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.

Unbeatable value for the money... has camping and very basic rooms - no mosquito nets, no blankets…read more(just sheet), no AC, no hot water. But it is THE only affordable place along the beach. Not on the beach, but a short walk across the street and you are at the southern end of the Tulum beach, which is the least busy part and some of the safest swimming, and miles to walk south into the reserve. Also a mostly-above ground cenote behind the hotel makes for great swimming (warmer than the ocean) and kayaking. We paid around 37US for a room with two double beds and an en suite bathroom (the bathroom isn't very nice, though), and could not find anything else along the beach for less than 50US, and nothing with en suite bathrooms for less than 100US. You are paying for the location around there, and if you don't mind basic, this is the only place for shoestring travelers to stay. Be aware of location... on the right as you drive south, you pass Xbalamque (which is more basic for double the price), then Cenote Encantado (which is expensive - but has practically the same name), then Encanto. All are close together. Manager Alexis speaks good English and is very helpful. Self-catering kitchen.

My family did not plan to stay at Shambala. We actually booked a cabana next door but when we…read morearrived, we found out it was permanently closed. I should mention, I was traveling with my husband and my three children, the youngest of which is under 2. We were tired, hungry, and a little nervous about being in a foreign country with nowhere to stay. We had no number and no address, but I did see online that Shambala was next door. I called the number-which was also difficult to figure out because of the area codes, etc. Roberto, the owner, answered with perfect English and directed us back to his hotel to help us. He informed us that there had been some unfortunate events next door and gave us the owners phone number to try to get our deposit back. Roberto and his staff are so kind and welcoming. He rented two cabanas to my family and it was the most memorable, beautiful vacation we've ever had. This is not a resort. If you're looking for that, you've come to the wrong part of town. These are beautiful ecological beachside cabanas. No, there is no A/C but you don't need it. The breeze from the Caribbean Sea at night is enough to keep you cool. Breakfast is included and delicious. The homemade granola is the best I've ever had. On our last night we happened to see a turtle hatching-coolest thing ever! Roberto made us feel like family, gave us recommendations on food and touristy type things. He saved our vacation! I will be back to Shambala as soon as possible.

I recommend Shambala Petit whole-heartedly. We have run two retreats there, and I will fully vouch…read morefor Roberto and his team. The grounds and beachfront are basically perfect, so even though I'm a long beach-walker I found myself most days not going anywhere and just enjoying the site. All of the rooms are beautifully architected and attentively cleaned on a daily basis. The kitchen and grounds staff are friendly and very trustworthy, never once was I at all annoyed or disappointed. The food is incredible, served at designated mealtimes in the most beautiful way. They will accommodate your special diet. (Everything is triple-washed, all water triple-ionized... you can relax and eat everything they give you.) There is a resident massage therapist named Mari who does incredible work. Oh, and the yoga studio is a work of art! Roberto, the owner, conducts his work with integrity and has a real passion for providing a quality experience. They are continually making minor improvements to their operation. I've spent some incredibly happy and restorative days here and definitely hope to return.

The absolute best hotel we have ever stayed at right on the beach. The accommodations are extremely…read morewelcoming and you feel as though you're at a home away from home. The breakfast that comes with your stay is absolutely incredible and the beach is a step away. There are hammocks and chairs readily available. It's intimate and great for a couples getaway. Highly recommend!

Maria Maria is a hidden gem. This bakery & cafe has delicious fresh baked breads, pastries, & more…read more My fiancé & I stumbled upon this while walking around downtown & we are so glad that we did. We loved the focaccia bread sandwiches & the fruit salad was delicious. Our favorite part of this spot was the Pastel De Nata (we hadn't had these since traveling in Portugal). Would definitely recommend visiting!

AMAZING PLACE! Definitely have to try it out! Our waitress was phenomenal! Highly recommendread more

We flew into Cancun in the late afternoon and wanted somewhere nearby to stay before driving to…read moreValladolid the next day. The Amar Inn was adorable and the staff were very friendly and nice. Our room was clean and bathroom too. I could totally come back and stay in Puerto Morelos in the future. It's more of a sleepy beach town in comparison to the more developed cities nearby. There was also a very cute dog that belonged to the owner and hung out in the patio area.

