We stayed at Hotel Tiki Tiki for five nights. Beautiful hotel and super attentive and friendly…read morestaff! Not to mention the drinks at the bar. While the included breakfast was simple the yogurt and fruit was always fresh. And the location is a bit out of the way but perfect if you prefer to explore like we did! I would definitely stay here again if I'm ever back in Tulum.

I stayed in March of 2017. The aesthetic of the hotel is…read morewhat drew me in and it does not disappoint. The lobby, the pool, the rooms are beautiful. When we checked into our 1st floor room, we were a bit alarmed that it was quite musty and smelled a bit of mold. We are very susceptible to this as I have gotten bronchitis in the past from a moldy hotel room. With a bit of talking, we were moved into a 2nd floor room and it was much better. The walls of the buildings were soaked from the rains and you could see the moisture at least 4 feet up from the ground. The second floor room also had far less bugs crawling around so I would avoid the 1st floor rooms in general. The staff was great. We dealt mostly with Anna and Nelly and they were very helpful and friendly. There were a few things that were negatives for us though. We were aware it was a bit far from town and the beach but we took taxis and rented bikes for one day. I think $135MP per bike is expensive considering a lot of hotels in town offer complementary bikes. I wouldn't have minded if the bikes were better in quality but they weren't. It's a small cost that seemed a bit petty to charge for. Breakfast choices are very minimal and expensive for what you are given. It's much better to go into town for food in general. We hung out at the bar a bit and although the drinks are good, they are beach prices far from the beach. You will be charged 150 MP per. Unfortunately no one told us there was a beach club we could have gone to. That would have been nice to know. If you have transportation this is a very nice place to stay.

I stayed at this hotel for just 2 nights. My goals were simple: find a place in central Tulum for a…read morereasonable price, and be able to bring guests into my room freely without any issues. This hotel met all my needs, and overall, I was satisfied with my stay. The hotel is located a bit away from the heart of Tulum, in a very residential neighborhood that's a bit poor and kind of rough-looking, to be honest. But it's not hard to get to the main street - the walk takes only about 5 minutes. The area felt generally safe, though one thing I really didn't like was the number of homeless dogs around. They barked at me every time I passed, and even the dogs from nearby houses got aggressive and barked too. That made me uncomfortable. The hotel is run by Italian owners who converted part of their house into a small hotel. I booked directly through them after confirming the guest policy. The younger guy spoke very good English and helped me with everything. He made my check-in super easy: explained everything, walked me through the property, showed me several available rooms, and let me pick the one I liked best. He also gave me a small discount, and I ended up paying just U.S. $28 per night in cash (I didn't take breakfast) - great deal! The hotel has a nice swimming pool, and the inner outdoor area around it is great for relaxing. The overall property was very clean and had a pretty design. One part I didn't like was the front gate. It could only be opened with a big metal key, and the owners were very clear that I had to always carry it with me. They especially asked me not to ring the doorbell at night and to handle the gate myself. In addition to the gate key, there was another key for the building's main door, and one more for my room. These three keys were large and heavy - uncomfortable to keep in my pocket. My room (#5) was basic but pretty designed and clean; all the furniture was in good condition. The only dirt I noticed was some dirty marks at the bottom of the white wall. The room had all the essentials for a comfortable stay. Since I chose a room on the second floor, I got a small balcony, which was nice. The glass balcony doors brought in a lot of natural daylight, which was a big plus for me. Now to the negatives: the room wasn't soundproof at all. Even with the balcony doors closed, I could hear some outside noises, plus hallway sounds from both my floor and the one below. I could also hear noise from neighboring rooms if people were loud. Another downside was the bed. Although it was big, the mattress was very hard, and the pillows were stiff and uncomfortable. Also, my room didn't have a closet; there was just a small section with a few hangers. If you travel with many outfits, storage space will be an issue. Back to the positives: my room had a medium-sized refrigerator and a nice working air conditioner. The bathroom was large and had a big shower section. However, the showerhead was broken and didn't spray water properly. There was also no hot water; during both days I stayed the water only got slightly warm for a short time, and then turned cool. I also didn't like the bathroom amenities. They were very cheap and smelled awful, so I used my own. The Wi-Fi worked very well the entire time. Finalizing my review: while this hotel definitely has room for improvement, I can still recommend it for a short stay in Tulum, especially if your main goal is to explore the town and beach all day, and you're not planning to spend much time at the hotel. If you're not expecting anything luxurious and just need the basics, this place is perfect. Plus, the price is very reasonable.

