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BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave

3.0 star property
Relax at this tropical paradise where you can unwind by the pool or enjoy a refreshing cocktail at the beach bar.

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Private beach nearby, beach bar
Terrace/patio
Executive Studio Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing, free WiFi
Exterior
Grand Studio Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing, free WiFi

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
The current price is AED 124
AED 159 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Room options

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Deluxe Studio Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing, free WiFi

Deluxe Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Heated bathroom floor
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing, free WiFi

Panoramic Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Heated bathroom floor
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing, free WiFi

Comfort Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Heated bathroom floor
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Studio Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing, free WiFi

Executive Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Heated bathroom floor
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Terrace/patio

Grand Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Heated bathroom floor
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Exclusive Studio Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing, free WiFi

Exclusive Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Heated bathroom floor
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Studio Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Heated bathroom floor
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
15 Avenida Nte Centro, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710

What's nearby

  • Quinta Avenida - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Central Square - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mamitas Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger Playa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fives Rooftop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Gomez - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Chac Pel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Empanadas y Salbutes de la Juárez - ‬2 min walk

About this property

BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave

Hotel near Quinta Avenida
Close to Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and Playa del Carmen Main Beach, BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave provides free continental breakfast, a beach bar, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as first-run movies and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and showers
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and first-run movies

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 10 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Offsite parking within 164 ft (USD 10 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 beach bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Full-sized refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Heated floor (bathroom)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch Smart TV
  • Cable channels
  • First-run movies
  • Netflix
  • Premium channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 5 per pet, per day

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 10 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 10 per day (164 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 5 per pet, per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Property Registration Number HSR190307TC4

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Property is also known as

BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave Hotel
BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave Playa del Carmen
BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave Hotel Playa del Carmen

Frequently asked questions

Does BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–11:00 PM.

Is BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 5 per pet, per day.

How much is parking at BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave?

Self parking is available for USD 10 per day.

What time is check-in at BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave located?

Located in Downtown Playa del Carmen, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Quinta Avenida and Playa del Carmen Main Beach. Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and Mamitas Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 175 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dimitri

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cosy place with a nice walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to 5th Ave. Good value for the price. Needs instructions for operating TV.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeffery

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Broken main door!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alvaro

It's ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Uriel Esparza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to beach
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Obviously I DO NOT recommend this place…
There were cockroaches in the room and the bathroom... I mentioned it to Sandra, the manager, and she did nothing about it. She ignored me. I sent her the text and the photos. She got angry... and I just stayed quiet... SHE DOESN'T CARE ABOUT TREATING THE GUEST WELL.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

DAN EARL

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
wrong place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Better than expected
Price is right, clean , close to everything, (must like bird sounds day and night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Veronica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The date of check in we arrived late the area was secluded and the building next to this hotel had a notice of legal closure due to human trafficking. My first priority was my family safety which both Expedia and the hotel disregarded. The hotel was dirty, the ac was not working most days and there was no hot water. The experience was horrible
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

mohamed el mechry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ever have accommodation like this
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Ivan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad breakfast. Not very clean. Old hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

NIck

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Balam Playa
The room had very dim light and some of the hallways and stairs were unlit. The pooll was unlit. I told the clerk about the light and he said they were aware. The door to bathroom was off one of the hinges. Toilet barely flushed. I had to use a bucket. I would not go there again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Holly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people who run this place r rude no respect being a guest very dirty by the pool internet was poor very very noisy
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Arlen

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is not like in the pictures, the swimming pool area is in bad conditions. They don't mention what type of breakfast they offer and it is just one coffee, one orange juice and a piece of bread
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

ramon

Ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel was close to a loud dance club. Which made it hard to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Yesnia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was not the best you paid what you get it’s more like a motel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is closed down by authorities
This hotel had banners and stickers stating that it's "clausurado", this means that the authorities found reasons to shut it down. They are still conducting business in an illegal manner. They check you in through a little window and make you go to another building where the room was smelly and filled with dead bugs. Didn't stay there and money wasn't refunded.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Shelley

We did not spend much time in Playa, it was just a quick stay. The location is good but housekeeping could work a little on dusting the bathroom door & sweeping floors. There was a little sand in places. Also, the shampoo didn't lather, maybe it was eco friendly. Generally it was satisfactory for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Wilbert

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was central to many things, and restaurants, laundry services, convenience stores were all within a block or so. There was a nearby club so if you are a light sleeper bring earplugs. The hot water takes a long time but that's not an issue if you do cold showers to wake up. Overall good value if you value location over other factors.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
This property is very close to 5th avenue and there's a lot of little local restaurants really close that are absolutely fantastic. I would recommend this hotel to most budget travellers BUT with a caveat: there's a night club a half block away that plays obnoxiously loud music that shakes the walls of the hotel until after 3am. If you are in Playa to party, this hotel is for you, if you're there to relax and get any amount of sleep, it might not be your best option.

4/10 Poor

Marilyn Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Balam Playa is a basic hotel, as expected. The hotel is kept very clean and it was quiet. Most of the staff were friendly and accommodating. Location great. The furnishings were old and uncomfortable, and in some cases in bad repair. The pool is small but well tended. The pool furnishings, especially the lounge chairs, were in rough shape with old torn cushions - not really usable. The room itself was ok. The beds were super hard and one had a spring sticking up in the middle. The built in bedside tables were ok but the bottom shelf on one was broken and unusable. The bathroom was functional. The shower was the worst. Broken shower door with chunks of glass missing, the tracks didn't work properly and difficult to move. The water was very undependable. Very low/slow pressure, took several minutes for the hot water to get there, but when it did, it got super hot (difficult to control temperature - either super hot or cold). The last day, there was no hot water at 8 am. In fact, the hot water was just cutoff and no water came out at all. We had one issue with a blown lightbulb in the bathroom, and staff very quickly replaced the bulb, for which we were thankful. One staff member got very angry with me for borrowing two glasses from the kitchen (there were none in the rooms). The amenities in the room were limited - extas included a bar-sized fridge, tv (your own streaming accounts req'd), air conditiong and ceiling fan. No extras in bath. Wifi worked well
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Bogdan

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noisy room, was beside the terrasse. The breakfast was verry minimal, The person responsible didn't even want to give an extra slice of bread. The staff at the reception do not speak a word of English. There was no safe in the room, and the sheets appeared to be soiled.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Subhash

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Misrepresented description and picture. There is no beach associated with property. Ground floor rooms are so dark, sunlight never come. In Breakfast give one slice of bread and 1 coffee. If you ask more they refuse with big disrespect. All fake.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Vanessa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nasty place! Hair on the bed, walls stained of some liquid god knows what, room smelling like bad. Pictures are not accurate.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022