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Where to Stay in Mazatlán

Post author By lend
Post date January 7, 2023

Mexico › Mazatlán › Best Places to Stay
Updated: January 7, 2023

The Best Areas to Stay in Mazatlán

Sitting on the Pacific Coast in the state of Sinaloa, Mazatlán is both a historic port city, with a sensitively-restored colonial old town, and one Mexico’s top beach resort destinations, with a ten-mile-long white-sand beach. A sleepy fishing village until the early 19th century, Mazatlán was then transformed into Mexico’s busiest international port. Then, when the port’s fortunes waned, tourism took over. By the 1970s, Zona Dorada resorts were attracting visitors from the U.S. and beyond, and in recent years, the city has benefitted from its proximity to other popular Pacific Coast destinations, such as Puerto Vallarta and Sayulita, further south, with many tourists travelling between the three. While Mazatlán is rather spread-out, stretching for miles along the coast, most neighborhoods along the coast are well-served by the frequent “Sábalo-Centro” buses and taxis, and most of its attractions are concentrated in the Centro Histórico and the Zona Dorada.

Mazatlán stretches for around 13 miles along the coast. The southern part of the city, consisting of a peninsula sticking out into the sea, is occupied mainly by the walkable Centro Histórico, Mazatlán’s historical heart – a walkable and easy-to-navigate grid of narrow streets. This is where you’ll find the majority of the city’s best boutique and budget hotels inside former colonial mansions that line the streets around the cathedral square, as well as a good mix of restaurants, food markets, craft stores, and two worthwhile museums.

Adjoining the Centro from the west are three compact neighborhoods, fringed by the malecón (seafront walk): Olas Altas, encompassing the most popular and busiest part of the malecón, Loma Linda, centred on the hill that looms over the waterfront, and Los Pinos, further north. Loma Linda and Los Pinos are both largely residential neighborhoods, with some boutique hotel options, whereas Olas Altas boasts seafront restaurants and bars and several inexpensive accommodations.

olas altas beach — The beach at Olas Altas.

Flanking Centro to the south, across the Avenida Miguel Alemán, is Playas Sur, another residential neighborhood that’s somewhat removed from the bustle of Centro but still within easy walking distance. Its west side comprises some hilly streets with beautiful views of the coast, while its south end is taken up by the ferry terminal. Jutting off to the southwest is El Faro, a rocky outcrop topped by a lighthouse.

Avenida Gutiérrez Nájera is the official northern border of Centro Histórico, where it meets a clutch of small neighborhoods collectively referred to as Playa Norte, after the 3-mile sweep of sand that takes you all the way up to the promontory that marks the border with the Zona Dorada. The beach is lined with palapas (inexpensive seafood restaurants) and a few wallet-friendly beach hotels. Further inland, the southern half of Playa Norte is mostly residential, but in the northern half you’ll find the main bus station, aquarium, baseball stadium, the Grán Plaza shopping mall and the Parque Central.

Separating Playa Norte from the Zona Dorada to the northwest is Avenida Rafael Buelna, lined with some excellent taquerias that comes alive in the evenings. The relatively compact Zona Dorada is where you’ll find a dense concentration of beach hotels lining the golden-sand beach, and international restaurants catering largely to an American clientele, all within a block or two from the beach. There’s a lively nightlife scene too, also catering to gringos.

The Zona Dorada is bordered to the north by the El Cid golf course that separates it from Sábalo, also with a fine sweep of beach, good range of restaurants and with numerous all-inclusive and midrange beach hotels. It’s quieter than the Zona Dorada, with more condominiums, but also well-connected to the Centro Histórico by regular buses.

Just north of Sábalo is the Mazatlán Marina, filled with yachts, beyond which, another white-sand beach stretches for three miles, flanking the spread-out neighborhood of Nuevo Mazatlán. It’s the newest part of the city, with department stores, strip malls, a golf course, condominiums, a few high-end hotels, plus international restaurants. It’s not easily walkable and you ideally need your own wheels here.

Best Best Places To Stay in Mazatlán

Best luxury resort in Mazatlan. — The 5-star **Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay** in Mazatlan.

