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Reviews of Ocean Zen Suites on 5th Avenue - Adults Only

3.5 out of 5
Ocean Zen Suites on 5th Avenue - Adults Only
Quinta Avenida (5a) Calle 68 y 70, Mza 368 Lote 2 Luis Donaldo Colosio, Playa del Carmen, QROO

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 151 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

christopher, Deltona

Ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shadey

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wasn’t able to check in to this hotel. No attendant on-site when I arrived around 4:30 pm. Tried to call over and over no response . Waited until 8 pm on-site and decided we’d to get another hotel as it was getting late . Stay away from this place . It is bad condition as well . Nothing lke the pics. Still awaiting a refund I may not get .

10/10 Excellent

Vasili

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a Gem on the 5th Avenue. We took a 4 day vacation and I needed to work for 3 days remotely (needed to quite a few health consultations over the internet phone). Wifi was #1 requirement. Each room has a router and dedicated wifi signal. This is the best connection I've had, both wifi and cable worked GREAT. No drops, no loss of signal...unlike "all inclusive resorts." Rooms are modern, clean, staff is friendly (host and her son speak good English), place is quiet, away from the 5th street noise, 4 min walk to the beach (very nice and clean-also not noisy, unlike "all inclusive.") Hotel is in safe neighbourhood and within 1-7 min walk to great food places. We ate mostly on the 5th but price wise, baja cafe next door has the best prices. Their combos are great. NOTE: eating out prices are the same as in Canada...be prepared. We also bought food at the super market on the 10th street and fruit from the stands on the 15th (they were SUPER DELICIOUS). It's about a 15 min walk. We loved sun tanning by the pool and watching the ocean. Next time we'll go for the "queen bad," as there is more room for a couple. We are looking forward to be coming back with the boys, as it is truly a GREAT PLACE. Special thank you to Mighty and her son...oh yes, we loved the turtles in the pond. Quite the characters have to say. Thank you for creating this place. Each morning and evening I spent quite a bit on balcony in meditation... even though I had to wear the ear plugs.

6/10 Okay

gabriel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
A lot of noise in the morning early.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kyle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Ocean Zen Suites on 12 Jan 2024
Agradecemos sus comentarios para poder mejorar el servicio, esperamos la próxima vez podamos cubrir sus expectativas, en verdad fue un gusto atenderles, esperamos recibirles pronto nuavamente!

8/10 Good

Francessca

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, Anna Maria made sure i had what I needed and assisted with any requests I had. About 10min walk to downtown 5th avenue. Nice view from the pool area to the Ocean. I was traveling alone and am a women so walking back at night was not the best choice, the hotel is in kore of a residential area. The stay was nice and I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Ocean Zen Suites on 23 Dec 2023
Thank you very much for taking your time to write us your review. Was truly lovely to having you here at our hotel. Hope you went home with beutiful memories from your vacation and you stay here in Playa del Carmen!We really do hope to see you again and give you the best stay and services. Take care!

6/10 Okay

christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Ocean Zen Suites on 10 Dec 2023
Dear Ms Christina,Thanks for leaving your comment.We are very attentive to our guests, and always make ouserselfs avalaible. We work for making the guests confortable and giving them a memorable stay at our hotel, within our possibilities. We always suggest that non Spanish speakers use a translator, so they can navagate and have a great time with no problem!We really hope to see you soon again and give you the best stay.

10/10 Excellent

Kiara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach and plenty of food options close by.

4/10 Poor

Jaime

Disliked: Staff & service
Do not go there Trust me
Not very pleasant place Lsst time I stayed at a Hotel nearby that was the same price but it was way much better They do not have parking available and it fells quite unsafe to leave the car in the street This place should have a two star rating at most
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Ocean zen suites on 3 Nov 2023
Good afternoon Mr Jaime. We are sorry you felt this way, but the area where we are located is very safe, we are at a 15-minute walk from the center, our facilities have a security guard at night, our location is available in all platforms, information about the neighborhood is also online, it is a calm, quiet area and we are on Fifth Avenue where many people pass by doing their exercises, families walking, people with their pets, etc. The feedback we receive from previous guests regarding the security is excelent, including the ones that came with their cars. Hope to see you again soon.

