Alaya Tulum by Ahau Collection

Hotels
9.8 (307 reviews)
Carretera Tulum Boca Paila Km 8.3 , Tulum , mx

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and attentive staff
Beautiful location near the beach
Cons:
Cleanliness issues noted
Cost concerns regarding services

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
Issues with cleanliness noted in reviews, particularly in mention of poorly done cleaning and stains.
Service
10
Consistently praised for attentive and friendly staff, especially Marcelo.
Location
10
Positive sentiments about the beach proximity and overall nice location.
Room Quality
10
Rooms described as beautiful and well-equipped, with some space issues mentioned.
Amenities
10
Good amenities mentioned, including yoga classes and daily coffee.
Value for Money
9.7
Some reviews indicate concerns over the cost to value ratio.
Food and Beverage
10
Breakfast and food received generally positive remarks but could improve.
Overall Experience
10
Overall enjoyment of the stay highlighted despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 07:26

Property Description

Beach-side Oasis in Tulum

Yoga Terrace and Private Beach Area: Unwind with a yoga session on our special terrace or bask in the sun on our private beach area with complimentary sun beds.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms: Our air-conditioned rooms feature a terrace, full bathroom with free toiletries, and amenities like a sofa, iPod dock, and laptop-sized safe.

Relaxing Garden and Convenient Facilities: Enjoy our lush garden, multiple terraces, and a bar for refreshing drinks. Take advantage of our tour desk and complimentary on-site parking.

Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure at Alaya Tulum by Ahau. Book now to secure your beach-side getaway!

Important information:

Please note that air conditioning is available 24 hours.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CUN

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 12 years old to 17 years old stay for US$34 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.8
Based on 307 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 9.7
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
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831ayam Couples
10
Outstanding
Pros:

The place is outstanding. The staff are very friendly Daniel, Sofia, Erick, Carlos, and Ismaeel. The beach is clear they remove seaweed. The food & drinks are amazing and delicious. The rooms are clean and has working AC. Also the hotel is at very good location with shops, cafes, bars around. Overall stay is outstanding and would definitely recommend and come back again.

2026-04-10 via Tripadvisor
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Trail793722 Family
10
Paraiso na terra
Pros:

We loved our stay at the Alaya Hotel. The whole team were very attentive. I’d particularly like to mention David, who was very attentive, professional and took great care with my son’s food allergy. But the whole team genuinely cares about making guests feel at home. We’d love to come back.

2026-04-09 via Tripadvisor
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G6962XXoliviab Couples
10
Beautiful, relaxing, and so much fun!
Pros:

The Alaya was amazing. We had never been to Tulum before and didn’t know much about what we were getting in to— the staff at Alaya were there as a resource every step of the way. Rodrigo, David, and Carlos were especially helpful in providing amazing recommendations, booking reservations for us, and accommodating requests promptly and with so much hospitality. It truly felt like home for the 6 nights we stayed! Beyond the incredible staff, the hotel is beautiful, food is amazing, and the beach is unreal. We would definitely book this spot again and have already recommended it to our friends!!!

2026-04-09 via Tripadvisor
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L4335GNvicenteg Family
10
Best hotel in tulum
Pros:

The staff is the best especially David he was very attentive for my special requests and never let us down! The view is amazing and the rooms are top notch! It is very calm and very relaxing I totally recommend!

2026-04-09 via Tripadvisor
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kruhse couple se
9
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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laurar218 Family
10
Beautiful experience
Pros:

My son and I came to celebrate his 19th birthday. We loved it here! Our room and the grounds were beautiful, comfortable, and relaxing. The staff was wonderful-- Sofia and Daniel and the others made us feel welcome, and were very sweet about my son's birthday. Everything went smoothly and easily from the planning stage through the entire trip. Highly recommend!