Best Luxury Hotels in Mazatlán
Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay • The Inn at Mazatlán Resort & Spa • El Cid Marina Beach Hotel

Best Boutique Hotels in Mazatlán
Casa de Leyendas • Las 7 Maravilas

Best Cheap Hotels in Mazatlán
Hotel La Siesta • Villa Serena Centro Histórico • Hotel Raices de Mar

Best Neighborhood in Mazatlán for Sightseeing: Centro Histórico, Loma Linda, Playas Sur
 Mazatlán is better known for its beaches than its cultural heritage. That said, exploring the streets and markets of the city’s historical core – the Centro Histórico – plus the waterfront promenade in Olas Altas, is a great way to take Mazatlán’s pulse. The Centro Histórico has two excellent museums: the Museo Arqueológico, which focuses on pre-Hispanic Sinaloan civilisations, and the Museo del Arte, that stages changing exhibitions of contemporary art. Just up from Olas Altas, in Loma Linda there’s a rocky outcrop where you can watch the local clavadistas (cliff divers) plunge into the sea from high diving platforms twice daily (tip generously), particularly when coachloads of tourists roll up from the Zona Dorada. Finally, it’s well worth doing an early morning hike up El Faro – the hill topped with a lighthouse at the southern end of Playas Sur – for great views of the city; it’s safe and many locals do it as their early morning exercise.

Best Neighborhood in Mazatlán for Nightlife: Zona Dorada, Sábalo, Olas Altas, Centro Histórico 
The Zona Dorada is the undisputed epicentre or Mazatlán’s nightlife. There are sports bars, bars attached to hotels with never-ending happy hour and oyster shooters, expat-owned resto-bars (such as Veintiocho) with live music, beer gardens, and raucous nightclubs, popular with visiting gringos and young locals alike. Nearby Sábalo’s scene is more sedate – mostly hotel bars and some open-air cocktail bars. Further south, Olas Altas might be tiny, but in the evenings, the malecón is really hopping, with a couple of vintage bars with busy outdoor seating serving pints of Pacifico beer, michelada-style (with lime and clamato juice and chilli powder on the rim). Next door, the Centro Histórico features the city’s oldest and best craft beer brewery, Cervecería Tres Islas, as well as several excellent cocktail bars, all within several blocks of the Plazuela Machado (square surrounded by restaurants and bars).

El Aljibe de San Pedro restaurant — El Aljibe de San Pedro Restaurant in the historic city center.

Best Neighborhood in Mazatlán for Food and Restaurants: Centro Histórico, Zona Dorada, Playa Norte, Sábalo
The Centro Histórico has excellent coffee shops and some of the city’s most varied dining to suit any budget: from fusion and fine dining restaurants (Nao Kitchen Bar, Aljibe the San Pedro, Pedro y Lola, Hector’s Bistro) around or near the Plazuela Machado, to inexpensive, traditional, family-run restaurants (Cenaduria Chayito), taco stands (Tacos Jose, Tacos El Veneno, Taqueria Playa Sur), plus food markets with food stalls around the edges, the largest being the Mercado Pino Suarez, a block north of the cathedral square. Dining along Playa Norte tends to focus on inexpensive beachside eateries that specialise in seafood; El Muchacho Alegre and Mariscos Puerto Azul are good bets. Zona Dorada offers good fusion and international dining (Rico’s Café, Yokiro Sushi, Restaurant Panama), as well as stellar family-run restaurants and taco stalls along Avenida Rafael Buelna, on the border between the Zona Dorada and Playa Norte (Mi Ranchito Los Osuna, Taqueria Martin, Tacos Alejandro). Sábalo’s offerings fall into the international or seafood categories (Angelo’s, La Costa Marinera, Cenaduria Chayito, Los Arcos).

Best Neighborhood in Mazatlán for Families: Zona Dorada, Sábalo, Nuevo Mazatlán
 If you’re looking for all the conveniences and facilities of an upmarket, all-inclusive, family-friendly beach hotel, close to international dining and with plenty of beach activities, then either the Zona Dorada or Sábalo are your best bets, especially since it gives you the flexibility of easy day trips into the Centro Histórico. If you prefer to stay in one place, in an even quieter location, and don’t mind being quite far away from the city’s cultural attractions, then all-inclusive beach hotels in Nuevo Mazatlán are a good choice.

