The Carmen Hotel - Ocean Front

Great

Great location and staff was so nice and helpful! Is a Party location next to the beach. If you want a quiet room ask for a room away from the street. The restaurant was great with great food next to the beach. Rooms were clean and spacious just as shown in their pictures. Is a great hotel if you want to be next to the busy downtown area. Walking distance to the ADO bus and Walmart.

Clean room , Some staff dont speak English. Airport shuttle don't available. Ocean view is perfect .

Did not know cars were not allowed to the front door. The police will take your license plate. Be aware. No doorman with luggage assistance, be prepared to carry your own luggage. Room was outdated for an ocean front property in my opinion. Showerhead was inoperative and toilet was nearly inop as well. Next door was a nightclub with music blaring over television and continued till 2am. No sleep whatsoever. Breakfast is provided at extra cost and is extremely limited with 4 options. Cleaning staff cleaned our room and turned off air condition. Came back late at night with 80 degrees plus humidity after a long hot day at amusement park. Rented a parking space for 3 days 70 US dollars, had to walk 4 large suitcases 4 blocks uphill because no cars permitted as stated above. Local police booted car after parking in business lot not identifying payments will be required. Traveled for ease of access for the Xcaret parks but will stay in Cancun and bus in next time.

The price was fair for the location on 5th Avenue and right in front of the ocean. The hotel is clean and the bed was comfortable, but the property clearly needs renovation. The toilet area felt very small and somewhat claustrophobic. There is also noise at night from nearby restaurants and music from the surrounding area. I personally sleep deeply, so it didn’t bother me, but light sleepers might find it an issue. Overall, it’s a reasonable option for a short stay if you want an affordable beachfront place in a very central area.

People at the check in were not very well trained. They are not up to date with guest using their credit card, not willing to call to verbally verify when their machine does not approve the card. This is a common practice in any respectable hotel. Not very friendly. The sheets were never changed during 8 days. Location great but lousy service. Be aware.