My husband and I had an incredible stay at Howlita this past March. Tucked just a few blocks off…read morethe southwest corner of the main town of Tulum, it is quiet and secluded. We loved waking up each morning to the sounds of the jungle, and the warm breeze. The rooms are perfectly appointed - they provide you with drinking water each day, soap, and even a stick of incense. AC and Fans are in the rooms, as well as plenty of hot water in your shower every morning. It felt like such a luxury after staying on the beach where electricity and hot water are more of a commodity. My favorite parts of our stay were the extremely friendly staff! We were greeted by first name upon arrival by Maura and Joshua. They gave us a map of town, and marked off their favorite places (Batey, Chiapaneca, Posada) - which we went to all, multiple times! We had a rental car, and parking was easy - plus they offer bikes you can use if you want to bike around town or to the beach. Dinner (Chiapaneca) was just a 5-7 minute walk, and Batey an additional 10 minutes, and afterwards we took a cab home (about 25-50 pesos). Getting around was easy, and we always felt safe and secure! The beds are very comfortable, and with the AC you won't get too hot at night. If you prefer you can also leave your door open (there's a screen) if you want to listen to the sounds of the jungle. You'll also be able to enjoy a fresh, complimentary continental breakfast each day, and you can bring it back to your room, or eat poolside. The only downside is there is no on-site bar or restaurant, which was never a problem since we just walked into town every night. If you need to keep something cold, the staff will hold it for you in their fridge. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone I know - and will definitely be back for future visits! The location is super convenient, and you can't beat friendly service!

When I read luxury, I had no idea that meant a sprawling one bedroom apartment complete with a…read morebeautiful bathroom, cute balcony, and full blast air conditioning in every room. They also let us use bikes for free and Diego, one of the front desk managers, was awesome. He gave us the beat tips on where to eat locally and what things to see. The only issues I had was the floor we stayed on and the blinds contraption. My partner and I stayed on the first floor so the balcony and the windows for the living room, bedroom, and bathroom were always eye level with anyone in the pool area. All of the blinds aka hurricane shutters were also overdue for repair. We had to manually pull them halfway before their button/ release contraption would start to woke. Ultimately I would LOVE to stay here again, especially if they put me on the second floor this time :).

This place is even better than the photos! It is so nice and quaint! The lobby/pool area is…read moregorgeous very quiet and clean and full of palm trees. It feels very lush and so relaxing. There are only a few rooms here so it's quiet and serene unlike some of the big resorts. Super close to the Tulum ruins and the beach! The beach here is absolutely BEAUTIFUL and is only a short taxi or bike ride away. The staff is very nice and helpful in answering any questions you may have. Supermarkets, restaurants, liquor stores, etc. all near by. So far I am loving this hotel! It is fantastic!

This was the last hotel of our stay in Tulum and was at a prime location in the La Veleta area. It…read morewas very spacious and even offered a kitchenette and private patio for a low price. The shower had the best water pressure I experienced during the trip and the cleaning crew was kind and thorough. They have a beautiful pool are and a restaurant inside which we sadly didn't get a chance to try. It changes throughout the day, it starts with typical breakfast, then shuts down for a couple of hours and offers Mexican at lunch then shuts down for another two hours and re-opens at night as a Sushi place. It always smelled good when we walked by. They also had a spa which offered some good deals if you were staying there, but we were trying to check other things off our list. I would definitely come back another time and take advantage of these services considering the price point.

