Hi guys,

Anyone have any recommendations for a hotel in or near Tulum. Don't really want to go to Playa. Looking for something quaint as opposed to really fancy. Boutique is fine, but with a Mexican rather than european feel (lots of europeans running hotels there it seems - don't want a french or italian hotel in mexico). Something in the village would be nice. Suggestions welcome and thanks in advance.

Tita Tulum. Best place in Tulum (IMHO)

Many thanks. Have emailed them.

Puerto Aventuras is a WONDERFUL little fishing village, clean, middle class, quiet and convenient to Tulum. We stayed there 3 different times and was very happy with it. Tulum was just a short bus ride down the road. Look it up. Very affordable as well.

Thanks Debbie,

Had a look but all I can find are big resorts. Not really our cup of tea. We prefer small, intimate, boutique like and off the beaten track. Eclectic is more our style, but very much appreciate your suggestion.

Hi Collyk,
Have stayed several times in Akumal - 20 mins north (1/2 way between Tulum and Playa) at Las Villas Akumal - on jade Beach, a few minutes drive from the village itself. Nice units (1,2 or 3 BR condos)well maintained and convenient to alot of stuff - or nothing at all!

We always went in mid-late summer during turtle nesting season. Really enjoyed the village on both the local and beach sides of the road, people, etc. PM me if you want more info on CEA and other neat stuff around the area that we have enjoyed in the past.


www.lasvillasakumal.com

http://www.locogringo.com/akumal/villasakumal.htm?name=Las%20Villas%20Akumal


DB

colly, i stayed in a big place you wont want called xpu-ha (but was nice), but db is right, akumal is a ver cool and pretty little town. i have photos posted of the lagoon there if you want to see how neat it is. if you go, a 2 hr bus ride to coba ruins(much older than tulum) is worth the climb for the view.

SJ, that's sad to hear. When I first went to Xpu-Ha in 1988, there were two huts and a palapa bar. We were the only turistas there. I second everyone on Akumal. It was the first resort on the coast, set up for divers back in the 1960s. time has passed it by a little, which only adds to the charm.

colly, we stayed at maya tulum a few years ago and loved it. very simple casitas on the beach in a beautiful setting. check it out: www.mayatulum.com. Have fun.

We stayed at Hotel Latino in September on our way from Cancun to Belize. A block off the main street, easy walk to the bus station. It was ok, looks lots better on its web site. The staircase about did me in, tight spiral, uneven stones, no railing. Tough for those of us with bifocals and carrying bags. If I stay in Tulum again, it will either be on the beach, or I might try Luna del Sur. It looks lovely.

We stayed at Cabanas la Conchita on the beach a few years ago. Very nice, but from there you can't walk very far on the beach.

I used to send people to a place called Zamas. Cabanas on the beach just S of Tulum. Not sure if it is still there but I will see what I can find out. Cheap, quaint, Mexican...

kc, it was bought out by palace resorts, and is on like 40 acres. we went cuz the "deal" was too dirt cheap to pass up, and price includes trips to coba & tulum, plus other stuff. the saving grace of the place (now all inclusive with blah food cept large yummy breakfast buffet) is that they made it 2-story thatch cabanas (2 rooms each, up & down), with 144 very nice jacuzzi rooms and really spread them out so it is private and doesnt FEEL like a huge resort. guess nothinig stays the same.

Azulik rocks and Copal is very hippy, very cool.

My favorite place on the Yucatan Caribbean coast.

SIN

Copal has a native smoke lodge and set on these way cool cliffs over looking white surf and emeral waters.

Paraiso has the best beach in Tulum, fun bar.

Mezzanine is where we stayed due to the rest/bar, kinda like Capricorn with a bit of Azul (here). Great experience, British owned.

Tulum is one awesome place, enjoy.

SIN

I cannot find anything on that Zamas place. Must have changed names or not be in business any longer. Sorry!

You guys are all fantastic. I've now got some really good leads - so thanks. We'll let you know what happens, where we go and what we thought.

Barb - Zamas was a short walk down the beach from Maya Tulum....great restaurant. Ate there every day. Sad to hear it's no longer there.

Collyk - I remember seeing a few different places (cabanas/casitas on the beach) just south of Tulum away from the hustle & bustle.

It appears Zamas is still there as we saw it during our research.

http://www.zamas.com/

great. I guess it's just not represented by the company I used to book it through. Looks like the rates have increased too. Still looks pretty cool.

Where and when did all this occur? The first time we were at the ruins, the most active spot for miles around was the ruins parking lot. The last time we were there, there was a good size mini-mall. Progress even happens to ruins.

About a mile to the south, on the beach, out of sight from the ruins. Nice and a bitten hidden for now. Give it three years though.

Wow, sounds like lots of changes to the Tulum area. I've been several times over they years - would definitely return. Really liked Xel-Ha for snorkeling. Very beautiful coves. We also stayed on Isla Mujeres, a small cool island off Cancun. Akumal used to be so quaint and beautiful. A trip to Chitzen Itza is a must.

Holbox is the shiizle!!!! Amazing spread in Islands magazine!

Another great area, a bit south of Tulum on a Placencia like road, but soo soo worth it at the north part of the monst amazing biosphere on the belize/mex coast.

http://images.google.com.bz/images?svnum=10&hl=en&lr=&q=punta+allen

Sian Kan Preserve is it SIN?

SIN,
Kajizzle, Zizzle baby!!

SIN - I have subscription to Islands - saw the article - looks cool.

LaurieMar - so do I. In general I have not been all that impressed with the magazine. What do you think?

Just for a little unsolicited input. We had a subscription to Islands for a couple of years, and let it go. It was replaced by Carribean, which is much more suited to the area we frequent most. Also, dumped all of my dive magazines, as they were turning into nothing but advertising.

Yeah? Well, who asked you?
Bring me a beer!!!!

I got your beer right here. Would love to bring it to you, but you keep moving around too fast. My, you are fiesty today.

We need more emoticons, snotty ones with tongue exposed.

Have a good weekend, lawyer.

Yep - Friday's kicking in for me!

you two guys too!

You too. I don't know what you've been up to, but I know mailbox cleaning ain't it.

Uh oh! I didn't know - I'm on my way!

I did say Hi to you on chat!

Did I answer? I thought the mini chat was for short people. I did take a look at the big chat, but my computer firewall starts yelling at me when I bring it up. Maybe I will try it after I back up my system on my Christmas present.

no, you did not! :p

I cleaned out the mailbox - lota old stuff I needed to delete

Would u 2 keep your luver's quarel private!

Ah, SIN - don't be jealous - you know I love you too - sort of...