Best Location! Beautiful, spacious, and private penthouse 1 block to Mamitas!
About this condo rental
Nestled in Playa del Carmen, this charming condo for $213 per night is a great option for your next trip. Spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bath penthouse condo one block from Mamitas open for reservations! This spacious penthouse condominium is truly the most beautiful in Magic Paradise. With its lofted ceilings and sculptured staircase, you will enjoy the feeling of home without the worries of a larger residence. Just 100 steps from Mamitas, considered by many to be one of the best Caribbean beaches, and one block from the upscale part of the Quinta Avenida, there is something here for everyone. The location of this condominium truly could not be better. Although right in the heart of the best part of Playa, you will find that this quiet, immaculate, and safe home provides a sense of seclusion. Located on the top floor of the newest building in the complex, this penthouse condominium has a spacious rooftop patio, private entrance, with no one walking by to interrupt your privacy. The large, brightly lit, spacious living room is connected to a well stocked, complete kitchen with everything you will need if you wish to cook. If not, you are steps away from some of the best international and haute Mexican cuisine in the complex itself and a block away at the world renowned Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue). This three bedroom, three bathroom condo is truly divine. The upstairs master bedroom has one king-size bed, the large downstairs bedroom has two double beds, and the guest room has a queen bed with a private balcony. All bedrooms have comfortable beds, hotel quality bedding, and full private bathrooms. Both full and single-sized futons are available for extra guests. After a day visiting the pyramids, shopping, or enjoying the incomparable healing turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean, settle in for a soak in the private jacuzzi on the large roof top solarium. The solarium, which is divided into three large private areas, also features a gas-grill barbeque, a shaded area with hammocks and plants for relaxing and reading, and an area with a beautiful large round stone round table for dining or just stargazing and at the wonders of playa living. We are now managed by Globalia. This condominium is family owned and cared for and you will feel right at home. If there is anything you need, just call our English-speaking representatives Rodrigo and Carlos, who will make sure that your time in Playa meets your every expectation. Magic Paradise has a 24 hour security guard and handy man. Let go, relax and come to Paradise-It's Magic! Keywords: Condominium
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Playa del Carmen
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(55 Reviews)
5.0
The condo was beautiful and in a great location. So close to the beach and to all the shopping and restaurants. There was plenty of space for our family (7 adults) and the rooftop was an added bonus. We would definitely go again!
5.0
We stayed in this penthouse with a couple of friends. GREAT LOCATION, just steps away from EVERYTHING! But so quiet, and very good security. We want to come again with our adult family next year. 😃
5.0
Everything was wonderful! No complaints at all!
5.0
This place has it all, from everything you need for a meal at home or beach chairs and accessories to spend the day with your toes in the sand. Centrally located near Mamitas Beach and 5ta Avenida, this spot is ideal to check out the beaches or cruise the shops and restaurants. You'll love your stay here as my family did.
5.0
We stayed as 5 adults and 4 teens in this wonderful penthouse. Lots of room & bathrooms for everyone. We had two adults in the upstairs bedroom with full bath, 2 in main floor bedroom with ensuite, 4 teens in the two double bed rooms with full bathroom down the hall. The nice thing is there's a heavy wood door that closes off the hall to the teens room/bathroom so it keeps their noise down :)
Very cool top floor patio for mornings and evenings.
The best thing is the location, close to the beach, 5th Ave, 7-eleven across the street for snacks, ice etc. Close to many great restaurants and far enough away from the noise of 5th.
We had a bit of a struggle finding it as I had forgot my paper with the codes to get in, but after calling Carlos he was there in 5 min. to get us in and settled. One helpful suggestion would be to send a Google pin for the location, and maybe setup a WhatsApp connection the day before arrival.
There is a gate at the entrance of the parking with a code to get in. The parking is in the courtyard near the pool. We felt very safe and secure the whole time, and would let the younger teens stay by themselves if we went out providing they stayed within the gate.
We had one hiccup with the water boiler going out but Carlos had that fixed right away. He was very responsive to any needs we had, like more water, toilet paper etc. Excellent service.
All in all, it's a great find and we will be looking at renting it again in the future.
