The place is well located: a walking distance from the beach and right nearby the main street, yet far enough to avoid the noise at night. The staff was very nice and welcoming. The hotel is charming also simple. The room was clean and comfortable. The only negative element are the thin walls; we could hear the people next room... More

Hi GUys, I used to go to Playa del Carmen twice per year I am mexican and like to visit different hotels and resorts with all inclusive service. Let me tell you this time I wanted to do something more personal. I went in December for 4 days to Playa del Carmen, and found this hotel close tot the 5th... More

The almost hidden Alux hotel has extremely nice people working there, always willing to help. The structure is peculiar, having all the rooms overlooking a small central patio. When we stayed there it rained, and all the water was disappearing on a hole on the ground :) it's very cheap for the huge and super clean rooms it offers. Only... More

I stayed here in December 2010 while I was taking scuba lessons in Playa. Alux was a great little hotel off the main strip, so it's very quiet at night but close enough to the town center that I felt very safe walking back and forth by myself every night. The accommodations were simple and very clean, and a great... More

This was actually May 2010, my sister, my husband and I flew into Cancun, and were en route to Sarteneja, Belize. I'd heard so much about Playa we stopped here at Aluz. Reservations were made in advance and the service was excellent. The building was charming, spotless but inviting and it comes with a resident peacock. The hotel is very... More

We stayed for 6 nights and enjoyed everything about this hotel. Its not luxury but has everything you need, great bathroom, tv, air con, nicely decorated and very clean. Its situated about 5 minutes walk to the bus station and only 2 minutes to the 5th avenue street and beach. Not much english spoken at the hotel but we got... More

We stayed here for one night during our trip to Belize. The place was clean, the beds fairly comfortable. You cannot beat the price!

simble and cheap hotel,close to the bus station.the beach is about 15 minutes by bus.good to stay for 1 or 2 days,

My Fiance and I stayed for a long weekend in Playa. This hotel is a hidden gem. The price is excellent for the clean rooms and the lovely people who own this charming hotel. It is a few minutes walk to the boardwalk. The air conditioning is wonderful and everything is very clean. I would recommend it to anyone ;)... More