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Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH

3.5 star property
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool, near Central Square

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Terrace/patio
Superior Room, Partial Ocean View (Cabanas Vision) | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Exterior
Exterior
Standard Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Beach cabanas
  • Free beach club nearby
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Multilingual staff
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Living room
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The price is $57
$71 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

Room options

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Superior Room, Partial Ocean View (Cabanas Vision) | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Room, Partial Ocean View (Cabanas Vision)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
  • 34 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Junior Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
8th St North, Between 5th Av. and the ocean, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710

What's nearby

  • Quinta Avenida - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Central Square - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 50 min drive
  • Cozumel Intl. Airport (CZM) - 12.1 miles/19.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cervecería Chapultepec - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fah Restaurant Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tropical Playa del Carmen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fusion Beach Bar Cuisine - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH

Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Quinta Avenida. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and noon. This boutique hotel is also within just a 10-minute walk of Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal. The helpful staff and beach location get good marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 47 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests booked in breakfast inclusive rate plans receive a boxed to-go breakfast.
  • This property's beach club is 600 yards (550 meters) away.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (5 years old and younger) not allowed
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–noon
  • Room service

What to do

  • Free beach club nearby
  • Beach nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Hallway handrail height (inches): 30
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 11
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
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.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH 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 Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Riviera Gran Casino (5-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH and nearby?
Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH has an outdoor pool and beach cabanas.
What's the area around Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH like?
Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH is in Downtown Playa del Carmen, a short 6-minute walk from Playa del Carmen Main Beach and 8 minutes' walk from Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal.

Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay near everything
My room was really good, the bed comfortable and with a sea view. It is perfectly situated just beside the beach and very central in Playa del Carmen. Nicolas helped me when the remote control for the aircondition did not work, and he has a very nice attitude and knows service. Thank you. Not everyone speaks English, so Google Translate or a dictionary is handy. A lot was fixed during my stay. Workers did a good job with plants around the pool area and the elevator was fixed my last day. I had wished a more healthy breakfast, but that is very personal. I definitely would go back if I had the same room again. Yes, and you need earplugs to sleep.
Maria Christina, 6-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Didn’t like anything. Very dirty, mold on the walls, dirty towels, no hot water, didn’t look anything like the photos on Epedia. Fortunately they were able to transfer is to a different hotel Expedia should drop them as a client
Darrell Peter, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Would not stay here again, sheets were dirty, I ask for towels and they rold me the towel get clean every 3 days and i would have to wait 3 days. Roaches on my bed, the toulet backed up and they could do anything, lucky im a maintenance person and i had to plunge toilet becausethe person clog there toilet. They have cats and the lobby smells like cat litter.
david, 4-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

6/10 Good

For the price I’m not sure what I expected. The staff was very nice and friendly and the room was clean, and the AC was cold. The elevator does work and the towels were very old and they didn’t “look clean.” Our sliding door to the balcony and the safe did not work. The housekeeping was inconsistent (one time we did not get the full bedding, one time we did not get new towels, when we arrived all the water was left on in the shower). The location great by the ocean but for me being by Senior Frogs made it hard to sleep, it was loud until about 3 AM. I won’t stay there again but for the right type of trip it’s just fine for the price.
Deborah, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Walter, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Staff
Ceydi, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

jerry, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The hotel doesn’t have a working elevator, and the room we were assigned (in the fifth floor) did not have a working AC unit. The towels and bed sheets are no longer white, and the whole place smells like mold. The condition of this hotel is so poor that we asked the manager to cancel our reservation and proceed to reserve a room in the hotel next door. The manager told us it will be no problem but Expedia was the one that will need to cancel it. Now Expedia is claiming the manager refuses to cancel, so stay away from this place.
Ana, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

The bathroom smelt like piss. Could not bear to be in the bathroom for long. The water in the shower sprinkled out in a tiny stream - low water pressure too. The “included breakfast” is literally bread and butter or tiny packs of jam. Would not be returning.
Anand, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jonathan Del real, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

The location is great and the staff are friendly, but the rooms are a different story. There's mold growing on the ceilings, the bathroom door doesn't close, shower is horrible, and the AC leaks water everywhere. The hotel's name seems to fit perfectly. Don't be fooled by the photos—they're just illusions.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

I like that the person at front desk,( Paulo) was very friendly and helpful with whatever I need
Gerardo, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Me encantó 10/10 gracias por todo!
Jocelyn, 4-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ay Cucarachas , las fundas de las almuadas olían mal , y la Música no deja dormir
Gabriela, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The walls are thin - I could hear the noise from outside and next door loudly. I stayed for 5 days and they never replaced my bath towels. There was a stain on my bedsheet that was always there so the sheets were never replaced. Otherwise, great location, helpful staff and beautiful garden.
Lyle, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Getting up to 5th floor was a trek eith no elevator service.
Amy, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

I liked that the Frida Museo was right actoss the street and we could see the ocean from either room. I did not love that we were out of water for the last two days and thst we were only offered toast for breakfast.
Amy, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The property was terribly rundown. At one time it must have been a cute, boutique hotel however no lift, rooms very dated and shabby, the pool area very sad. it did have AC which was great. Electricity went out twice when i was there. Was reasonably priced and i thought a great deal for central playa, now understand why. I bought the breakfast which was served at another property. Toast and coffee was included, all else was additional. I would not stay at this hotel again.
william tyrone, 3-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

Suited basic needs, clean room, rooftop pool area was a nice & spacious, excellent location within walking distance to shopping & restaurants, 1/2 block to the beach. There was no elevator & the continental breakfast included only toast & weak coffee.
Melody, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lovely Getaway
I only gave this a 4 star because of the location and the front desk staff Gabriela and Housekeeper. The location is perfect for the beach. But there is absolutely nothing else this property has to offer. They said breakfast was included. But their breakfast was a stale toast, coffee, juice and tea. Nothing else, everything was a la carte in a different location. The bed was extremely hard and I am not one to complain. Noise level extremely high, as it is very close to Senior Frog's restaurant and they party until 3am.
3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

If selecting this hotel bear in mind...
I had a nice(ish) big room on the 1st floor with a balcony and a tiny bit of sea view. Unfortunately there were people eating smelly foods, children playing ball games, men smoking and coughing in the common areas and neighbouring balcony, which was really unpleasant. The hotel is centrally located and close to the beach. Very noisy area, expect loud music from nearby bars until past 2am every night. Budget hotel, which has clearly seen more splendours days. Breakfast is on another hotel not far, but small and long wait to get in. We ended up having breakfast at local coffee shops every day. The staff were very friendly though.
Daniela, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

We arrive air conditioner need to be recharge, the last night we stayed the room was SUPER hot the air conditioner went out again… very uncomfortable night with no sleep at all…
Yolanda, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I had a great time there it was very nice and clean, staff were great and Emanuel at the receptionist was great and very helpful when ever i asked for anything in regards to anything thank you all
Mohammad Ali, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Karen, 14-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Nice greeting. Close to the beach. Free breakfast 10 minute walk away. Wonderful rooftop deck with a small pool. Better rooftop pool with a bar and restaurant next door at The Carmen. Open to anyone that buys food or drink. Most of these places are hit or miss. On my visit house keeping was non existent. If you get a room here make sure it's as far away from 8th as possible.
Andrew, 3-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review