About Excel Sense Hostel Boutique
Straddling the line between hostel and hotel accommodations, Excel Sense Hostel Boutique is located in the gated community of Playacar. The property is a 15-minute walk from the beach and a mile from Playa del Carmen city centre.
A variety of room types are available, ranging from private rooms for two to dorm-style rooms for up to ten people. All rooms include a private bathroom, refrigerator, air conditioning and a security locker. Bunk beds are featured in some rooms.
The hotel features a colourful rooftop terrace, complete with shallow pool, bar and seating area. Guests can borrow bikes for free, while ticket and tour assistance is available at the front desk. Free Wi-Fi is provided.
A communal kitchen and dining area are available for guests to use. A number of restaurants are located nearby.
Excel Sense Hostel Boutique offers quick access to Golf Club Playacar, located in the neighbourhood, and the Mayan ruins.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Pleasant location in a gated community.
The hotel is located in Playacar, an exclusive gated community about 20 minutes' walk from the city centre. Past guests have enjoyed the peace and quiet that comes with this location, as well as the fact that the beach is just 15 minutes away.
positive:
Rooftop terrace is a great place to hang out.
The hotel features a rooftop terrace with a small pool, bar and seating areas. Past guests pointing out that the colourful terrace is a great place to relax and interact with other guests.
positive:
Friendly staff always around to help.
Past guests have been
quick to praise the hotel staff, reporting that employees are friendly and
welcoming. Furthermore, guests point out that there is always somebody around
that's willing to answer their questions or offer advice about the local area.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Some cleanliness concerns reported.
A number of guests have been unimpressed with the level of cleanliness at the hotel, and in particular the level of cleanliness in communal space. Reports suggest that the shared kitchen is not always as clean as you might like.
negative:
Little room to manoeuvre.
According to reports, some
of the rooms at the hotel offer little space to manoeuvre. Guests point out
that hostel-like rooms are packed tight with many beds or bunk beds, with
barely any space between them.
negative:
Spotty Wi-Fi service proves frustrating.
Accessing the complimentary Wi-Fi has been a frustrating task for a number of guests. According to reports, the signal is spotty and unreliable.