Amazing Oceanfront Jewel at El Faro
Apartment in Playa del Carmen
7 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this apartment rental
This phenomenal 2-level vacation rental has it all—central beachfront location with 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 bathrooms all beautifully designed and decorated! Perfect for the family or large parties traveling together!
Stunning Caribbean Sea views await from the moment you walk in the door. Modern and fully-equipped kitchen w granite countertops and all appliances. Enjoy magnificent vistas of the water from the dining room and living area. This condo boasts an incredible separate bar area off the living room with granite-topped cupboards, 3 barstools and a Home Theater .
Enjoy sun-tanning on your private terrace while pleasant sea breezes waft in, or lounge in the roomy and airy upstairs loft area. All 3 bedrooms include adjoining bathroom w rain shower. Top level loft bedrooms afford magnificent views of the sea, his/hers walk-in closet space; with Master ensuite featuring full jetted bathtub. This condo is the jewel in the crown of the El Faro complex.
On-site amenities include infinity pool, massage therapy, fine dining, common area Wi-Fi and underground parking (Extra Parking Fee - 15 USD per night). Within easy walking distance of all your favorite shops and restaurants in Playa del Carmen!
**NOTE: The central location of this property gives you access to the best that downtown Playa del Carmen has to offer. Due to its location next to restaurants and bars, you could experience some noise at this location. We do not offer refunds for noise issues. We appreciate your understanding and hope you enjoy your stay! Beginning May 15 through the end of Oct, painting of the facades of the condominium will start. We will be using hanging scaffolding and ladders, and the staff will be working from 9 am to 5 pm Mon- Fri., and 9-12pm on Saturdays. We apologize for any inconvenience.
** BED CONFIGURATION **
Bedroom One: 1 king bed
Bedroom Two: 1 king bed
Bedroom Three: 2 twin beds
Common Area: 1 sofa bed
** THINGS TO DO NEARBY **
Restaurants:
Bar Pez Vela, Restaurant Mu, Restaurant Aguachiles, Coffee place Cafe Antoinette
Clubs/Bars:
Coco Bongo, Tequila Barrel Casino and Nightclub, Club de la Cerveza, Coralina Daylight Club, Playacrawl
Excursions:
Riviera Maya (Xcaret México Espectacular, Xplor (an adventure park full of thrilling activities such as 14 zip-lines, vehicles to drive amidst the jungle and caves, underground rivers, and many more. And when the sun goes down, it transforms into Xplor Fuego for a nighttime adventure), Mayan Ruins, Snorkling, Rio Secreto
Beaches:
Playa Punta Esmeralda, Playacar Beach, Mamita's Beach Club
Plus tons of shopping and nightlife on 5th Ave!
Cancun Airport - 50 min drive
Tulum city and Mayan ruins - 50 min drive
5th avenue - 2 block away
Chedraui Supermarket- 15 min walk
ADO Bus station - 10 min walk
Hospitals and USD ATM - 15 min away
Nearby Cenotes - 20 min south the city
** DETAILS TO NOTE **
- Your booking automatically includes a damage protection policy. Should any minor accidental damages occur during your stay, we will cover you up to $1,500. We understand accidents happen, so we've got your back! However, if we determine damage was willful or negligent, we will charge an additional cost based on the damage itself.
- We have a no-tolerance rule about parties and loud noise, so please be aware that complaints from neighbors, notifications from authorities, notifications from our noise monitoring software, or any other proof of disruptive behavior or loud noise between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM will result in fines of up to $1000.00, possible eviction and / or possible legal action if authorities are involved.
-The beach condition changes everyday, weather and hurricanes tend to affect how wide the sand area is in our photos and sometimes the water reaches up to the deck.
Have any questions about our home or location? Please let us know! We hope to host you soon!
Stunning Caribbean Sea views await from the moment you walk in the door. Modern and fully-equipped kitchen w granite countertops and all appliances. Enjoy magnificent vistas of the water from the dining room and living area. This condo boasts an incredible separate bar area off the living room with granite-topped cupboards, 3 barstools and a Home Theater .
Enjoy sun-tanning on your private terrace while pleasant sea breezes waft in, or lounge in the roomy and airy upstairs loft area. All 3 bedrooms include adjoining bathroom w rain shower. Top level loft bedrooms afford magnificent views of the sea, his/hers walk-in closet space; with Master ensuite featuring full jetted bathtub. This condo is the jewel in the crown of the El Faro complex.
