Malish Hotel & Spa Luxury Edition

Hotels
8.7 (264 reviews)
Calle 10 norte Bis entre Avenida 15 y Avenida 10 Aalada , Playa del Carmen , mx

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Private check-in/check-out
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Outdoor furniture
Shallow end
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly Staff
Great Location
Cons:
Cleanliness Issues
Limited Breakfast Options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.88
Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, including a cockroach found in a room and worn-down bathrooms.
Service
9.35
Numerous comments applaud the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.
Location
9.39
The location is frequently praised as ideal and close to the city center.
Room Quality
8.84
Generally well-received, though some reviewers noted issues with sound insulation.
Amenities
8.87
Amenities offered are satisfactory, though some reviewers mentioned a lack of parking.
Value for Money
8.33
Some reviews noted the price seemed high for certain aspects of the stay.
Food and Beverage
7.88
Breakfast received negative feedback due to limited options.
Overall Experience
9.05
Overall, the experience was very good with many positive highlights.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 11:48

Property Description

Luxurious Stay in Playa del Carmen

Outdoor Pool and Private Beach
Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool or relax on the private beach area at Aalada Playa del Carmen.

Convenient Amenities
Indulge in air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities like a coffee machine, fridge, and flat-screen TV. Some rooms even feature a terrace with garden views.

Prime Location
Located near Playa del Carmen Beach and Playacar Beach, with easy access to ADO International Bus Station, our hotel is the perfect choice for your stay in Playa del Carmen.

Ready to experience luxury and comfort in Playa del Carmen? Book your stay at Aalada Playa del Carmen now.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 264 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.88
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 8.84
Amenities: 8.87
Value for Money: 8.33
Food and Beverage: 7.88
Overall Experience: 9.05
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LAMIA couple fr
8
Hôtel bon rapport qualité prix
Pros:

L’hôtel est très beau, confortable et super bien placé !
Le personnel est très gentil. Du café et quelques trucs à manger le matin sont disponibles en libre service.

Cons:

Un bâtiment collé à l’hôtel est en cours de construction donc les travaux commencent à 8h jusqu’à 17h et donc beaucoup de bruit ! Impossible de dormir après 8h ou faire une sieste la journée !
Les chambres sont très sombres et la piscine très sale à cause des débris de travaux qui tombent directement dedans.
Le ménage n’a pas été fait le jour avant notre départ et pourtant on l’a demandé.

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Julia couple us
9
Beautiful clean and friendly
Pros:

Beautiful safe and clean property. Friendly staff

Cons:

See above

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Celina couple de
10
Sehr schöner Aufenthalt!
Pros:

Toller Service, freundliches Personal, sehr schönes Zimmer. Die Lage war auch top!

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Oscar AS couple es
1
Restrictiva política de limpieza
Pros:

La ubicación está ok y poco más

Cons:

Desafortunadamente durante nuestra estancia mi pareja se encontraba con su periodo menstrual, lo que ocasionó diversas manchas en sábanas y toallas.

Comentamos en recepción el hecho y por supuesto asumiendo la responsabilidad nos comentan que el cargo de limpieza de las prendas asciende a 1600 Pesos Mexicanos, un precio absolutamente desorbitado, desproporcionado y fuera de mercado respecto a las prendas manchadas.

Estamos hablando de sábanas y toallas de reutilización de un hotel boutique de Playa del Carmen no del Ritz o el Palace en cualquier capital mundial.

Lamentablemente no reservaré en el futuro aquí ni en ningún establecimiento del grupo MAO Hotels.

PD: todavía estoy esperando mi factura por el cargo de limpieza

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Mary couple gb
8
Perfect for one night in Playa del Carmen
Pros:

Super helpful staff, great location and beautiful serene design.

Cons:

No lift to the first floor, no milk for tea or coffee

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Huy Truong Nam couple us
10
Amazing stay, would come again
Pros:

Malish is one of the cutest hotels I've been to: large, prettily decorated rooms, comfy beds, great blackout blinds, and AC that handles the heat and humidity well. The courtyard decor is lovely, and being able to lounge by the pool was a nice touch. Nighttime music and next-door construction were both non-issues. Breakfast is simple but sufficient (juice, coffee, bananas, pastries), and spa services are available. It's within a 10-minute walk to everything Playa del Carmen has to offer. Housekeeping followed my instructions daily, thanks, Mary.