4.0
We loved location..off street parking and security..pool issues..dirty..elevator had smell..two bath faucets seemed loose..window covering was unattached...light blinked in bath
Pans are trash..need replaced
If these issues taken care of..we give 5 star rating
5.0
We enjoyed our stay. The house is not quite as polished as it looks in the picture, but it was still nice and had all of the things pictured. The elevator did work when we were there (previous reviews said it was broken, but not any more).
There is a lot of space, & the common room is spacious & open. There are two balconies on the 1st floor that look out at the parking & pool, one in a bedroom, one out of the living room. We loved the 3 levels of patios up top. You can technically see the sea from the top patio, but it's a sliver. Even so, I really enjoyed sitting up there- being on a roof top patio, looking out at the tops of buildings.
There was plenty of parking, & a person sits inside the gate at night keeping an eye out.
The house if very quite. Even though there are two area hotels that have music going most the day from their rooftop pool/bar areas (they got quieter around 10 and turned off by 11 or 12), we couldn't hear it at all from inside.
There was a lot of items for use in the kitchen, though the pans had seen some better days. There was a jug of water and a dispenser for clean water and ice trays in the freezer. There is a box with all kinds of beach items, & the beach is super close. The super close beach is busy! But, we found that there are a handful of publicly accessed beaches right in town, and then everything else is only accessed via private areas (either hotels or fancy communities) so it makes sense that it's busy.
The kids used the pool. It's on the small side, and doesn't get very deep, but is well maintained and wasn't busy.
There are AC units in each bedroom and in the living room so the house temperature was good. They do ask that you turn them off when you leave, which I was worried would mean it would take a long time to cool back down, but they work fast and it wasn't a problem.
There are stairs leading to the front door (after getting to the upper floor where the door is), stairs to the bedroom with the bedroom with a king bed, and to get to the patios (two flights if you want to be at the top patio) so if stairs are an issue for you this might not be the place for you.
I rated the check in at a 4 because it's not self-check in, but we knew that going in. We arrived late and the property manager couldn't meet us, so the security guard helped us get in. It meant we didn't get the full tour and low down on how everything worked, but the property manager was responsive to all of our questions.
5.0
Casa Rios is a fabulous place for a get away! It is exactly how it’s described! We had Carlos arrange our ride from the airport and he had someone there holding a sign with my name on it by the Margaritaville bar right outside and down to the right. When we arrived at the condo the gal opened the security gate and escorted us to the condo. She does not speak English, she just leaves. We contacted Carlos and he came and showed us how to turn lights on and gave us the gate and door codes. This is a very secure building. You get a parking space in the locked lot right there. The rooftop patio is a great place to hang! The spa works now, we bought a new plug so it holds water, not heated though. The beach and 5th Ave. are one block away! Definitely go on the sailing trip to Isla Mujeres, so much fun! Thank you Britt and Carlos!
4.0
This is a great place to rent for a group of people to be centrally located. So very convenient to 5th Avenue and the beach. Would easily stay here again or recommend. However - it’s a tad outdated (but who stays in the condo when you are a block from the beach. It would have been nice to know which a few of the accessories we’ve grown accustomed to having were not there (soap, shampoo, first day snacks/coffee)… but there is a 7 eleven right across the street. And to be honest the value was so good, really can’t expect to have everything! It was also a little confusing to initially find the place. The address is kind of hidden. But once you find it, it’s great!!!!
3.0
The plus of this unit was having three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The phone contact I had with Britt was very helpful and understanding where the location was and suggested restaurants The property managers were friendly greeting us.
The negatives about this unit.
The elevator did not work, and from what I was told from other people, it hasn’t worked for quite some time and it doesn’t look like it will be fixed anytime soon. It’s quite a few steps to get up to the unit. The rooftop area has nothing to look at -multiple buildings, no view of the ocean at all. Many places inside the unit has tripping hazards. Small rises in floor areas, somewhat dangerous, especially near some of the bathrooms.
