Mareazul
At the north end of Playa Del Carmen there was a very ambitious project to build a huge development called Corasol (Formerly Grand Coral). Corasol is a huge project, but Mareazul is large in size in its own right.
Mareazul is a large complex as well and is just a small part of Corasol. Just to tell you how big it is, there is a 10,000 Sq. Ft swimming pool. Also on the property is a spa, gym, and garden space for outdoor entertainment. There is actually double security, security at the entrance to Corasol as well as at the entrance to the Mareazul complex.
Mareazul offers condos for sale, rent and vacation rentals. Units come in 2 bedrooms with 2 1/2 baths to 4 bedrooms with 5 1/2 baths. 
Living in Mareazul
People that buy here are usually looking to invest in a condo that is more secluded from the downtown and has its own amenities and a more remote beach. The beach is not easily walked from downtown and only has a few people on it. Most of the condos have good views of the ocean and get the ocean breeze sweeping into the complex. Being adjacent to the Nick Price golf course is an added perk some people like having by living here.
It is predicted that Playa Del Carmen will continue to develop northward, and the coast will continue to develop hence raising values and making this more centrally located. Just north of this development are two of the more luxurious resort complexes. Most people that have bought here use the property as an investment, either renting it out or coming for visits and living there when in Playa Del Carmen.
Renting Longterm
If you are looking for a long-term rental on a luxury property in Playa Del Carmen, then you might look here. It is definitely somewhere you will want to have a car. It is about a 7–10-minute drive to the center of Playa Del Carmen and there are no stores or attractions within walking distance. It is a quiet complex with very few people renting or even using their units. This would be ideal if you want seclusion and not to be bothered by the outside world. People that live here are used to driving everywhere but coming home to a large space both inside and out. Currently there are very few people that live here all the time so you will have the pool and beach to yourself. Compared to Playacar on the other end of Playa Del Carmen, this complex is very quiet feeling and has immediate access to the beach with a great pool. Playacar is more walkable and does afford you an opportunity to walk into town or catch a taxi a little more easily. Playacar is an older development that has been more development around it and Mareazul is more at the edge of Playa Del Carmen now.
Vacation Renting in Mareazul
There are many units available for nightly and weekly stays. If you want one place to come to Playa Del Carmen and stay without being in the center, then you might like it here. It is very quiet. We have visited this property several times and often only see 4-6 people at the enormous pool. There is no loud music, no entertainment and not a real onsite food service (except snack bar). You will need to set up or cook your own meals at this property. If you are on vacation without a car then it will mean taking a taxi everywhere. Taxis charge much more to enter the private Corasol development so expect to pay 150/250 pesos each way. You can catch cabs out of the property, but they can be infrequent and there are empty streets outside the gates.
The people that stay here are the type that want something removed from downtown but close, likely have a car and are more independent travelers that set up tours and day trips by themselves. If you have a group or a few couples looking for a getaway, this could be a good option.
Prices for vacation rentals are about $215-400 a night and $2000-$4000 weekly. That can be a good value with a large amount of people that some of the condos hold.
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Thanks for writing about this property and being honest of its location and need for transportation.
Marea Azul is nice with the gardens and large pool. It never has many people and we wonder what the future will bring for this huge complex. I heard a rumor that it might become a hotel. Anyone else heard that?
We have stayed at Mareazul but something seems amiss there. It is so quiet and many of the places have not been sold. I think this will not continue being a condo complex in the future.
The comments above were accurate but are a bit dated now. Mareazul has now a nice restaurant Punto Azul with excellent cebiche and many other excellent dishes for lunch and light dinner. The resort still is located nicely beyond the crowds, excellent for families and yet within minutes of 5th avenue and there is a small resident community with few other vacation rental visitors enjoying the huge pool and beautiful beachfront.