Xela Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotels
Independent
9.8 (15 reviews)
Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila, Tulum, QROO, 77766 , Tulum , MX

Facilities

Free breakfast
Proposal/romance packages available
Free bicycles on site
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor furniture
Snorkeling nearby
Free breakfast
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Beautiful setting
Elegant room decor
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Variability in cleanliness feedback
Issues with air conditioning and hot water

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Mixed reviews regarding cleanliness, with some guests mentioning it as a positive aspect and others not commenting specifically.
Service
9
Service was highly appreciated by guests, with comments emphasizing the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff.
Location
9.5
The hotel's location received high praise, with guests highlighting the beautiful and tranquil setting on the beach.
Room Quality
8
Rooms were generally described as spacious, comfortable, and elegantly decorated, although some guests had issues with air conditioning and hot water.
Amenities
7.2
Mixed feedback on amenities, with some guests appreciating the beach, pool, and restaurant, while others did not mention specific amenities.
Value for Money
7
Guests had varying opinions on the value for money, with some feeling it was expensive for what was offered and others mentioning the exceptional location.
Food and Beverage
8.6
Food and beverage services received positive reviews, with guests praising the quality of the meals, especially the generous breakfast.
Overall Experience
9.3
Most guests had an exceptional overall experience, highlighting the personalized service, stunning location, and comfortable stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-24 20:18

Property Description

Beachfront Relaxation: Embrace the tranquility of the private beach and unwind by the outdoor pool at XELA.

Delightful Dining and Drinks: Indulge in local cuisine at the on-site restaurant and sip your favorite beverages at the bar/lounge or snack bar.

Luxurious Amenities: Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, valet parking, and daily breakfast at this elegantly decorated hotel in Tulum.

Important information:

  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Guest type

    LGBTQ friendly

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.8
Based on 15 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 9
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 9.3
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christopher
10
Favorite hotel on the beach
Pros:

Amazing place and service. Can’t wait to come back with my gf. Secluded on the fun part of beach.

2025-05-06 via Nuitee
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Emily
10
Mexican Hygge
Pros:

Well designed boutique hotel with amazing staff. Paola is an excellent host and will go to great lengths to make your stay the most efficient and enjoyable. The hotel size is perfect and anything that is missing here can be supplemented with their partnerships with other nearby small hotels (Radhoo and La Valise). This place is a gem and we will be back.

2025-04-02 via Nuitee
L
Laurynas
10
Pros:

Everything was spectacular

2025-03-11 via Nuitee
C
Candy partner
10
Pros:

Amazing !! Everything was amazing ! The staff was incredible, went above and beyond for anything we needed! Amazing food too.

2024-11-23 via Nuitee
J
JOSE ANTONIO family_with_children
10
Pros:

Amazing !

2024-09-20 via Nuitee
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Yudiana family
10
Pros:

I love the aesthetics of the property! The rooms and location looked exactly like the images on Expedia.
The food and drinks were excellent; I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. Isabel and Eddie made our stay very comfortable.

2024-07-08 via Nuitee
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Gizem partner
10
Pros:

Was a pleasant stay. The living room area was our favorite!

2024-06-27 via Nuitee
C
Christian partner
10
Pros:

Außergewöhnliche freundlicher Service sehr hilfsbereit. Sehr schöne Zimmer am Strand sehr gepflegt, trotz Seegrass wird täglich sauber gemacht, Handtücher hatten manchmal Flecken aber man erhält laufend neue und sehr viele Handtücher verfügbar. Absolut tolles Hotel und sehr empfehlenswert würde wieder kommen.

2024-06-22 via Nuitee
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Anthony
10
Pros:

Incredible! This is the BEST hotel in Tulum. SUPER quiet, VERY high end, very few rooms and spacious beach and pool. Breakfast is amazing and staff is THE best!

2024-05-24 via Nuitee
J
Justin
10
Pros:

Xela was a beautiful, peaceful, and an intimate stay. The staff went out of their way to accommodate us and our needs while we were there which made for a very relaxing and enjoyable trip.

2024-05-01 via Nuitee
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Aditi
10
Stop reading the reviews and JUST BOOK IT!
Pros:

AMAZING. Complete luxury service. The rooms are spacious! It's a small hotel kind of built like a house, so there's cozy common spaces and a rooftop which are not crowded - very easy to relax. The service is impeccable - you get in touch with the staff via Whatsapp message. We just sent a text for fries and aperol spritzes when we were by the beach in a cabana, and they arrived shortly. All the staff are so friendly and warm! The beach is clean. The breakfast included is delicious. Don't hesisate - book this!

2024-04-24 via Nuitee
M
Maria
10
Pros:

Amazing stay at Xela!

We love everything, but the most amazing thing was the attitude of the staff. Being a brand new hotel XELA may experience some minor issues (like bad pressure of the shower), but the way they solve these issues is just top level. Special thanks to Emily who helped us with everything and even provided with an upgrade of the room to solve this issue with shower! A bottle of wine as a gift was very nice!

Rooms are perfectly decorated, we didn’t want to leave! Breakfast is very good with good coffee and choice from the menu.

The location is great - it is in quiet place, sometimes we were alone in the sea! But due to free bikes it is easy to get to any places around. They also provide valet parking which is great, as it is not an easy task in Tulum.

We can only envy ourselves that we stayed there: location, amenities, decor, vibe - everything was great! Do not miss sunset on their amazing rooftop!

2024-04-19 via Nuitee
M
Mirela
8
Pros:

The style of the hotel, its quite and modern.

2024-04-08 via Nuitee
M
Michael partner
10
Pros:

Grandioses Hotel mit tollem Personal. Wir hatten eine wundervolle Zeit im Xela Tulum und können das Hotel uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen.
Das gesamte Design des Hotels und der Zimmer ist enorm schön und von der Dachterrasse kann man sich einen wunderschönen Sonnenuntergang ansehen. Der zugehörige Strandabschnitt ist ebenfalls sehr schön. Alle Bars und Restaurants in Tulum Beach sind fußläufig sehr gut erreichbar. Zudem stehen auch kostenfreie Leihfahrräder zur Verfügung.
Emily und das gesamte Team haben einen großartigen Job gemacht.

2024-04-06 via Nuitee
S
sheldons
10
Pros:

new hotel. very good service. food and drinks. few kinks in new construction being worked out.

2024-02-18 via Nuitee