On-site amenities include infinity pool, massage therapy, fine dining, common area Wi-Fi and underground parking (Extra Parking Fee - 15 USD per night). Within easy walking distance of all your favorite shops and restaurants in Playa del Carmen!
**NOTE: The central location of this property gives you access to the best that downtown Playa del Carmen has to offer. Due to its location next to restaurants and bars, you could experience some noise at this location. We do not offer refunds for noise issues. We appreciate your understanding and hope you enjoy your stay! Beginning May 15 through the end of Oct, painting of the facades of the condominium will start. We will be using hanging scaffolding and ladders, and the staff will be working from 9 am to 5 pm Mon- Fri., and 9-12pm on Saturdays. We apologize for any inconvenience.
** BED CONFIGURATION **
Bedroom One: 1 king bed
Bedroom Two: 1 king bed
Bedroom Three: 2 twin beds
Common Area: 1 sofa bed
** THINGS TO DO NEARBY **
Restaurants:
Bar Pez Vela, Restaurant Mu, Restaurant Aguachiles, Coffee place Cafe Antoinette
Clubs/Bars:
Coco Bongo, Tequila Barrel Casino and Nightclub, Club de la Cerveza, Coralina Daylight Club, Playacrawl
Excursions:
Riviera Maya (Xcaret México Espectacular, Xplor (an adventure park full of thrilling activities such as 14 zip-lines, vehicles to drive amidst the jungle and caves, underground rivers, and many more. And when the sun goes down, it transforms into Xplor Fuego for a nighttime adventure), Mayan Ruins, Snorkling, Rio Secreto
Beaches:
Playa Punta Esmeralda, Playacar Beach, Mamita's Beach Club
Plus tons of shopping and nightlife on 5th Ave!
Cancun Airport - 50 min drive
Tulum city and Mayan ruins - 50 min drive
5th avenue - 2 block away
Chedraui Supermarket- 15 min walk
ADO Bus station - 10 min walk
Hospitals and USD ATM - 15 min away
Nearby Cenotes - 20 min south the city
** DETAILS TO NOTE **
- Your booking automatically includes a damage protection policy. Should any minor accidental damages occur during your stay, we will cover you up to $1,500. We understand accidents happen, so we've got your back! However, if we determine damage was willful or negligent, we will charge an additional cost based on the damage itself.
- We have a no-tolerance rule about parties and loud noise, so please be aware that complaints from neighbors, notifications from authorities, notifications from our noise monitoring software, or any other proof of disruptive behavior or loud noise between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM will result in fines of up to $1000.00, possible eviction and / or possible legal action if authorities are involved.
-The beach condition changes everyday, weather and hurricanes tend to affect how wide the sand area is in our photos and sometimes the water reaches up to the deck.
Have any questions about our home or location? Please let us know! We hope to host you soon!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Map of Playa del Carmen
Nearby attractions
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Great property and perfect location. Unit and property were clean and as advertised. Very nice unit with great views and close to downtown and right on beach. Great vacation and highly recommend
10.0 / 10.0
I cannot say enough good things about this apartment in El Faro. The panoramic, two-story view of the pool and ocean is amazing. The apartment is huge, with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, three sitting areas, two dining areas (including balcony), and a nice kitchen. The apartment is spotlessly clean, and all appliances worked perfectly. The swimming pool is amazing and open for morning and evening swims. The location is close to all kinds of shopping, restaurants, and the ADO bus station. And the ocean is right there, so accessible, with a well-maintained beach. The El Faro staff are lovely. Our stay here in Playa del Carmen was wonderful.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved our condo . Very clean .we had an issue with the tv and it was immediately fixed . Location was perfect . Stepped out into the pool and then the beach right there . Restaurants on the beach were great too . Would love to come back .
