Mercado Playa del Carmen Tours

This hotel is extremely well maintained, someone was always cleaning something no matter the time of day. The suite we had was perfect, with a kitchen, dining tale, sitting room, bedroom and bathroom, all for the same price as a basic room at the IHG hotel next door. The staff was friendly and helpful, the beach divine, over all 5/5 stars! The only con is the food. The breakfast buffet was expensive and lukewarm, and not very good. We tried both lunch and dinner at the onsite restaurant, and neither was good and both expensive. Luckily, the hotel next door has fantastic food (though still expensive, lol) and can be walked to in about 1 min on the beach! Absolutely stay here for the room though, the A/C is stellar, the beds comfy, and the room size exceptional.

It was great value. Clean and convenient. Food was delicious . People were friendly. A/C didn’t work well in one bedroom and we couldn’t get TV’s to connect to any streaming service and could not cast.

Hotel Condition – 7/10 The resort is clean and modern, but be prepared for long walks between areas. If you’re at the middle pool (the one with the obstacle course), getting back to the lobby takes a while since you either have to cross the bridge or walk all the way around the right side of the pool. 🍽️ Food – 5/10 The food was average. I wasn’t able to try several restaurants — The Butcher, Bao, Copal, Black Iron, and Chez Moi — because they were fully booked all week. I’d definitely recommend making reservations before arriving. 🤵 Service – 5/10 Service felt slow and inconsistent. Many employees lacked urgency, and wait times were long for almost everything, especially ordering food by the pool, which took over an hour each time. 🏖️ Beach – 1.5/10 The beach was the most disappointing part: murky water, no waves, and fewer than 10 shaded seats. ⭐ Overall Overall, this hotel needs a lot of work. I was expecting a huge difference from what I experienced. They need: • More employees • Faster, more attentive service • Staff with more charisma and energy