El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condos HotelvsMaroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya
Both hotels are praised by travel writers. Overall, Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa ranks marginally better than El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condos Hotel. Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa comes in at 85 with endorsements from 5 sources such as Star Service, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condos Hotel
Privada 1 Norte, Mza. 35, Lt. 1, # 238, Col. Centro., Playa del Carmen 77710
From $168/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Star Service
"For self-catering guests who want to make the scene at Playa del Carmen, this is one of the best options, and the chef’s kitchens and oversized accommodations create value, especially for families. " Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Considered one of the area’s best hotels, with a private beach... modern gym, and several excellent restaurants, as well as gorgeous rooms, all with private balconies and a full kitchen." Full review
Jetsetter
"Balinese-inspired condos on and off Playa del Carmen’s white beach, with long-stay amenities and tropical gardens." Full review
Fodor's
"This pair of curvaceous buildings contains stylish condo rentals with luxurious furnishings imported from Bali." Full review
Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya
Highway 307, Kilometer 51, Solidaridad, Playa Maroma, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $575/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Maroma is a delicious slice of Mexicana that flaunts the fast-disappearing art of vacationing in the Yucatan." Full review
Fodor's
"Connecting jungle and beach, a labyrinth of paths threads through the grounds at this elegant Mayan-themed hotel, where butterflies and parrots fly and the scent of flowers fills the air." Full review
Jetsetter
"Dreamy Riviera Maya escape with beach beds made for two, a spa, two restaurants and views across the bay." Full review
Oyster
4.0
"This upscale 65-room boutique between Playa del Carmen and Puerto Morelos has a beautiful setting on a white-sand beach, amid a jungle preserve." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Tucked into the scenic shores of the Riviera Maya, the boutique Belmond Maroma Resort and Spa beckons with 33 suites, 33 guestrooms and a Maya-style spa offering the unusual temazcál ceremony." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Our lobby welcomes guests with traditionally patterned Mayan pots...guests of Maroma can also enjoy panoramic Caribbean Sea views. The resort has added 10 one- and two-bedroom suites"