In the heart of Playa del Carmen, BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave offers a vibrant retreat with free continental breakfast and an inviting beach bar. Unwind by the outdoor pool, connect with in-room WiFi, or take advantage of tour assistance from the helpful staff.
15 Avenida Nte Centro, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
What's nearby
Quinta Avenida - 3 min walk
Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 4 min walk
Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 6 min walk
Mamitas Beach - 17 min walk
Playacar Golf Club - 4 min drive
Getting around
Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 47 min drive
Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO) - 97 min drive
Cozumel Intl. Airport (CZM) - 12.3 miles/19.7 km
Restaurants
Burger Playa - 2 min walk
Fives Rooftop - 2 min walk
Tacos Gomez - 1 min walk
Tacos Chac Pel - 3 min walk
Empanadas y Salbutes de la Juárez - 2 min walk
About this property
BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave
BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Quinta Avenida and Playa del Carmen Main Beach. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the beach bar. Also, Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and Playacar Golf Club are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
20 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Parking
Uncovered onsite self parking (USD 10 per day)
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Offsite parking within 164 ft (USD 10 per day)
Street parking available
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Beach bar
What to do
Private beach access
Beach club nearby (surcharge)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
Mosquito nets
An outdoor pool
Lockers available
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch Smart TV
Premium cable channels
First-run movies
Netflix
Streaming services
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Heated floor (bathroom)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Food and drink
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 5 per pet, per day
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs USD 10 per day
Parking is available nearby and costs USD 10 per day (164 ft away)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Property Registration Number HSR190307TC4
Also known as
BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave Hotel
BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave Playa del Carmen
BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave Hotel Playa del Carmen
Frequently asked questions
Does BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 5 per pet, per day.
Is parking offered on site at BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 10 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Riviera Gran Casino (8-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave and nearby?
BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave has an outdoor pool.
What's the area around BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave like?
BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave is located near Playa del Carmen Main Beach in Downtown Playa del Carmen, a short 3-minute walk from Quinta Avenida and 6 minutes' walk from Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal.
BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave Reviews
Reviews
5.8
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5.6/10
Cleanliness
5.8/10
Staff & service
5.8/10
Amenities
5.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
May 13, 2024
Close to beach
Uriel Esparza
Uriel Esparza, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
November 10, 2024
It's ok
Alvaro
Alvaro, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
March 26, 2024
wrong place to stay
DAN EARL
DAN EARL, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
March 8, 2024
Better than expected
Price is right, clean , close to everything, (must like bird sounds day and night
George
George, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
February 13, 2024
Ever have accommodation like this
mohamed el mechry
mohamed el mechry, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
November 2, 2024
Obviously I DO NOT recommend this place…
There were cockroaches in the room and the bathroom... I mentioned it to Sandra, the manager, and she did nothing about it. She ignored me. I sent her the text and the photos. She got angry... and I just stayed quiet... SHE DOESN'T CARE ABOUT TREATING THE GUEST WELL.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
4/10 Fair
April 21, 2024
Bad breakfast. Not very clean. Old hotel.
Ivan
Ivan, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
March 6, 2024
The people who run this place r rude no respect being a guest very dirty by the pool internet was poor very very noisy
Holly
Holly, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
February 26, 2023
The hotel was close to a loud dance club. Which made it hard to sleep
robert
robert, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
April 4, 2024
The hotel is not like in the pictures, the swimming pool area is in bad conditions. They don't mention what type of breakfast they offer and it is just one coffee, one orange juice and a piece of bread
Arlen
Arlen, 6-night trip
2/10 Poor
August 14, 2024
The date of check in we arrived late the area was secluded and the building next to this hotel had a notice of legal closure due to human trafficking. My first priority was my family safety which both Expedia and the hotel disregarded. The hotel was dirty, the ac was not working most days and there was no hot water. The experience was horrible
Veronica
Veronica, 6-night trip
6/10 Good
March 24, 2024
Ok
ramon
ramon, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
December 27, 2023
Customer service was not the best you paid what you get it’s more like a motel
Yesnia
Yesnia, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
August 17, 2024
Balam Playa
The room had very dim light and some of the hallways and stairs were unlit. The pooll was unlit. I told the clerk about the light and he said they were aware. The door to bathroom was off one of the hinges. Toilet barely flushed. I had to use a bucket. I would not go there again
NIck
NIck, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
November 10, 2022
This property is very close to 5th avenue and there's a lot of little local restaurants really close that are absolutely fantastic. I would recommend this hotel to most budget travellers BUT with a caveat: there's a night club a half block away that plays obnoxiously loud music that shakes the walls of the hotel until after 3am. If you are in Playa to party, this hotel is for you, if you're there to relax and get any amount of sleep, it might not be your best option.
Michael
8/10 Very good
March 13, 2023
The property was central to many things, and restaurants, laundry services, convenience stores were all within a block or so. There was a nearby club so if you are a light sleeper bring earplugs. The hot water takes a long time but that's not an issue if you do cold showers to wake up. Overall good value if you value location over other factors.
Wilbert
Wilbert, 6-night trip
6/10 Good
December 16, 2023
We did not spend much time in Playa, it was just a quick stay. The location is good but housekeeping could work a little on dusting the bathroom door & sweeping floors. There was a little sand in places. Also, the shampoo didn't lather, maybe it was eco friendly. Generally it was satisfactory for the price.
Shelley
Shelley, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
March 6, 2024
This hotel is closed down by authorities
This hotel had banners and stickers stating that it's "clausurado", this means that the authorities found reasons to shut it down.
They are still conducting business in an illegal manner.
They check you in through a little window and make you go to another building where the room was smelly and filled with dead bugs.
Didn't stay there and money wasn't refunded.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
4/10 Fair
February 21, 2024
Noisy room, was beside the terrasse. The breakfast was verry minimal, The person responsible didn't even want to give an extra slice of bread. The staff at the reception do not speak a word of English. There was no safe in the room, and the sheets appeared to be soiled.
Bogdan
Bogdan, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
November 23, 2022
Really nasty place! Hair on the bed, walls stained of some liquid god knows what, room smelling like bad. Pictures are not accurate.
Vanessa
Vanessa, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
December 31, 2023
Misrepresented description and picture. There is no beach associated with property. Ground floor rooms are so dark, sunlight never come. In Breakfast give one slice of bread and 1 coffee. If you ask more they refuse with big disrespect. All fake.
Subhash
Subhash, 7-night trip
4/10 Fair
December 19, 2022
we had black mold on the closet wall and the window in the bathroom was missing the glass so noise was bad but I had ear plugs, and if someone wanted to get into your room it would be easy to use a credit card to open no dead bolt locks, everything you need is close by including beach two blocks away.
christopher
2/10 Poor
March 28, 2023
Balam's owner lies about amenities, not water for 3 days (This issue was the more terrible) no parking lot, (public parking that we need to pay for it, if we find space of course.) no private beach area, no daily housekeeping.
The information is a fraud.
Carmen
Carmen, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
December 5, 2022
Stay away
Put in a room that had no glass in the window, and they hit it behind a curtain.
They wouldn’t switch my room, that area is not a safe area at night at all, and the hotel is near one of the loudest clubs that play electronic music till 3 in the morning.
STAY AWAY FROM THIS HOTEL
Or you will be sorry
Niles
Niles, 8-night trip
2/10 Poor
March 22, 2023
False advertisement. The rooms did not have air conditioning. It said no smoking and our neighbors were smoking and smoke went into our room. Beds were awful! The worst thing was that the beds had bed bugs. Found them in the morning of our last night!