Reviews of Casa Coral 401
El Faro is a great complex; Casa Coral 401 is the best unit!
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Beth S.
Stayed April 2024
This is our second stay at Casa Coral 401 at the El Faro Residences in Playa del Carmen. As before, this unit and complex did not disappoint. The unit was clean and well maintained, we did not have problems with sound/street noise. I suspect that noise depends on whether or not you go during Spring Break or a super busy week of year. We have never had noise issues. We love the private roof top with plunge pool and the location of the complex is is best. You really cannot find a better location. This is an affordable unit and perfect for any stay- it is in the center of all the action, has great ocean views, and is directly on the beach. When you want to relax, the complex is private. Security is top notch and I love that the unit has bottled water.
(Review from TripAdvisor)
El Faro - Coral 401 - An amazing stay!
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Wendy G.
Stayed February 2024
This was our first time staying in Coral 401. (we have stayed in another unit years ago). The unit is furnished very nicely with everything you would need. The rooftop patio and pool was wonderful. Nice to have your own space with an amazing view of the ocean! Management of the condo were fantastic to work with, responded quickly with any questions and requests. The location is perfect for access to the beach and to 5th Avenue. Yes, you can hear music at night, but there are bars and clubs all around Playa so it is to be expected. We love music - so we enjoyed it! There isn't much beach along most of the main part of Playa del Carmen - but that didn't stop us from enjoying the walks on the beach and visiting different beach bars! This was one of our favorite trips to Playa. If you stay here, you will not be disappointed!
(Review from VRBO)
Great apartment & property
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️️⭐️️ (5/5)
Stayed November 2023
Nicholas F.
The El Faro property is gorgeous, secure & very well kept. The apartment was just as nice. It is very modern & the roof top patio was the absolute best part. Thank you for a great stay.
(Review from VRBO)
Amazing Unit
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️️⭐️️ (5/5)
Stayed August 2023
Arturo V.
The property was awesome with modern finishing. The rooftop was a highlight of the trip. Location of the property is in the heart of the restaurant/bar strip.
(Review from VRBO)
Playa Del Carmen
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Stayed June 2023
Anonymous Verified traveler
Nice apartment close to everything. Beautiful shared swimming pool! We loved the private pool and patio on the roof. Great vacation! Thanks!
(Review from VRBO)
Perfect place
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Stayed May 2023
Dolly G.
We will stay here over and over again. Perfect location friendly staff great host. We will definitely be returning. Thanks for a wonderful week
(Review from VRBO)
El Faro
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Stayed May 2023
Kresta C.
If you are are looking for a place in the middle of all the action this is the place you will want to be! Within a few hundred feet are restaurants, shops, beaches and excursions. Lots of bars and nightclubs all around. So if you want the night life this is a great place to stay!
(Review from VRBO)
Great place to stay
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Stayed April 2023
Clint
Great place to stay if you like being right in all the action while having an amazing ocean view! Restaurants and bars are just steps away so it was very convenient!
(Review from AirBnB)
Great Location
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Stayed April 2023
Valerie P.
We had a great time here with the location being so central to the action of downtown Playa. We liked being able to take advantage of the plunge pool at any time to cool off. The bed was pretty comfortable (we were in the master). The bath mat and a couple of the hand towels could use replacing as they are looking a little worn. Overall it was a comfortable place to stay with everything you need to rest and relax after checking out all the sites in Playa and in Cozumel.
(Review from VRBO)
We would definitely return to Coral 401!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Stayed March 2023
Beth S.
We did a lot of research on where to stay in Playa del Carmen. We had been to the area before but stayed at an all inclusive resort. This time we wanted to be closer to down town and 5th Avenue. We chose the El Faro. One reason we chose this location is that it was right next door to the Hyatt Thompson Beach House. We figured if it was next door to the beach Hyatt, then the location was going to be a good one.
I have to admit I was very concerned about our stay because of recent negative reviews about the unit we had booked. The bad review showed up after we had made our reservations. We called the front desk prior to our stay. The feedback and their helpfulness put our minds at ease. After staying in the unit (read more below), we realized we had nothing to worry about and were very happy with the unit.
When arriving at the El Faro, the front desk made check in very easy. We found the resort well maintained. As other reviews have mentioned, this is one of the best locations in all of Playa del Carmen. You are steps from 5th Avenue (why we chose this location) and still right on the beach.