2/10 Terrible

Mauricio

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived at the hotel, my partner saw a poop in the toilet, and the room smelled like mould. The area around the hotel feels completely unsafe; when we asked the person in the lobby about it, he just scoffed and said, "Sure!". It's so safe they don't give you keys to enter the building. You have to buzz in so they can check who it is. Around the area, there are only a couple of mechanic shops, and some prostitutes hang around the area at night and that's it. The ocean view is about 2 miles away, so you can see some water and assume it's the ocean. AVOID THIS HOTEL. Worst of all, we asked for our money back since we had to look for another hotel in the middle of the night because this was a horrible place with a horrible area, and just stood with the no cancellation fee two days before the stay, I wonder why they don't make cancellations after, and I would answer that because if you see the hotel and the area around it, you know you won't stay in it. By the way, the pictures of the hotel in Expedia are concepts of the area, not actual pictures.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Ocean Zen Suites on 17 Oct 2023
The cleanliness is double checked before the arrival of each guest, the area where we are located is very safe, we are at a 15-minute walk from the center, our facilities have a security guard at night, our location is available in all platforms, information about the neighborhood is also online, it is a calm, quiet area and we are on Fifth Avenue where many people pass by doing their exercises, families walking, people with their pets, etc.On the day of your arrival, you arrived at 8:00 pm telling the guard that you did not like the area and that it looked very unsafe, the suite was given to you and then at 2:00 am you came down saying that you wanted to cancel and that you wanted to leave, that the room was dirty, but you waited so many hours to mention it, the guard checked the room and it was used by you for the hours that you closed your door until you left. We regret the events that occurred, but there was no fault on our part, we are honest and when we make a mistake we accept it and we agree with the guest to improve the situation, the information on the platforms for making reservations is very clear and we are also always vigilant and available for the guests with any doubt or concern so that we can resolve it as soon as possible. We continue to improve every day to serve our guests.

10/10 Excellent

HILDA

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Ocean Zen Suites on 28 Aug 2023
Muchas gracias por sus comentarios, en verdad fue un gusto atenderle y que su estancia haya sido de su agrado en todos los aspectos, esperamos recibirle pronto de nuevo!

8/10 Good

Ute

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Closeness to beach super; very helpful staff; Wifi connection VERY Bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Ocean Zen Suites on 28 Jul 2023
Thank you very much for your comments, it was a pleasure to receive you in our hotel and we hope you will return soon!

2/10 Terrible

Genise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This plae is terrible. They didnt have hot water. Said there was a spa but there was not one. The pool looked dirty. We stayed one night and left and they wouldn't refund our 2 day other day. The saying is true you get what you pay for... run away from this property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Ocean Zen Suites on 11 Jul 2023
We are sorry for the inconveniences that occurred during your stay with us, we appreciate your comments to improve these situations. But, unfortunately, there was a misunderstood regarding the spa, we don't offer this service anywhere in our page in any platform. And we solved the problem with the hot water during the first morning of your stay. We also offered you a room free upgrade, which you enjoyed for 2 nights. We hope that the next time you stay with us we will make your stay the best for you and your family, thank you very much!

10/10 Excellent

Celine

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Ocean Zen Suites on 12 Jan 2024
We are very glad to know that you have a great time in your stay here with us. Thank you both for your kindness and so good energy! We are truly happy to have guests like you. Hope to see you soon again. Thank you very much!

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely quiet hotel
We stayed here for four nights at the end of our honeymoon. The staff were amazing and very helpful. The location was very quiet and the views were lovely of the jungle and ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from ocean zen on 18 Jun 2023
We are very glad to know that you have a great time in your stay here with us. Thank you both for your kindness and so good energy! We are truly happy to have guests like you. Hope to see you soon again. Thank you very much!

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like the view because it is overlooking the forested area. It is also very walkable to the beach. The staff are nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from ocean zen on 1 Jun 2023
We appreciated your company in Ocean Zen Suites, thank you for choose us.

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from ocean zen on 10 Apr 2023
Muchas gracias por sus comentarios, esperamos recibirle pronto de nueva cuenta

10/10 Excellent

Florian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from ocean zen on 10 Apr 2023
Muchas gracias por sus comentarios, esperamos recibirle pronto de nueva cuenta

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda Nava

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean, we had everything we need. A walk distance to restaurants and beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Youssef on 29 Mar 2023
muchas, gracias por sus comentarios en verdad fue un gusto atenderle y que su estancia haya sido de su agrado en todos los aspectos, esperamos recibirle pronto de nuevo.

8/10 Good

Juan Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from ocean zen on 13 Apr 2023
Mil gracias por elegirnos!

10/10 Excellent

Campos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
"I recently had the pleasure of staying at Ocean Zen Suites on 5th Avenue, and I must say it exceeded all of my expectations. From the moment I walked into the hotel, I was greeted with warm and friendly service. The hotel staff were always available to answer any questions I had and went above and beyond to make sure my stay was comfortable and enjoyable. The room was spacious, comfortable, and had all the amenities I needed for a relaxing stay. I particularly enjoyed waking up early to catch the stunning sunrise from my window. The bathroom was spotless and had all the necessary amenities. One of the highlights of my stay was the rooftop pool with breathtaking views of the ocean, which was just a few minutes' walking distance away. It was a fantastic way to relax after a long day of exploring. What impressed me the most was the safety measures in place - the pool had a gate that opened via a camera and security guard, which made me feel safe and secure. The hotel's location was also excellent, situated in a vibrant and bustling area with plenty of restaurants, shops, and attractions nearby. It was also just a short walk from public transportation, which made it easy to explore the city. Overall, I highly recommend Ocean Zen Suites on 5th Avenue for anyone looking for a comfortable and memorable stay in Playa del Carmen. The staff, amenities, and location all exceeded my expectations, and I can't wait to come back and visit again!"
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Youssef on 29 Mar 2023
Le agradecemos sus comentarios y fue un gusto atenderles y hacer que su estancia sea lo mejor posible para ustedes, esperamos que regresen pronto y, estaremos aquí para recibirlos con mucho entusiasmo

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, comfortable and spacious. the location was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from ocean zen on 13 Mar 2023
Muchas gracias por sus comentarios, fue un placer recibirle y ojala pronto podamos verle de nuevo

10/10 Excellent

Boyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Youssef on 30 Mar 2023
Muchas gracias por sus comentarios, esperamos recibirle pronto de nueva cuenta.

8/10 Good

Jean-Sebastien

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little off the beaten track from further south where there are too many people and too many stores. A 5 minute walk from the closest beach with local and semi-local restaurants near by. Also has a small pool on the roof with a view of the neighbourhood. Not a luxury hotel but it has character and that's what we liked about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from ocean zen on 21 Feb 2023
Thank you very much for your comments. We appreciate your stay with us and we hope to improve day by day. We hope to see you soon.

6/10 Okay

marja

Very small sign above narrow door so took a while to locate it.Had a very steep narrow spiral cement open staircase to the top floor where the office is located, so be careful! Our room had a view of only a white cement wall that separates the building from the street. Takes about 12 minutes to get to the beautiful white sand beach down the road and along a path through the woods. Slept ok but some street yelling in the night. Shower lukewarm.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from ocean zen on 21 Feb 2023
Thank you very much for your comments. We appreciate your stay with us and we hope to improve day by day. We hope to see you soon.

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible
Reception is at the top of three or four stories of spiral stairs. They don't come down to meet you. First room was interior. What I noticed there were rooms facing the ocean available I paid extra to move. After moving they told me there were rooms available for a couple nights. Then I found out I had covid. I told one of the workers so he wouldn't get sick. All of a sudden there were no rooms available and I had to leave the next morning. Sleazy operation. Otherwise, nice come location considering how crazy central Carmen has become
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from ocean zen on 18 Feb 2023
Thank you very much for your comments, it was a pleasure to receive you in our hotel and we hope you will return soon

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from ocean zen on 9 Mar 2023
muchas gracias por sus comentarios esperamos recibirle de nuevo muy pronto

10/10 Excellent

Alin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful for anyone that wants to consider nature closer .... Its unique style and pleasing nature has made it characteristic for its environment...
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Pepe Diaz on 23 Jun 2022
Thank you for taking the time to rate and choose us, we look forward to your return.

10/10 Excellent

Alin

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Yen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great and I felt very connected with the real Mexican people because it is in a residential neighborhood. The coffee shops and restaurants in the area have more charm and you don't get people pressuring you to buy. It's very nice and slow paced. The public beach was extremely close to the location and I regularly took walks in the morning. The roof pool was lovely and nice, but I it was too hot during the afternoon, I think it would help if there were some umbrellas or shade. At night/evening, the roof top had a really good view of the area or the sun set.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Ocean Zen Suites. on 10 May 2022
Good afternoon, we appreciate that you have taken a few minutes of your time to give us your valuable opinion about your experience at Ocean Zen Suites, we hope to see you again soon.

6/10 Okay

Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The place itself is not very luxurious as it mentions its zen but not in a great spot kinda scary actually.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Ocean Zen Suites. on 10 May 2022
Good afternoon, we appreciate your opinion, which we will take into account to continue improving.

10/10 Excellent

Andreea, Dublin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a true gem in Playa Del Carmen. Spacious and airy, facing the ocean and getting plenty of natural light. And environmental-friendly! Loved the all glass wall and the balcony. Loved seeing the sunrise every morning from our bed and hearing the ocean at night. Super comfortable bed. Quiet a/c and ceiling fan. Full fridge and basic kitchen utensils and appliances (blender, toaster, coffee maker). Filtered water on every floor. Room cleaned and towels changed every day. Very friendly and accommodating staff! Great location on the quieter side of Quinta Avenida, right between Playa Punta Esmeralda (our favorite beach, wider and less crowded) and Las Hijas Beach Club (our favorite lunch spot). The street is very circulated all the time - many people walking, running and biking. We felt comfortable walking back from dinner at night and also running in the morning all the way to the city center. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second time stating here. It’s a peaceful and comfy welcome to Playa, close enough to the action and also far enough to have quiet and relax, and a short walk to a nice beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Alexandra Cristina, aachen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
We were deceived by the pictures. Our room only had a small window view to the garden. The reception is in the 5th floor and the receptionist is not helpful and very unfriendly. The entrance is with a drain that leaves bad smell as soon as you enter the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Ocean Zen Suites on 3 Feb 2022
We appreciated your time to give us your comments

10/10 Excellent

SANDY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s good place
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Ocean Zen Suites on 3 Feb 2022
We appreciated your time to give us your comments

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
small but very quiet. very close to everything
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Ocean Zen Suites on 15 Jul 2021
We appreciated your time to give us your comments.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really peaceful and calm hotel close to the public beaches, right on fifth avenue
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Response from Ocean Zen Suites on 12 Mar 2021
Dear Anonymus; Thank you for taking your time to share your experience, it is of fundamental importance for us to know your opinion and to see that the concept of a Zen holiday is appreciated. From all the staff of Ocean Zen Suites, we thank you again and we hope to have you back soon in our boutique hotel for a new Zen stay.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay as far of this place as humanly possible. They have BED BUGS! First is in a very bad area of town. I did not felt safe here. There is no parking as being advertise. Also, all those nice pictures: FAKE! To enter the building you have to scream because they give you no key and the guard is always missing. The pictures of the nice pond with the Budha: a frog’s nest. And worst: BED BUGS!!! I have so many bites all over. This place is horrible. I was not able to check out. Had to leave the keys in the counter, since there was none available when we left.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from Ocean Zen Suites. on 10 Mar 2021
First of all thank you for having been on our propriety. Our Staff Is available on the office starting 7:00 Am until 7:00 Pm to help you with check in and check out, our office is located on top floor, exactly where is located our rooftop. The security guard is just during the night starting 7:00pm until 7:00 am. Ocean Zen Suites Is part of small hotel boutique, each suite is carefully and daily cleaned such as monthly disinfected. Hope that you can have a new opportunity to be part of our guest and to live a new and different experience.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Response from Ocean Zen Suites on 19 Feb 2021
Estimado Aonymous, Antes que nada gracias por haber tomado de su tiempo para compartir su opinión, la opinión de nuestros huéspedes es de muy alta importancia, para poder seguir mejorando y dar la máxima satisfacción en nuestros servicios y propiedad. Esperemos poder volver a verlos pronto en nuestro hotel y que puedan tener nuevamente una estadía Zen. Una vez mas les agradecemos por haber compartido su opinión. Ocean Zen Suites