Can't even begin to describe how great the stay at Xscape was. It is such a beautiful, quaint…read morehotel. We visited the downtown/ touristy part of tulum and we were so happy we were not staying in the middle of that. The hotel is close to everything and we felt safe. The staff was great and the ground maintenance worker was soooo sweet!! The rooms are very apartment like and have a stove and a refrigerator so we saved so much money on not eating out for every meal. It felt so homey and if I ever come back to tulum, this is where I will stay!

We are back from our 3rd year in Tulum and staying with Tom at the wonderful Posada Luna del Sur…read more Ignore the review about being in an alley (it isn't, its a street...sorry it isn't lined with street lamps and flower boxes), and the neighbors he is referring to have been nothing but nice or indifferent. They usually say good morning and good night to us as we walk by them. don't forget you are in a small town in rural Mexico. If you want opulence and midnight room service, pay the prices down at the beach. If you want an experience of seeing what a small town is like, stay here. Downtown Tulum seems much funner than the beach resorts anyway. more options, more to do. There is some noise in the evening at times dogs bark, roosters crow....with the window shut and the fan on, most of that is shut out. it wasn't cool enough when we were there to sleep with windows open. ProTip: If you are going to the beach, walk toward the ADO bus station and the cabs drop in price by something like 20 peso.....they operate via 'zones' and prices should be fixed. Drives should have a list of stops with prices on it. We pay $110 peso to get to the beach near Ana y Jose (for comparison). The rooms are always clean and don't have a musty odor. The maids do a nice job daily of keeping things clean.....which can also help keep ants away. There are not any 'Do Not Disturb' signs but I am sure you can work something out with Tom. Wifi is not available anywhere but on the top floor.....and only a portion of that. They have recently added a new cell tower in town and this year compared to the last two, we got decent cell service in our room (Verizon). Tom was a gracious host greeting everyone at breakfast as always. He makes sure to answer any questions and can provide suggestions for places to visit and eating establishments (Unico was this years suggestion and it was fabulous). The breakfast has come back! He had gotten rid of the cook to order food last year and decided to bring it back and it was better than ever!! Several options along with Juice, tea and coffee. Tom can help arrange for tours of sites, ruins, etc....and make reservations for you at various places like Cetle--another fantastic place to eat). The last thing I like is that you are away from 'downtown' a bit so you don't get any of the noise from the bars and other things that might run into the night. The town is super safe....we've never felt targeted, unsafe, or like we had to keep our head on a swivel......and we've walked through most of it at some point or another. Feel free to message me if you have any questions about this hotel. I'll give you the straight honest scoop. For the value, this place is great.

We just returned from our fourth trip to Tulum in four years, where we stayed at Posada Luna del…read moreSur, and it was superb! We first stayed here four years ago, (the year after we stayed at an all inclusive; the year after that we stayed at a cabana on the beach), and this year we came back to Posada Luna del Sur. Why? Because this hotel is excellent! It is affordable, safe, and it has everything you need, including air-conditioning, cable television, and an awesome complimentary breakfast (not continental, but full) on the roof top patio, which is very choice. Keep in mind that it is located in town, so we rent bicycles and ride them to the beach along the bike path, which is the only way to do it. Tom, the proprietor is great. He is honest, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the area - as he has lived there for years. I recommend this hotel to everyone I know who is headed to Tulum, and I will continue to do so. Definitely give Tom your business, and keep Tulum real! Tom, thank you once again for your hospitality and for the tequila - it was great to see you again!