3.0
Upon arrival we were greeted by someone who did not speak any English. They showed us the key card to get the power on and then they left. We did not know where anything was and had to text the property manager several times to find out where things were (fyi washer/dryer is on the roof). When we have rented properties in the past we have always been greeted by someone who gives us a little tour to help familiarize us with the unit and where things are kept-like linens and essentials, cleaners, mops, etc. The power kept shutting off due to an electrical issue with the unit, so they sent instructions via text with photos on how to find the "breaker" and reset it. We had to do this multiple times during our stay. Ceiling fan doesn't work in the living room (so it was difficult to circulate air). There was a sign on the wall requesting we use it to help keep costs down-but it doesn't work. The elevator is still broken. In the photo it showed hammocks and shading on the middle patio...those are not there, making it too hot to enjoy anytime except for at night. The spa doesn't hold water. There are no complimentary toiletries there and we did not have enough toilet tissue for our week stay. The property manager asked if we would like anything to be brought in ahead of time. We requested a case of bottled water. He said that is always a part of the "welcome kit". There was a bag of tortilla chips and canned salsa-no water. We couldn't figure out how to get TV to work...again that might have been something the greeter could have helped us with.
I will say that the unit was very clean and the housekeeper that came in mid week was amazing-she went above and beyond! The location is perfect!
I do not fault the owners of the condo. They are trusting in the property management to provide services that are a reflective of their standards. And based on the overall condition of the unit I think they have high standards. I fault the management company. I feel like they are "cutting corners" and perhaps the owners are not aware of it. The few interactions I had with Britt were top notch.
4.0
This property was ideally located to enjoy Playa del Carmen and all of the Riviera Maya. Britt was amazing to work with, so patient and kind when our travel plans had to change. Carlos always responded quickly and was available whenever we needed him. The condo was spacious and modern and comfortable. We only had 2 complaints that were not the fault of Britt or Carlos:
The elevator didn't work the whole week we were there. Really only a problem when we had to bring our luggage up and bring it down to go home.
The floors never seemed clean. They were swept, but not mopped. We couldn't walk around in bare feet or socks because the floors were not clean enough.
Overall we really enjoyed the condo and would be happy to stay there again!
4.0
Perfect Family vacation
This property was ideally located to enjoy Playa del Carmen and all of the Riviera Maya. Britt was amazing to work with, so patient and kind when our travel plans had to change. Carlos always responded quickly and was available whenever we needed him. The condo was spacious and modern and comfortable. We only had 2 complaints that were not the fault of Britt or Carlos:
The elevator didn't work the whole week we were there. Really only a problem when we had to bring our luggage up and bring it down to go home.
The floors never seemed clean. They were swept, but not mopped. We couldn't walk around in bare feet or socks because the floors were not clean enough.
Overall we really enjoyed the condo and would be happy to stay there again!
5.0
It was great. I'll be back
5.0
Perfect location right by 5th street.
It was great. I'll be back
5.0
We had two family groups stay at this property and it was perfectly accomodating! Having 3 full bathrooms was super helpful and there was so much space. The space was very secure, and there was a walk up COVID testing pop up right across the street. We had a fabulous time celebrating Christmas eve on the rooftop and spending time together. So many delicious restaurants and shops just a 5-10 minute walk away! Carlos was very responsive and helped us organize some activities. We would definitely come back.
5.0
Fabulous time at Casa Rios!
We had two family groups stay at this property and it was perfectly accomodating! Having 3 full bathrooms was super helpful and there was so much space. The space was very secure, and there was a walk up COVID testing pop up right across the street. We had a fabulous time celebrating Christmas eve on the rooftop and spending time together. So many delicious restaurants and shops just a 5-10 minute walk away! Carlos was very responsive and helped us organize some activities. We would definitely come back.
5.0
Everything was perfect. Great location!
5.0
Everything perfect
Everything was perfect. Great location!
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The condo is just a few blocks away from the beach and from Playa del Carmen’s “5th Avenue” which made it perfect for everything we wanted to do in walking distance. The condo was beautifully maintained and Carlos/ the property managers did everything they could to answer questions or assist us during our stay. I would recommend this place to anyone - it’s big enough for a whole family and worth every penny! Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us!
Ben & Sarah
5.0
Beautiful condo and Great location!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The condo is just a few blocks away from the beach and from Playa del Carmen’s “5th Avenue” which made it perfect for everything we wanted to do in walking distance. The condo was beautifully maintained and Carlos/ the property managers did everything they could to answer questions or assist us during our stay. I would recommend this place to anyone - it’s big enough for a whole family and worth every penny! Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us!
