Alaya Beachfront Tulum Hotel

Hotels
9.8 (338 reviews)
Carretera Tulum Boca Paila Km 8.3 , Tulum , MX

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Restaurant
Room service
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.8
Based on 338 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
C
Cathryn • couple • gb
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • couple • ca
7
Pretty hotel - if you come in the right seasons
Pros:

If you look at the pictures, that is exactly how the place looks, super nice with the huge tropical plants and vines you feel like in the tropics right on the beach - very cool. You are also right on the beach. The staff was all super nice and helpful.
If you come here: check the season and why you are coming to Tulum (because if it is the beach, you need to check for the season)

Cons:

1) car: you will need a car if you are here, as you are in the hotel zone you can still only walk that much, so either you need a taxi, rent a bike or have a car. There are some restaurants and a minimarket nearby. But without a car you don't go anywhere.
2) swimming: you have two options the ocean or tiny pool (for cool down not swimming): if you are here during the sea weed time which we were (and check it, it only gets worse) we were unable to go into the ocean - so you can sit in the beach and cool down in the pool that's it. They were super nice and gave us a day pass for a hotel inside the Jaguar park, where we could park for free and here it is better, as they have netting in the ocean and clean up - still we didn't want to go in the ocean it is not like on the pictures.
3) fridge versus balcony: when we booked we took the apartment which had a fridge (as we really like cold drinks) and a coffee maker - but then you do not have a balcony - so you are either inside your AC'd room or at the beach - but can't relax, the nice Garden villas: are cute but in trade for the balcony you have no fridge.
And as we were here in the "humid" season there were tons of mosquitos/flies: we got a lot of bites: so even if we would traded in for the balcony room - we wouldn't sat outside.
Because we came for the beach (which was not existing, we checked out 3 days earlier, even we couldn't get a refund - and were happy as we headed north to Cancun where there is nearly no sea weed and we got an all-inclusive for the same price.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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rachid • family_with_children • ma
1
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
C
CEDRIC • family_with_children • fr
1
A fuir, extrêmement décevant
Pros:

Rien, car rien ne correspondait à ce qui nous a été vendu

Cons:

Nous avions payé 1 944 € pour six nuits à l’Alaya Beachfront Tulum, en pensant séjourner dans une suite de luxe puisque décrit ainsi dans l’annonce. Or, la chambre ne correspondait absolument pas à cette catégorie : son état général, son entretien et ses équipements étaient très décevants.

Nous avons quitté l’hôtel après seulement deux nuits en raison de nombreux problèmes de propreté, d’entretien, d’équipements et de prestations, mais surtout de sécurité car la serrure avait été forcée et non réparée. Nous avons dû chercher un autre hôtel et payer à nouveau les quatre nuits restantes, ce qui a considérablement augmenté le coût de notre séjour. La porte et son système de fermeture étaient fortement détériorés, ce qui nous a fait craindre pour notre sécurité. L’établissement n’était pas suffisamment sécurisé, car son accès était ouvert à la fois depuis la rue et depuis la plage.

Par ailleurs, le bar de plage, présenté sur les photos comme un espace paradisiaque, était fermé pendant notre séjour.

Le ménage n’a pas été effectué le deuxième jour et les serviettes n’ont pas été remplacées. Malgré les photos, les vidéos et les signalements transmis pendant le séjour, nous n’avons pas obtenu le remboursement des nuits non utilisées.

Compte tenu du prix payé, des frais supplémentaires engagés pour trouver un autre hôtel, de l’état de la chambre, du manque de sécurité et des prestations indisponibles, nous ne recommandons absolument pas cet établissement.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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lorenzo • couple • it
8
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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ALBERTO • family_with_children • es
7
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
S
Sorin , Nicolae • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Great service experience, very clean and the food is amazing.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
G
Gordon • extended_group • de
5
Diese Anlage hat uns nicht überzeugt.
Pros:

Die Unterkunft liegt direkt am Strand und sieht von außen auch ganz nett aus. Es wird Yoga angeboten, welches uns gut gefallen hat.

