Pros

  • Upscale escape right off of the bustling hub of La Quinta Avenida
  • Large condo-style units with refined decor, kitchens, and private outdoor space
  • Some two- and three-bedroom units have large terraces with barbecues
  • Relaxing (if small) pool, rooftop barbecue and sundeck, and garden breakfast area
  • Chic lobby with lending library and tours desk
  • Discounts at local restaurants, nearby gym, and neighboring spa and bakery
  • Elevator in one of the buildings
  • Free continental breakfast with fruits, yogurts, pastries, and cereal
  • Free high-speed Wi-Fi, underground parking, local calls, and some international calls
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Cons

  • Glass front doors give guests easy peeks into other units
  • No on-site market or food service
  • No smoking on the premises (pro for some)
  • The hotel no longer has hot tubs
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Bottom Line

Acanto Hotel and Suites's 21 condo-style units are a hidden oasis from the hustle and bustle (and loud pedestrians) of La Quinta Avenida. Chic, upscale decor, including marble floors, wood furniture, and granite countertops, are a welcome contrast to the grit of the strip. While there is no bar or restaurant, the hotel provides free continental breakfasts and offers plenty of discounts at neighboring businesses. Features include a small relaxing pool and a nice rooftop barbecue area with beach views. The beach is a (very long) block away, so using the hotel’s discounted entry into a handful of nearby beach clubs is a better option.

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Oyster Hotel Review

ACANTO BOUTIQUE HOTEL PLAYA DEL CARMEN MEXICO

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Quiet upscale spot with private vibe and great service The main reception woman was a TA service winner; many guests comment on how great the service is

Just a half-block down from the popping pedestrian-filled La Quinta Avenida, Acanto Hotel and Suites offers guests a relaxing and refined respite from the shenanigans and non-stop action of the strip. Comprising two Spanish colonial-style hacienda buildings, Acanto has decorative black wrought-iron railings, woven wicker furniture, Spanish tiled roofing, and warm color hues throughout. Breaking up the pinks, browns, and oranges, guests will find elegant and verdant tropical landscaping, especially surrounding the pool area.

The vibe is upscale and easygoing with a staff that happily goes the extra mile to make sure your needs are met, from calling cabs, to recommending restaurants, to providing amenities. Rooms are quite large and common space is limited, so there’s not much interaction with other guests save during breakfast (though many people pull a grab-and-go with the continental buffet) or the occasional sunbather by the pool. This is an ideal hotel for couples or families looking for a quiet, self-catering, and catered-for holiday while still being within easy access to the action and conveniences of the strip.

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Location

Off a pedestrian-only street a half-block from La Quinta Avenida

Located on a quiet(er) side street off the bustling La Quinta Avenida strip, Acanto is still within walking distance to hoards of restaurants, bars, clubs, and conveniences. There’s a mini-market across the street, gym around the corner, spa next door, and public beach area one (very) long block down the street. From Cancun, Acanto is roughly a 45-minute drive south. The snorkeling waters of Akumal are 30 minutes south, while the beachside ruins of Tulum can be reached in just under an hour.

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Rooms

Spacious units with upscale decor in earth tones and full kitchens

While the architecture of Acanto may reflect a typical Spanish hacienda, all 21 condo-style units’ interiors are modern, upscale, and stylish. The smooth marble tile floors and granite countertops, chic wood furniture, and warm, earthy tones are a comforting contrast to the hard concrete and busy but colorful storefronts lining the outside streets. Rooms are either one-, two-, or three-bedroom units; each unit has a full kitchen (One-Bedroom Suites do not have ovens), two or more flat-screen TVs, telephones for free calls locally, to the U.S., and to Canada, dining tables, living rooms, and eco-friendly toiletries. While all units have outdoor space, some of the larger condos have huge patios with barbecues and sets of tables and chairs while others may have hammocks. 

Kitchens have electric stoves, blenders, microwaves, full-size refrigerators, toasters, all dishes and utensils, pots, pans, and even spices. The only downside to the rooms is the lack of privacy thanks to glassed front doors (the curtains are hard to close all the way when you are exiting the room, leaving the living room partially exposed).

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Beach

Nearby public beach, plus several discounts and deals with top local beach clubs

If you are craving waves, you can walk a long block (really more like three blocks) down to the public beach, but unless you want to share your space of sand with tons of seaweed and have a view of several shore-anchored fishing boats, you might want to check out one of the beach clubs instead. Acanto has worked out a deal with several: Kool Club (the closest), Zenzi, El Faro, Fusion, and Canibal Royal (the farthest). The deals vary by club, but usually entail discount entry that then counts as a credit toward food and beverage purchases.

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Features

Small pool, tons of local discounts, and secure, underground parking

While Acanto may not be beachfront, it does have a lovely landscaped pool just off reception. This small spot only has four posh, stylishly cushioned sun loungers with a wide wicker weave and is built against a slate wall punctuated with green plants.

