Best Small Beachfront Hotel

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Permalink Reply by Russ Kelly on September 15, 2008 at 12:11pm

Hi Elizabeth,

Bikes are available from many rental places in town. Can you quantify the noise / beach sound ratio that you would like. In Playa there is plenty of sounds and some clubs don't close till 4am so there is 'noise stillover'.

If you were to have it 100% beach sounds / 0% noise you would be in Tulum. What is your balance (-:

Russ

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Permalink Reply by Elizabeth on September 15, 2008 at 1:18pm

Ok; thanks. Let me think more about it. I know it's impossible to put everything into one neat little package. I may need to take two vacations: One with more noise, in town amenities, etc. and one "quiet" vacation just to hear the surf!

This is definitely helping me form a better picture of what I can expect since it has been so long since being in Playa. Thanks for your continued info and I will welcome all comments on this at the discussion site.

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Permalink Reply by rick scott on February 9, 2009 at 6:02pm

We spent 10 days at Mimi Del Mar which is located at the dead end of 4 calle where it meets the beach. We loved our little place. We met so many people from around the world. Finland, Sweden, Canada, Argentina and of course the states. That may have been the best part of the vacation; making new friends. The location to 5th is great and we were able to walk everywhere. Mimi Del Mar has a nice balcony, small kitchenette, AC and a safe in the room. We also got breakfast included. The staff was very nice and the room was cleaned everyday. The only negative I can think of is that you must get your own water and although there may have been a better way, it resulted in us making numerous trips to Walmart for the big 5 gal jugs (which get heavy when you carry them a long way) We actually ended up taking a taxi back on most trips. My wife got a massage at Veronica's and said it was the best she ever experienced and she's had many. Can't beat those $30 massages. Any questions, let me know. Rick

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Permalink Reply by Elizabeth on February 9, 2009 at 6:16pm

Hi Rick:

Thanks for the comment. Mimi Del Mar sounds nice. Would you mind saying how much per night it costs?
Elizabeth

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Permalink Reply by rick scott on February 15, 2009 at 12:56am

Depending on your room selection and the time of year it can vary but it is around $110 per night. If you end up selecting them, we stayed in room 207 which had a nice balcony view and the room that we would select again if we go next year. The front "suites" with the large balconies are great, but if it rains, there is no cover at all whereas our balcony allowed you to sit out at your table during a shower. It's a nice place with wonderful mix of people.

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Permalink Reply by issam KHNEISSER on March 30, 2009 at 10:01am

Hi Elizabeth,
great idea ot have two different aspects in your vacation you may need to split them by minimum 3 days minimum stay to enjoy it, when you will be visiting the riviera maya area.

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Permalink Reply by Russ Kelly on March 30, 2009 at 10:56am

Hey issam,

Mimi is nice, there are 4 or 5 of these beachfornt hotels. Mimi, All Riviera, Illusion, Playa Plams. Pelicano Inn and others. You can find video for most here on the site, use the search box with the names above.

Also Kris can help you get current rates, many of them are running specials for your travel dates (-:

Russ

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Permalink Reply by Tim House on February 25, 2009 at 2:36am

Fusion hotel. Best vibe, best price, free cont. breakfast, live music at breakfast - sitar, at 3pm-reggae band, in evening- bands . $80/night. seafood ceviche is the best . Many people walking along the beach will stop here for a meal or drinks in their outdoor lounge chairs or beach chairs and tables. Service is excellent. Surfers hang out here, has 'old playa' feel.

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Permalink Reply by Russ Kelly on April 1, 2009 at 10:47pm

I was here last week for the evening music on the beach and drinks.... Fusion is a great place for food, drink and nice people. Rooms are older and very simple and clean. The hotel has been around for many, many years and lacks many of the amenities.

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Permalink Reply by Michelle Sosa on April 14, 2009 at 5:44pm

you sound like me. did you find anything? I am going at the end of April. I need to lock in something today. Any recommedations.

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Permalink Reply by Russ Kelly on April 14, 2009 at 6:41pm

I am at Playa Palms most of my stay... I love the place when I am down. Casual, easy, frig I stock with fresh fruit, cheese and wine/beer.... love it. Have to do 4 days of meetings and blab, blab at the Royal Hideaway in Playacar (not really my style but off the charts for luxury) during the visit but other than that give me town and a small hotel (-:

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Permalink Reply by Acanto Condos Matthew Schilowitz on September 15, 2009 at 10:13pm

try Playa Palms very nice and priced right. on the beach near everything

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