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Casa Sol

★★★★★5.0 out of 5 · 1 reviews

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Casa Sol is a 5-star resort in Playa del Carmen with 100 rooms rated 5.0/5 by 1 TripAdvisor reviewers; typical rates from about $190 a night.

About

Casa Sol is a small residential property in Selvamar, a gated development south of central Playa del Carmen, about a 10-minute drive from Fifth Avenue. The single review gives it perfect marks across the board — rooms, value, service, location, and cleanliness all at 5.0 — but with only one data point, it's hard to say whether this reflects consistent performance or a single enthusiastic guest. The Selvamar area is quieter and more residential than the beachfront hotel corridor, which means you're trading walkability for space and a lower price tier. If you have a car and prefer a home-style setup over a traditional hotel, the ratings suggest the property delivers on cleanliness and service. Just know you're booking based on very limited public feedback, so setting clear expectations with the host upfront is worth the effort.

At a glance

Area: Playa del Carmen
Star rating: ★★★★★
Typical nightly: $190
Beach access: shuttle
Kid-friendly: ●●●○○
Party score: ●○○○○
Walkability: ●●○○○
Rooms: 100
Casino: –
Swim-up: –
Kids' club: –
All inclusive: –
Vibe: quiet
residential
intimate

Sargassum: heavy in season

Playa del Carmen mainland coast is windward Caribbean-facing; expect heavy seasonal sargassum May–October, daily raking at beach clubs.

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