Where should I stay

**sctx** · 02-29-2008

.... for a couple of nites in Playa........ tried to get in at La Tortuga, but some chick has it all booked up for a wedding

........ tried the old standby fav Posada Freud, but they haven't responded...... Playa Maya is always an option, but Lil G is startin to stress over money (I have no idea why she does this

) ......... would prefer to stick with hotels promoted on this site, but James would probably forgive me for going another route........ any suggestions???

(yes, I'm too lazy to search )

**Heather** · 02-29-2008

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Originally Posted by sctx

.... for a couple of nites in Playa........ tried to get in at La Tortuga, but some chick has it all booked up for a wedding

........ tried the old standby fav Posada Freud, but they haven't responded...... Playa Maya is always an option, but Lil G is startin to stress over money (I have no idea why she does this

) ......... would prefer to stick with hotels promoted on this site, but James would probably forgive me for going another route........ any suggestions???

(yes, I'm too lazy to search )

Check out Hotel Cielo. If you don't mind "nothing special," but good value, I know people have had good luck with Maya Bric and Posada D'Margo.

**sctx** · 02-29-2008

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Originally Posted by Heather

Check out Hotel Cielo. .

is that the old Don E's ???

**Heather** · 02-29-2008

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Originally Posted by sctx

is that the old Don E's ???

No, Hotel Santa Barbara. It's on Calle 4 between 5 and 10. D'Margo is really bare bones, but it's on Calle 10 between 1st and 5th, very near the beach.

roni · 02-29-2008

Let me know how you get any of them to answer you. I have multiple emails out to 3 hotels and might a) give up on them or b) threaten to speak Spanish on the phone with them

lolabella · 02-29-2008

I agree with Heather on Hotel Cielo. I went to a party there a few weeks back and it's very nice. Sneak upstairs to the rooftop and see the lights of Cozumel.

I also really like staying at the Alux hotel. Great location (just a 1/2 block down from La Tortuga), Clean room, newer building, outstanding water pressure and hot HOT water to boot! Cheap too.

jtm1631 · 02-29-2008

Don't tell Lil'G what you've booked until you get there and stay at Playa Maya. By the time you arrive she will be so happy to be in Playa she won't care about a few extra dollars to be right on the beach.

I seem to recall you should be careful with the vases?!?!

**Heather** · 02-29-2008

You should check out Costa del Mar, too...I went to El Pirata for a peep meet a few weeks ago and it looked so charming.

roni · 02-29-2008

Hotel Alux reservations via website now working for submission.

Will see if I hear back now. Before I had just used the "contact" icon to send a message.

Maya Bric not responded yet.

Would like to stay at LB sometime, but this is Christmas week and I am trying to spend less than their Christmas rate, but may go there if there are rooms available.

**Bumper** · 02-29-2008

Stayed at the Maya Bric last month and found it just fine. Close to everything, clean, quiet and comfy, if somewhat spartan. No TV or radio, or lounging type furniture, but a dandy little pool. Staff was helpful and courteous.

**Anna** · 02-29-2008

Scott,
check your PM.

Sol · 02-29-2008

Hotel Cielo
Maya Bric
Costa del Mar
Tropical Rosa Casablanca
the Alhambra
Lab Nah

**Susie Q Roo** · 02-29-2008

Five years on the forum.
25,000 posts.
And he wants to know where he should stay?

Dan-0 · 02-29-2008

I usually stay at the Maya Bric [Hotel Maya Bric Playa del Carmen European Run Budget Hotel in Central Playa del Carmen Mexico] Yes, it is spartan, but it has a/c and a nice lounge area with tables and chairs. They will put a little TV in your room if you ask nicely for it- they always put one in our room for the kiddies. Plus, there's free Internet access in the lobby. You can't beat the price and location.
I also like the Maya Turquesa.[Hotels Playa del Carmen, Mexico: Maya Turquesa Hotel]. It's just a couple blocks west of 5th Ave. A little further from the beach than the former, but not too far. It's a fairly new place and they have suites with full kitchen on the 2nd floor.

