“Sweet little place on the beach”

We recently spent a few days at Cabañas Tulum in the off season, and had a very nice time there. It's under new ownership, and the cabañas have been renovated recently. I was hesitant at first because the older reviews were not very good. However, that was before the renovation. The rooms are small duplexes, just big enough for a king size bed, cabinet, closet and bathroom. They are quiet, even with folks in the room next door. The beach is right there in front of your porch, so the views from your porch hammock are sweet indeed. The restaurant was surprisingly good, and the free breakfast of anything from the menu (including coffees, liquados, etc) was a really nice bonus. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The bar was the only one on the beach with a 2 for 1 all day happy hour, so the expat locals tend to hang out there. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a comfortable, no frills, quiet place to stay on the beautiful beach of Tulum.

“relaxing hotel”

Nice little boutique hotel. Very laid back. A/C is turned on from 8:30pm to 7:00 am. There's no room service but the Restaurant next door will bring anything to your room. Service is great. People are great. Beach are is also nice. They have bikes for hotel guests. I felt very safe and had no problems.

“First Timer in Tulum... soon to be a regular!”

This trip was a long time coming for me. Basically, it was my first true vacation... and I'm nearly 36!! A solo traveler, I was in need of a relaxing, rejuvenating trip. One with quiet days, powdery sand, sea sounds and views, deliciously simple food and a great margarita. I found them all! Cabanas Tulum hotel was friendly and welcoming from the moment I walked up to the desk. Pati and the staff made me feel as if I were the most important guest in their sweet little hotel on the sea. Being able to see and hear the water from my tidy, accommodating room was a huge perk. I can't imagine staying anywhere on the beach without it. Took their recommendation to practice yoga at the nearby Yoga Shala Tulum and had an incredible Vinyasa class with Akal. Dined in the hotel's Bistro Restaurant each morning, overlooking the beach, with my book in hand. The service was impeccable and the food was really good (especially since it was included in my room's rate). Ordered cocktails on the beach and that just helped to make the lazy days even lazier. Can't wait to return again soon!

“Great Place to unplug and completely relax”

Cabanas Tulum is a wonderful place. The beach is 10 steps from any room and the sand is like white powder. There was always friendly face at the front desk to answer any and many questions about where to eat and even where to get a Dr. The free breakfast was a great perk and we took advantage of it everyday. The rooms are pretty bare bones but that is what we were looking for, a perfect way to unplug. Night time airconditioning was very much appreciated. The beds are very hard, but that is the norm in Mexico. I would love to go back!!

“Cabanas Tulum, a real find.”

Cabanas Tulum is in the "Zona Hotelera" of Tulum. The hotels along this road share a virtually unspoiled beach. None of the hotels are connected to the Tulum electrical or telephone grid and they generate their own electricity. I don't know what the posher places are like but Cabanas Tulum has no TV or telephone service. A/C is limited to certain hours but we never turned it on because the onshore breeze kept us always comfortable. Cellphones work so the absence of landlines was no problem. Cabanas Tulum provided free Wi-Fi but it was frequently unavailable. This is not luxury but the setting and staff were terrific. The hotel's restaurant, El Bistro, is excellent and is better than any of the others we tried along the strip. If a steady diet of beach is more than you want, there are the Mayan ruins of Tulum a few miles to the north and those of Coba somewhat further to the west. A few miles to the south is the bio-preserve Sian Ka'an. Less than 20 miles to the north is the lagoon of Yal-Ku offering glorious and uncrowded snorkeling in what seems like a giant tropical fish tank. So, you have a comfortable, if somewhat spartan, room, with genial, attentive and helpful staff, great breakfasts (included), a gorgeous beach and lots of things to enjoy in the area. One caution, the sea (at least in January) is really too rough to swim in. For that, you'll have to go north or south.

“Perfect paradise!”

Get an oceanfront cabana, relax and wake up early to enjoy the perfect surroundings. Borrow a bike at the hotel to explore and bike to the famous Tulum ruins

“For adventurers and heart seekers only”

The trip to Tulum is like a two hour trip away from civilization. If this appeals to you read on. If you like luxury and amenities and need them to compensate for being bothered by life, stay north in a giant resort. We found our heart here and we have vacationed in Mazatlan, PV, Cancun, Isla Mujeras, Cancun, Cozumel and Playa. The only place that competes with the romance of this beach is Zihuatanejo. The staff is accommodating and unseen. The beach is the best of any place mentioned and easy to live on. We lost all our "need" and settled into the sand, ocean and stars. Take your kids, if they don't need to be care-taken by you. But really, please don't go, to many people will take the life away from it...

“Hôtel à recommander pour couple aimant le sable et la mer très proches”

Hôtel à recommander pour couple aimant le sable et la mer très proches

“Right in front of a beautiful stretch of white sand beach.”

The hotel is basic but in a beautiful location. The people at the front desk are friendly, professional and helpful. It has a delicious restaurant next door. Our stay was great. I would definitly recommend this hotel if you are not into all inclusive type of resort. If you want a simple, very clean beach front small hotel, this place is great.

“Great getaway in Tulum”

We loved Cabanas Tulum. You cannot beat the location. It is on the best strip of beach in Tulum. A nice wide, sandy beach, with shady palms. The rooms open up right onto the beach. I loved waking up in the morning and going out to the front porch where I read my book while lying in the hammock. The breakfasts, which are included in the room rate, are delicious and bountiful. You can eat breakfast right on the beach, or under the palapa behind some glass windows which can block the strong breeze when it is too windy. The staff were all so friendly. Sometimes service at the restaurant was a little slow and disorganized. But ultimately, we were never in a hurry, so we just enjoyed the scenery. Bikes are available at no cost and the ruins are an easy bike trip away. I would definitely return to this hotel.