Hotel La Semilla a Member of Design Hotels
Property description
Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
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9
Superb
Based on 225 verified reviews
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.3
Rooms
9.4
Service
9.4
Location
9.2
Dining
9.2
Who stays here?
Couple
100%
6
SHANTA
Jan 20, 2026
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Stayed 8 nights
Perfect location and service, but rooms need an update. I had a mixed experience during my recent stay. On the positive side, the location is unbeatable, the staff were wonderful, and the breakfast was truly fantastic. However, while the hotel is marketed as 'vintage,' the room furnishings felt more outdated and musty than charming. Practical issues, like drawers that didn't work, made the stay less comfortable. It’s a great spot if you prioritize service and location, but the rooms could use some maintenance.
Perfect location and service, but rooms need an update. I had a mixed experience during my recent stay. On the positive side, the location is unbeatable, the staff were wonderful, and the breakfast was truly fantastic. However, while the hotel is marketed as 'vintage,' the room furnishings felt more outdated and musty than charming. Practical issues, like drawers that didn't work, made the stay less comfortable. It’s a great spot if you prioritize service and location, but the rooms could use some maintenance.
8
Keith
Jun 27, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
When we arrived for 5 nights, the receptionist said that they had no record of the booking from Expedia! I produced my hard copy of the reservation. We were able to stay for 2 nights only as the hotel was busy, and had to find another hotel for 3 nights. Unfortunately this is the second time that a reservation with Expedia in 6 months was not recognised by the hotel. Our previous problem was with Polwaththa Ecolodge in Sri Lanka in February 2025 and that was fully paid! The hard copy was important. After 20 years of using Expedia, I am very unhappy with them as they are seriously slipping up! Hotel La Semilla is a comfortable, bespoke hotel, which is a bit dated, needs a makeover and is in the lively centre of Playa del Carmen.
When we arrived for 5 nights, the receptionist said that they had no record of the booking from Expedia! I produced my hard copy of the reservation. We were able to stay for 2 nights only as the hotel was busy, and had to find another hotel for 3 nights. Unfortunately this is the second time that a reservation with Expedia in 6 months was not recognised by the hotel. Our previous problem was with Polwaththa Ecolodge in Sri Lanka in February 2025 and that was fully paid! The hard copy was important. After 20 years of using Expedia, I am very unhappy with them as they are seriously slipping up! Hotel La Semilla is a comfortable, bespoke hotel, which is a bit dated, needs a makeover and is in the lively centre of Playa del Carmen.
6
Andrew
Jun 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is lovely and the staff was nice, but it was not a good experience. My room was unpleasant. My bathroom (toilet) didn’t work. There was also a problem on arrival. I had a terrible time finding the place because the hotels.com listing had no proper address. The cab driver who has worked here for decades had never heard of this tiny place. I ended up dropped me a mile away (where the dot on google maps was) after midnight and a long day of travel. Addresses are strangely nonspecific in Playa, but one would think the management could make sure their address showed correctly on Google and Apple maps. It was a pain.
The hotel is lovely and the staff was nice, but it was not a good experience. My room was unpleasant. My bathroom (toilet) didn’t work. There was also a problem on arrival. I had a terrible time finding the place because the hotels.com listing had no proper address. The cab driver who has worked here for decades had never heard of this tiny place. I ended up dropped me a mile away (where the dot on google maps was) after midnight and a long day of travel. Addresses are strangely nonspecific in Playa, but one would think the management could make sure their address showed correctly on Google and Apple maps. It was a pain.
10
Rebecca
Jun 17, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
It is very traditional, unique and eco-friendly property. Lovely decor in an amazingly beautiful structure. Everyone was super nice and helpful. Complimentary breakfast was delicious, eating surrounded by nature.
It is very traditional, unique and eco-friendly property. Lovely decor in an amazingly beautiful structure. Everyone was super nice and helpful. Complimentary breakfast was delicious, eating surrounded by nature.
10
Nakita
Mar 6, 2022
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Stayed 4 nights
From the staff to the views and the overall accommodations, this was worth every single penny. I loved my stay and I can't wait to come back.
From the staff to the views and the overall accommodations, this was worth every single penny. I loved my stay and I can't wait to come back.
Calle 38 Norte, Downtown Playa del Carmen, Playa del Carmen, Solidaridad, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Location
With a stay at Hotel La Semilla, Playa del Carmen, a Member of Design Hotels - Adults Only in Playa del Carmen (Downtown Playa del Carmen), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida. This beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Mamitas Beach and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Xcaret Eco Theme Park.
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