4/10 Poor

Roberto

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No good
Too far from downtown You cannot go out in the night to dangerous The location of the place is very bad
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Response from Ocean Zen Suites on 5 Jan 2021
Thank you for being in Ocean Zen Suites and thank you for leaving your comment which always helps us to understand the needs of our customers, so that we can improve. Ocean Zen Suites is located in a quiet area of ​​fifth avenida, away from the noise and chaos of the center, during the day this part of fifth avenida is crowded with people running, people walking and people heading to the sea, as we have the famous beach of Punta Esmeralda 200 meters from here. Our hotel offers light during the night also in the street as it is a private property but the street lights are part of the town hall. The rooms are comfortable and clean, they are checked by our staff that nothing is missing at the time of check in. being in a tropical area, our hotel covers the beds with sheets and provides customers with blankets, which are located in the appropriate closet. The same for any need, our customers can go to our staff who will be ready to help. We are sorry that you have not been able to appreciate the fantastic landscape, the fantastic sunset seen from the rooftop terrace and why not also the sounds of the birds in the morning. We hope that you can enjoy your vacation and that one day you will be able to return to revalue our Zen concept. Greetings

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Response from Ocean Zen Suites on 12 Dec 2020
Gracias por tomarse de su tiempo y compartir su opinión. Nos importa mucho saber de ustedes para poder mejorar día a día mas. Gracias.

6/10 Okay

Trinette, Greensboro, NC

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Th rooms in this hotel are very clean but the location is bad. They said it’s on 5th Ave which is one of the main roads with all the shops. Unfortunately it’s on the other end of 5th which is not safe. Too many stairs with no elevator. You have to carry your luggage up winding stairs. The back of the 1st floor needs cleaning and work.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Response from Ocean Zen Suites. on 19 Sept 2020
Dear Trinette; First off all thank you to have been on Ocean Zen Suites. Ocean Zen Suites is located on the north part of the 5th avenue, far away from the noise of down town. At 5 min by walk you can join the beach of Punta Esmeralda, and 10 min by walking you can join the CTM where you can find a lot of restaurants, shops and oxxo. From all our staff we want to thank you and take your review to improve. Sincerely; Ocean Zen Suites.

2/10 Terrible

Frank

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I only lost part of my money, not all of them. I lost 10 USD and 500 Mexican Peso, and I totally have 15 USD and 2000 Mexican peso, which a suspect only took one highest denomination banknotes. My friend lost 100 USD and 500 Mexican Peso, which also was taken the highest denomination banknotes.Since this is the trip with 3 people, I collected the mutual fund and we counted it every day, and I am very clear that how much money I did have and how much money I was stolen. I found my money was lost on the second night of the hotel, which is March 14th, and I try to solve this issue in the early morning on March 15th. In that night, based on the feature of losing money, I believe the cleaner of that hotel had a big problem. On March 15th, I checked the video and it showed that only the cleaner entered the room. I did bring my wallet every day and only that day I did not since I went to a water theme park. I believe this is the cleaner's problem, but the reception staff told me that since I did not put my wallet in the safety box located on another floor, they did not have any compensation for us. This attitude is very worst, and I did need to leave Playa de Carmen before noon,  I have to leave and give up arguing and plan to discuss with you, Expedia for such a situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from jimmy on 22 Mar 2020
Dear Guest Frank Thank you very much for taking the time to give your feedback, we trust our staff since they have been working with us for years and we have never had a problem losing money or anything of value in any of the rooms. all of our rooms have a safe box to store anything of value, and in the register that the clients sign specifies that the hotel is not responsible for lost valuables outside the safe box. Have a great day. Jaime G. Ocean Zen Suites

