Hotel berhampiran Cenote Chan Hol, Tulum

Location: We stayed at una vida for my mums birthday in February. I was a bit apprehensive initially as I knew the hotel wasn’t close to the hotel zone and main touristy areas and was having second thoughts about the location. Once arriving however, I realised I 100% made the right decision. While not close to the hotel zone, the location is perfect if you’re looking for a peaceful, relaxing and quiet holiday ( and not looking to go to the beach every single day!). You can easily walk into town ( 15mins) to get to the shops and restaurants and the beach is a 20 min drive. It is a bit expensive for a taxi (600 pesos/ 30gbp one way) but we were prepared to pay this since we didn’t go to the beach every day and much preferred the location of our hotel. The hotel kindly arranged taxis for us whenever I asked. Food: The food was delicious at the hotel. I did find some dishes slightly salty but this wasn’t a major issue. While breakfast was included with our stay, this only comprised of 3/4 dishes from the entire breakfast menu. This was fine at first but since we were staying for 7 days, it did get a bit boring and repetitive so we began paying for dishes from the rest of the menu. We went to the sister hotel ( less than a min walk) for drinks which were really tasty. Staff: All the staff were super friendly but a massive shout out to Fer who went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed. He was so friendly and always had a smile on his face. He gave us some great recommendations on places to go and some great tips/advice too. He also arranged an excursion for us and always messaged me on WhatsApp to keep me informed throughout our stay. Fer definitely made our stay here even better! Room: We stayed in a one-bedroom room ( 3 adults). The room had plenty of space for us all - it included a room with a big double bed and balcony and then a kitchen/ living area with a smaller sofa bed. There was another balcony here and a stove, fridge and table. I loved how spacious the rooms were! Pool: There were two pools we could access, one at una Vida and one at bardo the sister hotel. While the pool at bardo was bigger I found the one at una Vida was always much warmer. Towels are provided and there’s plenty of day beds to sit around and relax.

Sol is an amazing instructor of Acro!! We started with just basic warm ups and Sol ended up teaching me a head stand in my first class. Just all around fun and good vibes in the class, I’d go to every single class if I could. she also does a 7am run class which I’m really excited about trying!

Let's start this out by saying I paid about $30 USD per night for two different five night stays in June 2022. The air conditioning worked purposely, despite what other reviews state, and there was nearly nobody there at all (like maybe eight or nine other people) during our stay. It is perfectly central - a less than ten minute walk from anything you want to do in the city. Plenty of cabs out front (if going to the beach the going rate is about 300 or 350 pesos, do NOT get ripped off!!!), and a half block from the bus station for easy transport back to the Cancun airport. Small pool was never skimmed, but whatever. Lots of ants in the room and a scorpion crawled under the door one afternoon, but hey, Tulum is in the jungle after all. 24 hour entrance with a man who will let you in the locked door after hours. Limited seating by the pool (only four chairs), so good in low season but you'll be on your towel on the ground if it gets any busier. Again though, I got a really good price, I've seen the hotel charge almost ten times as much when there is more demand and would have been very disappointed if the cost was much higher than I paid.

Nestled amidst lush greenery, Orchid Hotel in Tulum strikes a lovely balance between natural charm and modern comfort. From the moment we arrived and were greeted with a delightful welcome drink, the tone for a relaxing retreat was set. The hotel's unique architecture is a visual treat, harmonizing beautifully with its peaceful surroundings, yet it's conveniently walkable to the city's vibrant heart. The staff at Orchid Hotel deserves a special mention for their friendly and attentive service, always on hand to help and enhance our stay. Our room was a sanctuary of space and comfort, featuring a large, cozy bed that was perfect for restful nights. The spacious shower and the private outdoor bathtub added a touch of luxury, though the need for staff intervention to empty the tub did slightly limit our spontaneity. A standout feature was the complimentary access to the hotel’s exclusive beach club, enhancing our experience with lovely seaside relaxation options. On the downside, we faced a couple of hitches. There was an unpleasant odor from the toilet that was hard to ignore, and the breakfast—despite its hefty price tag—was underwhelming in both variety and flavor. Despite these issues, the positives of Orchid Hotel overshadow the negatives. Its tranquil location, combined with the generous room amenities, friendly service, and added beach club access, makes it a place I would happily recommend for a serene getaway in Tulum.

We stayed 4 nights and had a great stay. The rooms and especially the pool look exactly like the pictures and are stunning. Our stay was quiet in terms of other guests as the hotel is not 100% up and running yet (no in-house restaurant and gym but were offered to use the facilities of the neighboring hotel) which we loved as we had the huge pool all to ourselves :-). You should be aware that the area around the hotel (Aldea Zama) is separated from the ”center” by an area that you should not walk through at night - so you have to rely on (expensive) cabs or a car to get around at night - not the responsibility of the hotel, but an issue of many areas in Tulum to be aware of!

Hotel tres bien moderne et propre! Sauf lit petit pour 2 personne et chambres très petite! Tulum restaurant très dispendieux sur le bord de la plage Recommande le secteur aldea sama a1 km de hotel motto Restaurant un peut plus raisonnable

Mayan monkey is a great hostel to say at. The staff such as Bryan and Emma are unbelievable great and gave us a great time. The rooms were super clean and the food was really nice. I had a great time and will definitely come back to Mayan monkey when I’m next in Tulum.

We visited Pacha Tulum in Jan 2023 and were totally disappointed by the Hotel. The only thing good about this place is that the staff is helpful and polite. We found the hotel room over-priced for the value it provided. The room was dirty, with bed sheets having some sort of stains, the window wasn't locked leading to mosquitoes being present in the room when we checked in. The room is very small compared to how it looks in their pictures and for the price we paid. It is worth your money if and only if you get the room under $100 per night, anything more and I would recommend other hotels a short walk away from this place. It is located at a very busy intersection with no onsite parking even though the website claims it has parking. I would like to mention though that the staff member helped us park in the hotel's drive way but there is no guaranteed parking. There were also issues with the lighting and the beds as they had nails sticking out. Overall the hotel is very different from the pictures posted online and I wonder how it has 4.5 star rating on TripAdvisor!

This is in a beautiful location in the National Park. They have a gracious staff, very well kept grounds and it is quiet. If you’re looking for a place that doesn’t just feel natural but actually is, this is the place. If you’re looking for more of a party vibe, you won’t be happy here. You’ll have to take a taxi to the hotel zone for the clubs. The food is excellent and well priced. Not cheap, mind you, but MUCH less than other hotel restaurants in the hotel zone. Please note there isn’t air conditioning in the rooms. They have a lovely fan over the bed and we had no problem cooling off at nights.