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Hotel La Zebra

4.7 (43 reviews)
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Christel M.

I want to go back to Tulum and wouldn't normally revisit the same hotel as I always want a different travel experience, however, it would be hard to imagine staying anywhere else. The beach front location, the incredible food and the individual pools are amazing. The coffee is so fantastic that I brought a bag home with me and come to find out is from a nearby area and only available through a handful of upscale locations. We were able to participate in a turtle hatching and assisted the turtles as they made their journey to the water. I really couldn't say enough awesome things about this spot. I hope it's not booked when I want to go back!

Nichola U.

Absolutely loved La Zebra! We had the most incredible experience here-- we felt like royalty! The staff were so so friendly and always smiling. The rooms were beautiful, clean, and we enjoyed a nice surprise every night such as tea, chocolate, or mezcal. They even gifted a spray that we can take home to remind us of our beautiful room in Tulum! We also enjoyed lounging on the beach and ordering drinks and food. I would highly recommend staying at this boutique hotel!

Freddy V.

Stayed at another Hotel in Tulum and came here for the Beach and Food. Great Restaurant Food, Drink and Beach view. Free parking for guest across the street.

View from our room with plunge pool
Samantha M.

I cannot wait to go back to this place! The staff was so kind and welcoming, and our place was always tidied up each day - that sand gets messy! If I go back, I'd stay there again 100%

Margaritas!!
Gloria W.

Best fish tacos I have ever had! The margaritas are also a must get. The restaurant was along the beach, and we had no trouble getting a table for lunch on a weekday. The second floor pool area was beautiful, so don't forget to check it out after your meal. Reasonably priced for Tulum, with exceptional food and service, will definitely be coming back if I visit Tulum again!

Alexis B.

La Zebra is gorgeous. But it was possibly the meal we had in Tulum that left the least impression on me. That's probably because their chilaquiles were the worst I had in Tulum. Everywhere else in Tulum you get tortillas that have been cooked down in salsa. The chilaquiles served at La Zebra were similar to chilaquiles I've had in the Mexican food desert of Nashville, Tennessee (I'm exaggerating, it's no that bad!): a bird's nest of hard, crunchy tortilla chips with a drizzle of salsa over the top. If plain tortilla chips with an overcooked egg on top are your thing, this restaurant will make chilaquiles that will blow your socks off. (My husband had the eggs with chilaca sauce, which he liked). The restaurant is beautiful, and the view is stunning. But that's sort of true for everywhere in Tulum's hotel zone. And this was one of the least impressive meals we had in our week in Tulum.

Sky blue 'n babe...
Rick S.

Where the jet-set set to rest. Beautiful people gather in a most beautiful part of the world. La Zebra has an amazingly accommodating staff.

Multi corn chips with salsas, cream, queso and crickets!
Alisha B.

This review is for the private Chef's Table tasting at La Zebra. We stayed at their sister resort, Mi Amor, and could not resist the chance to have a private meal made for us by Chef Eleazar. Boy he did not disappoint! Ten courses...8 drink pairings....everything was delicious and artfully crafted. It was wonderful tasting Mayan food cooked from locals, as well as Mexican cuisine with a contemporary twist. Tomato and corn gazpacho...salad with jicama foam and beet purée...pork cheek...tomatillo and mint palette cleanser (frozen by liquid nitrogen!)...churros and corn ice cream....it was all amazing. Chef Eleazar, Dan, Felipe and Alberto took great care of us for 3 wonderful hours. An experience we will never forget from our memorable honeymoon in Tulum!

We made a speciality beverage and I had the delicious chicken tacos! 10/10!!!
Ariana G.

This was our first stop in Tulum this past weekend (July 12th) and it was fantastic!! I was with a group of 6 women and the staff made it such a great welcome to the area! They were so polite and accommodating that we truly enjoyed our time there. We went for drinks and a meal at the beach club and had delicious tacos and a specialty beverage! Erick, Beto, Martin, and Walter were phenomenal! I truly hope they get the recognition they deserve because they went above and beyond to make our time there great. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing time at the beach. Additionally, the security agent Daniel was very reassuring that the items in our car would be safe and took extra precautions to make sure we were comfortable with the security. All around great employees and a great experience! Loved it here!