10.0 / 10.0
Stayed for week with family of 6. Wish I could give 6 stars. Condos were very clean and well guarded 24 hours, always felt safe. Pool was fantastic, and they did a good job making sure everyone would get a chair by pool if they wanted. Location could not have been better. 2 min walk to 5th Ave, but far enough off that sound was never an issue. Could barely hear clubs at night if you were sitting on your patio, but inside was fine. Under 5 mins and you were on 5th Ave with shopping, restaurants, 10 min walk to Cozumel ferry, and 5-7 min walk to either Walmart or Mercado for shopping. Check was smooth and easy, and placed had a cleaning crew every other day. Management was super fast in responding to issues, and we are absolutely looking at coming here again. One of the best vacations we have ever had.
10.0 / 10.0
This property was perfect for our group of three couples with three bedrooms, three full bathrooms and large living area. It was close to Fifth Avenue, restaurants, bars and convenience stores. The view from the large balcony was amazing! El Faro is a beautiful complex with very courteous staff. Loved it!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful home, amazing view closed to artisans shops and Wal-Mart 20 from xcaret parts the ocean view is amazing but not like the photo they show in the listing. I recommend this place 100%
10.0 / 10.0
My family of 7 had a great stay at El Faro.
Spacious , clean , great AC, the pool was wonderful to hang and cool off.
Close to everything you need and want.
8.0 / 10.0
Everything was amazing they just don't clean and don't provide cleaning materials, linen they change after 10 day's of stay.. but Everything else was great.
10.0 / 10.0
The property was in the perfect location. We could walk to everything. The pool was perfect for the kids and had an amazing view. We will definitely be back to El Faro.
10.0 / 10.0
Would stay again big condo, great pool, beach was clean.
10.0 / 10.0
My friends and I enjoyed our stay at El Faro. The staff was very pleasant and Benjamin was very helpful. On our first day the AC leaked water when we turned it on and within 10 minutes, we had someone that came to fix it. The view of the pool and ocean were absolutely gorgeous. The location was perfect, near the ADO, quinta and everything we enjoyed doing. We met some permanent residents during our stay there who were also very friendly, Dennis and Mickey. They have great recommendations for food if you run into them. The beds were comfortable and showers were great. There were 6 of us and we all comfortably shared rooms. We did have trouble getting fresh towels, but I believe that was by the hotel staff itself and not the condo. I liked that we received bracelets for the pool. It avoided having strangers or overpopulation of the pool. There was also consistent security which made us feel safe. Would definitely stay here again and would recommend staying here. We will definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
This condo was a perfect fit for our girls trip! It was spacious and clean. The front desk staff was so kind and helpful. The management team was so responsive and easy to work with. We had a couple issues come up during our stay and I got responses right away each time! The location of the condo is perfect as well- I definitely hope to be back!!
10.0 / 10.0
Very clean. Cold AC. Hot water. Fresh bottled water. Ideal location for in town restaurants and night life… quiet despite the load club science nearby. Lots of space.
Security guards on site all hours. Access control.
Felt safe entire time.
Will stay here again. Highly recommend if you want to walk around the town to shop or go to restaurants of all types - high end to local…
FYI - smell from seaweed on beach is present in the town regardless of property. This place cleans it up daily.
8.0 / 10.0
Great place, beautiful property and views, loved having the water jugs available
10.0 / 10.0
Walkable to everything!
Property is just as listed. Close to hundreds of shops and restaurants, and a short walk to the ferry to Cozumel.
Music from the beach clubs can go late into the night, but you can't hear it from inside the condo unless you have windows open. Awesome pool with nice area for kids off to the side. Beach is very small, and currently covered in seaweed in the mornings, but they work so hard to clean it each day between 7-10am. Very clean property with very few maintenance issues. The air conditioning was a little lacking in the master bedroom, but I'm sure it's a quick fix.
Definitely would come back!!!
6.0 / 10.0
March 2023
The location of this property is perfect. So close to any restaurant you could want. There is a convenient store connected to the building which is so convenient. There is a Walmart 5 blocks away you can walk to. There are taxies waiting outside the Walmart incase you don't want to carry your groceries home. There is a taxi station that is very reasonable and friendly 200 feet up the street from the building making transportation to anywhere super easy. The property is very clean and secure. The property was very quiet at night despite being so close to all the action. A few things to know. The beach in front of El Faro is nice with soft white sand but not expansive. So if you want room to play sports and that kind of things you will have to walk down the beach quite a a bit to find a location wide enough. Also keep in mind that they do get quite a lot of seaweed in this area so depending on the time of year you may be dealing with that. I will say that they did try hard to keep the beach clean of seaweed despite the difficult conditions and we were still able to enjoy some time on the beach. We stayed in Coral 303 and the condo is quite large. The property manager is very responsive and easy to communicate with. Cleaning is every other day, which I like, and they do provide drinking water. The coaches, mattresses and pillows I'm sad to say are showing their age and are overdue for an upgrade to live up to the Five Star Property name.