8/10 Good

KenW, Washington State

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful quiet location down on 5 th Ave. away from noisy venders. We were still easily able to walk down to hustle and bustle of 5 th Ave yet still have a quiet place to return, only thing about our room in particular is we didn’t have a lanai or small Outside seating area directly connected to our room. Would have been nice to have, but rooftop deck was nice. Staff was great!!! Beach access right across the street too.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Response from jimmy on 15 Mar 2020
Dear KenW Thank you very much for taking the time to give your feedback and rating of Ocean Zen Suites Hotel and thanks for taking us into account for your stay in the Mexican Caribbean. We are pleased to know that you liked the location and facilities of the hotel. Our staff works with enthusiasm to make our clients feel at home and for a better rest, you will always be welcome to this small oasis in Playa Del Carmen. Jaime G. Ocean Zen Suites

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and Good Value
This was a small hotel with 9 rooms. The location was at the quiet end of 5th ave. We didn’t mind the walk into the busy part of Playa de Carmen. Only 10 min walk in. TIP: the beach is much better and less busy at this location. If you like to hang out at the beach, I would stay in this area opposed to staying in the busy center of PDC. The staff here are very good and Jimmy speak English very well. The rooms are cleaned daily and Maria does an amazing job. The WIFI is good, water is hot with good pressure. It was nice to have a little kitchen area (no stove, but nice size fridge and microwave). A good grocery store is a short walk away (17 mins, across highway near Home Depot), but a OXOX is just around the corner. Overall we had a nice time here and we felt that this is a great hotel for a budget minded traveller.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from jaime on 17 Feb 2020
Estimado Huesped Ocean Zen Suites Hotel le agradece por su tiempo para calificar el lugar y gracias por escogernos para su estancia en playa del carmen, siempre seran bienvenidos. Jaime G Ocean Zen Suites Dear guest Ocean Zen Suites Hotel thanks you for your time to rate the place and thanks for choosing us for your stay in Playa del Carmen, you will always be welcome. Jaime G Ocean Zen Suites

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Jaime on 16 Feb 2020
Estimado Huesped Muchas gracias por tomarse el tiempo para dar su calificación de Ocean Zen Suites Hotel Boutique. Siempre serán bienvenidos. Jaime G. Ocean Zen Suites

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are large, modern, and clean. The rooftop dipping pool is perfect for hanging out and chatting. The staff are great, and the property is safe. There's a beach close by, just a short walk through the greenbelt. There's another one about 10 blocks North, and another about 10 blocks South. Town is super close and the easy walk to everything is on a safe walking path that passes right in front of the hotel. We plan on returning for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Jaime on 10 Feb 2020
Dear Guest Thank you very much for taking the time to comment and rating Ocean Zen Suites Hotel the staff is very grateful with you. We are pleased to know that you liked our facilities and the location of the hotel, the staff works kindly to make your stay pleasant as at home, our location on the new fifth avenue 5 minutes from the beach and 15 minutes from restaurants and bars walking is a safe area. You will always be welcome to this little Caribbean Oasis. Jaime G. Ocean Zen Suites

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved Calla Quinte Avenue evening strolls
Ocean Zen did not disappoint. Oom was huge. Near to local beach, great swimming, nice walks into town every evening and lunch at nearby Sabor. Neighborhood noise at night settled quietly and early. Open doors to mangrove overlooking ocean sweet. Staff was respectful and Jimmy always helpful. Hope to get back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Jimmy on 29 Jan 2020
Dear Michael We appreciate your comments and rating about the hotel thank you very much, We are pleased that you liked your room, the staff works with enthusiastically so that our guests feel at home, Ocean Zen Suites Hotel is located on the new Fifth Avenue a safe area away from the bustle for a better rest, to 5 minutes from the beach and approximately 15 minutes walk from restaurants and bars. You receive a cordial greeting from the staff, you will always be welcome to this little oasis in Playa del Carmen. Jaime G. Ocean Zen Suites