The words really fail me when I try to describe the Amar Inn. It really was so special to me, that…read moreI will never forget the beautiful simple property or the beautiful hospitality and care from Luiz and the family who own and operate the property with such care and love. It is a beautifully manicured place with some rooms, some cabins... and a delicious, like 3 course breakfast. First some kind of bread or toast item, then fruit and yogurt, then like chciken fajitas and beans with flour tortillas that seemed homemade, or maybe a delicious fresh tostada. The breakfasts change and they even asked if we were able to eat different foods - really the family is so beautiful and considerate and calm. honestly it is perfect. We had a delightful cabin with two double beds, a tv, a/c a kitchen, dining table, bathroom and furniture. It was great. It had a rustic aspect, and a rustic thing happened lol. Even though i would not exactly call an apartment with electricity and cable rustic... it is in a certain way. I just can't bring myself to say what lol. I would describe the hotel as "one lot back" from the beach. the location is excellent and in a way... it is on the beach because of te extense of the beach, but there is another building between the sea and the Amar Inn so it is not oceanfront... though some rooms probably have sea view depending on how they are situated. But there is a little road to the beach. Perfect. Puerto morelos is a quiet relaxing town. We are too old for playa del carmen. We love to just chill here. There are some great relaxing restaurants on the sea.... once you are hungry after eating an insanely huge brekfast. Thanks Amar Inn - Do your thing! We will never forget you!

Lovely piña coladas and views here. Cute little roadside stop on the Southside of island.read more

The sign got us in...the cold beer and view of the Caribbean kept us there…read more Can't speak for the B&B but we met some people on the sunset cruise the next day who were staying here and raved over it. We did NOT encounter rude/inattentive servers, but quite the opposite! We were greated by a hostess who showed us around to some available seats for us to choose from and we were quickly served 2 ICE COLD beers...literally ice cold with ice floating in necks! Didn't get to try any mixed DRINKS as we were meeting our party at another restaurant but the menu looked amazing with a good selection of cocktails. I definitely recommend a stop in to this gem of a bar! It is adults only so no kids. Nice setup, cold beer, and clean unique bathroom

Steve always knocks it out of the park...this time for a much needed girls' trip with my friends…read more He always makes us feel like his house is our house, the location is very safe (important for a girls' trip!), clean, and beautiful, and his breakfasts and happy hours are out of this world. This is maybe my 15th(?) stay at Casa Sirena, and it is always the recharge that my battery needs. Covid testing is very handy around the corner from the hotel. We are all vaccinated, but we never felt that people were being anything but extremely careful all around the island. Love you, Steve, and hope to see you again soon...with or without the boys!

What a gem! Everything about this B&B is charming, and geared toward a wonderful guest experience…read more Every morning starts with a delicious homemade breakfast served on the beautiful patio (staff is off Sunday, but you can request a continental breakfast, although it's a good day to go explore the town). Each evening (except Sundays) ends with a rooftop happy hour hosted by the ever charming owner, Steve. Always fun to meet the other guests while enjoying a margarita and that evenings entertainment (usually a talented local musician, but Fridays are a super cool magician- really!) The rooms are cute and comfortable, with personal espresso machines and a cold beer in the fridge. Can't say enough great things about Casa Sirena- stay once and you'll never go anywhere else!

This used to be one of the best hidden secrets in Playa del Carmen (circa 2010), but after a few…read moreyears now it has had a steep decline in service, price and quality. * They mostly only have single bedrooms, if you reserve a double they will purposefully either put you in the single room or push you to a lesser hotel they own across the street. * They "misplace" reservations. * The new staff is rude, no customer service skills. * The walls are thin, you hear your neighbors showers and talking. * The rooms are old, some are mildewy or smell in other ways. * WiFi is unreliable * No parking, but for $25+USD per day you can rent a car and park in the garage across the street

Great boutique hotel with clean and quiet rooms. The pool is beautiful at night and there is even a…read morehotel. It is located near all the major attractions including many of the tasty local restaurants you read about. Breakfast is included in the attached restaurant and is actually pretty good. Only downside is that isn't on the beach but you can get on the sand in less than 5 minutes. Highly recommend this place.