Garden View Cabaña room
Sean C.

We are usually more budget travelers and would stay in Tulum Pueblo but when we found that La Zebra was having a 1/2 special on rooms we decided it was too good a deal to pass up. We had one of the Garden View Cabanas for 3 nights, just steps from the beach. The room was nicely sized and included a refrigerator, room safe, A/C and ceiling fan. The king sized bed was one of the most comfortable I've ever slept on. A nice selection of high quality organic soaps and shampoos were provided along with a complementary bottle of tequila! Bottled water is also provided for drinking and brushing teeth. The only draw back to our room was there is only a divider between the sleeping and toilet area so be sure to travel with someone you are very comfortable with :) We spent most of our time on the lounge chairs on the beach, sipping on excellent cocktails and enjoying some really good Mexican craft beers. We only ate breakfast and lunch at their restaurant which was excellent (incredible coffee). There are also plenty of really good restaurants within walking distance. The entire staff was amazing from start to finish - some of the best trained staff I've encountered in all of my travels. Everybody was so friendly and welcoming. The only minor inconvenience was their wi-fi - I know people come to disconnect and relax but my wife did have to so some things online for her business. The connection was slow and would frequently disconnect even when the signal was strong. There is plenty of other nearby restaurants on the beach road that offer free wi-fi if you need to reliable, fast connection I would definitely stay here again if I come back to Tulum!

Moeski L.

Fell in Love with La Zebra!! We will be back. The room, the drinks , the staff, the view.... oh and the toothpaste and conditioner! Even on the one gray day it was radiant!

Penthouse: room I3 (not the number 1, but the letter "I"). part of the view from our second floor room - amazing.
Lori W.

My amazing fiancé booked this hotel. As you get overwhelmed with so many hotel choices, let me tell you why this hotel was perfect in every way: -Room I3 (that is not the #13 but the letter "I" and then a 3. It is considered the penthouse because it is the second floor and has 180 degrees of vast blue water and white sand views. Plus a very large hot tub that is incredibly romantic!! -fantastic food. We ate there four times! Shrimp tacos, huevos rancheros, chips & multiple salsas. Such reasonable prices. -Margarita - how many times can I say margarita? and rum drinks? -the beach is raked DAILY. no seaweed. Walking the beautiful beaches, you can see which resorts rake ...and which ones do not. Makes a difference. -proximity to two of the best restaurants - walking - Hartwood and Arca. -Ansara - yoga retreat hotel is next door. You must take a class there. Andrea was the instructor. I do triathlon; I do not do yoga. yes, I should. Yes, I strained a calf muscle. No I was unable to do an inversion. Yes, I tried. Twice! -Huge room and shower!! -welcome gifts of waters, wine, beer, nuts, candies in your room. Such a treat. -cabanas - great shade and plenty of seating - soft seating and beds. In the states, where the big resorts charge $200-$500 for a day of cabanas, these are free. Spend your money on tips and drinks & food. -outstanding service by everyone: the restaurant staff, housekeeping, management. Internet is spotty but to be honest, I was glad it was because we relaxed and took advantage of this incredible piece of Mexico.

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Nômade Tulum Hotel - Bungalow

Nômade Tulum Hotel

(111 reviews)

