El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condos HotelvsFairmont Mayakoba
El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condos Hotel and Fairmont Mayakoba are both recommended by experts. Overall, Fairmont Mayakoba is preferred by most reviewers compared to El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condos Hotel. Fairmont Mayakoba is ranked #4 in Playa del Carmen with endorsements from 9 publications including Gayot, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
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
Fairmont Mayakoba
Carretera Federal Cancun, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $222/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Few properties in Riviera Maya offer the level of privacy the Fairmont Mayakoba does." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Fairmont Mayakoba is an eco-friendly alternative to the monolithic resorts clustered along the Caribbean coast of the Yucatán Peninsula." Full review
Star Service
"This family-friendly resort—kids stay free—spans 45 acres of prime beachfront and is built around a series of canals blasted out of the limestone and fed with clear water from the underground rivers." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The 45-acre property "sprawls so naturally from ocean to mangrove that you feel completely removed" from the surrounding development." Full review
Jetsetter
"Swank Riviera Maya sleep set in a private reserve of mangrove jungles and limestone canals along Mexico’s Caribbean coast." Full review
Fodor's
"Set under a mangrove canopy, this sprawling luxury resort sets new standards in the Riviera Maya for sustainability and comfort." Full review
Gayot
"Suites with private entrances and a 10,000-foot free-form pool create a seductive oasis on the Caribbean Sea."
Afar Magazine
"The beach at the Fairmont Mayakoba is nothing short of a postcard everyday. White sand beaches a turquoise ocean and attentive staff looking after your every need." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"On Mexico’s Riviera Maya, the biggest and oldest of the hotels in the luxury Mayakoba complex has modern grandeur, facilities galore, and an exceptional lagoon-side Mexican restaurant." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Fairmont Mayakoba, located in Riviera Maya, offers a range of luxurious accommodations, from charming guest rooms to expansive suites"