Best Small Hotels

NWCreoleLady · 09-10-2004

Hi everyone!

I'm certainly enjoying this forum and feel like I've stumbled upon a treasure when I found it on Google. James and Anna (& everyone else), you all provide such a valuable resource! We've read our 2004 Frommer's book (well, hubby has from front to back) and done lots of internet searching but it's so wonderful to find a forum with such nice folks with lots of great firsthand advice.

I can't wait to for this trip so that hubby and I can escape phones (and yes, even computers as much as I love 'em), family duties and the reality of life as it is (and a good one) to seek new adventures. I am always feeling so rushed these days.

And on that note, I can't seem to remember where I read about various small hotels. I remember somebody singing the praises of Hotel LaTortuga and some others.....and we do have the maps from Mapchicks that we've been checking out. I would, however, appreciate and love the personal input of all you Playa "posters" who will share info about your favorite small hotels in Playa. So I hope you don't mind that I've started this new thread.

This is our first trip to Mexico and we are celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary on November 3rd!

We are spending our first 5 days between Chichen Itza, Valldolid and Merida and will be in Playa on our anniversary for those last 5 or 6 days. We don't mind splurging a bit on a hotel in Playa, but would rather spend our money on shopping & lots of fun times, since we'll not be spending too much time in a room. Scott, thanks again for the tips on wedding vow renewals. We're still working on our plans for that.

Thanks again!

P.S. I'd also like to know which ones not to go to.

Michele · 09-10-2004

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Originally Posted by NWCreoleLady

I remember somebody singing the praises of Hotel LaTortuga and some others.....and we do have the maps from Mapchicks that we've been checking out. I would, however, appreciate and love the personal input of all you Playa "posters" who will share info about your favorite small hotels in Playa. So I hope you don't mind that I've started this new thread.

You have all the tools you need to find a perfect place to stay in Playa. Start by checking out the Hotels listed under the Trip Planning tab at the top of this page. You can then use your Mapchick map to check out the exact location. If you are curious about one of the hotels on the map, use the search function to see what the fine forum folk have said about it in previous threads. There is so much information!! You are going to hear alot of good things about a nice little hotel on the beach called Playa Maya. Start there. Have fun!

Michael · 09-10-2004

Favorite on the beach
Playa Maya
Favorite off beach off 5th
La Tortuga
Favorite on 5th Value Priced
Don Emilione

**sctx** · 09-10-2004

Posada Freud and Panchos on 5th are cool and kinda romantic... only having 100 feet to stumble in from the bar can be a plus for some people... Playa Maya rocks!

**tommy** · 09-10-2004

We are staying at Maya Bric right now and it awesome....very clean and the coldest AC I have ever had in Playa....30usd per night with a pool...also it is very quite and cozy....we love it....also as Scott said you cant go wrong with Panchos on 5th Ave...(our favorite) and Posada Freud....both great places in there own right!

jtm1631 · 09-10-2004

I think the search function is your best tool. This will let you match what type of hotel you are looking for with peoples specific comments.

We have been to PDC twice and stayed at Playa Maya both times. It is a magnificient place to stay, with an amazing staff and owners, great food, great location and great rooms. The hotel is small and very quiet which is a big plus in my book.

Michele · 09-10-2004

Once the reviews section really gets up and running it will be a great source of info for everyone. We are staying at the All Riviera Resort next, a hotel I know only a little about. I'm hoping to return with some detailed info for a review.

JAH · 09-10-2004

Favorite on the beach: Hotel Alhambra

Favorite off the beach: Hotel Lab Nah

Beachnutt · 09-11-2004

We checked out Playa Maya whenn we were down last. Considering it for next trip.
The girl at the desk was nice enough to show us some rooms and they look great.
Like the hammocks on the balcony. For location, you can't beat it!

barbj050 · 09-11-2004

la tortuga

JoanieBlon · 09-11-2004

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Originally Posted by barbj050

la tortuga

GLAD to see that you are safe and posting again!! I was worried about you!

loangalsal · 09-11-2004

Looking forward to staying on the beach at Playa Maya in January. Stayed at Hotel Paradise in April which is not on the beach, but loved their pool area after a day of being a tourist. Very small, walking distance to downtown and only a few blocks to the beach clubs Tucan and Mamitas.

GerardoSolexico · 09-11-2004

la tortuga
mosquito blue
If you want something very romantic and secluded... www.casadelagua.com
congrats on the aniversary!!!!

Sue · 09-11-2004

There are so many great hotels in Playa. I'd narrow it down by what your priorities are in a hotel room and what your price range is.

dymnback5 · 09-13-2004

Also consider Hotel Lab Nah. Bare bones, buty very affordable...and very close to everything. Another little gem is the Hotel Hacienda Maria Bonita. I really liked this one. 50 bucks a night, small pool, great a/c, quite, a little further down and a block off the strip. Small parking, nice staff and round the clock security. We originally booked for two days and ended up here for a week. If you want to go a little more upscale and/or want to be on the beach...no doubt my first and favorite choice is the Playa Maya. Steve and his wife are wonderful and what a location! Good luck and happy hunting!