Biggest highlight was Isa: booked my Chichén Itzá tour, rescued me after a late-night lockout, and gave phenomenal local snack recommendations found at Walmart.

Malish does exactly what a great small hotel should: makes you feel genuinely valued and goes above and beyond.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ I'd stay here again.

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Valencia couple co
10
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Adi couple il
9
Pros:

We loved the room, it was clean and cozy
The staff are amazing and helpful! The hotel is boutique- small and cute.
The location is great- very close to everything but not right in the middle of all the clubs and restaurants

Cons:

There is construction next door so it was a little noisy, also a lot of mosquitoes right outside our room

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Melanie couple au
10
2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Sandra extended_group gb
9
Pequeño oasis en Playa
Pros:

Un pequeño oasis en Playa del Carmen. Todo el personal atento y cordial. Gracias Isa y Nathaly.

Cons:

Falta de closet en la habitacion.

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Bruna couple br
9
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Anna Gallo Salamanca couple es
10
Perfecto
Pros:

El personal muy amable y respondió a todas nuestras dudas, la estancia esta muy cuidada y limpia. Habitaciones comodas y espaciosas. Quedé encantada, repetiré.

La ubicación es perfecta, muy cerca de la 5ta avenida donde hay sitios de ocio y comida.

Tienes donde aparcar afuera del hotel y muy cerca hay estacionamiento privado.

Ademas proporcionan desayuno de cortesia, que incluye cafe, infusion, fruta y pan, self service.

Cons:

Nada, todo perfecto.

Aunque habia ruido por una construccion cerca, tuvieron el detalle de darnos tapones de oidos.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Andrina711 couple ca
9
Great stay. Highly recommend.
Pros:

The location is great. 5 min walk to and from ADO bus terminal. Staff is available only at certain hours but they are amazing and always attentive to your needs. The beddings, towels and robe are spotless. Feels and smells fresh. I also love the modern , contemporary, spa-like aesthetic. They also provide complementary fresh juices, fruits and pastries at their lounge area in the morning. Fairly priced.

Cons:

It could get noisy given the location is close to everything but they provide you with those tiny foam ear plugs which helped so much. No exhaust fan in the bathroom but there is a window you can open to let the steam out. Not huge mishaps.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Yannick extended_group fr
8
Parfait
Pros:

Personnel extrêmement gentil . Mention spéciale à Nathalie .
L’emplacement est parfait !

Cons:

Le petit déjeuner est un peu succinct.
C’est le seul bémol.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Andrina711 couple ca
9
Pros:

I chose the Hotel mainly for location. It was about 5 -7 min walk from ADO bus station. Everything else is walkable too. I love the modern contemporary aesthetic of it. Bed is comf'tbale, I slept through everynight. Everything feela and smell clean. They provide complementary fresh juices, fruits and, pastries in the morning at their lounge area. Their staff are available from certain hours only but when they are available they always make sure you' re comftble. Very nice and friendly staff

Cons:

Because it's at the center, it could get noisy but they do provide those tiny foam ear plugs which i find helpful. No exhaust fan in bathroom.but there we're tiny windows that you can open to let the steam off the shower.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Paolo couple it
7
Pros:

Posizione

Cons:

...

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Symone couple gb
9
Loved the hotel but had we had known abut the renovations would have stayed somewhere else
Pros:

Absolutely loved this hotel, the décor, general ambience, location was fabulous, access to coffee when I was awake great, but no access to coffee if your an early riser. The staff Isa, Nathaly ,Maria and Alexander were exceptional so helpful and friendly and noting was too much trouble for them. Even before we arrived I received a welcoming message which I thought was a really nice touch.

Cons:

Unfortunately there were renovations happening right next door which meant the pool was not really a relaxing place to be, which also meant for us we didn't book any spa treatments, and although it was a great location, it was really close to the night life which could be heard from or room.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Wiebke couple de
8
Zentral in playa del Carmen
Pros:

Schöne Zimmer

Cons:

Aktuell etwas laut durch Baustelle nebenan.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Stefano extended_group it
10
Pros:

Staff extremely kind

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Julia couple es
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee