Presidential Suite | Private kitchen

Reviews of Casa Kaoba Hotel & Suites

3.5 out of 5
Casa Kaoba Hotel & Suites
Carretera Federal Playa Tulum, Mza 329, Lote 9, Playa del Carmen, QROO

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 559 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 559 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 559 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 559 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 559 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

daniel

Traveled with family
The manager was excellent. He had great attitude and was service orientated. The rest of the staff was very accommodating as well!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Rojas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Casa Kaoba on 2024/4/24
Thank you for your rating and kind feedback, Saul! We're delighted to hear that you had a very good experience with us. If there's anything specific you particularly enjoyed or any suggestions you have for us to make your next stay even better, please feel free to let us know. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for another great stay in the future!Warm regards

8/10 Good

Bharat

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Air condition was very slow and noisy. Bathroom did not have light. Drain was backing up and smelly in upper room master bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Casa Kaoba on 2024/4/24
Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced during your stay. Rest assured, we'll address these concerns promptly to ensure a more comfortable experience for our guests in the future. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a much-improved stay.Warm regards

4/10 Poor

TIAN

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sometimes you may see angry customer rate a hotel because they are angry. I must say, this hotel has a good value and good potential, but I get a room with a bad lock which makes my stay not pleasant. I'm not angry about my stay, but I do hope they can fix the room so they will get a better rating from future customer. I'm really satisfied with: 1. The property looks beautiful, great landscape. 2. The staff is friendly and really trying to help. 3. Great value. 4. Strong AC. 5. Free buffet breakfast. Unpleasant things: 1. The key in room 205 won't open until you tried really hard. It's a lottery, I will say if you try to unlock it 20 times you may get a lucky chance to open the door. The more urgent you want to open the door it will not open, it's a psychology thing, it's frustrated. We can't change room because full occupancy. It's horrible since the door auto-lock, you really don't have a peace of mind. Super in convenient and I never see this before. This feels sad especially you travel aboard (in which you worry about safety). 2. This hotel is by hwy 307, no other restaurant near by. Hotel restaurant has bland "Italian" food (over priced). 3. No uber. Call taxi cost MX350 to downtown. 4. Blanket and sheet really worn out. The steps in room is potential safety hazard. 5. No wine promised by Expedia member. The staff first say they don't have wine but can give us other drink. But then they never offer the drink to us. (less a problem, but sketchy) 6. No towel hanger.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Casa Kaoba on 2024/4/24
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Tian. We appreciate your honesty and constructive criticism. We're glad to hear that you found our property beautiful, our staff friendly and helpful, and our amenities like the buffet breakfast and AC satisfactory.However, we're truly sorry to hear about the issues you encountered during your stay. We understand that a malfunctioning room lock can be frustrating and concerning, especially when it affects your peace of mind and safety. Rest assured, we already took care of this issue to ensure it doesn't happen again in the future.Regarding your other concerns, such as the restaurant options, transportation, and room amenities, we'll take your feedback into consideration as we continuously strive to improve our services and facilities.We apologize for any inconvenience caused and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future to provide you with a much-improved experience.Warm regards

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This place had the air of a business about to go under. The property was nice but the cleaning was not kept up - every lounger was covered in bird poop. Our room had significant termite damage in one bathroom, drapes were dirty and the fixture was bent, and lots of water damage from one air conditioner. When my husband tried to buy us a couple of beers, they were short on beer and available staff didn't know how to ring it in. All that said, we got a great deal on our room, and staff were lovely. The breakfast was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Casa Kaoba on 2024/4/24
Thank you for letting us know, Andrea. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Rest assured that your comments have been shared with our team, and we're taking steps to address the issues you experienced during your stay. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide you with a much-improved experience.Warm regards

2/10 Terrible

Justin

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very run down and filthy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Casa Kaoba on 2024/4/24
We apologize for the experience you had, Justin. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we're already addressing maintenance and cleanliness in our common areas. We appreciate your patience and hope you'll consider giving us another chance to exceed your expectations in the future.

2/10 Terrible

Gang

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t be there
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Casa Kaoba on 2024/4/24
Hey Gang,We're sorry to hear about your experience. If you have any specific feedback you'd like to share with us, please feel free to reach out. We're always looking for ways to improve our guests' experiences.

6/10 Okay

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Casa Kaoba on 2024/4/24
Hi Megan,Thank you for your feedback. We'd love to hear more about your experience to see how we can improve. Please feel free to share any specific concerns or areas where you think we could do better. Your input is invaluable to us. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide a better experience in the future.Best regards.

10/10 Excellent

Maila

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price! Very close to all parks in the area. Very close to dining and shopping area! Unique hotel features! Front desk was very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Casa Kaoba on 2024/4/24
Dear Maila,Thank you for your fantastic review and for rating us 5 stars! We're delighted to hear that you appreciated our great prices, convenient location, and unique hotel features. We're especially glad that our front desk team made you feel at home during your stay. Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we're thrilled to have provided you with a memorable experience. We can't wait to welcome you back for another wonderful stay in the future!

