Accomodation HELP! In playa -Mexico

tecdivertraining · 5th December 2007, 08:37

Hi all

Matt@ Protech is planing a trip to do some cave diving with Matt@ Protec and need some advise on a good place to stay near his facility. I will be traveling with my wife and two year old daughter. We are looking for somthing thats good standard with pool but not 5-star. Sould we go al inclusive or opt for a smaller guest house.

Thanks in advance for your advise.

cheers

Gilles · 5th December 2007, 09:04

There's a cheapish hotel near the Mexican Protec place (2 minutes just down the street and around the corner (Don't remember the name). I think we paid about 60$. My wife and I stayed there. Might be a bit rough given you're with child, but I/we normally stay in 4-5 star places, so am a bit spoiled.

If you go there, make sure you take the room on the ground floor, and right on the side nearest the office. The other room we had (nearer the middle) had an aircon that was noisier than a freight train, but was only 40$.

Upon my return to Playa, I will probably try to find bigger and better. May even buy a condo

if the price is right.

**diver1369** · 5th December 2007, 09:58

When I'm in PDC with family, I find its not only less expensive but better accomodations to rent a condo for a week. I usually pay about $1000 for a week at a nice one bedroom with big kitchen, fold out in LR for our son, gated, pool, et.c. The Royal Palms (call Nikki at 52-984-2754) is right on 5th Ave, but a bit far from Mat & Moms. There are several web sites (Ex: Loco Gringo) that list a number of Condos available.

**rigdiver** · 5th December 2007, 12:29

If you plan on a car and don't mind about 15 minutes drive check out Scuba Mex Dive Shop Paamul Mexico. Safe reef dives in the Mexican Caribbean south of Cancun, near Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, Akumal and Tulum, Mexico They are in Paamul and it is a nice and reasonably priced place to stay. Very close to some cenotes. Casa Willis is ~ $80 US/night. Owners have been there for years and can trouble shoot anything. The owner is a retired dentist from TX and the operation manager owned a dive store for many years in the US. Both have been in the Mexican Riviera now for over 15 yrs.

**wedivebc** · 5th December 2007, 12:52

Quote: (Originally Posted by tecdivertraining)

Hi all

Matt@ Protech is planing a trip to do some cave diving with Matt@ Protec and need some advise on a good place to stay near his facility. I will be traveling with my wife and two year old daughter. We are looking for somthing thats good standard with pool but not 5-star. Sould we go al inclusive or opt for a smaller guest house.

Thanks in advance for your advise.

cheers

Hey Matt,
You are aware that Protec is situated in a reasonable hotel? Moms has nice rooms and is well priced and the Protec crew were managing it last time I was there.
When are you going to be there. I will be there mid January. I have been meaning to talk to you about my upcoming Thailand trip.

solocavediver · 5th December 2007, 21:26

You might try emailing Dai Jones on daicashpoint at yahoo dot com. He sorted out something for me last time I was there and knows the guys at Protec. See also underworldadventures.com

Cheers,

Charles.

sensor330 · 5th December 2007, 23:06

Quote: (Originally Posted by tecdivertraining)

Hi all

Matt@ Protech is planing a trip to do some cave diving with Matt@ Protec and need some advise on a good place to stay near his facility. I will be traveling with my wife and two year old daughter. We are looking for somthing thats good standard with pool but not 5-star. Sould we go al inclusive or opt for a smaller guest house.

Thanks in advance for your advise.

cheers

You need to stay here. This hotel was very clean, quite, gated and locked at night for security, close to protec (two blocks), about 3-4 block to the main drag. I think the rooms ranged from $50 -85 USD a night.
:: Hotel Hul-Kú ::

Scott

sensor330 · 5th December 2007, 23:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc)

Hey Matt,
You are aware that Protec is situated in a reasonable hotel? Moms has nice rooms and is well priced and the Protec crew were managing it last time I was there.
When are you going to be there. I will be there mid January. I have been meaning to talk to you about my upcoming Thailand trip.

I don't think that Moms hotel is in a desirible area for his 2 year old and wife. I think its a good place to stay if one was going alone or everybody in the party was cave diving.

Scott

donlabbruzzo · 5th December 2007, 23:50

Quote: (Originally Posted by tecdivertraining)

Hi all

Matt@ Protech is planing a trip to do some cave diving with Matt@ Protec and need some advise on a good place to stay near his facility. I will be traveling with my wife and two year old daughter. We are looking for somthing thats good standard with pool but not 5-star. Sould we go al inclusive or opt for a smaller guest house.

Thanks in advance for your advise.

cheers

Check out Hotel Paraiso Azul's Casa De Gopala - Hotel it's in Playa del Carmen, very noce and reasonable price

tecdivertraining · 6th December 2007, 01:50

Thanks for all the replys its all good stuff.