Ben & Sarah
4.0
This was a great place to stay and allowed us to walk to multiple places and beaches in Playa! Would definitely stay again!
4.0
Great place, close to the action!
This was a great place to stay and allowed us to walk to multiple places and beaches in Playa! Would definitely stay again!
5.0
Perfect 🥰 vacation home, in live downtown area where everything is happening from fine dining to live shows and night 🌙 life.
5.0
Perfect vacation home
Perfect 🥰 vacation home, in live downtown area where everything is happening from fine dining to live shows and night 🌙 life.
5.0
Location could not be beat and the space and layout were incredible. Just a couple minute walk to beach access, convenience store, and to the activity on a three-mile pedestrian walkway called Quinta Avenida, YET faraway enough from the noise.
The shower at the community pool is great to rinse the sand off to avoid tracking it in. The elevator is a nice option.
The fantastic AC cools really quick which is a great relief after a long day out on tours, exploring or beaching. Loved the amount of beach towels and bath towels. Kitchen offers a nice set up and is well stocked. The bluetooth speaker is a nice touch.
Would totally stay there again, especially now knowing the details. Place was great overall!! Would definitely come back.
Did I mention the perfect location? Can't stress that enough!
5.0
Perfect Location! Welcoming Space!
Location could not be beat and the space and layout were incredible. Just a couple minute walk to beach access, convenience store, and to the activity on a three-mile pedestrian walkway called Quinta Avenida, YET faraway enough from the noise.
The shower at the community pool is great to rinse the sand off to avoid tracking it in. The elevator is a nice option.
The fantastic AC cools really quick which is a great relief after a long day out on tours, exploring or beaching. Loved the amount of beach towels and bath towels. Kitchen offers a nice set up and is well stocked. The bluetooth speaker is a nice touch.
Would totally stay there again, especially now knowing the details. Place was great overall!! Would definitely come back.
Did I mention the perfect location? Can't stress that enough!
5.0
very comfortable stay
overall we really enjoyed staying here. the place is very close to mamitas beach and 5th avenue. everything we needed was provided and the place is huge, everyone was very comfortable.
5.0
PERFECT PLACE TO BE
The house was absolutely perfect. Great location, plenty of space, and everything we needed! Not to mention Britt made it so easy to stay there. She made sure we had everything we needed and gave us some great advice on our vacation. Will definitely be reaching out the her again!
5.0
So appreciate all of your help, Britt. Everything was perfect!
5.0
Very helpful property owner; everything worked out perfectly
So appreciate all of your help, Britt. Everything was perfect!
5.0
Big beautiful house!
This was a wonderful experience for the adults and children alike. The rooftop patio was a wonderful perk!!
5.0
Happiness is...
My family loved our stay at casa Rios, it was large enough for all, short walking distance to a nice beach for sunrise photos , and delicious restaurants along 5 th ave. Everyone we met was warm and friendly,we felt perfectly safe. We made the right decision not to stay at an all inclusive, but rather to enjoy beautiful Mexico.
Casa Rios is not brand new and the shower in the upstairs bath was a little too weak but it was wonderful for our family.
5.0
Best location
Everything about this property is great, price, security, walking distance to stores restaurants, bars, my family and I are so happy we are making plans to come back soon
5.0
Spacious and great location
This was my first time visiting playa del carmen and I am glad I found this place. The condo was clean, spacious and the location is great. We were close to the beach, shopping and much more, all within walking distance. I also like the fact that the condo is completely gated that made me feel safe. Britt thank you for your hospitality we really enjoyed our stay.