8/10 Good

Fernando

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Casa Kaoba on 2024/4/24
Hi Fernando,Thank you for your rating and feedback. We're pleased to hear that you had a positive experience overall, although there may have been some areas where we fell short of perfection. Your input is invaluable to us as we continually strive to enhance our guests' experiences. If there are any specific areas or aspects you feel we could improve to earn a 5-star rating from you in the future, please don't hesitate to let us know. We appreciate your support and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an even better stay next time!Warm regards.

10/10 Excellent

Agatha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really liked the scenery! Rooms and bedding were clean. Friendly staff and great breakfast! Also liked that we could get towels there to go to the beach 🏖️
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Casa Kaoba on 2024/4/24
We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the scenic surroundings, clean rooms and bedding, friendly staff, and our delicious breakfast offerings! We're also pleased you found it convenient to grab towels for the beach. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we're thrilled to have provided you with a great experience. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

8/10 Good

Dennis, New City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Casa Kaoba on 2024/4/24
Hi Dennis,Thank you for your rating and feedback. We're glad to know that you had a positive experience overall. If there's anything specific you think we could improve to turn your 4-star experience into a 5-star one, please feel free to let us know. Your input is highly valued, and we're always striving to enhance our guests' satisfaction. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back soon for an even better stay!Warm regards, [Your Name or Hotel Team]

6/10 Okay

Prannay

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The best thing about the hotel is how spacious the room is for the price. However, they've dropped the ball on caring about how they make customers feel. Our room smelled on the day we checked-in. It took us 2 days to get that fixed. Breakfast options at the buffet are limited but you have no options around the location. Also, they say breakfast is 8am-noon but on weekdays they won't refill the dishes after 10 am. You definitely need a car to make the most of this hotel as everything is far away.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price, I found the stay to be adequate for a frugal travelers needs. Its about a 15 minute bike ride to centro Playa Del Carmen, with a nice pathway on the opposite side of the hiway to take you there. (This will also take you to Xplor, Xcaret). They also have a bike rack outside which was nice. The daily breakfast buffet was a highlight and very nourishing. The pool and jacuzzi were available, but I personally never used them as I much preferred the beach. Seemed to have ample parking if you rented a car as well. Would stay here again if the opportunity arose. All the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good about this hotel, im very happy with my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Calvin Lamond

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property lacked dining options. The property is not centrally located to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

joel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
simplicity
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Jose

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Nice place but need upgrade breakfast to a few more options maybe a mini fridge in room. Restaurant hours should be extended into the evening
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Buddy

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Liked pet friendly. Didn’t like double beds when I booked queen beds. Very cramped. Hotel did not appear full but no room upgrade and room was directly across from the pool and restaurant making it rather noisy. Hot tub not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Myriam Carolina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Victor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avoid this place at all cost
My stay was horrible. Filthy room, and poor customer service. Wifi didn't work, tv didnt work, and it is NOT worth the money. Everything was dirty from the towels, to the sheets to the cups, to the shower. There was no attempt made to clean the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ignacio

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The cleanliness of the floors was abysmal, with a clear lack of proper cleaning. The staff consistently failed to fulfill their promises, citing worker shortages as an excuse. Requests had to be repeated numerous times before any action was taken. The shower area was particularly distressing for my family, as the numerous transparent windows and reflective surfaces created a disturbing feeling of being watched, raising concerns about potential hidden cameras. The placement of these windows allowed unsettling views directly into the main shower area. Although the proximity to Xcaret is advantageous, the location is far from ideal for visiting Playa de Carmen. I strongly advise against staying here and recommend seeking alternative accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Evelia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing stay. Very peaceful and relaxing. Service attention was good. Breakfast is included with the stay that makes it convenient when you have kids. Yes, I will stay again.
Room
Terrazas
Chilaquiles
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hua

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and free parking. 5 minutes drive to the xcaret parks. Large pool. Nice landscaping. We stayed in two story suite, with downstairs kitchen and half bath and upstairs bedroom, full bath and living room. It’s spacious and comfortable. The staff are super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Aminta E

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was better than expected, it has everything you can possibly need, rooms are super specious, 2 bathrooms, a mini kitchen and a specious living room with a couch, front desk service was outstanding, they explained every single detail, someone will help you with your bags, pool was very nice and comes with free breakfast (super good buffet type and friendly staff).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Mediocre at best!
COLD water warning! Will be taking cold showers daily! Employees are nice & tried to upgrade us, but other room still did not have hot water. They could not improve it in 4days. Food not great, but service was good, very nice employees!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Casa Kaoba Hotel & Suites. on 2024/2/14
Muchas gracias por tu calificación Ángel, esperamos pronto tener el gusto de hospedarte de nuevo.¡Saludos!

6/10 Okay

diana, Pasadena

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to xcaret, but they did not have a shuttle.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Casa Kaoba Hotel & Suites. on 2024/2/14
Hello Diana, trust you are well.Thank you for your comments, we hope your stay with us was pleasant.Regarding the shuttle, we don't have an internal shuttle service, but we can help you scheduling private transportation, taxi or renting a car for your next stay.We hope to have you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Sergio A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everythibg was so great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Casa Kaoba Hotel & Suites. on 2024/2/14
Hello Sergio, trust you are well.Thank you for staying with us and thank you for your comments. We're glad that everything went well during your stay and you felt like home.We hope to have you back soon.Cheers.

