In the heart of Akumal, Playa Caribe #12 offers a serene oceanfront retreat. Unwind on the large beach side swimming pool or indulge in snorkeling right in front of your condo. Enjoy dining al fresco on the spacious oceanfront terrace with incredible views, relax in a comfortable living room and take advantage of WiFi internet.
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9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire condo
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Parking available
Beach view
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Oceanfront Penthouse with Two King Suites and Terrace
Playa Caribe 12 offers a colorful, top-floor escape overlooking Half Moon Bay in Akumal. Situated on the fourth floor of the south tower, this penthouse combines modern convenience with tropical charm. Both bedrooms are designed as master suites, each with a king bed, private bathroom, and air conditioning. One suite also includes a sofa bed, making the condo suitable for up to four guests.
From the fully equipped kitchen and dining area to the bright living room, every space showcases sweeping views of the Caribbean. Sliding doors lead to a corner terrace furnished for al fresco dining, where the ocean horizon sets the backdrop for unforgettable meals.
Guests benefit from thoughtful amenities including daily maid service, concierge support, purified water, beach towels, and parking. Outdoor highlights include a beachfront pool, loungers, BBQ grill, and direct beach access.
The condo is on the fourth floor and accessible by stairs only. Half Moon Bay’s shoreline has areas of coral rock—water shoes are recommended for snorkeling or swimming. Daily housekeeping service is provided. Parking, beach towels, and purified water are provided.
KINDLY NOTE: South winds may bring Sargasso Seaweed to some beaches throughout the Caribbean, including the Rivera Maya. While the situation is hard to predict for each specific week and area, we would like you to be aware as there is the potential to impact the beach and water entry.
The Riviera Maya is full of natural beauty, places to explore and opportunities for outdoor activities. We have a great list of activities and adventures completely unaffected by the arrival of sargasso that we would love to share with you. There is so much to see and do in this special place, we know that you will have an amazing and memorable vacation!
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Internet
Available in the condo: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Limited housekeeping
Location highlights
In a village
Near the bay
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Water park
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Frequently asked questions
Does Oceanfront Penthouse with Two King Suites and Terrace have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Oceanfront Penthouse with Two King Suites and Terrace pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Oceanfront Penthouse with Two King Suites and Terrace?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Oceanfront Penthouse with Two King Suites and Terrace?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Oceanfront Penthouse with Two King Suites and Terrace?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Oceanfront Penthouse with Two King Suites and Terrace located?
Nestled on the beach, this Akumal condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Half Moon Bay and Akumal Beach. Yal-ku Lagoon and Akumal Ecological Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful decor,well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, amazing views and friendly staff. Perfect spot easy walking distance to restaurants and Ya kul lagoon
Tracy S.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
julie h.
6 Jul 2024
Beautiful location and rental
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very happy with #12 at playa Caribe. Clean, great location and the views! Can hear the ocean which is right outside. Has everything you need, great air conditioning, and even parking. Would stay again.check in was a breeze
julie h.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
elisabeth m.
7 Aug 2023
wonderful friendly and perfectly located
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a excellent stay at Playa Caribe.very well located , close to restaurants, short walk from Yal-Ku lagoon.The pool is clean, deep and has a superb view. The personel was very ehlpful, friendly and welcoming. OUr unit was very well catered, very clean, excellent bedding/towel.
elisabeth m.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Michael G.
26 Feb 2024
The Great Escape
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We were looking for a place to escape the winter dreariness of Virginia. Friends, who have stayed in Akumal for several yrars, suggested Playa Caribe. Beach was right there & snorkeling on the reef was excellent. Lack of an elevator (for older guests) and a washer/dryer were a challenge.
This is by far the nicest condo we’ve rented in the past 20 years. The interior design was so creative and the interior decor was over the top. Everything from the pool to the table tops was spotless. I was blown away by the quality of the carpentry LOL. The kitchen was large and very well provisioned with cookware, dinnerware and small appliances. The view of the bay was spectacular. A++++ Thank You !!
jl s.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bryce C.
15 Nov 2023
Wow, wow, wow!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was our second time staying at Plata Caribe, and yet again, it did not disappoint! Here’s what we loved about our stay: the views (feels like you’re staying on top of the water), access to great snorkeling just steps away (we saw a turtle!), a well-stocked kitchen (with lots on unexpected, but useful appliances, like a crockpot, juicer, mixer), the jug of drinking water, daily cleaning service, restaurants just down the street, the clean pool (a great place to relax with a drink), and the overall low-key vibe. We’ll definitely be back!!
Bryce C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mila H.
30 Mar 2024
A beautiful, peaceful place right on the beach
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a wonderful time staying at Playa Caribe as a group of four adults and two small children. Unit #12 fit us all perfectly. We moved to unit 8 for the last three days of vacation, and it was definitely tighter for our crew, so I’d recommend the corner units for families . The whole experience was really fun for us, with beautiful sunrises and sweeping views of the Caribbean. It was easy enough to walk over to a few nearby restaurants to grab lunch or dinner, and the kitchen at #12 had everything to cook with. We will definitely come to stay here over fighting the crowds at busy resorts! Also, this building is within a gated community, and it is really safe to walk around :)
Mila H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Laura E.
