Illusion Boutique Hotel Playa del Carmen Mexico. Best Hotel Deals & Reviews

Overview:

The Illusion Boutique Hotel Playa del Carmen offers guests Playa del Carmen accommodation near the Caribbean beach and many of the area’s restaurants and shops. The hotel is also close by the beautiful jungle and the interesting Mayan ruins.

The Illusion Boutique Hotel Playa del Carmen is easily accessible by car, and guests can also get around the immediate area on foot, which can be a great way to enjoy the weather.

The thirty-two rooms and seven suites of the Illusion Boutique Hotel Playa del Carmen are spread over four stories, and they offer contemporary surroundings and modern amenities, including ceiling fans and fridges, as well as in-room safes. Guests can get high-speed Internet access in their rooms, and some of the rooms offer a beautiful view of the sea.

Guests of this hotel can enjoy amenities like free wireless Internet access, a currency exchange desk, dry cleaning services, and catering and event services. The Illusion Boutique Hotel Playa del Carmen also offers a health spa, where guests can enjoy plenty traditional massage therapies and beauty services. Besides this, guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and bar, and business gusts can use the business center to get work done on vacation. Besides this, guests can enjoy the hotel’s rooftop swimming pool with a sunbathing terrace.

Description:

Small boutique hotel in downtown Playa del Carmen. Close to all the main attractions, half a block from the beach and the 5th Avenue. 40 rooms with Asian-Italian decoration surrounding a small tropical garden. Roof top pool and bar. Incredible view of the Caribbean sea. 22 Standard rooms facing the interior patio. 12 balcony rooms with partial ocean view. 5 Luxury suites with full ocean view. 1 Master suite. Most rooms feature a King size bed, however there are units with 2 Queen size beds, or 1 King size bed and a futon that can be turned into a bed.
Best rates available by calling directly the hotel´s reservations department. Rates are based on double occupancy.

Amenities:

24 Hour Reception
Air Conditioned
Airport shuttle
ATM / Cash Machine
Banquet Facilities
Bar / Lounge
Business Center
Cable / Satellite TV
Coffee / Tea Maker
Concierge
Conference Room(s)
Currency Exchange
Disabled Access
Elevator / Lift
Fitness Room
Free Breakfast
Hair Dryer
High-speed Internet
Laundry service
Massage / Beauty Centre
Medical Assistance Available
Meeting Rooms
Microwave
Mini Bar
Modem / Data Port
Multilingual Staff
Non-Smoking Rooms
Parking
Private beach
Refrigerator
Restaurant
Room Service
Safe-Deposit Box
Secretarial Service
Security Guard
Spa bath / Jacuzzi
Swimming pool
Tour Desk
TV
Wake-up Service

Check-in:

From 3:00 PM

Check-out:

Prior to 12:00 PM

Car Parking:

N/A

Dining:

N/A

Surrounding Location:

On 8th Street, between the 5th Avenue and the ocean.

User Reviews:

Rating out of 5

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Overall rating

Based on 18 reviews

	Date of Stay: May, 2009
There was no complimentary breafast or even coffee. When I asked about it, they looked at me like I was crazy. It was just a room stay in. Nothing more.

Date of Stay: May, 2009

Our hotel was in a perfect location in Playa Del Carmen, we were 1/2 block from the beach and a 1/2 block from 5th street. The staff at the Illusions hotel are very helpful with helping us make arrangements for tours and where to eat,[...]is a good source of information, he also helped us make reservations for our aniversary dinner. We were there for 14 nights each day we had a different towel arrangement on our bed when we returned to our room. The pool on the roof is small and not very deep, however it was relaxing,very few other hotel guests used the pool area

Date of Stay: March, 2009

I stayed at the Illusion for all 10 days of my trip to Playa with my boyfriend based on orbitz reviews and glad I did. I strolled past several of the other places I had considered and they definitely lacked the location, comfort, service and rooftop pool offered at Illusion. I was greeted by Cesar upon arrival , check in was easy, $50 deposit and away we were. [...] works the desk at night and very helpful. We also took advantage of the $30 massages. I think everyone should be aware that the first week of January is a House music festival and you can definitely hear the street/club music depending on your location. Also, for first timers, there is a comfortable bus shuttle from the airport to playa for $9 per person. or you can take a shared van for $28 per person.

Date of Stay: March, 2009

Behind the desk was an aggressive real estate lady who literally hounded us every time we walked by the desk to go on a "free" trip in exchange for attending a time share meeting. Luckily, we had been forewarned about these events, as we heard it was a nightmare. This woman would not take NO for an answer. So it literally was uncomfortable to pick up and leave our key every time we left the hotel. Also, the pool was small and not a real pool...maybe a wading pool, about 4 times the size of a bathtub. The images on Orbitz and their website are misleading by the way they are shot. The "complimentary" cocktail is a can of beer. Our chain lock on the door was also broken, but I felt safe since it was a loud/happening part of town. The other thing we did not realize is that beachfront is allocated to hotels and this particular hotel is in front of a part of the beach that is rocky and hard to swim at, whereas there were lots of other beachfronts surrounding/hotel sections that did not have this issue. Also, no parking with this hotel was a big hassle the first night we arrived, probably try to arrive in daylight if you are coming by car and staying here. Overall, I would not recommend this place.

Date of Stay: December, 2008

The Illusion Boutique Hotel in Playa is in an excellent location for all of Playa's activities. It is a very short walk to the beach, and close to the ferry terminal (to Cozumel). Even though it is centrally located, the rooms are quiet and comfortable. The hotel is nicely decorated and has a roof top terrace with bar and pool. The roof top provides a wonderful view of the ocean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I will stay at the Illuision Boutique when I return to Playa.