09-10-2004	#1 (permalink)
NWCreoleLady way into it Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Auburn, a suburb of Seattle, Washington Posts: 177	Best Small Hotels Hi everyone! I'm certainly enjoying this forum and feel like I've stumbled upon a treasure when I found it on Google. James and Anna (& everyone else), you all provide such a valuable resource! We've read our 2004 Frommer's book (well, hubby has from front to back) and done lots of internet searching but it's so wonderful to find a forum with such nice folks with lots of great firsthand advice. I can't wait to for this trip so that hubby and I can escape phones (and yes, even computers as much as I love 'em), family duties and the reality of life as it is (and a good one) to seek new adventures. I am always feeling so rushed these days. And on that note, I can't seem to remember where I read about various small hotels. I remember somebody singing the praises of Hotel LaTortuga and some others.....and we do have the maps from Mapchicks that we've been checking out. I would, however, appreciate and love the personal input of all you Playa "posters" who will share info about your favorite small hotels in Playa. So I hope you don't mind that I've started this new thread. This is our first trip to Mexico and we are celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary on November 3rd! We are spending our first 5 days between Chichen Itza, Valldolid and Merida and will be in Playa on our anniversary for those last 5 or 6 days. We don't mind splurging a bit on a hotel in Playa, but would rather spend our money on shopping & lots of fun times, since we'll not be spending too much time in a room. Scott, thanks again for the tips on wedding vow renewals. We're still working on our plans for that. Thanks again! P.S. I'd also like to know which ones not to go to. Last edited by NWCreoleLady; 09-10-2004 at 05:21 PM..

09-11-2004	#10 (permalink)
barbj050 life=playa Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: in my mind pdc Posts: 841	hotel la tortuga

09-11-2004	#12 (permalink)
loangalsal way into it Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 210	Small hotel... Looking forward to staying on the beach at Playa Maya in January. Stayed at Hotel Paradise in April which is not on the beach, but loved their pool area after a day of being a tourist. Very small, walking distance to downtown and only a few blocks to the beach clubs Tucan and Mamitas.

09-10-2004	#3 (permalink)
Michael añejo Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Silicon Valley, California Posts: 4,631	Favorite on the beach Playa Maya Favorite off beach off 5th La Tortuga Favorite on 5th Value Priced Don Emilione

09-10-2004	#4 (permalink)
sctx my own peon Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Body in San Marcos Tx....Tankah in my mind Posts: 34,553	Posada Freud and Panchos on 5th are cool and kinda romantic... only having 100 feet to stumble in from the bar can be a plus for some people... Playa Maya rocks!

09-10-2004	#5 (permalink)
tommy Rastaman Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 12,822 Blog Entries: 5	We are staying at Maya Bric right now and it awesome....very clean and the coldest AC I have ever had in Playa....30usd per night with a pool...also it is very quite and cozy....we love it....also as Scott said you cant go wrong with Panchos on 5th Ave...(our favorite) and Posada Freud....both great places in there own right!

09-10-2004	#6 (permalink)
jtm1631 añejo Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,446	I think the search function is your best tool. This will let you match what type of hotel you are looking for with peoples specific comments. We have been to PDC twice and stayed at Playa Maya both times. It is a magnificient place to stay, with an amazing staff and owners, great food, great location and great rooms. The hotel is small and very quiet which is a big plus in my book.

09-10-2004	#7 (permalink)
Michele añejo Merchant Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Playa del Carmen, QR, MX Posts: 3,496	Once the reviews section really gets up and running it will be a great source of info for everyone. We are staying at the All Riviera Resort next, a hotel I know only a little about. I'm hoping to return with some detailed info for a review.

09-10-2004	#8 (permalink)
JAH reposado Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,324	Favorite on the beach: Hotel Alhambra Favorite off the beach: Hotel Lab Nah

09-11-2004	#9 (permalink)
Beachnutt añejo Join Date: May 2004 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 4,092	We checked out Playa Maya whenn we were down last. Considering it for next trip. The girl at the desk was nice enough to show us some rooms and they look great. Like the hammocks on the balcony. For location, you can't beat it!

09-11-2004	#13 (permalink)
GerardoSolexico way into it Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 120	la tortuga mosquito blue If you want something very romantic and secluded... www.casadelagua.com congrats on the aniversary!!!!

09-11-2004	#14 (permalink)
Sue añejo Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Minnesota Posts: 9,557	There are so many great hotels in Playa. I'd narrow it down by what your priorities are in a hotel room and what your price range is.

09-13-2004	#15 (permalink)
dymnback5 ruined Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Southern WA coast Posts: 81	Also consider Hotel Lab Nah. Bare bones, buty very affordable...and very close to everything. Another little gem is the Hotel Hacienda Maria Bonita. I really liked this one. 50 bucks a night, small pool, great a/c, quite, a little further down and a block off the strip. Small parking, nice staff and round the clock security. We originally booked for two days and ended up here for a week. If you want to go a little more upscale and/or want to be on the beach...no doubt my first and favorite choice is the Playa Maya. Steve and his wife are wonderful and what a location! Good luck and happy hunting!

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