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Playa 38 Hotel Boutique

Avenida 25 Norte Bis #88, Entre Calle 38 y 40. Col. Zazil Ha, 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★ 4.4 average23 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

Playa 38 Hotel Boutique is located on Avenida 25 Norte Bis in the Zazil Ha neighborhood of Playa del Carmen, a vibrant area known for its proximity to the beach and local attractions. The hotel is just a short walk from the stunning beaches and lively Fifth Avenue, where guests can enjoy shopping, dining, and entertainment options. This location is ideal for travelers looking to explore the cultural and natural wonders of the region, including cenotes and historical sites. Getting to Playa 38 from Cancun Airport is straightforward, with options including ADO buses, taxis, or private transfers. ADO buses run frequently and take about 1 hour to reach Playa del Carmen, with a cost of around 200 pesos. Taxis are available and typically cost between 1,200 to 1,500 pesos, depending on the time of day. For those preferring private transfers, the hotel can arrange luxury sedans for added convenience. The surrounding area features a variety of dining options, such as La Cueva del Chango and Amate 38, both within 0.6 km. Guests can also explore local bistros and restaurants, providing a taste of authentic Mexican cuisine. The hotel’s location is well-suited for couples, solo travelers, and families seeking a mix of relaxation and adventure, with numerous tours available for booking directly from the lobby.

For airport transfers, guests can choose ADO buses which offer a cost-effective option for around 200 pesos and take about 1 hour to reach Playa del Carmen. Taxis are readily available outside the airport, with fares ranging from 1,200 to 1,500 pesos. The hotel can also arrange private luxury sedan transfers for a more comfortable experience. For getting around Playa del Carmen, the R1 and R2 buses are convenient for reaching nearby beaches and attractions. Tour pickups are typically scheduled in the morning, allowing guests to enjoy a full day of activities.

