Hotel Sol Playa

Hotels
9.2 (83 reviews)
Avenida 5 MZA 460, Lote 4 entre calle 88 y 90 , Playa del Carmen , mx

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location near the beach
Cons:
Issues with bathroom hygiene
Lack of certain room amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.59
Reports of issues with the bathroom and some comments on cleanliness mean lower scores for this category.
Service
9.56
The staff was described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.6
Proximity to the beach and a quiet atmosphere were highlighted positively.
Room Quality
9.05
Spacious rooms mentioned, though some concerns about the age of amenities.
Amenities
8.58
Some missing amenities like a kettle and poor electrical function in some areas.
Value for Money
9.54
Good rates relative to the quality of the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
9.09
Breakfast was rated positively despite some delays in service.
Overall Experience
9.56
The overall sentiment is positive, with guests expressing a willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 09:24

Property Description

Luxurious Stay Just Steps from the Beach

Beach Proximity: Located only 300 meters from the beach, Hotel Sol Playa provides the perfect retreat for beach lovers. Enjoy the convenience of a quick stroll to the sandy shores of Playa del Carmen.

Comfort and Convenience: Indulge in air-conditioned rooms with balconies, free WiFi, and flat-screen TVs. Studios come equipped with kitchenettes, ideal for longer stays. Start your day with a complimentary breakfast and relish Mexican and Italian cuisine at the on-site La 88 restaurant.

Explore and Discover: Benefit from the hotel's local area information and nearby free parking. Uncover the wonders of Playa del Carmen with ease, from the vibrant Fifth Avenue shops to the cultural gems of Xcaret Theme Park and Tulum's ancient ruins.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure at Hotel Sol Playa.

Important information:

- Check in is possible until 21.00 hours, if check in is later than 21.00 hours, please inform so we can arrange check in.

Payments are arranged directly with Booking.com. We are not charging anything here at the Hotel anymore, this was before bookings were payable on your site.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 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
Airport code: CUN

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 12 years old to 17 years old stay for US$20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 83 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.59
Service: 9.56
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 9.05
Amenities: 8.58
Value for Money: 9.54
Food and Beverage: 9.09
Overall Experience: 9.56
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Nóra extended_group hu
10
Pros:

We stayed at this place for five days. The rooms are spacious; the furniture is a bit shabby, but every room has a lovely balcony. All rooms have both a fan and air conditioning. Breakfast exceeded our expectations: fresh orange juice, a variety of Mexican dishes, omelettes, and more. The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming and fulfilled all our requests, such as providing an iron and ironing board, a sun umbrella, and even cocktails on the rooftop. The hotel is located in a quiet part of the neighborhood, only 1.5 km from the lively area full of bars and restaurants. The beautiful sandy beach is just 150 meters from the hotel. Several shops can be found in a few minutes walking distances expect alcoholic drinks.

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Georgina couple hu
10
Tökéletes feltöltődés, kiemelkedő vendéglátás
Pros:

Az elhelyezkedése tökéletes volt. Csendes helyen és közel a tengerparthoz. A reggelit az étlapról lehet választani ami fantasztikusan finom, minden reggel frissen csavart narancslé és kávé is jár mellé. Az apartmanokat minden nap takarítják ami nagyon jól jön a homokos part után. A személyzet leírhatatlanul kedves, mindenhez rugalmasan és megoldás orientáltan állnak.

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Jay couple us
8
Although not walkable from town, it’s quiet and has an excellent beach.
Pros:

In a quiet location and very close to a beautiful, public beach.

Cons:

The rooms were clean, the balcony was nice and a restaurant was on site.

2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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Sean family_with_children us
9
Pros:

The room was clean and large with a nice balcony. The location is ideal if you want to be close to the beach, Playa 88 and Playa Punta Esmeralda. The area is lacking a bit for restaurant choices and stores for supplies (beer isn't sold in this area). The staff are all kind and very accommodating. The restaurant that is connected to the hotel can be slow, so we avoided it after our first experience. Although this seemed to be dependent on the employee who was working (short hair girl=super slow). Overall a good place to stay if the beach is your top priority!

Cons:

restaurant too slow and the hotel was a bit expensive for what it is (Christmas time price increase)

2026-01-05 via Nuitee
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Dav_iD44 couple ch
10
Great spot to enjoy the beach is a more relaxed area.
Pros:

Great hotel located just a few meters from the beach. Street parking is available, and the cuisine is excellent—both for breakfast and dinner at the on-site restaurant. The rooms are well-equipped and spacious. Plus, the rooftop terrace with hammocks is a fantastic touch! Thanks for the sympathy of the team in the kitchen ;)

Cons:

all good

2025-12-22 via Nuitee
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Javier solo_traveller pa
7
Solo para dormir y salirse.
Pros:

El precio

Cons:

Muchas fallas en el baño (lavabo y wc), caja fuerte no servía, mucho humo del vecino.

