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Elefante

Av. 12 and Calle 10, 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

Elefante is situated at Av. 12 and Calle 10 in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, a popular area known for its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to the beach. The hotel is conveniently located just a few blocks from the stunning coastline, making it easy for guests to enjoy sunbathing, swimming, and water sports. The surrounding area is bustling with restaurants, shops, and nightlife, perfect for travelers looking to experience the local culture. Getting to Elefante from Cancun Airport is straightforward. You can take an ADO bus directly from the airport to Playa del Carmen, which takes about 1 hour. Taxis are also available, with fares typically ranging from 1,200 to 1,500 pesos. Once in Playa del Carmen, the R1 and R2 buses provide easy access to other parts of the Riviera Maya. The location of Elefante is well-suited for various types of travelers, including families, couples, and adventure seekers. With numerous tours available that pick up directly from the hotel, guests can easily explore attractions like Chichén Itzá, cenotes, and Tulum. The nearby dining options cater to a range of tastes, from casual eateries to upscale restaurants, ensuring that every guest finds something to enjoy.

Airport transfers from Cancun to Playa del Carmen can be done via ADO buses, taking about 1 hour and costing around 200 pesos. Taxis are also available for a more direct route, with prices ranging from 1,200 to 1,500 pesos. Once in Playa del Carmen, the R1 and R2 buses run frequently, making it easy to navigate the area. Tour pickups for various activities generally occur in the morning, allowing guests to maximize their day exploring attractions like cenotes and archaeological sites. Many tours collect directly from the hotel lobby, adding convenience to your stay.

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)
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 Cenotes Private Tour (half-day)
VIP Cenotes Private Tour (half-day)
from $1854h
★ 5.0 (69)
VIP Chichen Itza & Coba Private Tour
VIP Chichen Itza & Coba Private Tour
from $40012h
★ 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)
Private Cenote & Cave – Playa del Carmen, Mayan Culture & Fossils
Private Cenote & Cave – Playa del Carmen, Mayan Culture & Fossils
from $1472h
★ 4.9 (41)
Ek Balam Majestic Mayan Ruins and Cenote Tour
Ek Balam Majestic Mayan Ruins and Cenote Tour
from $16910h
★ 4.0 (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)
VIP Temazcal Private Tour
VIP Temazcal Private Tour
from $3106h
★ 5.0 (18)
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)
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)
Tulum ruins swim with turtles in Akumal and Cenote
Tulum ruins swim with turtles in Akumal and Cenote
from $12510h
★ 4.8 (12)
Private Whale Shark Ecofriendly Tour from Riviera Maya
Private Whale Shark Ecofriendly Tour from Riviera Maya
from $8958h
★ 5.0 (12)
Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid tickets & lunch included
Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid tickets & lunch included
from $14014h
★ 3.4 (11)
Extreme Adventure ATV(shared) only from Playa del Carmen
Extreme Adventure ATV(shared) only from Playa del Carmen
from $784h
★ 4.1 (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)
Playa del Carmen Cenote Tour: Snorkeling, Rappelling and Ziplining
Playa del Carmen Cenote Tour: Snorkeling, Rappelling and Ziplining
from $1496h
★ 4.6 (8)
Riviera Maya Half Day Casa Jaguar Cenote, Zipline and ATV
Riviera Maya Half Day Casa Jaguar Cenote, Zipline and ATV
from $805h
★ 4.9 (8)

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Other hotels nearby with tour pickup

While Elefante offers a central location with easy access to tours and dining, other hotels like Wyndham Alltra Playa Del Carmen and The Yucatan Playa Del Carmen provide all-inclusive options. These alternatives may have more amenities such as pools and on-site dining, but they might be farther from the vibrant street life and local experiences that Playa del Carmen offers. Choosing Elefante means prioritizing location and local culture over resort-style amenities.

Questions guests ask about Elefante

How do I get from Cancun Airport to Elefante?

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

What is the tour pickup schedule like?

Most tours pick up guests in the morning from the hotel lobby, allowing you to explore various attractions throughout the day. It's advisable to confirm specific pickup times upon booking.

How far is the beach from the hotel?

Elefante is located just a few blocks from the beach, making it easily accessible within a 5-10 minute walk, perfect for enjoying the sun and sea.

What transportation options are available for getting around?

In Playa del Carmen, the R1 and R2 buses provide convenient transport options. Taxis are also readily available for quicker access to various locations or attractions.

Are there dining options nearby?

Yes, there are numerous dining options within walking distance, including local Mexican cuisine and international fare, catering to various tastes and budgets.

Is the area safe for tourists?

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

What is the best time of year to visit?

The best time to visit Playa del Carmen is from December to April when the weather is pleasant and dry. However, this is also peak tourist season, so expect larger crowds.

What currency should I use?

The local currency is the Mexican Peso. It's advisable to have some cash for small purchases, although credit cards are widely accepted in most establishments.