2 BR Condo 1/2 Block to Beach in the Heart of Playa Del Carmen

We chose this unit after looking at most of the condo developments on or close to the beach in Playa Del Carmen. My wife and I were wanting to rent a condo or house. We had another couple joining us so this 2 bedroom, 2 bath met our needs. We decided on this unit due to the good reviews, the location as well as getting a very good rate through Greg. This development is nicely designed, furnished well and located within walking distance of all of 5th Ave. The management team was very responsive though I will say we are fairly low maintenance travelers. The management team and security personnel almost all spoke english well. Prior to leaving we had heard of some issues with loud music at night from the surrounding open air bars. This may very well be a huge issue for those seeking peace and quiet but I can honestly say it was not a big deal for us. We turned the A/C fan switch on at night and this muffled the noise enough that it was not so bothersome. I also understand management is attempting to resolve this issue through various means. Beyond this issue everything was as good or better than anticipated. This unit is not right on the beach (we knew that) but has a very nice heated pool and jacuzzi that we mostly had to ourselves. In some ways the location of this particular condo is better than those in the Oceanside portion of the development, particularly if you desire a little privacy. The beach is only steps away. The patio area was a real treat and having the ability to have other friends who were in the area come visit us at the condo was a big bonus. The house keeper also did an excellent job. We used the associated beach club several times and were pleased with the offerings and service. For those wishing to experience Playa Del Carmen on there own without the encumberance of an all inclusive I highly recommend El Taj and in particular condo 305. Greg was easy to work with, gave us a great rate and even followed up with me after the trip was over to see how things went. I highly recommend this unit and will stay there again if the opportunity arises.

What a find. My wife and I usually go the “all inclusive” route but I’m so glad we found Gregg's place. We came down with another couple and were surprised how big the condo is. First class. It has a wonderful little patio where you an soak in the views and really unwind. The restaurants nearby were a nice surprise, lots of really great places, not like the tourist spots in Cancun at all. Whoever built this El Taj is a real designer. Every detail is perfect from the landscaping to the sculptures from Indonesia.

We have been to Playa many times over the past 12years, but this was our first time at the Taj. My husband and sons stayed for one week and enjoyed it very much. The apartment is well designed and confortable. We made use of both pools, the jacuzzi, Indigo Beach, the concierge, etc. All staff were very helpful and friendly. My boys loved the pools and we enjoyed having the extra bedroom for them, as well as a washer/dryer on site. The location is great, between the beach and 5th Avenida. We were given a list of recommended restaurants, which gave us some new ideas. We will definitely stay at the Taj again!