Best Neighborhood in Mazatlán to Stay for First Timer: Centro Histórico, Zona Dorada
It rather depends on what you’re after. If you have a beach holiday in mind, then the Zona Dorada, with its fine white-sand beach, waterfront hotels offering water sports and proximity to excellent international restaurants, is your best bet. That said, the Zona Dorada feels like a beach resort place that could be anywhere; if you’re after a real sense of history, wonderful atmosphere in the evenings, varied dining – from high-end restaurants to some of Mazatlán’s best street food, and museums, then look no further than the Centro Histórico. Staying in one doesn’t mean missing out on the other, given the excellent transport connections.

historical building downtown — The facade of a historical building in downtown.

Most Romantic Neighborhood in Mazatlán: Centro Histórico
The city’s historic heart, with its cobbled streets, mood lighting in the evenings, and appealing colonial buildings – some in a state of genteel decay, others beautifully restored – is undoubtedly the most atmospheric part of Mazatlán. Add some boutique hotels and al fresco dining at some of the city’s most imaginative restaurants, and you’ve got a recipe for a great romantic vacation.

Best Neighborhood in Mazatlán for a Local Vibe: Playas Sur, Los Pinos, Centro Histórico
Playas Sur, being mostly residential, is a great way to experience Mazatlán from a local’s perspective, particularly if you stay near the coast, where colourful houses line the hilly streets. Los Pinos, adjacent to the Centro Histórico, is a good place to base yourself if you want to be within easy walking distance of the historical center while staying in a quiet and local part of town, and watching the fishermen with their catch on the Playa Los Punitos or the southern end of Playa Norte. In the Centro Histórico, while the streets around the Plazuela Machado are pretty touristy, just a few blocks away, it’s a bustle of unvarnished local life, with its bustling streets, mom-and-pop tortilla shops, taco stands and produce markets.

The seafood market in the Playa Norte area.

Best Neighborhood in Mazatlán for Shopping: Centro Histórico, Zona Dorada, Playa Norte
It depends on what you’re after. The Centro Histórico is best for quality Mexican crafts from the Sinaloa region and beyond. Check out Casa Etnika for Huichol beadwork and psychedelic weavings and tiny, brightly painted papier-mâché skeletons, copper-wire and wool jewelry, bold contemporary art, and colorful weavings; Nidart Gallery for handmade leather masks, plus sculptures and ceramics; La Querencia for striking ceramics, painted wood objects, sculptures and jewelry; and Gandarva Bazaar for colorful Mexican masks, dolls made from gourds, handmade Mexican journals, and reproduction Chinesco (an early-1st-millennium culture in Nayarit) ceramics. In souvenir stores in the Zona Dorada, keep an eye out for locally produced mango liquour, made at the Onilikan distillery just out of town, while Playa Norte features the city’s largest shopping mall, Gran Plaza, complete with local and international boutiques.

Safest Areas of Mazatlán
 Mazatlán has a low crime rate for a Mexican city, and neighborhoods frequented by visitors, such as the Centro Histórico, Zona Dorada, Olas Altas, Playa Norte, Sábalo, etc, tend to be fine to walk around, particularly during the day. That said, opportunistic pickpocketing does happen, so be aware of that while exploring the markets, or if in the near vicinity of the city’s bus station. Standard precautions apply: don’t flash lots of cash, expensive jewellery or electronic gear, and avoid deserted, poorly-lit streets at night; take a taxi back to your hotel if you’ve stayed out till late. Unsafe Areas of Mazatlán Visitors are advised to take taxis/pulmonias at night if staying outside the Zona Dorada, Sábalo, and the few blocks in the Centro Histórico in the near vicinity of the Plazuela Machado, because opportunistic muggings do occasionally take place.

Loma Linda diver on beach — A cliff diver in the Loma Linda area takes flight.

The Best Neighborhoods in Mazatlán for Tourists

Staying in Centro Histórico

In the south part of Mazatlán, the city’s historic heart is undoubtedly the most characterful and interesting part to explore or stay in, particularly if a beach holiday is not a deal-breaker. It’s centred on two main plazas: the cathedral square, and Plazuela Machado, a little farther south, surrounded by restaurants and bars. The neighborhood is quite a large one, but its logical grid of streets is easily walkable and this is where you’ll find the city’s beautiful (and in some cases dilapidated) colonial architecture, including the Angela Peralta Theater and the mansions that currently house intimate boutique hotels. Whether you’re looking to visit the Archeological Museum, to sit and people-watch over coffee, immerse yourself in the bustling produce markets, or sample its extensive dining scene, from daring fusion to some of the city’s best taco stands, Centro Histórico is the place for you.