2026-04-06 via Tripadvisor
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Tanja family_with_children de
10
2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Eldad solo_traveller il
10
2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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kimfZ8503DP Couples Calgary, Alberta
10
Beautiful Stay
Pros:

My partner and I stayed at Alaya to celebrate our anniversary, it was also our first time in Tulum. We picked Alaya for its eco-friendly standards, beautiful rooms, and direct beach access. It did not disappoint!

The very first night we were greeted by Daniel and given an introduction and were shown up to our room. It was beautiful, and they had given us a little treat for our celebration, so kind!

For the rest of the stay, all the concierge staff (Daniel, Sofia, Erikk) were extremely helpful, attentive and quick to respond. Can’t thank them enough.

As well, Marcelo and the kitchen staff were the best. Marcelo greeted us at every breakfast and made sure we were taken care of at the beach, shout outs to him!

The only thing that wasn’t optimal was that the very first night our unit didn’t have water, however the concierge was advised and they got to work on it immediately - we had water the next morning.

Overall - beautiful stay (amazing breakfast included, great beach loungers, restaurant with delicious food, swimming right in front, free yoga and qi gong, great location) would highly recommend Alaya!

2026-03-31 via Tripadvisor
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Johanna couple se
10
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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markrN8007MU Couples
10
My Visit to Alaya
Pros:

We had a wonderful time visiting Alaya for two days in March. The property is beautiful and the service was amazing. Marcelo and Macario made dinners and breakfasts very enjoyable. Great food, attentive service, and fun conversation made our time very memorable.
Tuna tostadas at the beach for lunch should be on your to do list while you are here.

2026-03-26 via Tripadvisor
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A6284MCmariak Solo travel
10
A special place for a beachfront getaway!
Pros:

Alaya is a perfect place to rest and recharge. The staff was kind and welcoming from the moment we arrived. We stayed in the beach front accommodation and watched the beautiful sunrise every morning. That was a treat. Alaya is secluded and quiet.
The staff was very attentive and even brought us a special bottle of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries to celebrate our anniversary.
The restaurant serves delicious local food and the staff is happy to accommodate any special requests. Everyone made you feel like you are part of their family, but they also respect your privacy.
We did yoga and a sound bath which was very special.
Our room was attended to everyday and the staff helped us with anything we needed. We highly recommend Alaya if you are looking for a special place for a beach front getaway. We’ll definitely be back!!

2026-03-26 via Tripadvisor
9
943melaniep Friends getaway Atlanta, Georgia
10
Beautiful setting to unwind and reset
Pros:

Alaya was the host of a mindfulness retreat I attended, and it was the perfect setting to unwind and reset. The beach is the beautiful spot to sit and watch the sunrise and the yoga space was like being in a tree house! The rooms were comfortable and the screened in deck was a nice addition for private space. The staff were all friendly and attentive, and the meals were delicious, healthy and of the local vibe! The resort is a little off of the main drag of loud bars which was a perfect spot, as they are still walkable if you want to get there. I would stay in this sanctuary again if returning to Tulum!

2026-03-24 via Tripadvisor
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Lunauk Solo travel
10
Calm, tidy modest bungalows.
Pros:

Sweet place. Great front of house staff. Lovely simple bungalows with all needs met. I had 4 sweet kittens living on my porch or close by. That was a treat and you are close to amazing restaurants and food trucks.

2026-03-23 via Tripadvisor
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candicea302 Family
10
Amazing
Pros:

I had an absolutely incredible stay at your hotel in Tulum, and I just wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation.

From the moment I arrived, everything exceeded my expectations. The staff were not only professional but genuinely warm, attentive, and welcoming — they truly made me feel at home. Every detail was thoughtfully taken care of, and it showed in the overall experience.

The atmosphere, the service, the surroundings — everything was simply amazing. It’s rare to find a place where every aspect comes together so perfectly, and your hotel does exactly that.

Thank you for creating such a memorable experience. I will definitely be recommending your hotel and look forward to coming back in the future.