2025-11-25 via Nuitee
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Anderl family_with_children de
8
Pros:

Die Wohnung hatte ein großes Zimmer, eine extra Küche und Bad mit erstaunlich gutem Wasserdruck und heißen Wasser. Zum sehr schönen Strand sind es nur zwei Minuten. Die Wohnung war sauber und das Personal war ausgesprochen freundlich und hilfsbereit.

Cons:

Die Ausstattung ist ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen, gleiches gilt für Matratzen und Kopfkissen.

2025-11-13 via Nuitee
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Licia couple it
7
Soggiorno sul mare a Playa del Carmen
Pros:

La camera è molto grande e l’hotel è a due passi dalla spiaggia 88.

Cons:

La struttura è un po’ bruttina (specialmente da fuori) e il bagno è un po’ vecchio

2025-11-03 via Nuitee
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nathalie family_with_children be
10
Parfait pour une étape ou deux jours de plage
Pros:

Petit hôtel très sympa, chambre parfaite, à 150m de la plage où nous nous sommes baignés au petit matin… parfait pour ceux qui fuient les centres villes et leur agitation. Petit resto sur place, très suffisant

Cons:

Le service à table un peu compliqué, j’ai eu le temps de manger mon plat avant que les enfants soient servis. Mais c’est vraiment le seul bémol

2025-10-23 via Nuitee
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Jose Roberto
10
Pros:

Muy buen lugar para hospedarse ya sea en familia, pareja o solo. Desayunos deliciosos, buena ubicación, a 3 minutos de la playa, justo en la quinta avenida y el personal amable. El estacionamiento es el público pero hay un guardia nocturno. Buen precio y recomendable.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Maria
8
Pros:

Na

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
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JORGE family_with_children
8
Pros:

Ok the hotel and location is great, breakfast is included with you stay ( the breakfast is good) is very close to beach 88 who is used the majority by locals, is only 2 issue's one is not elevator in the hotel so you have to carry you luggage to you room and the second is parking you have to park in the street when you arrive is not parking by the street due to people using the beach but after the beach close people leave and you have enough space to park. Overall was great and I will come back .

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
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Anne-lise family_with_children fr
9
Pros:

chambre spacieuse

Cons:

Manque bouilloire , verres, café et suspensions dans la chambre
éléctricité ne fonctionnait pas dans le second espace

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
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Julie family_with_children fr
8
Hôtel avec un bon rapport qualité prix
Pros:

Hôtel proche centre playa del Carmen (15mins à pied) mais au calme.
Le petit déjeuné était vraiment tres bon (le service un peu long mais ça vaut le coup).
La chambre est très grande.
La plage à 3 mins à pied. Dommage qu’il y ai autant de sargasses.

Cons:

Attention pas d’ascenseur pour monter les bagages. Cela peut-être utile de le savoir surtout quand on voyage avec des enfants en bas âges.

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
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carl family_with_children mx
8
2025-07-13 via Nuitee
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Jill Renee family
10
Pros:

Highly recommend this property. Location is perfect, with next to no traffic, entrance to public beach just across the road, and just a short sraight shot, within walking distance, to 5th Ave. If you're in to exercise, you can literally start your run, walk, biking, etc...right outside your door; you won't be alone, seems to be a common route, as the majority of roadway is pedestrian only.

Service is great, very attentive. As others have said, the coffee is delicious, as well as the fresh squeezed orange juice, both of which are included with breakfast, which was included in our stay, for which we could order off the menu; everything is delicious and good serving size. Loved the open air feel/atmosphere of not just the restaurant area, but the stairwell to the rooms, as well.

The rooms are plenty spacious, bright, and quiet. Staff did excellent job of keeping our room immaculate every day we were there, fully restocking soap, shampoo/conditioner, toilet paper, etc... when needed. We loved relaxing in the hammocks on the rooftop.

Oftentimes we came in late at night, and each night there was personnel on the other side of the door.
This was very reassuring and gave us a sense of security.

If in area again, we would definitely stay here again. No complaints and very affordable.

2025-02-03 via Nuitee
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Franklin
6
Pros:

Web site pictures are not accurate. Need to update it.

2025-01-04 via Nuitee
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Kateryna family with young children de
10
Exceptional
Pros:

We liked everything! Wide beds (quite unusual for Mexico), very clean, big room, friendly staff, very close to the beach.

Cons:

Breakfast takes some time to prepare since it's a la carte. You should keep it in mind and maybe pre-order if you are in a hurry.

2024-08-22 via Nuitee
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juan
10
Pros:

Walking distance to the beach and free breakfast food taste really good, but they need to add more options staff very friendly and courteous

2024-06-15 via Nuitee
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Sofya family
10
Pros:

Everything was great. The staff, location. Christian was awesome, helpful, and welcoming. Close to the ocean and to the little shops and cafes. Breakfast was filling and tasty. Next time I will be staying there again if it is possible.

2024-05-07 via Nuitee