Best Hotels in Centro Historico

Gamma The Inn at Centro Historico • (Hotel phone: +52 55 5515 5245)

Villa Serena Centro Historico • (Hotel phone: +52 669 194 0806)

Casa de Leyendas • (Hotel phone: +52 669 981 6180)

Hotel Raices de Mar • (Hotel phone: +52 669 136 0439)

Staying in Olas Altas/Loma Linda/Los Pinos

Ajoining the Centro Histórico to the west, these three compact neighborhoods run along the malecón (seafront walk). Olas Altas is southernmost of the three, encompassing the busiest and most popular stretch of the waterfront, with a handful of excellent bars and restaurants overlooking the beach (okay for swimming when calm, otherwise popular with surfers) and several hotels, ranging from cheap to boutique. Just to the north of Olas Altas is Loma Linda, a residential neighborhood centred on the eponymous hill. Next to the hill is diving spot where you can watch the city’s cliff divers do their thing. Sandwiched between the sea, the northern part of Centro and Loma Linda is Los Pinos, another quiet residential neighborhood with a small beach, Playa Los Pinitos.

Best Hotels in Olas Altas/Loma Linda/Los Pinos

Casa Lucila Hotel Boutique • (Hotel phone: +52 669 982 1100)

Las 7 Maravillas • (Hotel phone: +52 669 136 0646)

Hotel La Siesta • (Hotel phone: +52 669 981 2640)

Best Western Posada Freeman • (Hotel phone: +52 669 985 6060)

south beach from el faro — View of the South Beach area from El Faro.

Staying in Playa Sur

Just south of the Centro Histórico and Olas Altas, and easily walkable from the dining scene and attractions of both, Playa Sur is a quiet, somewhat gentrifying, residential neighborhood offering an authentic slice of Mexican life. Accommodations are limited to just a few options, while the dining scene consists of a handful of seafood restaurants near the cruise ship port at the southern end of Playa Sur, and a few taquerias (taco stands) along Avenida Miguel Alemán that marks the informal border with the Centro Histórico to the north. Attraction-wise, the port makes a handy jumping-off point for trips to Isla Piedra (not really an island), with a decent sandy beach and lots of beachside palapas (inexpensive seafood restaurant) – a favourite with local families on weekends. It’s also well worth climbing up El Faro, the hill topped with lighthouse, for expansive views of the city.

Best Hotels in Playa Sur

Hill House Mazatlan • (Hotel phone: +52 669 176 5424)

Hotel Dwana • (Hotel phone: +52 669 176 7010)

Staying in Playa Norte

Collectively referred to as “Playa Norte” after the city’s longest stretch of beach that runs alongside it, the busy neighborhoods that make up the central part of Mazatlán is where you’ll find offices, banks, hardware stores, the city’s bus station. The northern half of Playa Norte is home to the baseball stadium, Gran Plaza mall, a string of newly built beach hotels (mostly midrange), and Central Park – an ambitious project and the city’s largest green space, complete with new aquarium, bike paths and picnic areas. Considerably less touristy than the Zona Dorada or the Centro Histórico, it’s within walking distance of both. While the beach is better for sunbathing than swimming (it gets hit by some big waves), there’s good casual seafood dining along the waterfront, and the fishermen haul in their catch at the south end of the beach.

Best Hotels in Playa Norte

Coral Island Hotel & Spa • (Hotel phone: +52 669 989 6050)

Olas Altas Inn Hotel & Spa • (Hotel phone: +52 669 981 3192)

Aguamarina • (Hotel phone: +52 669 981 7080)

Staying in Zona Dorada

Stretching between the rocky Punta Camaron that marks the north end of Playa Norte, and the El Cid golf course, the Zona Dorada is Mazatlán’s most popular beachside neighhourhood. Its compact and walkable size, proximity to the beach, proliferation of restaurants and bars to suit all tastes and excellent transport connections attract a range of visitors, from sun-seeking families to spring breakers. Parts of the Zona Dorada can be quite loud, with late-night parties, but the location and the prime slice of beach is hard to beat.