27 Jan 2024
Beautiful vacation rental on a beautiful beach
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved our stay at Playa Caribe condo 12. The view was gorgeous, and the condo was well equipped, spacious, beautifully decorated and clean. Half Moon Bay is a quiet snorkeling beach in the busy Mayan Riviera. An oasis of calm.The are several restaurants close by. Make sure to have a beach meal at La Buena Vida, fresh juice or Mexican chocolate and breakfast at La Jungla and a most excellent lunch at Imeldas (the best food). And cross the highway for fresh tortillas, fruit and local food. If you are looking for tshirts to bring home there is a local man who designs and silk screen prints beautiful shirts directly across from La Buena Vida (support local!). And the snorkeling doesn't get better than Yal Ku Lagoon and Half Moon Bay.Enjoy!!
Laura E.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Katie W.
18 Mar 2022
Exceptional Akumal Top Floor Condo
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved our stay here with the restful nights, pool to cool, and soft sandy beach located close to a couple restaurants. Staff were friendly and helpful.The star gazing on the roof was lovely and there was always a sea breeze Much gratitude! The lagoon nearby for snorkeling wasFantastic!
Katie W.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Destyn S.
2 Jun 2022
Such a lovely place!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I really love how relaxed this place was! It was clean and beautiful and a super comfortable stay. We stayed in 3 different rentals while we were in Mexico and this one was my favorite! My only complaint is that I received check in info the morning of which was a little stressful because I expected to get it much earlier and no one messaged me back on the VRBO app.
We loved this place. The views are amazing. We came for a pre-Christmas getaway and we will come back. The condo was all we could ask for as a family of 4 and the location is great. We loved that it was gated and many times we had the entire stretch of beach to ourselves. There is seaweed but it didn't bother us. It tends to move around through the bay and we had 2 amazing days of clear water and snorkeling. We saw many fish and sting rays.
The staff is great at Playa Caribe. They were always helpful. The condo is clean and well taken care of. We ordered groceries ahead of time and had them delivered.
We rented a car which we loved. It allowed us to get to Tulum and other areas we wanted to explore.
Loved this place, loved the location! We will be back!
Leslie F.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cindy G.
19 Dec 2021
Amazing!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I celebrated my retirement with 3 friends and what an amazing time. Playa Caribe #12 was very well appointed. I've never stayed in a rental with so many tools in the kitchen! The unit is beautifully decorated and the Lanai had amazing views. The Staff on site were so helpful and the maid was such a sweetie. We enjoyed La Lunita, and all the restaurants in Akumal. Snorkeling in Yal-Ku Lagoon is a must as it is just down the road. We rented a car, but I think on my next visit, I will just rent a bike to get around. You can walk to town. It is only about 20 minutes. If you are planning to eat in for breakfast and lunch, I would suggest stopping at the Super Chedrau in Peurta Adventuras on your way to Akumal. Way cheaper than the Super Chomak in Akumal. I would definitely stay at Playa Caribe again, but I will stay in a unit that is not on the top floor!! Way too many stairs for us.
Very disappointed in the condition of the condo. Very run down. OLD rusty appliances. Linens and towels did not match and actually had holes in them! There was no tv in the unit when we arrived. They did bring one the next day but there was no cable. When we tried to use our sign ins fir Netflix etc it said the server needed to be upgraded. So no tv for two weeks. No beach to speak of. The photos of the beach/views are looked great online—Not so much in person. Bad seaweed which they had no control over, but it also came with lots of bugs hovering over the piles in front of the pool. There is an abandoned house with boarded up windows right next door which makes the view from upper levels not so great. Actually saw a squatter there a few times. The Office door was open during the day but we never saw anyone in there. The parking lot has piles of construction trash, Old rusty bikes and golf carts. Be aware there is NO Elevator. It looked like some other condos in the building were being renovated and #12 is in desperate need. Paty the housekeeper was very thorough. Liked the bottled water. Disappointed overall.
Erika C.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Joseph M.
11 Mar 2022
great location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
great condo in great location
Joseph M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alexander D.
30 Jan 2022
Playa Caribe Condos
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It is a wonderful place. The building manager Augustin and Pablo were so helpful, making sure we had everything we needed it was a joy to be there. I look forward to visiting again.
Alexander D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michael G.
6 Dec 2021
Beautifully maintained and managed condo. Unit #12
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We stayed in Akumal a few times. This trip was the 1st one to stay at Playa Caribe. We stayed in Unit #12 on the top floor. The whole complex is very well maintained and this unit, along with the other ones we saw, were well decorated. Right in the middle of Half-Moon bay. We would definitely stay here again!
Michael G.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Claudia R.
7 Nov 2021
Family vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Safe, lovely beach location. Walking distance to restaurants.
Claudia R.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ashley B.
3 Nov 2021
One if the best locations on the bay!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our condo was perfect. Augustine was available and helpful for everything we could possibly need. The convenience store almost directly across the street is sooo convenient for quick snacks, drinks, sunscreen, and any needs that don't warrant a walk to town. The views are incredible. This building is our favorite in Akumal, and we now have a new favorite unit...#12! Yes, there is a seaweed season and it's a pain and the beach has washed out a little, but it's a cycle...we will be back!