2026-03-23 via Tripadvisor
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tegistg Couples
10
Perfect nature escape in Alaya Tulum
Pros:

Our stay at Alaya Tulum was truly unforgettable. The property is stunning and offers a beautiful connection to nature that makes it feel both peaceful and special. The staff, especially Sophia and Daniel, were incredibly kind and attentive—their hospitality was exceptional from the moment we arrived until checkout. The owner was also very warm and welcoming, which made the experience even more memorable. We will come back.

2026-03-23 via Tripadvisor
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Diane couple gb
8
A beautiful setting against the backdrop of the ocean and the palm trees
Pros:

It was in a beautiful setting right on the beach and backed by the jungle. It was very chilled and quiet. We are not fans of blaring music while sunbathing, reading etc, so we were pleased they didn’t play music.
The staff were very welcoming and friendly, always asking if we were happy and if they could do anything for us. The concierge team were very informative and found quieter restaurants that didn’t pump out the music.
We loved having a morning drink brought to our balcony. The views were stunning
We loved how accessible it was to walk to restaurants in the evening compared to Tulum centro

Cons:

The bathroom/shower facilities were fairly basic, eg a wonky tap on the sink. We experienced a lot of wind and crashing waves, so it made it quite hard to sleep. I do appreciate it’s in a natural setting though.

We found Tulum South beach very expensive. It’s a shame because it makes you order less drinks etc. We were also disappointed that there was a lack of live music. We avoided some restaurants because the music was just too loud. We love music, but not when you can’t have a conversation

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Resort53138126105 Couples
10
Comfortable, friendly and relaxing stay with plenty to do!
Pros:

Comfortable, friendly and relaxing stay with plenty to do!

My stay at Alaya Tulum was amazing, from the moment I booked my stay I was contacted via WhatsApp by the service desk to confirm transportation to the hotel and to answer any questions I may have. Upon arrival me and my girlfriend got a couple complimentary drinks and even a welcome bottle of sparkling wine in our room.

The property has a nice natural setting and full of palms, trees and climbing vines amongst the rooms. There are little notes around pointing out wild critters that may pass through the grounds at night (raccoons, coati, stripped iguanas and opossums). The beach is kept clear and clean each day and offers a great swimming spot at low tide. Or you can chill on the lounge chairs with coconuts or drinks from the hotel.

The hotel not only offers daily yoga sessions in the mornings but every now and then meditations. The yoga was a pretty great way to stretch out before a snorkel trip. There are also many excursions you can book through the hotel like the biosphere tours, snorkelling, ruins tours and cenote visits or you can rent some bikes and go do some cenote hopping.

The staff were so helpful, friendly and welcoming. Erik and Sofia were always at the front desk to help with questions or to make arrangements. Marcelo always made me and my girlfriend feel at home at Alaya Tulum if we ordered drinks he would happily offer to bring it to our rooms if we wanted and reccomended some great drinks.

2026-03-21 via Tripadvisor
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672lindseyv Friends getaway
10
LOVE MY SECOND HOME
Pros:

We had an amazing experience. I have a special connection to this place because I lived here during the pandemic. It is so magical to watch the sunrise from your room. The stuff is so sweet and helpful.. anytime I ask something they would reply within five minutes and take care of any desires. I would definitely recommend this place. The location is amazing too. It’s so close to so many restaurants and shop.

2026-03-17 via Tripadvisor
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T3418DDlorenap Friends getaway
10
Magical trip
Pros:

Our stay at Alaya Tulum was truly unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, every detail was handled with care and warmth. The team went above and beyond to attend to all our needs, making us feel genuinely welcomed and cared for throughout our stay.

It was more than just a vacation — it felt like a magical experience. The atmosphere, the service, and the attention to detail created something really special.

A heartfelt thank you to Erick, Sofia, and all the wonderful waitstaff for their kindness, professionalism, and dedication. You made our time here incredibly enjoyable.

We will absolutely be back. ✨

2026-03-17 via Tripadvisor