And discounts don’t stop at the beach clubs. The hotel has also worked out guest deals and discounts with several nearby local businesses including the bakery and spa next door, a gym around the corner, and several fine dining spots. If free is more your style, they’ve got a free continental breakfast with coffee, yogurt, fresh fruit, and pastries; free local and international calls (to the U.S. and Canada); free high-speed Wi-Fi; and a lending library in the lobby. There’s also free, secured underground parking -- a near-priceless amenity in the area.

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Things You Should Know About ACANTO BOUTIQUE HOTEL PLAYA DEL CARMEN MEXICO

Also Known As

  • Acanto Boutique Hotel
  • Allure Agave Hotel by Karisma
  • Allure Agave Acanto Hotel
  • Acanto Hotel and Suites Playa del Carmen Mexico
  • Acanto Boutique Hotel & Condominiums Playa del Carmen

Address

Calle 16 Norte, Bis Mz 27 Lote 18, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico

Website

Oyster Hotel Review

ACANTO BOUTIQUE HOTEL PLAYA DEL CARMEN MEXICO

Scene

Quiet upscale spot with private vibe and great service The main reception woman was a TA service winner; many guests comment on how great the service is

Just a half-block down from the popping pedestrian-filled La Quinta Avenida, Acanto Hotel and Suites offers guests a relaxing and refined respite from the shenanigans and non-stop action of the strip. Comprising two Spanish colonial-style hacienda buildings, Acanto has decorative black wrought-iron railings, woven wicker furniture, Spanish tiled roofing, and warm color hues throughout. Breaking up the pinks, browns, and oranges, guests will find elegant and verdant tropical landscaping, especially surrounding the pool area.

The vibe is upscale and easygoing with a staff that happily goes the extra mile to make sure your needs are met, from calling cabs, to recommending restaurants, to providing amenities. Rooms are quite large and common space is limited, so there’s not much interaction with other guests save during breakfast (though many people pull a grab-and-go with the continental buffet) or the occasional sunbather by the pool. This is an ideal hotel for couples or families looking for a quiet, self-catering, and catered-for holiday while still being within easy access to the action and conveniences of the strip.

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Location

Off a pedestrian-only street a half-block from La Quinta Avenida

Located on a quiet(er) side street off the bustling La Quinta Avenida strip, Acanto is still within walking distance to hoards of restaurants, bars, clubs, and conveniences. There’s a mini-market across the street, gym around the corner, spa next door, and public beach area one (very) long block down the street. From Cancun, Acanto is roughly a 45-minute drive south. The snorkeling waters of Akumal are 30 minutes south, while the beachside ruins of Tulum can be reached in just under an hour.

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Rooms

Spacious units with upscale decor in earth tones and full kitchens

While the architecture of Acanto may reflect a typical Spanish hacienda, all 21 condo-style units’ interiors are modern, upscale, and stylish. The smooth marble tile floors and granite countertops, chic wood furniture, and warm, earthy tones are a comforting contrast to the hard concrete and busy but colorful storefronts lining the outside streets. Rooms are either one-, two-, or three-bedroom units; each unit has a full kitchen (One-Bedroom Suites do not have ovens), two or more flat-screen TVs, telephones for free calls locally, to the U.S., and to Canada, dining tables, living rooms, and eco-friendly toiletries. While all units have outdoor space, some of the larger condos have huge patios with barbecues and sets of tables and chairs while others may have hammocks. 

Kitchens have electric stoves, blenders, microwaves, full-size refrigerators, toasters, all dishes and utensils, pots, pans, and even spices. The only downside to the rooms is the lack of privacy thanks to glassed front doors (the curtains are hard to close all the way when you are exiting the room, leaving the living room partially exposed).

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Beach

Nearby public beach, plus several discounts and deals with top local beach clubs

If you are craving waves, you can walk a long block (really more like three blocks) down to the public beach, but unless you want to share your space of sand with tons of seaweed and have a view of several shore-anchored fishing boats, you might want to check out one of the beach clubs instead. Acanto has worked out a deal with several: Kool Club (the closest), Zenzi, El Faro, Fusion, and Canibal Royal (the farthest). The deals vary by club, but usually entail discount entry that then counts as a credit toward food and beverage purchases.

See More Beach

Features

Small pool, tons of local discounts, and secure, underground parking

While Acanto may not be beachfront, it does have a lovely landscaped pool just off reception. This small spot only has four posh, stylishly cushioned sun loungers with a wide wicker weave and is built against a slate wall punctuated with green plants.

And discounts don’t stop at the beach clubs. The hotel has also worked out guest deals and discounts with several nearby local businesses including the bakery and spa next door, a gym around the corner, and several fine dining spots. If free is more your style, they’ve got a free continental breakfast with coffee, yogurt, fresh fruit, and pastries; free local and international calls (to the U.S. and Canada); free high-speed Wi-Fi; and a lending library in the lobby. There’s also free, secured underground parking -- a near-priceless amenity in the area.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Babysitting Services

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Basic Television

  • Beach

  • Business Center

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Free Breakfast

  • Full Kitchen

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Pool

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Spa

  • Supervised Kids Activities

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