TORTUGA, Playa del Carmen

Tortuga - A boutique hotel with a lagoon-style pool and Mediterranean restaurant in downtown Playa del Carmen

Located one block from 5th Avenue, this intimate Playa del Carmen hotel combines beachy aesthetics with urban convenience. The two-star Tortuga features white cement walls, bright-blue accents, and wooden floors with pebble details throughout its premises. A distinctive lagoon-style swimming pool includes a hot tub and tropical landscaping, functioning as part lazy river and part plunge pool. The Como Como Osteria Mediterranea restaurant serves continental breakfast and offers patio seating for lunch and dinner, complemented by a full bar. Guest rooms showcase blue and white tiled bathrooms with glass step-in showers, while select accommodations include terraces with hammocks and hot tubs. The property maintains a fitness center and a salon offering massage treatments and nail services. White-walled living spaces incorporate built-in sofas with green cushions, wooden coffee tables, and artistic sculptures. The hotel's position provides walking access to numerous galleries, shops, and restaurants, with Playa del Carmen Main Beach within walking distance.

Pros

Housekeeping creates elaborate animal towel arrangements with googly eyes and fresh flowers

On-site bookcase offers complimentary book borrowing

Within 0.5 miles of multiple attractions including Galeria de Arte 5ta Avenida and Corazon de Mexico

Eight restaurants within 0.3 miles, including Miam Miam and Le Lotus Rouge

Cons

Street-facing rooms may experience noise from nearby Coco Bongo nightclub

No dedicated parking facilities; guests must find street parking