On Playa del Carmen's vibrant shores, Ahava Hotel welcomes you to its sun-kissed poolside bar and Italian restaurant LA FAMIGLIA. Enjoy the outdoor pool, unwind on the tranquil terrace, or connect with in-room WiFi while taking advantage of express check-out and luggage storage.
Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Playacar Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 49 min drive
Cozumel Intl. Airport (CZM) - 12.2 miles/19.7 km
Restaurants
Clandestino - 1 min walk
La Famiglia - 1 min walk
El Ranchito By Playa del Carmen - 1 min walk
La Chancla - 1 min walk
Restaurante Veracruz - 1 min walk
About this property
Ahava Hotel
Ahava Hotel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Quinta Avenida and Playa del Carmen Main Beach. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out LA FAMIGLIA, which serves Italian cuisine. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a terrace.
Languages
English, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
34 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Off-site parking within 787 ft (USD 5 per day)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
Terrace
Mosquito nets
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Iron/ironing board
Window screens
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Special features
Dining
LA FAMIGLIA - This family restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs USD 5 per day (787 ft away)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Ahava Hotel Hotel
Ahava Hotel by GuruHotel
Ahava Hotel Playa del Carmen
Ahava Hotel Hotel Playa del Carmen
Frequently asked questions
Does Ahava Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ahava Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Ahava Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Ahava Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ahava Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Ahava Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Riviera Gran Casino (2-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Ahava Hotel and nearby?
Ahava Hotel has an outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Ahava Hotel?
Yes, LA FAMIGLIA offers Italian cuisine.
What's the area around Ahava Hotel like?
Ahava Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Playa del Carmen Main Beach and 10 minutes' walk from Playacar Beach.
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Ahava Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
The property is close to the beach, making it a great location for beach-goers. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
8/10 Very good
23 April 2025
Nice Place!! Wish they had more parking passes to offer.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 February 2025
Staff was very attentive and helpful, the hotel was closed to the strip in which was very convenient, I would definitely come back to this hotel.
Aracelis
Aracelis, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 March 2025
Ever basis and clean. Great location. Staff was very helpful
Corina Elizabeth
Corina Elizabeth, 21-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 April 2025
I will be back soon
Francisco
Francisco, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 February 2025
Cute furniture, safe area and clean
Annisa
Annisa, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 April 2025
GOOD
Alondra
Alondra, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 March 2025
good but too noisy
Narmina
Narmina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 December 2024
Location, everything is is in near proximity. Ample room. Friendly staff. Near shopping and the beach...
Giulio
Giulio, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 February 2024
We really enjoyed our stay. Staff was sweet, property so clean, great location
Tanya
Tanya, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
15 April 2025
Ahava was a great place to stay for a night in between our travels, for the price we paid. The rooms are nothing flash, but is a good affordable option for a short period of time. The location allows you to walk around playa del carman easily if you don’t have much time to properly explore. Only complaints would be that we didn’t have any hot water, and our safe didn’t work, we also only had 1 towel between the 2 of us. There was also only 1 working power point in the room, which was in the bathroom. Photo’s definitely look a little different to what it is. However, the staff were very lovely. Very warm and welcoming. Great value for money!
Amalee
Amalee, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 October 2024
Very nice and close to la quinta avenida, you can hear just a little of the music but is not too loud, also they clean very nice and the rooms are pretty nice and clean
Selena
Selena, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 January 2025
Good
Carlos
Carlos, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
11 February 2025
This property is a 2 star standard. Very loud club music at night, if your a light sleeper this is not a good match. We asked for hand towels but could not get any due to shortage.The staff was great and the place is clean.The pictures are not whar they seem.
Pamela
Pamela, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 February 2025
If you’re a budget traveler looking for cheap accommodations in the heart of Playa del Carmen, this is a good place to stay:
Pros: location, price, spacious rooms, nice courtyard, friendly staff
Cons: shower has no water pressure and doesn’t get hot (this is the biggest complaint I have with the room, the water is literally a trickle at times and will even completely stop after a few min), refrigerator doesn’t get cold (shout out to the employee Angel who let me use a cooler to ice down my cerveza), they charge extra 98 pesos at check in, and I’m not sure why (gringo tax maybe?), it can get loud as you are close to 5th street, music will play all night (not a negative on the hotel, just fyi if that’s something that bothers you), no beach towels in room (they rent them for 100 pesos).
For the price (roughly $35/night) it’s well worth it.
Christopher
Christopher, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 February 2024
Very convenient clean for the price is very good
Roxana
Roxana, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 May 2023
Enjoyed my stay! I’ve stayed there now 3 times. Affordable and comfortable.
Johana
Johana, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2024
Very basic
ARACELI
ARACELI, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
30 December 2023
Central location walking distance to everything. Rooms clean and spacious.
Sharla
Sharla, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
27 March 2024
Location was great, property was very minimal. Good for a place to sleep but not much else.
Ashley
Ashley, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 February 2024
Friendly staff who go above and beyond. Clean and tidy place.
Robertas
Robertas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 February 2024
Great location. Clean and affordable budget hotel. Great Italian restaurant in same location plus an excellent sports bar run by Canadians. Go Hab Fans. Close to beach, bars, grocery store and bus station.
George
George, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 December 2024
It is very noisy every night. No phone to call front desk. Was on 3rd floor no elevator. However light bulb went out and and was fixed promptly. Guys at front desk are super nice!
Claudia
Claudia, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 January 2024
The Room is very clean
Eduardo
Eduardo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 June 2023
Staff was super great! Literally had no issues & local to everything no need for transportation