Mamacita · 02-29-2008

What about the Kinbe? Seems like I have read a few good remarks about it and the rates look pretty cheap.

02-29-2008	#1 (permalink)
sctx political anarchist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Body in San Marcos Tx....Tankah in my mind Posts: 27,797	Where should I stay .... for a couple of nites in Playa........ tried to get in at La Tortuga, but some chick has it all booked up for a wedding........ tried the old standby fav Posada Freud, but they haven't responded...... Playa Maya is always an option, but Lil G is startin to stress over money (I have no idea why she does this ) ......... would prefer to stick with hotels promoted on this site, but James would probably forgive me for going another route........ any suggestions??? (yes, I'm too lazy to search )

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02-29-2008	#5 (permalink)
roni Happy Curmudgeon Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 26,966	Let me know how you get any of them to answer you. I have multiple emails out to 3 hotels and might a) give up on them or b) threaten to speak Spanish on the phone with them

02-29-2008	#6 (permalink)
lolabella Playa'd Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: One foot in WI, the other in PDC Posts: 4,898	I agree with Heather on Hotel Cielo. I went to a party there a few weeks back and it's very nice. Sneak upstairs to the rooftop and see the lights of Cozumel. I also really like staying at the Alux hotel. Great location (just a 1/2 block down from La Tortuga), Clean room, newer building, outstanding water pressure and hot HOT water to boot! Cheap too.

02-29-2008	#7 (permalink)
jtm1631 añejo Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,411	Don't tell Lil'G what you've booked until you get there and stay at Playa Maya. By the time you arrive she will be so happy to be in Playa she won't care about a few extra dollars to be right on the beach. I seem to recall you should be careful with the vases?!?!

02-29-2008	#8 (permalink)
Heather Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 9,401	You should check out Costa del Mar, too...I went to El Pirata for a peep meet a few weeks ago and it looked so charming.

02-29-2008	#9 (permalink)
roni Happy Curmudgeon Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 26,966	Hotel Alux reservations via website now working for submission. Will see if I hear back now. Before I had just used the "contact" icon to send a message. Maya Bric not responded yet. Would like to stay at LB sometime, but this is Christmas week and I am trying to spend less than their Christmas rate, but may go there if there are rooms available.

02-29-2008	#10 (permalink)
Bumper Class Clown Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 9,703	Stayed at the Maya Bric last month and found it just fine. Close to everything, clean, quiet and comfy, if somewhat spartan. No TV or radio, or lounging type furniture, but a dandy little pool. Staff was helpful and courteous.

02-29-2008	#11 (permalink)
Anna top babe admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: after 10 wonderful years in Playa, now back in Sweden Posts: 3,077	Scott, check your PM.

02-29-2008	#12 (permalink)
Sol Chupacabras Whisperer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Gem State Posts: 10,465	Hotel Cielo Maya Bric Costa del Mar Tropical Rosa Casablanca the Alhambra Lab Nah

02-29-2008	#13 (permalink)
Susie Q Roo paradisiac Join Date: May 2003 Location: Q Roo Posts: 10,930	Five years on the forum. 25,000 posts. And he wants to know where he should stay?

02-29-2008	#14 (permalink)
Dan-0 beachaholic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 401	I usually stay at the Maya Bric [Hotel Maya Bric Playa del Carmen European Run Budget Hotel in Central Playa del Carmen Mexico] Yes, it is spartan, but it has a/c and a nice lounge area with tables and chairs. They will put a little TV in your room if you ask nicely for it- they always put one in our room for the kiddies. Plus, there's free Internet access in the lobby. You can't beat the price and location. I also like the Maya Turquesa.[Hotels Playa del Carmen, Mexico: Maya Turquesa Hotel]. It's just a couple blocks west of 5th Ave. A little further from the beach than the former, but not too far. It's a fairly new place and they have suites with full kitchen on the 2nd floor.

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02-29-2008	#15 (permalink)
Mamacita life=playa Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 691	What about the Kinbe? Seems like I have read a few good remarks about it and the rates look pretty cheap.