The unit we chose- Coral 401 was perfect for our vacation. We had two couples. It was just the right size. The master bedroom faced the ocean and the pool and the second bedroom did not have a view and was right off the kitchen. There were good ocean views from the living room and balcony. We chose this unit because of the private penthouse area upstairs with a small pool. The penthouse area also had a covered BBQ area with a dining table and 4 chairs. There were two sun loungers also which were perfect for laying out and tanning. There were only four adults so we did not use the sleeper futon in the living room.
The complex is laid out in a U-shape and Coral building is probably the best building, in my opinion. The Surf and the Reef buildings face each other and the Coral building faces straight out to the pool and ocean. It was important for us to have ocean views for our vacation. Also- the Reef building backs up to the street and we were concerned about noise. Same with the Surf building that backs up to the Hyatt. After staying- noise was definitely not an issue even though the location is very close (mere steps) from 5th Avenue. [Property Manager Note- As a correction to this review we just want to note that the Surf building is the one next to the street and the Reef building next to the Thompson. The Coral Building is in the middle, facing straight out to the pool and ocean.]
Just as the complex was well maintained we found that the unit was well maintained as well. There was bottle/jug water for us to fill our water bottles from and they had extras available for us. The AC kept the unit very cold and there was a unit in the master bedroom, 2nd bedroom, and living area. This was nice because at night each couple could adjust their own bedrooms to their desired temperatures.
The TV in the living room was very big (maybe 65") and the one in the master bedroom was a good size too (but not as big as the living area. The unit had all the necessities for our stay: plates, cups, utensils, and cooking pans. We didn't really use them as we went out most of the time. The front of the frig looked a little worn but it worked perfectly (all of our adult beverages were very cold) and the oven/stove looked to be almost brand new. The unit was clean and had everything we needed.
The property management company was good and we had no issues. We had all of our cleanings and when we asked for extra towels they were provided. There were bath towels and also beach towels for the pool. This was good because in some other places beach towels are not provided. The cleaning ladies were very nice.
After our stay, we decided that we definitely would return to the El Faro and would (if possible) stay in this unit again. We really enjoyed having the penthouse area with the little pool and the balcony. The whole trip was wonderful and would absolutely return to Coral 401. Don't worry about negatives reviews, Go! I think this is a really great complex and location. You probably can't go wrong with any unit but we think the Coral building is our favorite.
Other tips: try out the Kascabal restaurant for really good ceviche. Massage by the pool were very good and I think they were about $35.
(Review from TripAdvisor)
El Faro is a superbly located building with wonderful amenities for a stay in Playa Del Carmen.
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Stayed March 2023
Mark H.
Wonderful location, good amenities, super secure feeling, beautiful views. We stayed in March ‘23 for Spring Break with 3 kids ( 7, 12, 15 ) and really enjoyed the pool. Proximity to restaurants, stores, bars, and even to organize tours would be hard to beat. Property management super easy to communicate with and super responsive to questions and to assist in organizing pick ups and tours. I would stay here again without hesitation due to all of the above. Thank you for a great week!
(Review from VRBO)
Great Stay at El Faro!!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Stayed Jan 2023
Jarret S.
We had a great time staying at El Faro in Playa Del Carmen. Location was great and the condo was clean and very comfortable.
(Review from VRBO)
Great Rooftop Deck
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Stayed Dec 2022
Hannah B.
We really enjoyed our stay! Communication with the property manager was great! We loved spending time on the rooftop deck! Thanks!
(Review from VRBO)
Awesome Stay!
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Stayed Nov 2022
Andy S.
Location Location Location! Not to mention a nice 2 bedroom 2 bath condo …not to mention a private pool just for you and your party on the rooftop! I mean what’s not to like? I’ve stayed all over playa and El Faro is the place to be …casino 2 blocks up the street …ferry to Cozumel 4 blocks away … 5th street a block away …Owner was very attentive to our needs if we needed it. I would put 10 stars if I could! Again great stay!
(Review from VRBO)
Great Property
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Stayed Sep 2022
Graham B.
El Faro has been very well managed and maintained and is in a fantastic location on the beach and steps from great entertainment and restaurants. The pool is magnificent and our rooftop terrace (Coral 401) with plunge pool was also excellent.
(Review from VRBO)
Great Time
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Stayed Jun 2022
Anita P.
Nice property, clean, well kept. Great, close location to 5th Ave. I plan to return!👍
(Review from VRBO)