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Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Central Square

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Property amenity
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
The current price is P4,671
P5,811 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Room, Partial Ocean View (Cabanas Vision)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 34 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
Cable channels
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Junior Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
Cable channels
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
Cable channels
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
8th St North, Between 5th Av. and the ocean, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710

What's nearby

  • Quinta Avenida - 1 min walk
  • Central Square - 4 min walk
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 6 min walk
  • Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall - 6 min walk
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 8 min walk

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cervecería Chapultepec - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fah Restaurant Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tropical Playa del Carmen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fusion Beach Bar Cuisine - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH

Boutique hotel near Central Square
Located close to Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall, Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH provides free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a library. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and a nature reserve
  • A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to noon

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways (30 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in breakfast inclusive rate plans receive a boxed to-go breakfast.
This property's beach club is 600 yards (550 meters) away.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 5 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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Frequently asked questions

Does Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH?

As of Mar 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH on Mar 4, 2025 start from P 4,670.78, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH located?

Located in Downtown Playa del Carmen, this boutique hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Central Square and Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall. Xcaret Eco Theme Park is 6.2 mi (10 km) away.

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Illusion Boutique Hotel By BFH Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 787 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 787 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 787 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 787 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 787 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Great place to stay to be in central playa del carmen! Right next to the beach and beside the busiest avenues! Lots of fun! Hotel staff very friendly and respectful! Beautiful spacious room!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dino

The hotel is half under construction, the rooftop patio could be so much more but, generally, the hotel seems kinda abandoned. Good area but do not expect quiet as there are roosters across the pedestrian street (which allows cars) and a club nearby is very noisy until about 1 or 2am. Staff was friendly and tried to accommodate. Rooms clean and amenities work.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

marie ulrika camilla

Ok!
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible. Don’t go there ever.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Eduardo

No elevator
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zaki

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely nothing that I liked, extremely disappointed with this property and the staff that running the place, lack of communication since no one spoke English, rudeness and disrespect! All they do is set behind the counter eating and drinking Meta an Argentinian drink, elevator broken, hand doors and balcony doors are broken, blood stains all over the towels and sheets, safe in rooms are broken, shower head broken, noise from outside because doors are not sealed and secured, wet paint and painting and construction outside your door which makes you feel like you’re in working zone not a hotel. I mean everything was wrong about this place, which should be delisted immediately from all vacations sites.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Eduardo F Ugalde

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property didn't have what they offered. No safe in the room. Balcony door lock broken. Front door didn't lock properly. The room had a strong smell of mold and bug spray. Elevator out of order. We felt cheated. We went back to the front desk to express our concerns. First they said they will tranfer us to another room the next day. But after insisting of the lack of what we got promised. We were offered a room on their other property. We took it, and our experience totally chamged. The room on the other property was closer to what we asked for. Everything went well after that
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

The staff and accommodations are wonderful. This was my second time staying and will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Gerardo

I like that the person at front desk,( Paulo) was very friendly and helpful with whatever I need
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Christina

Nice stay near everything
My room was really good, the bed comfortable and with a sea view. It is perfectly situated just beside the beach and very central in Playa del Carmen. Nicolas helped me when the remote control for the aircondition did not work, and he has a very nice attitude and knows service. Thank you. Not everyone speaks English, so Google Translate or a dictionary is handy. A lot was fixed during my stay. Workers did a good job with plants around the pool area and the elevator was fixed my last day. I had wished a more healthy breakfast, but that is very personal. I definitely would go back if I had the same room again. Yes, and you need earplugs to sleep.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The staff here are great but the new owners have let the property deteriorate. If you can't climb stairs don't stay here because the elevator has not worked in quite some time. The breakfast are rolls and coffee and you will be eating in an area under renovation sitting at a card table with folding chairs. Shame on BFH (the new owners), before Covid with the previous owners this was a charming and reasonable place to stay with a full breakfast in the once attached restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Ceydi

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto Manuel

Very good location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Mahealani

Good location and good price for size of room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad Ali

I had a great time there it was very nice and clean, staff were great and Emanuel at the receptionist was great and very helpful when ever i asked for anything in regards to anything thank you all
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

all super good, especially the location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Isha

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great and the staff are friendly, but the rooms are a different story. There's mold growing on the ceilings, the bathroom door doesn't close, shower is horrible, and the AC leaks water everywhere. The hotel's name seems to fit perfectly. Don't be fooled by the photos—they're just illusions.

4/10 Poor

Amy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I liked that the Frida Museo was right actoss the street and we could see the ocean from either room. I did not love that we were out of water for the last two days and thst we were only offered toast for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Darrell Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t like anything. Very dirty, mold on the walls, dirty towels, no hot water, didn’t look anything like the photos on Epedia. Fortunately they were able to transfer is to a different hotel Expedia should drop them as a client
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

george

room was good and big....great suntan deck and pool.....employees very polite and helpful...big thank you to Yasuri for answering all our questions and making our 2 week stay comfortable....

8/10 Good

Melody

Suited basic needs, clean room, rooftop pool area was a nice & spacious, excellent location within walking distance to shopping & restaurants, 1/2 block to the beach. There was no elevator & the continental breakfast included only toast & weak coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalya

Quite and simple place, but very pleasing
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Enrique Rodriguez

Luciano the person in front desk was so friendly and very helpful , great location , breakfast included always have good option nice people there too, housekeeper they keep your room clean every day and that is fantastic

8/10 Good

Joshua

The staff at the hotel desk was amazing even tho most didnt speak fluently english they used all technology available to understand and help accommodate our stay. The area is beautiful plenty of shopping and amazing art and shows within walking distance local bars clubs and nightlife are everyday until early morning which is amazing I will return