100% Green

Any reviews or trip reports? Looking at this hotel for an upcoming stay.

Also wondering if their associated property Villa La Semilla is associated with SPG or not.

Kagehitokiri

looks good! seems 9 room hotel opened jan 2014

villa not located at hotel, so may not be in hotel inventory
could ask re charging villa/etc to a room booked at hotel
cant recall how SPG can limit earning on room charges

from $1150 for 3BR big villa with lap pool
master suite 80m2 with rooftop plunge pool
other bedrooms minimum 60m2
there may be 5th night free in sep/oct

bhrubin

I've messaged the people who reviewed the Villa on TripAdvisor...especially about air con.

If I hear anything, I'll be sure to share!

bhrubin

And within a few minutes, already 1 reply! From Anne W:

This is the true value of TripAdvisor IMO. The quick reply IMO validates the review, too--which wasn't obvious since she has only 2 reviews.

100% Green

Any idea if the Villa is included in SPG or not?

Some of the major grievances on trip advisor about this property is there is currently major construction next door which the hotel does not advise about until you arrive.

bhrubin

I just got an email reply back (same day, pretty impressive, actually) indicating that while the Villa is same owner as and is considered part of the hotel, it is not considered part of SPG Design Hotels.

If nothing else, I'm impressed at the quick response.

FlyProf1

Didn't see any reviews for this hotel and just finished a stay here, so I thought I'd add one. Although I'm not wild about Playa del Carmen (way too busy for my tastes) this hotel is a little oasis of calm amidst the craziness. It's definitely in the "quaint, cute, and cozy" category, rather than the luxurious category, but we loved it. The location is great, the rooms are all interesting and different and the service is wonderful. The hotel gardens/breakfast area are wonderful and relaxing. We stayed in both the base room and the terrace room during our stay and, personally, I would not pay extra for the terrace room - in fact, I preferred the base room, which is larger. There is ongoing construction right next door, and it begins early and lasts all day and into the evening, so be aware of that. It did not bother us, as we are early risers and are not on the property much, except in the morning and to sleep, but if you plan to sleep in or spend time on the property other than at night you will definitely be disturbed by the noise. I'd definitely stay here again. Platinum amenity was free use of towels, bikes, and beach bags (not sure what they otherwise for that).

fdem

thomasito

The towels have been provided free for every guest (and of course they no not charge something ridiculous like a resort fee for that). Also the bikes, parking and a small but tasty breakfast is included for every guest not just Plats.

accidental_tourist

Any recent stay experience at this property please? Would like to stay at this property in August but construction noise early in the morning would indeed be a deal killer...

Firebird2k6

Construction of the condos next door is still ongoing. Also the bed was incredibly awful. I'd describe it as a Fred Flintstone bed - one of hardest I've ever slept on, to the point of being painful.

The only thing it really has going for it is it's location - about 5 minutes from the beach and right on 5th. They also have beach umbrellas if you care for one. If you do go, I'd recommend not going to any of the restaurants on 5th and venture a block or two north for better quality at a lower price point, not worry too much about the beach (it's very small), and possibly simply focus on out of town excursions (ruins, hot springs, nature).

carsnoceans

Any recent datapoints for this property?

xrapidox

I've booked BRG rate and received a very strange email, saying that I need to cancel the room and book through booking.com.
it's been already approved by Marriott and they are refusing to give the extra 20% off.
I'm not sure what they will charge me if I didnt cancel the room and just went with the reservation.
Not a pleasant experience to receive something like this before the stay.

Email from the hotel:

I hope this e-mail finds you well, we do have parking spaces but they can not be reserve before arrival since they are always upon availability.
We also got a Marriott notification about the rates, if you would like to get those rates, you will have to cancel your reservation from Marriott and then book by Booking.com but you will not get the points.

Kind regards !

Brito Santana
Front Desk/Reservations

thomasito

They are a very small hotel and maybe not so familiar with BRG rates. Best would be to inform Marriott about their answer and they should explain.

xrapidox

They have been in the program for more than 5 years and I find it hard to believe there was not even 1 case of BRG....
I've informed both the hotel and Marriott about the situation so let's wait and see