Cons:

Ruhe und Erholung waren aufgrund einer Großbaustelle direkt neben der Anlage kaum möglich. Zusätzlich war der Strand stark von Seegras betroffen, wofür das Hotel natürlich nichts kann. Das Frühstück hat uns weder von der Auswahl noch qualitativ überzeugt. Die Zimmer waren zwar grundsätzlich sauber, aber sehr einfach ausgestattet – kein Kühlschrank, kein Wasserkocher und kaum Möglichkeiten, sich selbst Getränke zuzubereiten. Im Vergleich zu den anderen Unterkünften unserer Yucatán-Rundreise konnte uns diese Anlage leider nicht überzeugen.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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maud • family_with_children • fr
1
Nous sommes arrivés la plage était envahie de sargass avec une odeur insoutenable ! J’avais pourtant poser la question l
Pros:

Honteux !

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
Z
Z8459IXjuanar • Family
10
Best Hotel
Pros:

Our stay in Alaya hotel in Tulum was absolutely amazing! Everything exceeded our expectations from the moment we arrived. The rooms were spotless, beautifully designed, and incredibly comfortable. The location was perfect—close to everything while still feeling peaceful and surrounded by nature.
The beach was breathtaking, with crystal-clear waters.

2026-07-21 • via Tripadvisor
9
987paolag • Friends getaway • Tampa, Florida
10
Amazing experience!
Pros:

Beautiful bungalow, beachfront, great breakfast and excellent service. A+

2026-07-21 • via Tripadvisor
H
Héctor • couple • us
6
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • family_with_children • be
7
Mooi, maar…
Pros:

Leuke indeling van de familie villa

Cons:

De badkamer kan wel een opfrissing gebruiken, douche met houten planken, vieze hoeken in de badkamer.
Het zeewier en de stank die erbij komt, maar daar kan het hotel niets aan doen natuurlijk. Tulum was ook een spookstad met belachelijke prijzen, maar dat staat los van het hotel.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Katia • extended_group • us
10
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
5
514yehudak • Couples
10
Most gracious and beautiful place with amazing hosts.
Pros:

The rooms were clean, the views amazing. The place is quiet and everyone was more than accommodating and nice.
Just a place we are telling our friends about and hope to return.

2026-07-09 • via Tripadvisor
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690hashimz • Family
10
Excellent experience
Pros:

Great experience. Rooms very good and clean. The team was very friendly, overall a good experience

2026-07-05 • via Tripadvisor
J
Jose Luis • family_with_children • mx
10
Descanso total
Pros:

Excelente atencion y ubicacion

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • family_with_children • us
5
Tulum is so commercial now. We likely won't be returning. Old Tulum is where my heart is.
Pros:

It is old classic Tulum style and it is quaint and botique.

Cons:

But certain things were not working. A/C is not robust, no shades on the front window so everyone outside can see into the bathroom, cracks allowing mosquitos into the room, LED lights not all working so stairways were extra dark and hard to navigate in the evening. Juice watered down at breakfast, trying to be sold on tours when we just wanted more local spots. Prices are like hawaii all over Tulum now so be prepared for that.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
8
846erinh • Family • Charlotte, North Carolina
10
Trip of a lifetime!
Pros:

Excellent experience. Room was beautiful and the service was 100% . Sofia our concierge was so helpful and took care of several asks and special trips she organized for us, made it a lifetime memory! Will definitely be going back and recommending to my friends and family!

2026-06-20 • via Tripadvisor
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Venture20613355765 • Couples • Gallipoli, Province of Lecce, Puglia
10
A dream stay
Pros:

Our stay at Alaya Tulum was simply exceptional. From the very first moment, we felt welcomed by a truly special atmosphere. The staff is incredibly kind, helpful, and always ready with a smile. They gave us wonderful recommendations on how to make the most of our vacation, from places to visit to experiences to try, making our stay even more authentic and unforgettable.

We especially appreciated the tranquility of the place, the attention to detail, and the positive energy that can be felt in every corner. It is the perfect destination for anyone looking for an authentic Tulum experience, away from the chaos, while still having everything needed to feel comfortable and truly cared for.

A special thank you to Sofia, Daniel, and the entire team for making our vacation even more beautiful. We will definitely come back and highly recommend Alaya Tulum to anyone looking for an unforgettable stay in harmony with nature!

2026-06-18 • via Tripadvisor