$$$

Service - we were greeted with a mini bevvies & someone even came with a wheelbarrow to bring our…read moreluggage to our rooms. everyone in the wellness center was extremely friendly and helpful. we had a few instances at the restaurants where people did not come over to seat us or take our orders and we had to flag someone down. not sure if that was because we went during off season. overall - very friendly & helpful. ambiance - the check-in area is outdoors with a cute lounge area. you walk down a sandy path towards the bungalows/units. you def feel like you are in the jungle with all of the plants & creatures (geckos, birds, iguanas, bugs). the different restaurants have different vibes. rooms - we opted for the bungalow **NOT THE SAME AS A STANDARD ROOM* which was basically a tent w/ an outdoor bathroom. meaning yes - you are going to be shitting & showering with the creatures. and everyone will be able to hear you! i thought it was going to be cute, but i got over that very fast & wished we got gotten either a standard room or upgraded to a bathroom that was indoors. it was kind of cool to shower next to a palm tree, but not so cool to have to pee with the possibility of a gecko falling onto your head. we did have AC though which was essential! activities - * cacao ceremony: beautiful ceremony. made me think of chocolate in a different way. held on-site and in the yoga shala. * yoga (2 different sessions): we tried to do the off-site yoga and we did not sign up early enough so we got turned away! so we did yoga on-site (again at the yoga shala). exercise has not been a focus of mine so it was TOUGH! but there were different levels and classes available. i appreciated both even if i struggled. *ice bath (private): i loved this. we did breath work beforehand. then we each got into the bath for 3 mins. our instructor was great. also held at the yoga shala on-site. food - 2 restaurants on-site. macondo was only open the first night we were there. which i was very sad about because they had the best hummus & pita. they also had a DJ so the place was insanely packed. very chill atmosphere with the couches. the other resto option was la popular which was on the beach. we had most of our meals here which was nice to be ON THE BEACH. but beware of creatures - birds stealing food & shitting on you. & iguanas crawling under the tables. ceviche from here was *chefs kiss* who would have thought grapes and shrimp went well together. !! TIP !! Bring bug spray or some bug repellant. we got eaten up. by the end of the trip i prob had over 50 bug bites all over. very very rough!

We needed a quick escape and decided to come to Tulum for a few days…read more We saw a few YouTube videos on Nomade and thought it looked beautiful so decided to stay here. First, let me just say that taxis and parking in tulum are insane. Despite this being a high end resort there is no shuttle for guests and no parking. So you're beholden to leveraging their bikes which you can rent for free between 12-5 daily or the ridiculous taxis waiting outside the entrance. If you do choose to rent a car, parking is street only and this seems ridiculous for a resort. I will note on their website they say they have parking but when we reached out directly to the hotel to inquire about parking (because we were considering renting a car) they explicitly told us it was street parking only. Ok, since we are on the negatives I'll continue by noting that check in isn't until 4pm daily so an early arrival means you can hang out in the public areas but just be aware of that when you dress for an early arrival. The other negatives, our beach access suite (the second most expensive room/suite available) did have its own pool and outdoor seating area but this area only got early morning sun. This made the area not very enjoyable to use for the majority of the day because it was fully enclosed/shaded and the "lounge area" was a couch so not ideal for lounging. Additionally, we saw a few crawly uninvited guests in our room. Ants in our toilet room and then a rather large cockroach on our sink/vanity area. With the indoor/outdoor nature vibe of this resort these guests I'm sure are a common nuisance but definitely not what you'd expect for $1000/night. The area of the resort is very intricate and maze like and while this weaving of the jungle/beach is a vibe it for sure it is not accessible to anyone with mobility issues. One of the main dining areas also offered primarily low/backless seating so again, not the best for comfort or accessibility. We also had power outages our last night - this definitely made the room pretty humid and difficult to sleep in (but the storm was great to listen to and watch). For a place like this and a per night rate as high as they charge, they should have dependable generators. Also, not necessarily a negative but important to note, there are no TVs in any of the rooms, so bring a few great books and indulge in the activities and conversations with your fellow guests. The resort does have great beach accessibility with plenty of loungers for guests. But the area also had a LOT of people walking around during the day selling various items. This definitely made it feel less like a private beach and more just like a public one which was again, disappointing. The last negative I will give for this place is we did meet up with friends who live in Tulum and who came over to join us for a lounge-y day and despite again, having one of the most expensive per night suites they did try to charge us for their "day passes". Thankfully, they said they'd make an exception which honestly, shouldn't even be a discussion given the room cost and the fact that we ordered food and drink throughout the day and had it charged to the room. So now for some highlights - as the YouTube and instareel highlights will showcase the resort itself is very "vibey". The suite we stayed in was nicely appointed and did have lots of big spacious windows providing great sea views and sounds. The bed was very comfy and big - plus the room came with a separate large seating lounge area. The pool and water feature was beautiful but again because it was shaded for the majority of the day the water remained pretty crisp. Another positive is there are daily activities you can sign up for and experience - including various yoga, sound bathing, and a really cool bonfire and stargazing. The main eating area also had live DJs and music on the nights we stayed and that was great to have available. The food was really tasty albeit very tourist priced. We enjoyed snacks on the beach (the tuna tartar and guacamole were both super fresh and delicious) and dinner at Mercado the first night (taboule salad and a great Mediterranean take on a taco). Both of these dishes were tasty and big enough to share. Our booking did include a daily breakfast but ordering more than one coffee resulted in a charge and that seems pretty petty when the cost per night is over $1000usd. It's also important to note that if you have an early check out, and pay for the breakfast, your option on your departure date is a sad boxed "lunch". This again, is wildly unacceptable for the cost. Guests leaving early should be able to place a breakfast order to go the night before their departure and not just be given a sad, tasteless boxed option. All in all, it was a great getaway for us because we were able to switch off but we'd not recommend this as a place that's worth its nightly rate. If we come back to Tulum we will for sure look for different accommodations.