5th December 2007, 08:37	#1 (permalink)
tecdivertraining RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Ouroboros Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Dolphin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Phuket, Thailand Posts: 462	Accomodation HELP! In playa -Mexico Hi all Matt@ Protech is planing a trip to do some cave diving with Matt@ Protec and need some advise on a good place to stay near his facility. I will be traveling with my wife and two year old daughter. We are looking for somthing thats good standard with pool but not 5-star. Sould we go al inclusive or opt for a smaller guest house. Thanks in advance for your advise. cheers __________________ Mathew Partridge Technical Director Pro-Tech Dive College www.protechdivers.com www.tech-ccr.com
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5th December 2007, 09:04	#2 (permalink)
Gilles Worship the feminine Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Den Haag (Netherlands) Posts: 762	Re: Accomodation HELP! In playa -Mexico There's a cheapish hotel near the Mexican Protec place (2 minutes just down the street and around the corner (Don't remember the name). I think we paid about 60$. My wife and I stayed there. Might be a bit rough given you're with child, but I/we normally stay in 4-5 star places, so am a bit spoiled. If you go there, make sure you take the room on the ground floor, and right on the side nearest the office. The other room we had (nearer the middle) had an aircon that was noisier than a freight train, but was only 40$. Upon my return to Playa, I will probably try to find bigger and better. May even buy a condo if the price is right. __________________ Gilles http://www.dirrebreather.com
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5th December 2007, 09:58	#3 (permalink)
diver1369 Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 80	Re: Accomodation HELP! In playa -Mexico When I'm in PDC with family, I find its not only less expensive but better accomodations to rent a condo for a week. I usually pay about $1000 for a week at a nice one bedroom with big kitchen, fold out in LR for our son, gated, pool, et.c. The Royal Palms (call Nikki at 52-984-2754) is right on 5th Ave, but a bit far from Mat & Moms. There are several web sites (Ex: Loco Gringo) that list a number of Condos available.
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5th December 2007, 12:29	#4 (permalink)
rigdiver LEARNING CONTINUALLY Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS Posts: 421	Re: Accomodation HELP! In playa -Mexico If you plan on a car and don't mind about 15 minutes drive check out Scuba Mex Dive Shop Paamul Mexico. Safe reef dives in the Mexican Caribbean south of Cancun, near Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, Akumal and Tulum, Mexico They are in Paamul and it is a nice and reasonably priced place to stay. Very close to some cenotes. Casa Willis is ~ $80 US/night. Owners have been there for years and can trouble shoot anything. The owner is a retired dentist from TX and the operation manager owned a dive store for many years in the US. Both have been in the Mexican Riviera now for over 15 yrs.
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5th December 2007, 12:52	#5 (permalink)
wedivebc Dave Tomblin Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,447	Re: Accomodation HELP! In playa -Mexico Quote: (Originally Posted by tecdivertraining) Hi all Matt@ Protech is planing a trip to do some cave diving with Matt@ Protec and need some advise on a good place to stay near his facility. I will be traveling with my wife and two year old daughter. We are looking for somthing thats good standard with pool but not 5-star. Sould we go al inclusive or opt for a smaller guest house. Thanks in advance for your advise. cheers Hey Matt, You are aware that Protec is situated in a reasonable hotel? Moms has nice rooms and is well priced and the Protec crew were managing it last time I was there. When are you going to be there. I will be there mid January. I have been meaning to talk to you about my upcoming Thailand trip. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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5th December 2007, 21:26	#6 (permalink)
solocavediver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Leeds UK Posts: 106	Re: Accomodation HELP! In playa -Mexico You might try emailing Dai Jones on daicashpoint at yahoo dot com. He sorted out something for me last time I was there and knows the guys at Protec. See also underworldadventures.com Cheers, Charles.
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5th December 2007, 23:06	#7 (permalink)
sensor330 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 581	Re: Accomodation HELP! In playa -Mexico Quote: (Originally Posted by tecdivertraining) Hi all Matt@ Protech is planing a trip to do some cave diving with Matt@ Protec and need some advise on a good place to stay near his facility. I will be traveling with my wife and two year old daughter. We are looking for somthing thats good standard with pool but not 5-star. Sould we go al inclusive or opt for a smaller guest house. Thanks in advance for your advise. cheers You need to stay here. This hotel was very clean, quite, gated and locked at night for security, close to protec (two blocks), about 3-4 block to the main drag. I think the rooms ranged from $50 -85 USD a night. :: Hotel Hul-Kú :: Scott Last edited by sensor330 : 5th December 2007 at 23:08.
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sensor330 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 581	Re: Accomodation HELP! In playa -Mexico Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc) Hey Matt, You are aware that Protec is situated in a reasonable hotel? Moms has nice rooms and is well priced and the Protec crew were managing it last time I was there. When are you going to be there. I will be there mid January. I have been meaning to talk to you about my upcoming Thailand trip. I don't think that Moms hotel is in a desirible area for his 2 year old and wife. I think its a good place to stay if one was going alone or everybody in the party was cave diving. Scott
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5th December 2007, 23:50	#9 (permalink)
donlabbruzzo New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 3	Re: Accomodation HELP! In playa -Mexico Quote: (Originally Posted by tecdivertraining) Hi all Matt@ Protech is planing a trip to do some cave diving with Matt@ Protec and need some advise on a good place to stay near his facility. I will be traveling with my wife and two year old daughter. We are looking for somthing thats good standard with pool but not 5-star. Sould we go al inclusive or opt for a smaller guest house. Thanks in advance for your advise. cheers Check out Hotel Paraiso Azul's Casa De Gopala - Hotel it's in Playa del Carmen, very noce and reasonable price
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tecdivertraining RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Ouroboros Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Dolphin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Phuket, Thailand Posts: 462	Re: Accomodation HELP! In playa -Mexico Thanks for all the replys its all good stuff. __________________ Mathew Partridge Technical Director Pro-Tech Dive College www.protechdivers.com www.tech-ccr.com
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