4.0 / 10.0
Hate to focus on the negative while in such a beautiful place as playa but had a couple issues we hoped would’ve been resolved quickly that weren’t. The people at the front desk weren’t the most hospitable either. We had a hard time getting our A/C and fans to work - Our toilet broke while there- the dryer didn’t work - we asked for washcloths several times that were supposed to be provided that weren’t - took forever to give them to us. I will definitely be back to Playa but won’t stay in this unit.
Overall it was just “ ok “ since we weren’t indoors for the majority of the day .
10.0 / 10.0
This is a beautiful unit with stunning views of the pool and ocean. Bed was comfortable pillows were horrible. Air conditioning worked great. There were a few maintenance issues that we photoed and sent to property managers, who were very responsive. We were supposed to have maid service every other day, did the very minimum. Didn’t empty garage or change towels, made some beds and not others. Overall a great property with lots of room and excellent property management.
8.0 / 10.0
Lovely apartment with lots of space and wonderful views towards the pool area and ocean. A little bit worn out here and there but nothing major. Smallish kitchen and a little scarse on kitchen facilities, cuttlery, frying pans, glasses etc. We could hear the noise from nearby clubs which was a minus. Overall we had a lovely stay though.
10.0 / 10.0
Place is massive with large view of the ocean and the rest of El Faro properties. Would recommend to any of my family and friends. Only oddity is we never knew there was a housekeeping service once a week and we weren’t informed of when that was. They did a very rushed “clean” and may have been better if they didn’t stop by at all (they put wet used towels on our dry clean clothes, didn’t sweep, used a dirty rag on clean counters and took the recycling but not the garbage). No fault to this beautiful condo, but that was our only minor complaint!
10.0 / 10.0
This was property was so beautiful. The host was fantastic and the place was very large. The beds were very comfortable and we are not used to having extra toilet paper, trash bags, etc in the places we rent so this was fantastic. Restaurants, stores and night clubs were all within walking distance. The staff was always very friendly and the grounds were beautiful. The view was amazing! We would definitely stay here again.
Thanks so much for your hospitality.
Kelly
Indiana
12-19-22
10.0 / 10.0
Would like to Return next year
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property I would definitely stay there again. Great location.
10.0 / 10.0
We cannot say enough about this property! It was a perfect fit for our family of four. The condo exceeded our expectations in every way - from the condo itself and the pool/beach, to its proximity to multiple restaurants, shops and the ferry to Cozumel. We spent a lot of time at Inti, Zenzi and Parrillo restaurants. We rented a car with ease and drove to Tulum/Xel-ha. We also spent a day driving around Cozumel. Our favorite day was spent at Xplor. The beach has tons of activities, including parasailing, a banana boat, jet skis, snorkeling, fishing… Our kids loved everything about this place as well, which is high praise. Muchas gracias for sharing your beautiful home with us. We hope to return some day soon.
10.0 / 10.0
Gorgeous get away
Pictures don't do justice how beautiful of a view we had. Condo was clean and front desk staff was friendly. Security rounded very often so we felt safe. Very close to 5th Avenue action and clubs but once inside it was very quiet. Had a problem with dishwasher but property management was quick to resolve it. We would love to come back and stay her again. Highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent location!
We enjoyed our stay and the Condo is beautiful. Perfect location!
10.0 / 10.0
Gorgeous! Perfect for families with teens!
We loved this gorgeous condo! The location was perfect…beautiful beach, great shopping and great area for foodies. We have 3 teen daughters and this place exceeded every expectation they had..which is NOT an easy thing to do! A simple stroll will take you to restaurants, boutiques, travel agents for booking those excursions. Safety & security was top priority here, and greatly appreciated! Parking is non-existent without prior arrangements made, be sure to discuss with host. A perfect stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Magnificent views and great location
We stayed in Coral 303 and the view from the condo are breathtaking. It is centrally located near everything including restaurants, Starbucks and discotheques but is quiet and safe. The apartment was nicely decorated and very comfortable. The housekeeping services were not great. We always found our used, wet discarded towels from the floor folded and hung up again for use. They left the floors more dirty after their visit. The management was very available and helpful. I highly recommend this condo and will definitely stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location.