Kanan Tulum - Night view Nest

Kanan Tulum

(46 reviews)

$$$

Absolutely amazing! Amazing staff! Amazing service. Food was delicious! I can't say enough of this…read moreplace. I normally don't like " boutique" type resorts but this one was on point! Highly recommend the suite with the ocean view. Worth every penny! They have "nest" type tables on top of the resort. You can order food from there, drinks, hookah.

Visiting this restaurant even once is definitely an unforgettable experience, because the place is…read morebuilt and designed in a very unique and beautiful way. It gives the impression that the entire restaurant is elevated among the trees. Up on the second floor, you'll find the main dining area, plus a bar, a DJ booth, and a space for dancing. If you go higher, there's a level with private little booths for dining, and it truly feels like you're sitting in a tree. I've visited this restaurant twice for dinner, and both times it was aesthetic heaven - the atmosphere was truly fantastic! Unfortunately, I can't say the same for the food quality. Most of the dishes my partner and I tried were just okay. Honestly, there wasn't a single dish I'd call delicious. The menu isn't very big, but it does have a few interesting options. On our last visit, we decided to share several appetizers: Naan Bread, Guacamole, Crab Croquette, Fish and Chips, Tuna Cakes. From all that, we only really liked and enjoyed the fish and chips and the crab croquette. The rest wasn't good - especially the naan bread, which was hard and flavorless. The tuna cakes were very dry and tasteless as well. From my first visit, I also remember the food tasting just okay. I did try the Grilled Octopus, which I liked, but definitely didn't love. To make matters worse, the prices on the menu are quite high. The food quality doesn't match the prices at all. Even the drinks, including soft drinks, are overpriced. For example, when I ordered a mocktail, they brought me a glass that was half-filled with ice; and the drink cost 300 Mexican pesos (U.S. $16). Crazy! Another negative point is the extremely loud music on the main second floor. It's impossible to have a conversation if you sit in the middle of that level. However, if you go to the separate area across the little bridge, the music is a bit quieter, but still louder than it should be for a relaxing dinner. The first time I visited, I got a table on the uppermost level, and the noise level was much better up there. I definitely preferred that upper area. On a positive note, I want to mention the sweet staff - the hostess and waiters were always extremely nice to me. But both times I visited, the waiters didn't check on us much during the meal. Also, if the restaurant is busy, food preparation can be very slow; we waited more than 40 minutes for our order. To sum up: I do recommend visiting this place, but more as a visual and artistic experience, not for the food. Go for the atmosphere, enjoy a drink and a tasty appetizer like the fish and chips or crab croquette, but plan to have your main meal elsewhere if you're looking for truly delicious food.

Azulik - Dinner view

Azulik

(208 reviews)