Every tour that picks up here

Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting
Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting
from $394h
★ 4.8 (2,070)
Catamaran to Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Tour with Open Bar and Lunch
Catamaran to Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Tour with Open Bar and Lunch
from $379h
★ 3.9 (292)
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)
Discovery Tsonoti in Day of Non Touristic Cenotes
Discovery Tsonoti in Day of Non Touristic Cenotes
from $1396h
★ 4.9 (112)
Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport Private Departure Transfer
Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport Private Departure Transfer
from $1341h
★ 4.9 (82)
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)
Private Cenote & Cave – Playa del Carmen, Mayan Culture & Fossils
Private Cenote & Cave – Playa del Carmen, Mayan Culture & Fossils
from $1472h
★ 4.9 (41)
Full Day Guided Tour Chichen Itza + Cenote + Valladolid + Lunch!
Full Day Guided Tour Chichen Itza + Cenote + Valladolid + Lunch!
from $1456h
★ 4.4 (39)
Tulum and Cobá 4-in-1: Mayan Ruins, Cenote, and Playa del Carmen
Tulum and Cobá 4-in-1: Mayan Ruins, Cenote, and Playa del Carmen
from $1058h
★ 4.4 (33)
Full Day Guided Tour to Sian Ka'an (short way)
Full Day Guided Tour to Sian Ka'an (short way)
from $23510h
★ 4.9 (28)
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)
Holbox Island from Playa del Carmen
Holbox Island from Playa del Carmen
from $1659h
★ 4.7 (18)
Tulum Excursion: Ancient Ruins + Cenote & Food! From Riviera Maya
Tulum Excursion: Ancient Ruins + Cenote & Food! From Riviera Maya
from $576h
★ 4.3 (18)
Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid, Lunch included,Private guide
Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid, Lunch included,Private guide
from $4208h
★ 5.0 (15)
Xoximilco Mexican Tour With Transportation Included
Xoximilco Mexican Tour With Transportation Included
from $1975h
★ 4.7 (15)
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)
Río Secreto Playa del Carmen
Río Secreto Playa del Carmen
from $1244h
★ 4.6 (11)
Extreme Adventure ATV(shared) only from Playa del Carmen
Extreme Adventure ATV(shared) only from Playa del Carmen
from $784h
★ 4.1 (11)
Catamaran Snorkeling with Openbar & Lunch Cancun to Isla Mujeres
Catamaran Snorkeling with Openbar & Lunch Cancun to Isla Mujeres
from $617h
★ 4.2 (10)
Adrenaline Tour Xplor Fuego from Cancún & Playa del Carmen
Adrenaline Tour Xplor Fuego from Cancún & Playa del Carmen
from $2186h
★ 3.6 (8)
Ek Balam, Hubiku Cenote and Valladolid all Inclusive Tour from Riviera Maya
Ek Balam, Hubiku Cenote and Valladolid all Inclusive Tour from Riviera Maya
from $4768h
★ 4.4 (7)
Chichen Itza Private Mystical Tour from Riviera Maya
Chichen Itza Private Mystical Tour from Riviera Maya
from $3897h
★ 4.3 (7)
Private Transfer to Xplor/Xplor fire/Xenses, roundtrip from PDC
Private Transfer to Xplor/Xplor fire/Xenses, roundtrip from PDC
from $16010m
★ 5.0 (7)
ATV, Zipline & Cenote Adventure from Playa del Carmen
ATV, Zipline & Cenote Adventure from Playa del Carmen
from $755h
★ 3.2 (6)
Cenote Tankah 4 Cenotes & Zip-Line Mayan Adventure
Cenote Tankah 4 Cenotes & Zip-Line Mayan Adventure
from $1894h
★ 5.0 (6)
Tulum, Cenote Xikbal, Coba Ruins! Mayan Day From Playa del Carmen
Tulum, Cenote Xikbal, Coba Ruins! Mayan Day From Playa del Carmen
from $11112h
★ 3.2 (5)
Open Water Diver course (PADI)
Open Water Diver course (PADI)
from $60672h
★ 5.0 (5)
Swim in 4 different Cenotes in Casa Tortuga Park
Swim in 4 different Cenotes in Casa Tortuga Park
from $594h
★ 3.2 (5)
Natural Pink Lake Tour Las Coloradas only from Playa del Carmen
Natural Pink Lake Tour Las Coloradas only from Playa del Carmen
from $15012h
★ 3.2 (5)
Private Transfer to Xcaret Park, Roundtrip from Playa del Carmen
Private Transfer to Xcaret Park, Roundtrip from Playa del Carmen
from $16020m
★ 4.0 (4)
Horseback, ATV Shared, Cenote & Ziplines! From Playa Del Carmen
Horseback, ATV Shared, Cenote & Ziplines! From Playa Del Carmen
from $996h
★ 3.3 (4)
Las Coloradas & Rio Lagartos Biosphere! From Playa Del Carmen
Las Coloradas & Rio Lagartos Biosphere! From Playa Del Carmen
from $14812h
★ 3.8 (4)
3 days diving in cenotes for certified divers
3 days diving in cenotes for certified divers
from $54072h
★ 5.0 (3)
Isla Mujeres Catamaran Unlimited! From Playa del Carmen
Isla Mujeres Catamaran Unlimited! From Playa del Carmen
from $999h
★ 4.3 (3)
Full-Day Playa del Carmen Reef Diving Activity
Full-Day Playa del Carmen Reef Diving Activity
from $1906h
★ 5.0 (3)
Private Guided Day Trip to Tulum from Riviera Maya or Cancun
Private Guided Day Trip to Tulum from Riviera Maya or Cancun
from $3866h
★ 5.0 (3)
Adventure tour on ATV with Zip Line and Cenotes in Mayan Jungle
Adventure tour on ATV with Zip Line and Cenotes in Mayan Jungle
from $995h
★ 3.0 (2)
Isla Contoy & Isla Mujeres Tour from Playa del Carmen
Isla Contoy & Isla Mujeres Tour from Playa del Carmen
from $1808h
★ 3.0 (2)
Deluxe Day! Tulum, Cenote Xikbal and Coba from Playa Del Carmen
Deluxe Day! Tulum, Cenote Xikbal and Coba from Playa Del Carmen
from $12611h
★ 3.0 (2)
Xcaret Plus Park & Night Show from Riviera Maya
Xcaret Plus Park & Night Show from Riviera Maya
from $28012h
★ 5.0 (2)
Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid, Deluxe Mayan Tour!
Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid, Deluxe Mayan Tour!
from $9612h
★ 3.5 (2)
Isla Mujeres Unlimited Awesome Catamaran with Transfer from Playa del Carmen
Isla Mujeres Unlimited Awesome Catamaran with Transfer from Playa del Carmen
from $1108h
★ 3.0 (2)
Private Tour: Tulum Ruins, Casa Tortugas and Local's choice food.
Private Tour: Tulum Ruins, Casa Tortugas and Local's choice food.
from $2997h
★ 5.0 (2)
Amazing ATV (single) Cenote and Ziplines with Transfer from Playa del Carmen
Amazing ATV (single) Cenote and Ziplines with Transfer from Playa del Carmen
from $1014h
★ 3.0 (2)
Private Tour of Río Secreto from Playa del Carmen with Pickup
Private Tour of Río Secreto from Playa del Carmen with Pickup
from $7235h
★ 5.0 (2)

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Other hotels nearby with tour pickup

While Playa 38 Hotel Boutique offers a charming boutique experience, other hotels in the area, such as Wyndham Alltra Playa Del Carmen and Devossion By Live Aqua, provide all-inclusive options with more extensive amenities. If you prioritize a wide range of tours and on-site facilities, these alternatives may be better suited. However, Playa 38's location offers a more intimate atmosphere and easy access to local dining and attractions.

What is nearby

A popular local restaurant known for its authentic Mexican cuisine, just 0.6 km away.

Questions guests ask about Playa 38 Hotel Boutique

How do I get from Cancun Airport to Playa 38 Hotel Boutique?

You can take an ADO bus for about 200 pesos, which takes around 1 hour. Taxis are also available for 1,200 to 1,500 pesos.

What time do tours typically pick up from the hotel?

Most tours pick up in the morning, around 7 AM to 9 AM, depending on the specific tour schedule.

How far is the nearest beach from the hotel?

The nearest beach is just a short walk away, approximately 10 minutes on foot from Playa 38 Hotel Boutique.

What transportation options are available for getting around Playa del Carmen?

You can use the R1 and R2 buses for local travel, or taxis are readily available. Biking is also popular in the area.

Are there good dining options near the hotel?

Yes, there are several excellent restaurants within walking distance, including La Cueva del Chango and Amate 38.

Is the area around Playa 38 Hotel Boutique safe?

Yes, Playa del Carmen is generally safe for tourists, but it's always wise to stay aware of your surroundings, especially at night.

When is the best time of year to visit Playa del Carmen?

The best time to visit is from December to April when the weather is pleasant and dry, though it can be busier during peak season.

What currency is used in Playa del Carmen?

The local currency is the Mexican Peso. Credit cards are widely accepted, but it's advisable to carry some cash for small purchases.