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Sahara Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers spend days testing their luck at the casino tables and slot machines, then unwind under starry skies from a scenic rooftop perch.

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The Sahara Hotel, near Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and Mamitas Beach, offers rooftop views, a casino, and a café. Enjoy two restaurants and an outdoor pool for all ages. Free in-room WiFi keeps you connected.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ￥7,171
￥9,246 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7

Room options

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Junior Room | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Junior Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Playa del Carmen, a neighborhood in Playa del Carmen, Sahara Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mamitas Beach and Tres Rios Ecopark, while Xplor Theme Park and Xcaret Eco Theme Park are popular area attractions. Quinta Avenida and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal are two other places to visit that come recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, snorkeling and boat tours adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Playa del Carmen travel guide
Map
77710, QROO, Playa del Carmen, Av. 15 Calle 8

What's nearby

  • Beautiful new sculptures ... 5a y Constituyentes... Playa del Carmen #LifeatExpedia
    Quinta Avenida
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Playa del Carmen beach palapa in Riviera Maya Caribbean at Mayan Mexico
    Playa del Carmen Main Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mamita's Beach en Playa del Carmen
    Mamitas Beach
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Central Square
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Don Mario Steak and Pasta House
    1 min walk
  • Cocina Doña Paula
    2 min walk
  • cafe guajira
    2 min walk
  • Mr. Kiwi
    2 min walk
  • Burro Playero
    1 min walk

About this property

Sahara Hotel

Hotel near Quinta Avenida
Located close to Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and Mamitas Beach, Sahara Hotel provides a rooftop terrace, a garden, and car rentals on site. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Sahara Hotel have thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 100 km
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Built in 1999
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 8 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: MXN 1200 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number SHO1007167J3

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 5 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Sahara Hotel Playa del Carmen
Sahara Playa del Carmen
Sahara Hotel Riviera Maya/Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Sahara Hotel Hotel
Sahara Hotel Playa del Carmen
Sahara Hotel Hotel Playa del Carmen

Frequently asked questions

Does Sahara Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Sahara Hotel?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sahara Hotel on Apr 6, 2026 start from ￥7,171, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sahara Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sahara Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Sahara Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Sahara Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MXN 1200 per person applies.

Where is Sahara Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Playa del Carmen, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Quinta Avenida, Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal, and Mamitas Beach. Xplor Theme Park and Xcaret Eco Theme Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Sahara Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 226 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very central
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great value for the price. Staff were all very nice & helpful. We felt safe and comfortable. The breakfast options were really good & probably our favorite part of our stay. Hotel is walking distance to everything. Nice rooftop pool too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

ADRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location is really good. Convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Bad terri le onternet connection we were there for 4days and could not talk to our family we went to the front desk and complained they changed pur room and we still could not watch abday of TV..All we wanted to see was the news .terriblecservice only a few like in the whole hotel onlyv2 staff speak english..CRAZZZZY it was difficult to communicate the the staff if thec2 guys not there who speak English..ver clean though...very limited towels novtowels tovshow with the house keeping sain shower with jands then dry with towels...we dont dhower like that back home...very terrible service...very nice hotel yhough
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victorino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

2 night stay at Sahara Hotel

This hotel is fine for budget travel. Very centrally located. The property is dated and could use a total renew but beds were decent, shower was hot and the room was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent, very close to Quinta Avenida, but without the noise. An easy walk from the ADO bus station. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Great options for food and all amenities. The beach is super easy to access. All in all, for the price,I really enjoyed my stay here. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Cristian

Disliked: Staff & service
The people at the desk was so angry all the time, they trated me really bad. And is so unfair pay for the parking when it should be included.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Samuel

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property had missing parts of it drywall, the mattresses we unbearable to sleep on, we had to buy foam to put on the mattresses and didn't get much sleep because it was so bad. The water took at least 20 minutes to warm up and the mini split air conditioner did not work well. I would never stay in this hotel again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Unenjoyable stay

For this budget price I just hope for clean and safe. However the room’s door handle was loose and barely locked, felt very insecure. Mattresses had plastic covering under sheets so very hot. Housekeeping did not service the room but took away all the towels (which were hung up, not on floor) and refused to replace them unless they were tipped. Fridge in room very noisy. Generally, the room and hotel smelled like mildew/mould.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The A/C doesn't work
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

RAUL ALEJANDRO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bueno, bonito y barato. Céntrico y amables
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Marisol

Me gusto el lugar , el personal muy atento a todo ,el único problema es q en el Hotel no hay elevador solo escaleras ( mi habitación estaba en el piso #3 )
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buena estancia

Fue un viaje en familia, ocupamos varias habitaciones, en general todo estuvo como en la publicidad. Nos tocó en fechas de el carnaval, fuera de eso todo bien. El estacionamiento está limitado a 10 plazas, pónganse en contacto tal vez tu reserva lo incluye, en caso de que no puedes separar con un costo adicional. En general un muy buen lugar, céntrico y muchas opciones
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La atención de Recepción nocturna es muy deficiente y no amigable al arender para upgrade. Habitación 13 muy ruidosa del techo, como algo trabajando con una bomba de agua.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Está céntrico y fue agradable nuestra estancia. El personal fue super amable. Felicidades!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Saul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Es muy centrica y hay muchos negocios de comida
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Cristina

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Esta bien la ubicación pero trataron de cobrarnos una sabanas manchadas que ya estaban asi
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Muy centrico
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Magali

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel muy sucio, incómodo y en muy malas condiciones
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliseo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buena experiencia

Muy bien. Cerca de la Quinta Avenida.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cobran aparte estacionamiento

Muy limpio, comodo, buena ubicacion, tiene estacionamiento pero hay que salir a la calle para entrar al hotel, no hay entrada directa y esta limitado, tecobran aparte el estacionamiento
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Itzel

Liked: Staff & service
Buena ubicacion pero las habitaciones no se si sean viejas habia uno que otro bichito y en dias sentia que no limpiaban como debia ser el personal de recepcion super amable y atento
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Esta en muy buena ubicación
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solo sugiero cambiar sábanas
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024