Best Hotels in Zona Dorada

The Inn at Mazatlan Resort & Spa • (Hotel phone: +52 669 913 5500)

Hotel Playa Mazatlan • (Hotel phone: +52 800 716 9567)

Royal Villas Resort • (Hotel phone: +52 669 916 6161)

Las Flores Beach Resort • (Hotel phone: +52 669 914 3400)

Staying in Sábalo

Sandwiched between the El Cid golf course to the east, Zona Dorada to the south and the yacht marina to the north, this compact, oceanfront neighborhood is a mix of condos, midrange and 5-star beach hotels, with some excellent restaurants and excellent beach access. It’s much quieter than the Zona Dorada, but an easy ride (or longish walk) away from the Zona Dorada’s nightlife, and well connected to the rest of the city by frequent public bus. (Those travelling in the rainy season may wish to note that the coastal road connecting Sábalo to the rest of the city sometimes floods during heavy rains).

Best Hotels in Sábalo

Pueblo Bonito Mazatlan Beach Resort • (Hotel phone: +52 669 989 8900)

Hotel Luna Palace • (Hotel phone: +52 800 696 7800)

El Cid Marina Beach Hotel • (Hotel phone: +52 669 989 6969)

Staying in Marina/Nuevo Mazatlán

At the very north of the city, just north of the yacht marina that separates the Zona Dorada from Nuevo Mazatlán, is the newest part of the city and one of Mazatlán’s upmarket neighborhoods, spread out along miles of golden-sand beach. It comprises a dozen or so hotels, ranging from 3-star beach joints to 5-star all-inclusives, beachside palapas (seafood restaurants), strip malls, the Marina Mazatlan golf course and a waterpark, popular with tourists and local families. Nuevo Mazatlán is pretty far from the Centro Histórico and not well-served by public transport, so having your own car is a boon.

Best Hotels in Marina/Nuevo Mazatlán

Hotel Riu Emerald Bay • (Hotel phone: +52 669 989 7900)

Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay • (Hotel phone: +52 669 989 0525)

Cerritos Resort Tomini 97A • (Hotel phone: ++52 669 988 0238)

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La Valise Hotel in Tulum

Post author By lend
Post date March 10, 2022

Mexico › Tulum › Hotels › La Valise Review
Updated: March 10, 2022

Essentials
• Location: On a quiet beach near many restaurants.
• Hotel website: lavalisetulum.com
• Hotel phone: +52 984-115-4728
• Check prices for La Valise

lounge bed by pool — Lounge beds by the jungle-facing pool at the entrance to **La Valise**.

La Valise – Luxurious, boutique hotel with spacious rooms and a suite, 24 hour air conditioning, 2 heated plunge pools, and a gorgeous stretch of beach. Service is impeccable and highly personalized. Their onsite restaurant serves breakfast and lunch indoors or on the beach, while their sister restaurant Nü serves creative Mexican fine dining under the stars. Located on the southern end of Tulum’s hotel zone in a quiet beach stretch within walking distance of several fantastic restaurants.

La Valise Hotel Tulum

hotel facade — The front of **La Valise** faces toward the jungle, while the back side is open to the beach.

pool entry — The small pool straddles the entrance to reception.

Sun beds at the beach — Great beachfront zone.

beach stairs — Mellow stairs down to the beach area.

reception — Reception sofa looking out through restaurant patio.

Restaurant patio looking toward reception.

sofa in reception — Chic reception style.

free bikes — Bikes available for guest use.

pool and bed — Front pool and lounge bed.

beach sign — The gorgeous beach stretches on for miles in both directions.

room bed — Large room with sea view, entries from both front and back side of hotel.

room patio — Patio seating in sea view room.

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Cabañas La Luna Hotel in Tulum

Post author By lend
Post date March 10, 2022

Mexico › Tulum › Hotels › Cabañas La Luna Review
Updated: March 10, 2022

Essentials
• Location: On the beach near many restaurants.
• Hotel website: cabanaslaluna.com
• Hotel phone: +52 984 146 7737
• Check prices for Cabañas La Luna

Captain Dale's Quarter villa view — The amazing view from the porch of Captain Dale’s Quarter suite at **Cabañas La Luna** in Tulum.

