Review of Beautiful Aldea Thai l Resort-style Pool & Gym 2*

The location of Aldea Thai was second to none situated just over looking Kool beach club adjacent to Mamitas beach club and just off the hustling activity of 5th ave. The hotel staff were for the most part very friendly and accommodating and all of the front desk attendants spoke enough English or fluent in English as their second/third language. The grounds were well kept and clean, the pool was lovely. They had a swim up bar that I didn't take advantage of as it seemed to only be open durring the late morning and to sunset time before dinner of which I was always out and about. I stayed over the Christmas holiday and the hotel seemed fairly quiet there were a few Xmas eve parties, but nothing that was disruptive. I will note that since this hotel is a condo rental each unit is owned or managed by a different property manager. I booked my unit via Airbnb for unit 213 and had a wonderful host that was extremely responsive to all my needs. The unit was wonderful, clean, kept clean daily, drinking water and beach towels were provided, and everything worked wonderfully for me including the kitchen appliances, safe, hot water, blow dryer, A. C. TV, etc… there is always a taxi available and a bell hop waiting to assist to where you wish to go. They have free valet parking for your car or rental. I have read other reviews that it can be quite loud from other guests which I could see being an issue due to the hotel not having anything to truely absorb sound with being all tile, and the hallways are technically open to the outside with atrium openings for trees. With that said this hotel is on the quieter end of 5th near luxury hotels/condos not adjacent to the party city end of 5th though a 10 minute walk away to enjoy the night clubs. Like any hotel you stay at you may have folks coming home late at night that aren't considerate of their neighbors. I, however, didn't experience any issues. My A. C. Unit acted as white noise and I didn't have any other guests being inconsiderate durring my stay. Another note to make is I felt not only safe in the hotel, but also in the entire walkable area around. They have a heavy police precence that made me feel safe knowing almost every block on 5th and every other ave off 5th and the beach had a friendly officer there to make sure everyone has a good time and is safe. They seem highly protective of the tourist areas to keep them comfortable for all travellers. Even walking around alone as a female at night didn't make me uncomfortable in this area. I would absolutely recommend staying at this condo/hotel for vacation travellers that are coming back to or first timers to Playa. Just as you book your room read the reviews of the specific unit you are staying for the host/property manager, and know it isn't an all inclusive hotel experience or a hotel where they control each unit. If you want that experience go have it elsewhere with the rest of the tourists. I would say this is for the more experienced traveler that wants to curate their own experience more similar to living with locals rather than it be force fed at a massive resort. It also affords you to have comforts of home with a full kitchen for extended stays. Happy Travels!