$$$

Well, when we arrived for check-in, everything seemed as expected. We were greeted and introduced…read moreto the concierge. We were given the information about the property and all the amenities as well as given a tour and then shown to our room, typically when you first arrive, they perform a greeting cleanse to, clear energy, set your vibe and give you a little taste of the beautiful Mayan cultural traditions. Unfortunately, when we were shown over to the location where they perform the energy cleanse no one was there so they said we'd have to come back the next day which never ended up happening. Finally, moments before we were checking out we asked if it was possible just to see what the experience was like before we left. That part was actually really good, especially after our experience staying here for six days, which will make sense by the end of this review. When we checked in, it was already dark out but the design and lighting as well as the bio inspired architecture which fuses art in nature was pretty cool to see. They only give you one key for your room for some odd reason, it was a little inconvenient because it meant that me and my wife had to be together at all moments and couldn't explore or do services separately without the hassle of having to meet up to share the key, or the other option is to go walk all the way to the front desk, which, although the walk is beautiful, the design of the floor is made out of a bunch of branches for the walkway and is very difficult to navigate, especially at night so walking turned out to be more of a hassle, but that's just me being nit-picky. The other option is you can reach out to your concierge and then they can send someone which means you're waiting sometimes 5 to 10 minutes, again very small minor inconveniences but nonetheless adds up when staying there for six days. It definitely has an effect on the overall appeal and serenity that one would expect from a place like this. The room itself had two very small shelf like closets definitely not enough hangers or space to accommodate both of our very limited wardrobe that we brought. I had to put 2 to 3 shirts on one hanger and hang the pants inside and that's literally all I brought other than T-shirts and socks and underwear and one pair of nice shoes I literally packed very minimal and still didn't have enough space... again very small inconvenience but nonetheless 20 different small inconveniences all fused together to make one kind of annoying overall experience. Now I can say that I have mixed feelings about the minimal electricity and necessity to use tea candles for our lighting, but I respect the sustainability aspect of it and it did make very nice environment and mood. The only downside is they tell you that you don't blow the candles out and you can leave them on overnight and we had one explode right next to our heads and over all of our bathroom essentials. The shower is right in the middle there's no protection for water so it gets all over the floor, I nearly slipped a few times because of it. Probably sounds nit picky, but these are things I believe make it or break it for places like this. We experienced some type of mishap daily. We ordered hot water and they brought a dirty used coffee pot. They left the dirty brush in the toilet area. Didn't pick it up until the following day. Asked us if we could place it outside the door. Took forever to bring blankets. They got maybe 8/10 requests wrong and charged us for some and denied that, so wasn't able to get a refund. wasn't much, but principally speaking it's horrible feeling in the midst of many things going wrong. Atmosphere - 90% (small weird sewage smell almost everywhere except the room) Vibe - 80% Cost - 75% should be more enjoyable for the price imo... i dont mind paying extra for experience when its on point Food - 60% (first meal, room-service, was incredible {and cost matched that} every other meal on property lacked in all ways except the sushi which we enjoyed as a snack before going to dinner off site. Really over priced in general but the experience and design makes it palatable. Service - 2 stars overall (except for our concierge who had to deal with her associates lack of professionalism and incredible number of mistakes made each day). Location/architecture,view - 100 (If it wasn't for the sound of the ocean slapping the rocks below our balcony and the sound of the waves soothing us at night, waking up to the most amazing view from bed facing the ocean and the sunrise and also the sunsets each night with a great breeze and insane temperatures than this trip would probably have been all bad. My suggestion. Book 1-2 nights for the location and view then find a better spot elsewhere.

Although I found the resort to be beautiful, the customer service was far below the level I expect…read morefrom a hotel of this price range (I paid $600+ for ocean front room/night). There are no concierge reliably onsite. You are given a WhatsApp number to text and sometimes they can be very slow to respond. First issue I ran into was the concierge's lack of punctuality and poor communication regarding bike rentals. She promised a bike at 8am but 15 mins before the agreed upon time texted me that she could not follow through. I agreed to wait until 10 but was delayed a second time until 11. The second delay was not even communicated to me without my prompting. See chat screenshots. The main issue was my balcony was flooded by careless guests upstairs who left their outdoor tub running (see pic). I was splashed and had to change. My phone also got wet and I could not charge it for the rest of the night until it dried. I could have had other valuables such as electronics out that could have been irreparably damaged and I could not use either loungers, which were soaking wet for the rest of the day/night. The water ran for 10 mins before hotel staff could stop it. No one came to clean my balcony. However, most disappointing was the concierge's refusal to take accountability for the incident (again, see screenshots). I would have been happy with a complementary margarita but instead was completely dismissed. I asked to speak to a manager on site and was told there were none. I asked for an email address or phone number and was given only the reservation email address. I detailed my experience in an email and waited 2 weeks before righting this review. No one replied. It is my experience that guests' conduct at the hotel is within the control and part of the hotel's responsibility and that top tier hospitality establishments, which I had assumed Azulik to be, value customer satisfaction and have accountability. I was sadly wrong.

Hotel La Zebra - hotels - Updated May 2026

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