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The Elements Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel

Avenida Flamingo Calle 46, 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★ 4.5 average23 back by mid afternoon
Lowest price
Shared Transportation, International Airport to Playa Del Carmen Hotels

From $26 per person.

Best reviewed
VIP Chichen Itza & Ek Balam Private Tour

★ 5.0 from 74 traveller reviews.

About this location

The Elements Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel is located on Avenida Flamingo Calle 46 in Playa del Carmen, a vibrant area known for its beautiful beaches and lively atmosphere. This hotel is just a short walk from Mamita's Beach Club, which is approximately 0.7 km away. Guests can easily access the bustling Fifth Avenue, filled with shops, restaurants, and nightlife, making it an ideal spot for those looking to experience the local culture. Getting to The Elements from Cancun Airport is straightforward. The hotel is about a 40-minute drive, with options for private transfers or shared shuttles available. ADO buses also run frequently from the airport to Playa del Carmen, providing an economical option for travelers. Taxis can be hired at the airport, with fares typically ranging from 800 to 1,200 pesos depending on the time of day and demand. The surrounding area is well-suited for both relaxation and adventure. Guests can enjoy various activities, including snorkeling, cenote tours, and cultural excursions. Numerous dining options are within walking distance, catering to a range of tastes and budgets. The Elements is a great choice for couples, families, and solo travelers looking to explore the beauty of the Riviera Maya while enjoying comfortable accommodations.

For airport transfer, guests can choose between private transfers, shared shuttles, or ADO buses, with the latter being a cost-effective option. Taxis are also available at the airport, with fares usually between 800 and 1,200 pesos. Once in Playa del Carmen, the R1 and R2 buses run frequently along the coast, providing easy access to nearby attractions. Tour pickups typically occur in the morning, so it's advisable to confirm timings upon booking. Many tours collect guests directly from the hotel lobby, making it convenient for travelers to join excursions without hassle.

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)
Day Tour: Tulum Cenote and Swimming with Turtles From Cancun
Day Tour: Tulum Cenote and Swimming with Turtles From Cancun
from $8910h
★ 4.9 (402)
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)
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)
Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport Private Departure Transfer
Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport Private Departure Transfer
from $1341h
★ 4.9 (82)
Shared Transportation, International Airport to Playa Del Carmen Hotels
Shared Transportation, International Airport to Playa Del Carmen Hotels
from $26
★ 3.0 (78)
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)
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)
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 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)
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 Transfer from Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport
Private Transfer from Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport
from $901h
★ 4.1 (14)
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)
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)
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)
Cenote Tankah 4 Cenotes & Zip-Line Mayan Adventure
Cenote Tankah 4 Cenotes & Zip-Line Mayan Adventure
from $1894h
★ 5.0 (6)
ATV, Zipline & Cenote Adventure from Playa del Carmen
ATV, Zipline & Cenote Adventure from Playa del Carmen
from $755h
★ 3.2 (6)
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)
Open Water Diver course (PADI)
Open Water Diver course (PADI)
from $60672h
★ 5.0 (5)
Horseback, ATV Shared, Cenote & Ziplines! From Playa Del Carmen
Horseback, ATV Shared, Cenote & Ziplines! From Playa Del Carmen
from $996h
★ 3.3 (4)
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)
Las Coloradas & Rio Lagartos Biosphere! From Playa Del Carmen
Las Coloradas & Rio Lagartos Biosphere! From Playa Del Carmen
from $14812h
★ 3.8 (4)
Full-Day Playa del Carmen Reef Diving Activity
Full-Day Playa del Carmen Reef Diving Activity
from $1906h
★ 5.0 (3)
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)
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)
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)
Isla Contoy & Isla Mujeres Tour from Playa del Carmen
Isla Contoy & Isla Mujeres Tour from Playa del Carmen
from $1808h
★ 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)
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)
Tour to Chichen , 2 Cenotes & Valladolid from Playa del Carmen
Tour to Chichen , 2 Cenotes & Valladolid from Playa del Carmen
from $11112h
★ 5.0 (2)

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Other hotels nearby with tour pickup

While The Elements Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel offers a prime location, other nearby hotels like Wyndham Alltra Playa Del Carmen and Devossion By Live Aqua Playa del Carmen have more extensive all-inclusive options and higher tour pickup numbers. However, these may come at a higher price point. The Elements provides a more spacious condo-style accommodation, which may appeal to families or longer-stay guests. Consider your priorities, such as dining flexibility or all-inclusive convenience, when choosing your stay.

What is nearby

A popular beach destination known for its lively atmosphere, located just 0.7 km from the hotel.

Questions guests ask about The Elements Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel

How do I get from Cancun Airport to the hotel?

You can take a private transfer, shared shuttle, or an ADO bus from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen. The journey takes about 40 minutes.

What time do tours typically pick up from the hotel?

Most tours pick up in the morning, so it's best to confirm the exact pickup time with your tour provider when booking.

How far is the nearest beach?

Mamita's Beach Club is approximately 0.7 km from The Elements, easily reachable by a short walk.

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 convenient transport.

Are there dining options nearby?

Yes, there are numerous restaurants within walking distance, including Piaggia Restaurante and La Dolce Vita, offering a variety of cuisines.

Is the area safe for tourists?

Playa del Carmen is generally considered safe for tourists, but it's always wise to stay aware of your surroundings and avoid isolated areas at night.

When is the best time to visit Playa del Carmen?

The best time to visit is from December to April when the weather is pleasant and dry, though this is also peak tourist season.

What is the typical currency used in Playa del Carmen?

The local currency is the Mexican Peso, and it's advisable to have some cash for smaller purchases, though credit cards are widely accepted.