo y como me movía a esas horas, pero siempre que reservado con ustedes por sencillo que sea ok, y este lugar es deplorable

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
G
Guadalupe del carmen family
8
Pros:

Excelente ubicación

2025-08-30 via Nuitee
G
GUSTAVO
4
Pros:

Finalmente, no me quede, tuve que hospedarme en otro hotel, en las fotos del hotel describen playa, y no tiene, deberían de usar otras fotos reales del hotel,

2025-08-26 via Nuitee
A
Alex
6
Pros:

Joven de la recepción le falta mucho , habla muy bajito, no se le entiende, no dejaba el celular para explicar

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
O
Omer
2
Pros:

Avoid BALAM Hotel, Playa Del Carmen at all costs.
This place is disgusting, filthy, and dangerous. Cockroaches everywhere, stained sheets and towels, a broken child-sized toilet, and a “pool” that’s just a dirty tub. The photos online are completely misleading.

When rain poured through my ceiling at midnight, the staff didn’t care — the guy just took pictures while my belongings got soaked. The replacement room was just as bad, with what looked like blood stains on the sheets.

I didn’t sleep a minute and left first thing in the morning.

Do yourself a favor: stay FAR away from this hotel. It is gross, unsafe, and a total scam.

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
J
Julian
6
Pros:

No bad to stay, good location, AC on room,

Parking not available,

Breakfast is not good, don't include it,

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
G
German Felipe family_with_children
8
Pros:

Algunas cosas en mal estado de las instalaciones de la habitación. La camarista muy amable. Pero buen precio por los servicios de desayuno y alberca incluida.

2025-08-11 via Nuitee
P
Pablo
6
Pros:

very noisy in my experience

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
F
Francisco
8
Pros:

El Hotel es viejo está algo cuidado solo que las instalaciones no están tan bien hay fuga de agua en el lavamanos y la tapa del WC no servía para nada se undia. El desayuno por el precio es aceptable Te dan Tostada con mantequilla y mermelada un café y un jugo de naranja.

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
R
rene guadalupe family
4
Pros:

Pues solo para ir a dormir, es pasable, pero si vas a descansar no, la tele está de adorno, la luz demasiado tenue, no tiene estacionamiento como dice en la publicación. No tiene amenidades.

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
E
Esmeralda partner
10
Pros:

Todo muy bien buen servicio y limpieza! Volvería otra vez

2025-08-01 via Nuitee
W
WELLINGTON
8
Hotel bem localizado.
Pros:

O Hotel não é ruim porém, é um hotel básico e simples. Ele é ótimo para poucos dias porém, a localização é ótima. Proximo ao Ferry, perto da rua principal (5° Avenida) e há muitas opções econômicas para comer ao redor.

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
J
Janely Marcos family
2
Pros:

La foto miente, el desayuno no es verdad

2025-07-18 via Nuitee