Cabañas La Luna – Rustic boutique hotel with spacious, family-friendly suites and a fantastic Mexican-Mediterranean fusion restaurant on a wide stretch of white sand beach. Spacious rooms offer up to 2 bedrooms and sleep 4 to 6 guests, while the villa features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a full kitchen, and a private pool.

Cabañas La Luna Hotel Tulum

Zanzibar Villa pool deck with hammock and veranda at **Cabañas La Luna**.

chairs on beach — Sun beds on the beach.

view from beach — The property buildings as seen from the beach.

reception entrance — Entrance to reception area.

Captain Dale's Quarter villa — Captain Dale’s Quarter suite porch with hammock.

loft bed — Captain Dale’s Quarter suite first floor.

Captain Dale's Quarter villa loft bed — Captain Dale’s Quarter suite loft bed.

Marco Polo's Journey villa — Marco Polo’s Journey suite bedroom

Marrakech Villa — Marrakech suite entrance.

Marrakech Villa bedroom — Marrakech suite bedroom.

Marrakech suite porch hammock and chairs.

Marrakech Villa view — View from the Marrakech suite.

Robinson Crusoe patio with hammock and chairs — Robinson Crusoe suite patio with hammock and chairs.

Robinson Crusoe villa bedroom — Robinson Crusoe suite bedroom.

Christopher Colombus Villa entrance — Christopher Colombus suite entrance.

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Dune Boutique Hotel in Tulum

Post author By lend
Post date March 10, 2022

Mexico › Tulum › Hotels › Dune Review
Updated: March 10, 2022

Essentials
• Location: On a quiet beach.
• Hotel website: dunehoteltulum.com
• Hotel phone: +52 984 238 9529
• Check prices for Dune

hotel courtyard with hammocks — The common space in the courtyard with hammocks at **Dune Hotel** in Tulum.

Dune – Adults-only, boutique hotel with an amazing Mexican-Mediterranean fusion restaurant, beach club, a pampering spa, and daily yoga. Romantic rooms and suites include 24-hour air conditioning and private terraces, some with private plunge pools. The beach here is one of the best in Tulum: sandy, swimmable, and protected by a reef, which makes for gentle waves.

Dune Boutique Hotel Tulum

sunbeds under palapa roof — Shady zone to enjoy the beach.

bedroom looking out to beach — Deluxe waterfront room with patio.

chairs on roof — Chairs on the rood looking out to the ocean.

sun beds on beach — Sun beds on the beach.

hotel restaurant view — Gorgeous view of beach from restaurant interior.

spa massage table — Hotel spa and massage tables.

bedspread and dreamcatcher — Lovely bed and dreamcatcher.

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Coco Hacienda Hotel in Tulum

Post author By lend
Post date March 10, 2022

Mexico › Tulum › Hotels › Coco Hacienda Review
Updated: March 10, 2022

Essentials
• Location: Tulum Pueblo, close to restaurants and shopping
• Hotel website: cocohaciendatulum.com
• Hotel phone: +52 55 4169 2072
• Check prices for Coco Hacienda

pool in garden — The pool deck at **Coco Hacienda** faces out into the shaded grove of trees in the garden.

Coco Hacienda – Charming boutique hotel in the Pueblo with 2 pools, a jacuzzi, a small spa, and a wonderful all-day Mexican restaurant serving an especially great brunch. Rooms all include 24-hour air conditioning and king-sized beds; Casitas add jetted baths and private patios with hammocks. Guests here have access to free bikes and discounted entrance to the beach club at their sister property Coco Tulum.

Coco Hacienda Hotel

second pool deck — Pool bathed in the shade of palm trees.

hotel pool — Second pool facing out toward the garden.

hotel reception desk lobby — Hotel reception desk in lobby.

hotel library lounge — Interior library and lounge.

hotel palapa patio — Covered palapa patio area for relaxing.

hotel restaurant interior — Bar and interior tables at hotel restaurant.

hotel restaurant patio dining — Patio dining at the hotel restaurant.

accommodation exterior — Lots of areas to relax and enjoy quietly.

spa massage tables — Massage tables in the hotel spa.