10/10 Excellent

Edgardo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniente, limpio, personal amable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Casa Kaoba Hotel & Suites on 2024/2/6
Hola Edgardo, muchas gracias por hospedarte con nosotros y por tus comentarios.Nos da gusto saber que el hospedaje te pareció conveniente y que nuestro personal te hizo sentir como en casa.Te esperamos pronto.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Casa Kaoba Hotel & Suites. on 2024/1/26
Thank you for your rate.Best.

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Nice staff. Everyone was extremely accommodating. It was just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco, Tegucigalpa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Su ubicación conveniente si deseas conocer playa del Carmen o Tulum. La habitación sumamente amplia y con muchas comodidades. Nos pareció estupendo.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, 5 Diamond service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Casa Kaoba Hotel & Suites. on 2023/10/2
Thank you for reviewing your recent stay at Casa Kaoba . It is wonderful to hear we were able to make your stay special from the moment you arrived until the moment you departed. Thanks for choosing us.

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like everything, the service, the place and people!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Casa Kaoba Hotel & Suites. on 2023/9/8
Hello Martha, good afternoon, we thank you for your review and the given punctuation. We are very happy to know you had a wonderful stay and that you liked everything, and felt welcome and well attended.

8/10 Good

Juana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice and clean, very near to park location. Staff was very nice and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Casa Kaoba Hotel & Suites. on 2023/9/1
Dear Juana, we thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are very pleased to know you found the hotel very nice and clean. And that you felt welcome and well attended by our staff. We hope you enjoyed your stay at Casa Kaoba!

10/10 Excellent

Jaun

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Casa Kaoba Hotel & Suites. on 2023/8/28
Dear Jaun, we thank you for the given punctuation. We hope you enjoyed your stay at Casa Kaoba!

8/10 Good

Bambi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worth staying every time
If you are looking for a place to stay that's outside the bustling city of Playa del Carmen, this is it! This the second time we came to Casa Kaoba. Here are the pros and cons: Pros: 1. Quick check in and check out 2. Nice ambience, beautiful interior design 3. Tasty food at restaurant 4. Close proximity to Xplor, Xcaret, cenotes 5. Peaceful and quiet 6. Great place to stay for the cost Cons: 1. Late buffet breakfast. 7AM is preferable time, especially if you have activities for the day 2. Despite high maintenance of cleanliness, cockroach can be seen, not many, only 1 during our stay, not something to be worried about. 3. Some attendants in front desk, not amiable. Only Agustina, and night shift personnel are great and accommodating. 4. Incomplete kitchen things in cupboard
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Casa Kaoba Hotel & Suites. on 2023/8/18
Hello Bambi, we thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are glad the location of the hotel next to the Xcaret parks worked for you, and that you enjoyed the food at the restaurant, and the hotels peaceful ambience. We will take into consideration your suggestion about the breakfasts time. We are glad you felt well attended by Agustina. We hope you enjoyed your stay at Casa Kaoba!

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The pool was no really attractive, I did not used it. In my room it wasn’t fridge, not hot water, the ac wasn’t working pretty well, and not key for the security box. And another hand the staff very nice and helpful, clean, breakfast it was good, I love the fact the they brings food and water for street animals, and allow pets. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Casa Kaoba Hotel & Suites. on 2023/8/18
Dear Elizabeth, we thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are glad to know you felt welcome by our staff, that you found everything clean, and enjoyed the breakfast. We are happy to know you loved the fact that the hotel is pet friendly!We appologize for the inconveniences about the A/C, we have already reported it to the maintenance department. Unfortunatelly the room you booked is a Standard one and has no fridge, the Suites and Double Suites, are the ones with fridge and fully equiped kitchen. We hope you had a nice stay at Casa Kaoba!

10/10 Excellent

Bambi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel
Hotel looks small in the front but it is amazingly has more space as its layout is longitudinal. There is a nice and clean pool with jacuzzi. Hot breakfast is included (buffet) which includes delicious fruits, coffee, and Mexican-American fare. Rooms are clean (no carpeted areas that are very common in other hotels which are germ laden). Cleaners clean the room and change the towels daily even. It is only 5 miles away from Xplor and Xcaret and very near the other adventure parks. This hotel is a cheaper alternative to the expensive hotels owned by the resorts nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Casa Kaoba Hotel & Suites. on 2023/8/17
Dear Bambi, we thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for the given puntuation. We are very happy to know you enjoyed the room, its amenities and cleanliness. As well as you enjoyed the swimming pool, jacuzzi and the included breakfast at the restaurant.We hope you had a wonderfull stay at Casa Kaoba!

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Casa Kaoba Hotel & Suites. on 2023/8/17
Dear Cristina, we thank you for the given score. We hope you had a wonderful stay at Casa Kaoba!

2/10 Terrible

Fernando

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Casa Kaoba Hotel & Suites. on 2023/8/17
Hello Fernando, we are sorry if you did not have the best experience. We would have liked to know if there was something wrong.