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El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condos Hotel

1 Norte Esquina Calle 14 Norte, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo

Location guide, what is nearby, and every tour that collects guests at this lobby instead of making you find your own way to a meeting point.

60 tours collect here60 include pickup in the price★ 4.7 average33 back by mid afternoon
Lowest price
Tulum and 2 Cenotes Half Day Tour from Riviera

From $29 per person, 6h.

Best reviewed
VIP Chichen Itza & Ek Balam Private Tour

★ 5.0 from 74 traveller reviews.

About this location

El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condos Hotel is located at 1 Norte Esquina Calle 14 Norte, providing easy access to the beautiful beaches of Playa del Carmen. This area is known for its vibrant atmosphere, with numerous restaurants, shops, and nightlife options within walking distance. The hotel is just a short stroll from the beach, making it ideal for guests who want to enjoy sun and sand. Getting to El Taj from Cancun International Airport is convenient, with options including ADO buses that take about 1 hour and cost around 200 pesos. Taxis are also available, typically costing between 1,000 to 1,500 pesos for a direct transfer. The hotel is well-connected to local transportation, including R1 and R2 buses that run frequently along the coast, making it easy to explore nearby attractions. The surrounding area is rich with activities and attractions, appealing to a variety of travelers. Families and couples will find plenty of tours that pick up directly from the hotel, including cenote adventures, historical site visits, and beach excursions. With a mix of cultural experiences and relaxation options, this location suits both adventure seekers and those looking to unwind by the sea.

Traveling from Cancun International Airport to El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condos Hotel is straightforward. ADO buses operate regularly, taking about 1 hour and costing approximately 200 pesos. For a more direct route, taxis are available and typically charge between 1,000 and 1,500 pesos. Once in Playa del Carmen, the R1 and R2 buses are convenient for getting around, frequently running up and down the coast. Tour operators often schedule pickups directly from the hotel, making it easy to join excursions to local attractions and adventures.