Alamo room interior — Charming accommodation interior.

acacia hacienda room interior — Beautiful room interior.

Alamo room exterior patio hammock — Hammock on private patio of Alamo room.

alamo room bathroom — Large bathroom inside accommodation.

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Tiki Tiki Hotel in Tulum

Post author By lend
Post date March 10, 2022

Mexico › Tulum › Hotels › Tiki Tiki Review
Updated: March 10, 2022

Essentials
• Location: Tulum Pueblo, close to restaurants and shopping.
• Hotel website: hoteltikitikitulum.com
• Hotel phone: +52 984 688 5005
• Check prices for Tiki Tiki

pool from above — Looking down into the pool and garden zone at **Tiki Tiki Hotel**.

Tiki Tiki – Trendy boutique hotel with a pool, bar, and in-room massage. Tiki Tiki is located in the Pueblo, walking distance to Tulum’s vibrant restaurant and bar scene. A design-forward hotel, the decor blends Art Deco, retro ’60s, and beach-chic styles in its 15 unique rooms. This hotel tends to attract a younger crowd, especially honeymooners, couples, and bachelorette parties.

Tiki Tiki Hotel

hotel facade entrance — Entrance to **Tiki Tiki Hotel**.

lobby patio — Unique open-air lobby with vintage vibe.

pool and patio chairs — Lovely pool area.

chairs on rooftop — Rooftop chairs looking over garden.

coffee and drinks bar — Coffee and cold drinks bar.

lobby lounge chairs — Great spot to enjoy a welcome drink.

Tulum Hotel Map

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Una Vida Hotel in Tulum

Post author By lend
Post date March 10, 2022

Mexico › Tulum › Hotels › Una Vida Review
Updated: March 10, 2022

Essentials
• Location: In the Tulum pueblo, walking distance to many restaurants and shopping.
• Hotel website: unavidatulum.com
• Hotel phone: +52 558 390 7489
• Check prices for Una Vida

The large pool at the center of the **Una Vida** is a quiet oasis surrounded by jungle.

Una Vida – Family-friendly, luxury hotel in the Pueblo (downtown) offering studios and 1 to 3- bedroom suites sleeping up to 8, all with stocked kitchenettes and outdoor showers, some with outdoor bathtubs. Facilities and amenities include a gorgeous pool, in-room yoga and massage, free bicycles, and a cozy breakfast and lunch restaurant. Private dinners and tequila and mezcal tastings are available on request.

Una Vida Hotel Tulum

2 story villa — Gorgeous 2-story villas have large patios that face out into gardens.

hotel reception — Beautiful reception area.

hotel receptionists — Welcoming receptionists.

quiet lounge area — Poolside there’s a quiet library-like lounge zone with a long wood table for relaxing or working at.

pool and lounge — Enjoy the sounds of the jungle while chilling poolside in this gorgeous space.

restaurant table — The hotel restaurant is located in the middle of the jungle.

restaurant oven — The kitchen is an open air affair with a wood burning stove.

suite living room patio — Looking into a suite’s living room from the patio.

bedroom — Standing in the single room doorway.

suite patio — Garden view room patios look out over pool area.

villa stairs — Stairs to send floor entrance to suites.

suite living room — Suite living room looking toward garden.

suite bedroom — Single room with sliding doors open.

stairway of villa — Stairs up to villa upper floors.

natural materials texture — Lots of natural materials and textures throughout.

hotel receptionist — Front desk and guest services.

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The Beach Tulum Hotel

Post author By lend
Post date March 9, 2022

Mexico › Tulum › Hotels › The Beach Review
Updated: March 9, 2022

Essentials
• Location: On a quiet beach near many great restaurants
• Hotel website: thebeach-tulum.com
• Hotel phone: (+52) 984 157 9645
• Check prices for The Beach

sandy beachfront — **The Beach** has a large, beautiful waterfront area.

The Beach – Adults-only hotel with a river pool, jacuzzi, full-service spa, and 2 restaurants, including the well-loved Ziggy’s Restaurant and Beach Club. Rooms are minimalistic yet elegant, and all include a private jacuzzi or plunge pool. Perks include 24-hour air conditioning, free bikes, free yoga, live music nightly, and tequila, mezcal, and wine tastings throughout the week. The beach here boasts powdery, soft, white sand, and there is a little cenote onsite, too.

