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About the Hotel

Av.15 Entre Calle 8 Y Callejon Del Arte, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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Close to the beach
Very good
7.8
7.4
/10
1.0
3.9
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The 3-star Gran Sahara Hotel Playa del Carmen accommodates guests in a popular area of Playa del Carmen and sits only a 5-minute walk from the Quinta Avenida. Located within a few blocks of the Nuestra Señora del Carmen Catholic Church, the hotel features 33 rooms with views of the city.

Location

350 metres from the Coco Bongo in Playa del Carmen, this comfortable hotel is 2.6 km from the shopping-mall Winpot Playa del Carmen Casino. The Gran Sahara gives access to Carwash Cenote, which is 20 minutes' walk away.

Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to Parque Fundadores, located about 600 metres away. Cultural experiences in the area feature the Frida Kahlo Museum Playa Del Carmen, situated in the immediate vicinity of this property.

Gran Sahara Hotel is within 10 minutes' walk of Colectivo pick up bus station.

Rooms

The rooms at this Playa del Carmen hotel include an iron and an air conditioner, as well as media facilities like complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests can take advantage of a separate toilet and a shower, along with hair dryers and bath sheets supplied in the bathrooms.

Eat & Drink

The Gran Sahara Playa del Carmen has a Mexican Los Huastequitos restaurant that serves Mexican dishes. You can visit a seafood restaurant situated close by and taste Spanish cuisine.

Leisure & Business

Relax in a rooftop pool or enjoy a nightclub, a shared lounge, and a golf course. Car hire are available at this accommodation and the area is popular for windsurfing, diving, and hiking.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit La Quinta Avenida for vibrant shops and street performances.
  • Try the famous cochinita pibil tacos at El Fogón for lunch.
  • Explore the ancient ruins of Tulum, just a short drive away.
  • Stroll through Parque Fundadores to see the stunning Mayan show.
  • Discover local crafts at the Mercado 28 artisan market in Cancun.
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Gran Sahara Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double Room
2 persons
185 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Air conditioning
Superior Quadruple Room
2 persons
260 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Air conditioning
Family Room Balcony
2 persons
380 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Balcony
Air conditioning
Triple Room
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Air conditioning
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Facilities

Gran Sahara Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.5/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Currency exchange
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Snorkelling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Spa & Leisure

  • Rooftop pool
  • Sun terrace

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Terrace
  • Trouser press

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Gran Sahara Hotel Location

Av.15 Entre Calle 8 Y Callejon Del Arte, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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Av.15 Entre Calle 8 Y Callejon Del Arte, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Nearby
152 Calle Quinta Avenida
Quinta Avenida
1100 ft
Museum
Museo Frida Kahlo Playa Del Carmen
800 ft
Night club
Coco Bongo
1200 ft
Avenida 5ta Entre 6 y8
Gaston Charo Art Gallery Playa del Carmen
500 ft
5th Avenue 4th and 6th Streets
Sun Jaguar
900 ft
5ta Avenida
Galeria de Arte 5ta Avenida
1100 ft
Ave Benito Juarez 109 between 5a y 10a Ave
La Sirena's Fine Mexican Handcrafts
1600 ft
Calle 16 Entre 5ta Avenid y 10 Avenida a un lado del centro comercial Quinta Alegría
Arte en Playa
1700 ft
Av Constituyentes esquina 5ta esquina 5ta Avenida
Ambarte
2000 ft
Beach
Playacar
2300 ft
Aquarium
Aquarium Beach
1900 ft
Casino
Grand Riviera Casino
600 ft
Night club
Club 01
400 ft
Night club
Salon Salsanera
800 ft
Shopping Area
Plaza Calle Corazon
1000 ft
Night club
Mandala Playa del Carmen
1000 ft
Beach
INTI Beach
1800 ft
Restaurants
El Fogon
2800 ft
30 Avenida Nte. 354 Gonzalo Guerrero
Burro Playero
200 ft
Calle 28 entre 1a. av y calle Cozumel
Choripan del Guason
400 ft
av 10 Calle 8 Esquina
Pinche Birra
400 ft
10 Avenida Nte. 173
El Ranchito de la 10
600 ft
Avenida 10 Entre 8 y 10 In front of bank banorte
Eat Bar
500 ft
Avenida 10 Corner Calle 6 Y 8
Mexcalito
100 ft
Calle 8 Ente Calle 10 y 15
La Brocherie
500 ft
Avenida 15 Nte Entre Calle 4 y 6
PAPAKAO Las quecas de playa
400 ft
Calle 6 Bis Norte Entre Avenida 10 y Avenida 15 Antes nos encontrabamos en calle 6 Nte entre las avenidas10 y 15
Getting around
City Centre
Playa del Carmen5 min  ·  1400 ft
Airports
Aeropuerto de Playa del Carmen (PCM)16 min  ·  4300 ft
Cozumel (CZM)52 min  ·  21.3 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
33

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Gran Sahara Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 328 verified reviews
7.6/10
Very good
75%
Recommend
Cleanliness
8.1/10
Comfort
7.8/10
Facilities
7.5/10
Free Wi-Fi
6.9/10
Location
9.4/10
Staff
9.0/10
Value for money
8.0/10
Guest reviews
based on 822 reviews
7.8/10
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