Had an amazing time staying at Mi Amor in mid December. We had a 5 night stay and the weather in…read moretulum was great but the plunge pool was very good at night. The concierge service was helpful they were able to call restaurant and cabs for us. The location of Mi Amor was also great, not that far from tulum ruins. We were also able to walk to the beach within 5 minutes. Food and service were excellent. We ate breakfast basically every morning at the hotel and we enjoyed everything from the pancakes, granola, oat, avocado toast, teas, and coffees. For lunch and dinner we ate at Mezzanine, casa Maria, and also went outside of the national park down by the hotel zone. The massage was great, we booked ahead of time for the couples massage and really liked it. Overall, we had an amazing experience at Mi Amor, we felt safe and enjoyed our time there.

Located farther north on playa paraiso - approx 3 miles from el centro tulum - this purposefully…read morereclusive jungle haven caters to couples and their blissfully romantic time. The concierge is wonderful and attention to detail too notch ... for example, every night, you'll find a complimentary thermos w/ sleepy time tea and truffles in your room, alongside a love note. Your room will be cleaned daily and even your iPhone cords will be beautifully folded up. I recommend getting a room closer to the ocean side as things can get load from main road. Enjoy the breakfast (and entire menu!) here as the food is best of all of tulum.

Now, to set this up properly, I'm only going to review the bar we stopped at for a drink, but I…read morehave to admit: if the rest of the service and quality is like what we got here, I would consider staying here! Hubby and I were very frustrated and hot after trying to squeeze ourselves down the road to the nature preserve at the beach. We gave up because there was no where to park. So, driving back up the road toward Tulum proper, we decided we'd stop in at the first place we could find a parking spot. That was Coral. The waiter came over right away and let us know about the 2-for-1 margaritas and mojitos. Now, normally every tour book tells you to avoid the two-fers because you get a crummy drink. Not here. Probably the most bang-up margarita I have had in MONTHS! So good, we ordered a second round. And, because we asked for a gold tequila, they upgraded us to a Don Julio at no extra cost. We did end up getting the chips and guacamole to snack on and the chips were hot and crisp, the guac was fresh and creamy...and, had we planned to stay longer we could have kept eating. All within view of the spectacular beach. Wish we'd found this place sooner. No doubt we'll be back!

Loved this hotel-- it wasn't crowded at all (not that many rooms), so we felt like the staff really…read morecatered to us. We got there late, but a gentleman stayed awake to check us in and show us to our room. The staff was always friendly and remembered our drink and food preferences. Our room was spacious and comfortable, beautiful just like the pictures showed. Best of all was that our deck had a private pool that overlooked the ocean, and still enough room for two chairs and space to sit out on the deck outside of the small pool. We only spent on day lounging on the beach and yes, there was seaweed (a problem everywhere in that region, unfortunately), but every time we went outside we saw staff raking to clear it off the beach, so it was as nice as could be expected. We saw some people swimming in the ocean, but we weren't planning to do that seaweed or not, we just wanted to relax on the beach. The cabanas were nice, private enough, comfortable, and the staff came by regularly to check if we needed drinks (without being intrusive). Overall we loved this place and would probably check out another hotel next time, just to explore more of Tulum, but would highly recommend the Coral.

Beautiful gem. We…read moreunexpectedly found this comfortable hotel while looking for a different hotel. lol. The staff was very friendly and the room rates were too good to be true. I may regret this review when there is no vacancy There is a 10x10 pool which complements the warm atmosphere style. Of course there were amazing plants and trees everywhere. Hostile type accommodations too. Very, very inexpensive. Great option too. Super positive: there is AC and continental break Definitely recommend this place. You will love it.

This place is great. A hostel In front and then 10 hotel rooms in the back Amazing restaurant…read more Super clean. Owner was so nice. Everyone spoke English and was happy to be around and help us. Great tacos and the rooms were so versatile. They had a room with a king bed and bunk beds and another had a king and a queen and they were offset so you don't see the other people. They had a kitchen and recommended hitting the supermarket and cooking there. So much fun. Really enjoyed this place. Just down the street from the beaches the ruins and downtown. Location is perfect for adventures.