2.0
A FEW THINGS DISAPPOINTING DURING OUR STAY AT CASA RIOS
was here March 4-11 2017 with my family for Spring Break. Upon arrival the condo was very clean. The floors looked like they had not been mopped in a long time. I took my shoes off and walked across the floor and my feet were immediately black. The glass top tables were not clean, were sticky to the touch. The sink in the upstairs bathroom was very dirty and was clogged the entire week. The stove top was dirty, my husband spent some time scrubbing it to get it clean. The pots and pans were not properly washed, we washed all dishes before using them. The Shark dust buster located in the kitchen does not work. The table on the shaded patio is uneven and wobbly, so when using it for beverages, they would spill. The jacuzzi drain does not work, it would not hold the water, so you could not use the jacuzzi. The door going out to the outside patios needs a hinge, so it was difficult to open and close properly, especially if you had anything in your hands. Bedroom sheets in the upstairs bedroom looked stained and not clean, even pulled a long dark hair out of the pillow. There was not enough toilet paper or paper towels for the week, we ran out of both in less than two days. On a positive note, the location of this condo is close to everything, all within walking distance. I expected more for the price we paid for a week. If anything, reevaluate who you have hired to do the cleaning. It was not clean upon arrival. We left it cleaner ourselves when we left.
5.0
Best place to stay in Playa!
Our family has been to Casa Rios twice and have already booked our 3rd trip!! The location is absolutely perfect, being just off, but very close to Mamita's beach. Everything is super walkable from here and there is no need to even have a car. Whether you are a couple or 10 people, there is plenty of private and open spaces as well as some amazing rooftop decks. Book it and you will not be disappointed! Did i mention "hammock time"?!!
1.0
Anything but a paradise
A group of friends and I have spent two weeks in the flat and despite its great location (close to mamita's, 5th avenue, bars/restaurants/disco) we are disapointed by this place.
First, we were a group of friends while the rest of the residence was occupied by families. Therefore we could never enjoy a late rooftop party with music/jaccuzzi because of the residence restrictions. And when we tried once the residence security shot off the light of the flat at 11pm!
Second the installations were not always working (entrance doors, lift, etc.). This once cost us close to 2000 pesos to fix the entrance portal because we were stuck out the residence one night and had to force it to enter as the 7d/24h guard was not answering our calls.
Last but not least we received a poor service which is unusual for Mexico. The owners of the place (Globalia) are just looking for naives tourists and will charge you any service at unexpected price (example : 25USD for 1h cleaning lady, it is even more expansive than in Paris!).
Definitely i do not recommend this place.
5.0
Group traveling - Best place to stay in Playa!
This is the second time I´ve been in this condo. It has the best location in every way. One block from the famous beach club "Mamitas". The best micheladas and ojo rojo in town just downstairs (las helodias). Two convenience stores (OXXO) just across the street. In less than 300 m is a starbukcs, restaurant "el 10" (steakhouse and seafood specialties), restaurant "Almirante Pech" (fusion seafood specialties), La Bodeguita del Medio (Cuban Mojito bar and restaurant), etc... 3 min walk to the new mall in town (Quinta Alegria). 5 min walk to AV. 12, the most crowded street at night (Mandala, Coco Bongo, La Vaquita, Diablito Chachacha, and many other night clubs).
A very nice and comfortable condo. Everything was clean and working, all commodities included. The owners are very nice and polite, I had responses to every email I sent. Also the new admin was very polite, but I didn´t meet him because I didn't have any trouble on my stay. I definitely recommend this place, and of course I would go back there.
Great place, thanks for everything.
5.0
LOCATION
My closest friends and I found this location online, I immediately knew this condo/penthouse was the one for us. My friends and I were in town for the annual BPM festival, the location and space of this penthouse is perfect, it has three stories, view to the ocean and convenient stores/restaurants available in walking distance. Britt the owner made the process to rent so smoothly and was exceptional with her Customer Service! The rooms are spacious, the kitchen is awesome and the ceilings are high. Britt thank you so much for the hospitality and I will be contacting you soon for January 2016 in the near future !
FAQs
How much does this condo cost compared to others in Playa del Carmen?
The average price for a rental in Playa del Carmen is $116 per night. This rental is $97 above the average.
Is parking included with this condo?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Best Location! Beautiful, spacious, and private penthouse 1 block to Mamitas!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this condo?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Best Location! Beautiful, spacious, and private penthouse 1 block to Mamitas!. Enjoy the water!
Is Best Location! Beautiful, spacious, and private penthouse 1 block to Mamitas! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this condo is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Best Location! Beautiful, spacious, and private penthouse 1 block to Mamitas!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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