Every tour that picks up here

Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting
Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting
from $394h
★ 4.7 (6,165)
Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting
Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting
from $394h
★ 4.8 (2,070)
Chichén Itzá, Cenote & Valladolid from Playa del Carmen
Chichén Itzá, Cenote & Valladolid from Playa del Carmen
from $3010h
★ 4.4 (1,080)
Camel Expedition and Beach Club In Riviera Maya
Camel Expedition and Beach Club In Riviera Maya
from $14445m
★ 4.9 (792)
Catamaran Cruise in Riviera Maya With Snorkeling & Beach Club
Catamaran Cruise in Riviera Maya With Snorkeling & Beach Club
from $853h
★ 4.8 (553)
ATV with Speedboat, Waverunner, or Parasailing
ATV with Speedboat, Waverunner, or Parasailing
from $1502h
★ 4.8 (503)
ATV or Speed Boat or Wave Runner with Beach Club In Riviera Maya
ATV or Speed Boat or Wave Runner with Beach Club In Riviera Maya
from $853h
★ 4.9 (318)
Discover Scuba Diving & Beach Club with Transportation In Riviera Maya
Discover Scuba Diving & Beach Club with Transportation In Riviera Maya
from $15045m
★ 4.9 (299)
Chichen Itza & Ekbalam Tour From Playa del Carmen
Chichen Itza & Ekbalam Tour From Playa del Carmen
from $8512h
★ 4.6 (268)
Playa del Carmen Jungle Tour: Tulum, Cenote Snorkeling, Ziplining and Lunch
Playa del Carmen Jungle Tour: Tulum, Cenote Snorkeling, Ziplining and Lunch
from $1597h
★ 4.6 (244)
Tulum and 2 Cenotes Half Day Tour from Riviera
Tulum and 2 Cenotes Half Day Tour from Riviera
from $296h
★ 4.8 (238)
Zip-Line Adventure from Costa Mujeres with ATV Ride and Cenote
Zip-Line Adventure from Costa Mujeres with ATV Ride and Cenote
from $394h
★ 4.7 (199)
Full Experience Isla Mujeres: Food aboard + Premium drinks + Snorkel + Free time
Full Experience Isla Mujeres: Food aboard + Premium drinks + Snorkel + Free time
from $1155h
★ 4.4 (190)
Small group CHICHEN ITZA away from the crowds with early departure and Mayan community
Small group CHICHEN ITZA away from the crowds with early departure and Mayan community
from $22912h
★ 4.9 (179)
Río Secreto Nature Reserve from Playa del Carmen Entrance or Tour
Río Secreto Nature Reserve from Playa del Carmen Entrance or Tour
from $893h
★ 4.7 (171)
The Best Ruins Tour : Coba Sunset Cultural
The Best Ruins Tour : Coba Sunset Cultural
from $1408h
★ 4.6 (144)
Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen Roundtrip Private Transfer
Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen Roundtrip Private Transfer
from $18540m
★ 4.8 (143)
Discovery Tsonoti in Day of Non Touristic Cenotes
Discovery Tsonoti in Day of Non Touristic Cenotes
from $1396h
★ 4.9 (112)
Shared Transportation from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen
Shared Transportation from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen
from $30
★ 3.9 (106)
Playa del Carmen Adventure Tour: ATV and Crystal Caves
Playa del Carmen Adventure Tour: ATV and Crystal Caves
from $1373h
★ 4.5 (102)
Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport Private Departure Transfer
Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport Private Departure Transfer
from $1341h
★ 4.9 (82)
Outdoor Combo Tour: ATV with Waverunner or Speedboat from Cancun and RivieraMaya
Outdoor Combo Tour: ATV with Waverunner or Speedboat from Cancun and RivieraMaya
from $993h
★ 4.1 (76)
VIP Chichen Itza & Ek Balam Private Tour
VIP Chichen Itza & Ek Balam Private Tour
from $40012h
★ 5.0 (74)
Jungle Bike Tour from Playa del Carmen with Bath in a Cenote
Jungle Bike Tour from Playa del Carmen with Bath in a Cenote
from $794h
★ 5.0 (73)
VIP Chichen Itza & Coba Private Tour
VIP Chichen Itza & Coba Private Tour
from $40012h
★ 5.0 (69)
VIP Cenotes Private Tour (half-day)
VIP Cenotes Private Tour (half-day)
from $1854h
★ 5.0 (69)
Airport Transfers to Playa del Carmen - Private van (ROUND TRIP) FLAT RATE
Airport Transfers to Playa del Carmen - Private van (ROUND TRIP) FLAT RATE
from $25540m
★ 4.7 (60)
Half-Day Cultural Tour of Authentic Mexico
Half-Day Cultural Tour of Authentic Mexico
from $1395h
★ 5.0 (57)
VIP Coba & Tulum Private Tour
VIP Coba & Tulum Private Tour
from $3209h
★ 5.0 (52)
Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport Private Mercedes Benz Transfer
Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport Private Mercedes Benz Transfer
from $1251h
★ 4.9 (49)
4 Different Cenotes & Beach from Playa del Carmen
4 Different Cenotes & Beach from Playa del Carmen
from $1545h
★ 5.0 (49)
Chichen Itza Tour from Cancun, Costa Mujeres and Riviera M
Chichen Itza Tour from Cancun, Costa Mujeres and Riviera M
from $3912h
★ 4.1 (48)
Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport Departure Transfer
Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport Departure Transfer
from $1701h
★ 4.8 (48)
Ek Balam Majestic Mayan Ruins and Cenote Tour
Ek Balam Majestic Mayan Ruins and Cenote Tour
from $16910h
★ 4.0 (41)
Private Cenote & Cave – Playa del Carmen, Mayan Culture & Fossils
Private Cenote & Cave – Playa del Carmen, Mayan Culture & Fossils
from $1472h
★ 4.9 (41)
Scuba Referral Dives & Beach Club with Transportation In Riviera Maya
Scuba Referral Dives & Beach Club with Transportation In Riviera Maya
from $30045m
★ 4.9 (34)
5-Day Riviera Maya and Yucatan Tour, Mexico
5-Day Riviera Maya and Yucatan Tour, Mexico
from $1547120h
★ 5.0 (32)
Adventure in ATV, Cenote swimming, snack & transportation
Adventure in ATV, Cenote swimming, snack & transportation
from $675h
★ 4.3 (31)
Adrenaline Tour ATV Cenote And Zipline
Adrenaline Tour ATV Cenote And Zipline
from $1344h
★ 5.0 (31)
Chichen Itza + Cenote Suytun & Cenote Ik Kil + Valladolid
Chichen Itza + Cenote Suytun & Cenote Ik Kil + Valladolid
from $13612h
★ 3.5 (28)
VIP Ek Balam Private Tour
VIP Ek Balam Private Tour
from $32010h
★ 5.0 (26)
Tulum, Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Adventure in the Riviera Maya
Tulum, Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Adventure in the Riviera Maya
from $1498h
★ 4.9 (23)
Rider Tour, Horseback Riding, ATV and Cenote
Rider Tour, Horseback Riding, ATV and Cenote
from $1344h
★ 5.0 (22)
VIP Coba Private Tour
VIP Coba Private Tour
from $2359h
★ 5.0 (21)
Tulum Excursion: Ancient Ruins + Cenote & Food! From Riviera Maya
Tulum Excursion: Ancient Ruins + Cenote & Food! From Riviera Maya
from $576h
★ 4.3 (18)
Holbox Island from Playa del Carmen
Holbox Island from Playa del Carmen
from $1659h
★ 4.7 (18)
VIP Temazcal Private Tour
VIP Temazcal Private Tour
from $3106h
★ 5.0 (18)
Experience in Atvs in the Mayan Jungle with Cenote and Zip Line
Experience in Atvs in the Mayan Jungle with Cenote and Zip Line
from $1354h
★ 4.9 (17)
Cancun Airport Private Transfer to/from Playa del Carmen
Cancun Airport Private Transfer to/from Playa del Carmen
from $7450m
★ 3.6 (17)
Xoximilco Mexican Tour With Transportation Included
Xoximilco Mexican Tour With Transportation Included
from $1975h
★ 4.7 (15)
Private Transfer from Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport
Private Transfer from Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport
from $901h
★ 4.1 (14)
Cancun Hotel-Airport Private Deluxe SUV
Cancun Hotel-Airport Private Deluxe SUV
from $99
★ 4.7 (13)
Private Whale Shark Ecofriendly Tour from Riviera Maya
Private Whale Shark Ecofriendly Tour from Riviera Maya
from $8958h
★ 5.0 (12)
Tulum ruins swim with turtles in Akumal and Cenote
Tulum ruins swim with turtles in Akumal and Cenote
from $12510h
★ 4.8 (12)
Extreme Adventure ATV(shared) only from Playa del Carmen
Extreme Adventure ATV(shared) only from Playa del Carmen
from $784h
★ 4.1 (11)
Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid tickets & lunch included
Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid tickets & lunch included
from $14014h
★ 3.4 (11)
Río Secreto Playa del Carmen
Río Secreto Playa del Carmen
from $1244h
★ 4.6 (11)
Private Chichen Itza and Coba Ruins and Swimming in Cenote from Cancun
Private Chichen Itza and Coba Ruins and Swimming in Cenote from Cancun
from $69910h
★ 5.0 (10)
4 Cenotes Eco-Park from Playa del Carmen
4 Cenotes Eco-Park from Playa del Carmen
from $1694h
★ 5.0 (10)
Adrenaline Tour Xplor Fuego from Cancún & Playa del Carmen
Adrenaline Tour Xplor Fuego from Cancún & Playa del Carmen
from $2186h
★ 3.6 (8)