We loved it here. Great location. Super nice condo. Clean. Friendly staff.
Would go again.
10.0 / 10.0
What a Gem
Just a wonderful property with the perfect location overlooking the pool and ocean. Cleaning staff could have been more diligent I.e. had to ask more than once to have garbage removed, inside and outside glass tabletops never cleaned (we did them), pillow cases not changed, etc. this was the only drawback we had as Laura, our property manager, was super nice and responsive overall, an outstanding property.
10.0 / 10.0
The Best!!!
Best location….. Great food Great Shopping Great Beach….condo was beautiful!!! I definitely will be back 💕
10.0 / 10.0
Great Location
We had a great experience in this condo! Very clean and just as described. We all fell in love with the pool. We spent a lot of time there since there was just too much seaweed at the beach. But everything was perfect! The location was great as well. We went for coffee each morning at Starbucks which is literally at the corner up the street. Very close to shops and everything else you’ll need. Overall it was an awesome place to spend our vacation. Thank you so much for sharing your Condo with us. I hope to be back very soon ❤️
10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding
Our experience with this property was outstanding. We really loved the space, the view is incredible, the pool was amazing as well. The location of the condo is right in the heart of Playa Del Carmen.
The kitchen is well equipped although we did not do much cooking since we were on vacation and enjoyed a lot of the restaurants in the area.
The condo has plenty of towels, the rooms are very spacious and have beautiful finishes in the bathrooms and very spacious closets. Having laundry available inside the condo as well was really nice.
We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely like to come back. Some feedback for improvement would include changing the covers of the beds since the bedding was not very comfortable, and also have some blankets in the living room area for the kids use.
Another thing that needs improvement is the parking situation, we asked for a parking spot but management said they did not have any available. However, the garage was always empty and there was plenty of room for us to park our vehicle. We had to park our car on the street and had to move it several times a day, add money to the parking meter, etc, to avoid it getting towed. The situation with the parking was a pain because the complex specially considering that there were plenty of empty spaces in the garage but for some reason they were unable to help us renting one.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Location
Enjoyed our stay immensely. Pool, condo and location were all fantastic!
10.0 / 10.0
Best location, not the best guest policy
Place was super awesome, only thing I wasn’t used to was not being able to have anyone over at the property after 6pm. It was such a nice place, with such a nice view, and we only had 4 people staying there. We had friends that were staying at a hotel that was a little further from downtown, and anytime we wanted to walk back to the room to use the bathroom, grab a change of clothes, or anything like that, no one was allowed to come in. That would be my only complaint though! If you’re traveling there with the intention of being able to have some guests over, sign them up as guests before you go
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent location but lousy beds
The condominium is great and the location is perfect for a family with teens. However, the condominium did not have some items at least we think are some basics for a rental: board games, pens (think bored teens during a rain storm) and the like.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was fabulous.
303 was amazing. Hope to be back
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful condo
We have stayed at other condos at El Faro and coral 303 was the perfect condo...Between the views and the beautiful condo.
We would definitely stay here again. It’s a block from 5th Ave. and next to Zenzi’s... a half block from Dirty Martini Lounge. Location... location ... location.
10.0 / 10.0
Location, location, location
Nice condo with the best location, could use some updated furniture in and out. Hot tub did not work. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen and baths were good. The pool at this facility is clean and very nice.
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome, just as advertised !
Group of five stayed in September in this beautiful, well kept 3 bedroom condo. All amenities, supplies, fresh water and kitchen utensils made the stay more enjoyable. Security and parking are excellent. Close to everything with a breathtaking view of the pool and ocean. I will definitely be back soon.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Playa del Carmen?
The average price for a rental in Playa del Carmen is $184 per night. This rental is $604 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Amazing Oceanfront Jewel at El Faro. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Amazing Oceanfront Jewel at El Faro. Enjoy the water!
Is Amazing Oceanfront Jewel at El Faro pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Amazing Oceanfront Jewel at El Faro?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and laundry.
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