Ziggy Beach Club at Beach Tulum – Video

The Beach Tulum Hotel

pool boardwalk — A wooden boardwalk winds through the pool zone.

pool table in lobby — A stylish pool table in the lobby to enjoy.

yoga pavilion — Yoga and meditation space.

swimming pool — The uniquely shaped meandering pool.

jacuzzi by pool — Jacuzzi area by the pool.

spa pillows on patio — Chill out zone at the spa.

accommodations building exterior — Accommodations building.

suite porch view — The ocean view from the porch of a junior suite.

suite splash pool — Splash pool and hammock on the patio of a suite.

chairs on patio — Chairs on a suite patio.

junior suite interior — Interior of a junior suite.

jacuzzi with pillows — Junior suite private jacuzzi.

junior suite entrance — Entrance to junior suite with foot bath.

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Sueños Eco Resort and Hotel in Tulum

Post author By lend
Post date March 9, 2022

Mexico › Tulum › Hotels › Sueños Review
Updated: March 9, 2022

Essentials
• Location: On beach in quiet area, near many restaurants
• Hotel website: suenostulum.com
• Hotel phone: +52 984 119 3484
• Check prices for Sueños

‘The Temple’ is the first building one encounters upon entering **Sueños**. Reception is on the first floor, with a huge suite, and the penthouse is on the floors above.

Sueños – Chilled-out, beachfront, artsy eco-hotel with Mayan-themed, beautifully decorated suites featuring hand-painted tiles, outdoor sitting decks, hammocks, porthole windows, and solar powered electricity. The lone penthouse has sofa beds, a stone hydromassage jacuzzi, a terrace, and 360˚ views of the ocean, jungle and lagoon of the Sian Kaan Biosphere. Sueños Tulum also offers complimentary breakfast, a yoga studio, fire pit, pool, and restaurant.

Sueños Eco Resort Tulum

There are a series of uniquely designed towers scattered around the **Sueños** property.

Many of the accommodation buildings have amazing sculpted walls.

shaded beach zone — The amazing beach stretches on for miles in both directions.

The pool is just off the beach, tucked in among the jungle greenery.

patio dining tables — Restaurant patio dining area just outside the bar.

tent covered area — Tented area for dining and relaxing.

Fire circle and shaded chill out zone in the jungle.

garden greenery — Beautifully landscaped gardens throughout the hotel grounds.

reception and lobby space — Lobby, reception, and library.

beach furniture — Lots of quiet nooks for romantic relaxing.

beachfront accommodation — Beachfront accommodation with sea view.

shaded lounge area — Lounge area overlooking the beach.

Sandy footpaths between towers that lead to the beach.

Close your eyes and enjoy the sounds of the surrounding jungle.

The penthouse suite is fabulous, with views in every direction, and a huge interior space with many beds.

The penthouse rooftop patio has a 360 degree view overlooking the jungle…

One of the most incredible views there is of the jungle surrounding the Tulum area.

dog looking out over ocean — The German Shepherd who calls Sueños home.

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O’ Tulum Boutique Hotel

Post author By lend
Post date March 9, 2022

Mexico › Tulum › Hotels › O’ Tulum Review
Updated: March 9, 2022

Essentials
• Location: On a quiet beach 12 km from Tulum Pueblo, on the road toward Cancun.
• Hotel website: otulumhotel.com
• Hotel phone: +52 961 154 1218
• Check prices for O’ Tulum

table by pool above beach — **O’ Tulum** is located on the beach, 12 km from the Tulum Pueblo.

O’ Tulum – Adults-only hideaway north of Tulum with only 12 rooms sharing 3 pools, rooftop yoga, and a wonderful restaurant overlooking the beach. All rooms include king-size beds, 24-hour air conditioning, private terraces, and swim outs or jetted plunge pools; half of the rooms add indoor soaking tubs. The beach here is rocky, but the hotel is just a 10-minute walk (or a 2-minute ride on one of their free bikes) to the gorgeous, sandy, swimmable beach at Soliman Bay and about a 20-minute walk (5-minute bike ride) to Casa Cenote, one of the best cenotes in the Tulum area.