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Other hotels nearby with tour pickup

While El Taj offers a prime beachside location, other nearby hotels like Wyndham Alltra Playa Del Carmen and The Yucatan also provide numerous tour pickups and amenities. However, El Taj stands out for its direct beach access and proximity to vibrant nightlife. Guests should consider their priorities, such as whether they prefer a quieter atmosphere or a more bustling environment with more dining and entertainment options.

What is nearby

A popular nightlife spot located just 0.1 km away.

Questions guests ask about El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condos Hotel

How do I get from Cancun airport to El Taj?

You can take an ADO bus from Cancun airport to Playa del Carmen, which takes about 1 hour and costs around 200 pesos. Taxis are also available for a direct transfer.

What time do tours typically pick up from the hotel?

Most tours pick up guests from El Taj in the morning, usually between 7 AM and 9 AM, depending on the specific excursion.

How far is the beach from the hotel?

El Taj is located just steps from the beach, making it very accessible for guests who want to enjoy the sun and sea.

Is it easy to get around Playa del Carmen?

Yes, the R1 and R2 buses run frequently along the coast, and taxis are readily available for local transportation.

Are there dining options nearby?

Yes, there are numerous restaurants and bars within walking distance, offering a variety of cuisines to suit different tastes.

Is the area safe for tourists?

Playa del Carmen is generally safe for tourists, but it's always advisable to stay aware of your surroundings and take standard precautions.

What is the best time of year to visit?

The best time to visit Playa del Carmen is during the dry season, from December to April, when the weather is pleasant and ideal for beach activities.

What currency is used, and can I use credit cards?

The local currency is the Mexican peso. Credit cards are widely accepted, but it's a good idea to carry some cash for smaller establishments.