	Date of Stay: October, 2008
The Illusion Boutique was everything & more ! The hosts...genuine & welcoming to the extreme ! Room was fastidiously clean at all times...Roof top pool/lounge area offered wonderful ambience & amazing views...Never crowded....Just steps to phenomenal beaches & all the action on the famous Quinta Avienda shopping area...Loved everything about The Illusion & wouldn't hesitate to return

Date of Stay: September, 2008

The Illusion Hotel was wonderful. The rooms were spacious, the water and a/c worked well, the rooftop terrace was beautiful. There were only a few people in the hotel (due to hurricane season and a bad economy) and the front desk had my dinner delivered up to the rooftop terrace so I could watch the sunset. The food at the restaurant was very tasty and reasonably priced. The only problem I had was when I asked to check out late (at 2 p.m., rather than noon). They tried to charge me $20 extra to stay 2 more hours-- and there were only a handful of people in the hotel to start with! I was very disillusioned by that. However, overall, my experience was a very positive one. They are in the best location in Playa. Right next to a gorgeous beach. I'd recommend this hotel. Just make sure you get their policies stated up front!

Date of Stay: April, 2008

Excellent location, less than one block from 5th towards the ocean. You can walk anywhere in less than 10 mins. The beach is less than 1 min! Nice size room, would be nice to have a few more drawers to put clothes for longer stays. We stayed 7 days & made it work. Small but useable balcony. Nice sized shower with plenty of HOT water! Continental breakfast is average or you can have eggs / omlette cooked to order pretty inexpensive. We did this a few days then found other breakfast options to change things up. Nice rooftop views, pool, & bar, we didn't really use this much though. No noise issues from the activities on 5th ave. Currently construction accross the street, but should be short lived & they didn't start too early. Overall very nice stay & would go back or recommend this hotel.

Date of Stay: January, 2008

The Illusion Boutique hotel was a great find! You really cannot get better in Playa del Carment for the price and location. The hotel is just off the strip known as Avenida Quinta and literally a half block walk to the ocean. The rooms were clean with warm water, good pressure and a working air conditioner. There was a refrigerator and microwave which is great for bringing take out, water and cervezas home. Our bed was a bit on the firm side but that is the only complaint I have. The hotel staff is very friendly and accommodating. We especially found Dorel and Javier great hosts who helped us.

	Date of Stay: September, 2007
What a find!!!! Especially for the price. Room was more than just comfortable and extremely clean. Staff was extremely helpful in selecting and arranging a tour plus recommendations for dinner. For women traveling alone, it was and 'felt' safe, especially considering the downtown location. I will return...and bring family & friends.

	Date of Stay: September, 2007
Illusion Boutique Hotel is located conveniently just off 5th Avenue and only a few steps from the beach, so you can enjoy both nightlife and the water in close proximity of each other. The staff is very friendly and accomodating. Although the pool is a little small, the location, comfort and scenery make it a nice area. I would definitely stay there again.

Date of Stay: August, 2007

Illusion Boutique hotel was just what we needed: clean, comfortable, perfect location and relatively inexpensive. Room was always clean. Contrary to other reviews, we could keep the power and air conditioning on 24/7. Hotel is in a perfect spot about 75 meters from the best beach and about 25 meters the other way from La Quinta, the main shopping/restaurant promenade. Loved the king-size bed and cable flat screen tv. The free continental breakfast was convenient. Good shower and toilet water pressure. We stayed on the top floor where the pool is. Pool is small and only 2 feet deep so no swimming but perfect for cooling off after laying out or chilling with a drink at their outdoor bar. (If you want to swim, you have the most beautiful beach in Mexico just down the street.) We stayed just before Hurricane Dean hit and the staff took good care to keep us informed. If you're looking for a clean, comfortable place to chill, then this is perfect.

	Date of Stay: August, 2007
Illusions Boutique is in an ideal location next to the main street with all the action and a few steps from the beach. Breakkfast very good for roughly 5$ a day. Rooms not very good looking however it is comfortable enough and you probably wont spend a lot of time in your room being that you are so close to all the activities. Great stay will be there again.

	Date of Stay: July, 2007
Excellent location. Perfect if you are planning no rental car. Nice staff and good breakfast. Rooms are clean but most don't have outside windows, they face the inside patio or hallways. A good place to enjoy Playa.

	Date of Stay: May, 2007
This hotel was perfect for us. There was a courtyard that served breakfast every morning, a pool bar at the roof for evening hanging out and it was 1/2 block from the beach.

	Date of Stay: May, 2007
Very nice location, staff was great. Not a luxury hotel but well worth the money. Very clean, safe,gives you a real feel for Mexico. .

	Date of Stay: May, 2007
My wife and I went on our honeymoon and had a wonderful stay. The highlight of the hotel was how friendly the staff was and how helpful they were. The hotel is right next to a beautiful beach and right in the heart of the 5th avenue shopping. The room was small but clean.

Date of Stay: April, 2007

The Illusion Hotel is in a perfect location in the ciy of Playa Del Carmen. 1/2 block to one of the nicest sections of beach, 1/2 block the other way to the main street (5th avenue). 5th Avenue is full of restaurants and shops - enought to eat a different, great restarant every night. The hotel staff were great, and the hospitality team (breakfast/happy hour)were excellent as well. If we were going back to playa del carmen, we would go here again, no doubt.

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