Fisherman's Village condo or any other

Maddison1002 · 05-23-2012

Looking at maybe a condo for next March. I was at first looking at a beach hotel, Playa Maya. Then started thinking about condos. Has anyone ever stayed at Fisherman's Village in Playacar? What about the Royal Oasis above PG's? Anyone have any recommendations on a relatively inexpensive condo for a week for just two people? Preferably near the beach.
Thanks

caramba · 05-23-2012

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Originally Posted by Maddison1002

Looking at maybe a condo for next March. I was at first looking at a beach hotel, Playa Maya. Then started thinking about condos. Has anyone ever stayed at Fisherman's Village in Playacar? What about the Royal Oasis above PG's? Anyone have any recommendations on a relatively inexpensive condo for a week for just two people? Preferably near the beach.
Thanks

This will be our 10th year in a row staying at Fisherman's (actually, I'm wrong- we stayed at Xaman Ha the year Hurricane Wilma came through, as Fisherman's was damaged). Love it there, it's small, on the beach, a short walk into town through a beautiful neighborhood (or along the beach). Xaman Ha is great too. And closer to town. I really like Playacar Phase 1. I could see renting a villa there sometime.

Maddison1002 · 05-23-2012

Which would you recommend as better beach views, nicer accomodations---Xaman Ha or Fisherman's Village?
Is FV a long walk to 5th Avenue?
Sorry I'm not too familiar with Playacar.

caramba · 05-23-2012

I think they're pretty equal as far as beach views go. We just have a studio at Fisherman's, which is waterfront. Can't get any closer to the beach.
We stayed in # 7004, as I recall, at Xaman Ha, which is a 3 bedroom on the first floor.

Both places are very nice, but I will say that the "kitchenettes" in the studios are a joke at Fisherman's. I'm sure the larger units have better/full kitchens, though. There was a nice, full kitchen plus washer and dryer at Xaman Ha.
It's about a two minute walk to the south end of 5th from Xaman Ha. It's a 10-15 minute walk from Fisherman's, depending how fast you walk (or stroll). You pass by lots of nice villas and some nice small ruins, too.

I have several FV pics in my trip reports linked below, and a bunch of Xaman Ha pics in the Playa del Karma TR.

Peach · 05-23-2012

We've stayed at both Xaman Ha & Royal Oasis.. Both are really nice!! Xaman Ha is on the beach and RO is more upscale (in my opinion). You won't go wrong picking either!!!
On another note...... Check out Royal Palms, especially #5! It's practically next door to RO. Looking forward to my stay there coming up.

BeachbumforLife · 05-24-2012

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Originally Posted by Maddison1002

Looking at maybe a condo for next March. I was at first looking at a beach hotel, Playa Maya. Then started thinking about condos. Has anyone ever stayed at Fisherman's Village in Playacar? What about the Royal Oasis above PG's? Anyone have any recommendations on a relatively inexpensive condo for a week for just two people? Preferably near the beach.
Thanks

If you want to try a new location and stay in the north end there are several reasonable ones right off fifth and an easy walk to the beach and beach clubs. Try condos at Haab, or the Meridian. Haab has a nice studio w/ your own private rooftop deck and the Meridian also has some really nice penthouse units w/ private rooftop deck, and the pools on the roof! Check out VRBO, they list them by condo name.

05-23-2012	#1 (permalink)
Maddison1002 life=playa Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Erie PA Posts: 668	Fisherman's Village condo or any other Looking at maybe a condo for next March. I was at first looking at a beach hotel, Playa Maya. Then started thinking about condos. Has anyone ever stayed at Fisherman's Village in Playacar? What about the Royal Oasis above PG's? Anyone have any recommendations on a relatively inexpensive condo for a week for just two people? Preferably near the beach. Thanks

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caramba añejo Join Date: May 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 6,644	I think they're pretty equal as far as beach views go. We just have a studio at Fisherman's, which is waterfront. Can't get any closer to the beach. We stayed in # 7004, as I recall, at Xaman Ha, which is a 3 bedroom on the first floor. Both places are very nice, but I will say that the "kitchenettes" in the studios are a joke at Fisherman's. I'm sure the larger units have better/full kitchens, though. There was a nice, full kitchen plus washer and dryer at Xaman Ha. It's about a two minute walk to the south end of 5th from Xaman Ha. It's a 10-15 minute walk from Fisherman's, depending how fast you walk (or stroll). You pass by lots of nice villas and some nice small ruins, too. I have several FV pics in my trip reports linked below, and a bunch of Xaman Ha pics in the Playa del Karma TR. Last edited by caramba; 05-23-2012 at 10:42 PM..

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Maddison1002 life=playa Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Erie PA Posts: 668	Which would you recommend as better beach views, nicer accomodations---Xaman Ha or Fisherman's Village? Is FV a long walk to 5th Avenue? Sorry I'm not too familiar with Playacar.

05-23-2012	#5 (permalink)
Peach reposado Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Augusta, Ga Posts: 1,295	We've stayed at both Xaman Ha & Royal Oasis.. Both are really nice!! Xaman Ha is on the beach and RO is more upscale (in my opinion). You won't go wrong picking either!!! On another note...... Check out Royal Palms, especially #5! It's practically next door to RO. Looking forward to my stay there coming up.

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