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# Hotel el acuario

Hotel with an indoor pool, a short walk to Playa del Carmen Main Beach

![Room | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92720000/92715400/92715329/902c5a86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

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-   Overview
-   Rooms
-   Location
-   Policies

Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and Quinta Avenida are located near Hotel el acuario, which provides a terrace, an art gallery on site, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi and an outdoor entertainment area are available to all guests.

## Popular amenities

-   Pool
    
-   Housekeeping
    
-   24/7 front desk
    
-   Free WiFi
    
-   Business services
    

## Room options

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![Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92720000/92715400/92715329/8db68cea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Family Single Room

### Highlights

Yard

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

-   Sleeps 3
    
-   1 King Bed
    

![Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92720000/92715400/92715329/8db68cea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Room

### Highlights

Yard

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

-   Sleeps 4
    
-   2 King Beds
    

![Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92720000/92715400/92715329/8db68cea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Room

### Highlights

Yard

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

-   Sleeps 4
    
-   2 King Beds
    

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## About the area

Located near the beach, Hotel el acuario is in Downtown Playa del Carmen, a neighborhood in Playa del Carmen. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Playacar Beach, while Xcaret Eco Theme Park and Xplor Theme Park are popular area attractions. Xaman Ha Aviary and Temazcal Natura are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching.

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25 Avenida Nte Centro, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710

### What's nearby

-   Quinta Avenida - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
    
-   Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
    
-   Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
    
-   Playacar Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
    
-   Mamitas Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
    

### Getting around

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

### Restaurants

-   ‪Antojitos Playa Del Carmen - ‬2 min walk
    
-   ‪Osteria De Roma - ‬3 min walk
    
-   ‪Asadero El Pollo - ‬2 min walk
    
-   ‪Empanadas y Salbutes de la Juárez - ‬4 min walk
    
-   ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk
    

## About this property

### Hotel el acuario

Hotel near Quinta Avenida

Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and Playa del Carmen Main Beach are located near Hotel el acuario, which provides a terrace, an art gallery on site, and a garden. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Other perks include:

-   An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
-   Free bicycle rentals, express check-in, and outdoor furniture
-   A nature reserve, a 24-hour front desk, and charcoal grills
-   Meeting rooms, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

-   Bathrooms with accessible tubs
-   Private yards and daily housekeeping

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## Property amenities

### Internet

-   Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
    
-   Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
    

### Parking and transportation

-   No onsite parking available
    
-   Beach shuttle (surcharge)
    

### Things to do

-   Art gallery
    
-   Children's pool
    
-   Free bicycle rentals
    
-   Indoor pool
    
-   Outdoor pool
    

### Family friendly

-   Children's pool
    
-   Indoor pool
    
-   Outdoor pool
    

### Conveniences

-   24-hour front desk
    
-   Lockers
    
-   Luggage storage
    

### Guest services

-   Housekeeping (daily)
    
-   Proposal/romance packages
    
-   Tour and ticket assistance
    

### Business services

-   Meeting rooms
    

### Outdoors

-   Barbecue grill
    
-   Garden
    
-   In a nature reserve
    
-   Outdoor entertainment area
    
-   Outdoor furniture
    
-   Picnic area
    
-   Terrace
    

### Accessibility

-   If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
    
-   Accessible bathtub
    
-   Stair-free path to entrance
    
-   Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    
-   Well-lit path to entrance
    

### More

-   Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
    

## Room amenities

### Bathroom

-   Private bathroom
    

### More

-   Individual decor
    
-   Individual furnishings
    
-   Laptop workspace
    

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 9:30 AM; Check-in end time: anytime

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

### Check-out

Check-out before noon

### Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Guests are recommended to download the property's WhatsApp mobile app before check-in

### Access methods

Staffed front desk

### Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cribs (infant beds) are available for MXN 200.0 per day

## Important information

### Optional extras

-   Crib (infant bed) fee: MXN 200.0 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 only accepts cash

Property Registration Number GORY680314 L76

### Property is also known as

Hotel el acuario Hotel

Hotel el acuario Playa del Carmen

Hotel el acuario Hotel Playa del Carmen

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Hotel el acuario have a pool?

> Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

### Is Hotel el acuario pet-friendly?

> No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

### How much is parking at Hotel el acuario?

> Hotel el acuario doesn't offer parking.

### What time is check-in at Hotel el acuario?

> Check-in start time: 9:30 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

### What time is check-out at Hotel el acuario?

> Check-out is at noon.

### Where is Hotel el acuario located?

> Located in Downtown Playa del Carmen, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Calle 12, Playa del Carmen Main Beach, and Quinta Avenida. Playacar Beach and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal are also within 10 minutes.

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