Paraiso Azul's Casa de Gopala

Paraiso Azul's Casa de Gopala Hotel

Casa del Gopala -- Comfort and Value in Playa del Carmen

Step from the city street, pass through a large wooden portal, enter into your own private jungle, and immediately sense that special feeling and atmosphere that only time can bestow. If you are looking to experience some of the "Old Playa del Carmen," while enjoying the excitement and vitality of the "New Playa," then you certainly should consider Paraiso Azul's Casa de Gopala.

Outstanding Features: Paraiso Azul's Casa de Gopala
  • Convenient secure location in the heart of "Old Playa"
  • Bright, spacious rooms overlooking a beautiful garden
  • Multi-lingual, friendly staff ready to offer assistance
  • Yucatek Divers shop on site
  • Large pool hosting the areas premier dive training facility
  • Specializing in scuba diving packages for groups and individuals

  • As one of Playa's pioneer hotels, Casa de Gopala has long been a favorite destination of travelers from around the world seeking clean, comfortable, and reasonably priced accommodations. Many guests are repeat visitors that first visited years ago, well before Playa evolved into the popular tourist resort of today. Situated in a secured walled garden of lush tropical plants, and decorated with regional handcrafted pottery, the three story hotel features 15 spacious rooms and a master suite.

    Paraiso Azul's Casa de Gopala Hotel With a delightful architectural style that blends together tropical hard woods, colorful Mexican tile, brick and stone, the hotel is a jewel from the "Old Playa". The owners, Jolanda from Switzerland and Larry from the United States, look forward to welcoming you and to making your stay a memorable experience. Scuba divers will be glad to learn that Jolanda also owns and operates Yucatek Divers which adjoins the hotel. Yucatek Divers is the Riviera Maya's premier dive center and training facility.

    The 15 rooms are bright, airy, and unusually spacious, designed with 10-foot high ceilings and large arched windows and doors. Each room has a private bath, security box, refrigerator, fans, and two double beds. Rooms with A/C and cable television are also available. A terrace area outside each room facing the garden is furnished with table and chairs and is the perfect place to relax. The master suite is ideal for small families or groups. Amenities include a separate fully equipped kitchen, dining area with table, large bathroom, king and single sized beds, sitting area with a sofa that converts to a double bed, cable TV and A/C.

    The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Playa, only a short two-block stroll, (approximately 100 meters) to the white sandy beach and blue Caribbean water. The bus station, post office, park, library, Red Cross, and banks, are all within two blocks of the hotel. Internet café, laundry service, hair stylist, convenience shop, and several local eateries are located only a few steps from the hotel entrance. Just one block away is Quinta Avenida or the Pedestrian Walkway. This is the main tourist artery of Playa where a myriad of specialty shops and boutiques, and dozens of excellent bars and restaurants offering every type of cuisine imaginable, may be enjoyed.


    Casa del Gopala Hotel - Lodging in Air-Conditioned Room
    Winter 2008: January 7 - April 30, 2008
    Prices per person, based on double occupancy with 2-tank boat diving non-diver
    3 nights lodging / with 2 days of offshore boat diving $266 $126
    4 nights lodging / with 3 days of offshore boat diving $378 $168
    5 nights lodging / with 4 days of offshore boat diving $490 $210
    6 nights lodging / with 5 days of offshore boat diving $602 $252
    7 nights lodging / with 6 days of offshore boat diving $714 $294
    Prices are per person, based on double occupancy in a/c room, and are subject to change.
    Diving packages are based on offshore diving. Cenote and cave diving options available at additional charge.


    Casa del Gopala Hotel - Lodging in Air-Conditioned Room
    Spring 2008: Valid May 1 - June 30, 2008
    Prices per person, based on double occupancy with 2-tank boat diving non-diver
    3 nights lodging / with 2 days of offshore boat diving $240 $100
    4 nights lodging / with 3 days of offshore boat diving $343 $133
    5 nights lodging / with 4 days of offshore boat diving $447 $167
    6 nights lodging / with 5 days of offshore boat diving $550 $200
    7 nights lodging / with 6 days of offshore boat diving $653 $233
    Prices are per person, based on double occupancy in a/c room, and are subject to change.
    Diving packages are based on offshore diving. Cenote and cave diving options available at additional charge.


    Casa del Gopala Hotel - Lodging in Air-Conditioned Room
    Summer 2008: Valid July 1 - September 15, 2008
    Prices per person, based on double occupancy with 2-tank boat diving non-diver
    3 nights lodging / with 2 days of offshore boat diving $258 $118
    4 nights lodging / with 3 days of offshore boat diving $367 $157
    5 nights lodging / with 4 days of offshore boat diving $477 $197
    6 nights lodging / with 5 days of offshore boat diving $586 $236
    7 nights lodging / with 6 days of offshore boat diving $695 $275
    Prices are per person, based on double occupancy in a/c room, and are subject to change.
    Diving packages are based on offshore diving. Cenote and cave diving options available at additional charge.


    Casa del Gopala Hotel - Lodging in Air-Conditioned Room
    Fall 2008: Valid September 16 - December 20, 2008
    Prices per person, based on double occupancy with 2-tank boat diving non-diver
    3 nights lodging / with 2 days of offshore boat diving $248 $108
    4 nights lodging / with 3 days of offshore boat diving $354 $144
    5 nights lodging / with 4 days of offshore boat diving $460 $180
    6 nights lodging / with 5 days of offshore boat diving $566 $216
    7 nights lodging / with 6 days of offshore boat diving $672 $252
    Prices are per person, based on double occupancy in a/c room, and are subject to change.
    Diving packages are based on offshore diving. Cenote and cave diving options available at additional charge.


    Casa del Gopala Hotel - Lodging in Air-Conditioned Room
    Christmas/New Year: Dec. 21, 2008 - Jan. 6, 2009
    Prices per person, based on double occupancy with 2-tank boat diving non-diver
    3 nights lodging / with 2 days of offshore boat diving $310 $170
    4 nights lodging / with 3 days of offshore boat diving $437 $227
    5 nights lodging / with 4 days of offshore boat diving $563 $283
    6 nights lodging / with 5 days of offshore boat diving $690 $340
    7 nights lodging / with 6 days of offshore boat diving $817 $397
    Prices are per person, based on double occupancy in a/c room, and are subject to change.
    Diving packages are based on offshore diving. Cenote and cave diving options available at additional charge.


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