Family-friendly Hotels in Xpu Ha

I stayed 4 nights at Royal Tulum Catalonia and as a frequent traveler in my 30s I want to give my opinion so you don’t make the same mistake I made. This is a resort for older couples who just want to lay on the beach and do nothing. The resort is beautiful and the pool and jacuzzi are nice. The staff tries hard to give good service. But the food is absolute trash and the drinks are even worse. You are far from downtown so if you want to go out you will have to take lots of taxis which add up. Also the staff will try to book taxis and excursions for you at a crazy marked up price. It’s best to leave the resort and flag down your own taxi and pay for the excursions when you arrive. Pros: beautiful resort, nice pool, pretty beach Cons: food is horrible, cheap alcohol, have to make reservations for dinner, only allowed 1 hour at the spa, far from downtown requiring lots of taxis, lots of bugs.

Staff was hit or miss. Has some really great service and some not so great service. The beach was beautiful and also open to the public. They advertise a beach club of which they charge you to sit at which I thought was odd considering I was a guest. The beach restaurants closed a 5:30pm. The continental breakfast was subpar. I tried the Salmon and Mahi Mahi for dinner and both dishes were excellent! Perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The road noise and neighboring party that went to 1am wasn’t ideal but I guess that’s what the ear plugs were for. The tents were as expected. It did get pretty humid in there. Given the price I felt the exchange was fair and I’d definitely book again.

With a stay at Hotel Esencia in Xpu-Ha, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Puerto Aventuras Marina and Ecopark Kantun Chi. This beach resort is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Akumal Beach and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Xplor Theme Park.Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this Art Deco resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Spending a day of fun is easy with the theme park shuttle (surcharge).Grab a bite at Beefbar Restaurant, one of the resort's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar for a tasty beverage. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, limo/town car service, and express check-in. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle.Make yourself at home in one of the 48 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Rental basis: Room with own facilitiesNumber of bedrooms: 1; Number of other rooms with beds: 0In the world of commercialized mega-resorts, it has become increasingly difficult to find beachfront accommodation in a natural, unspoiled setting at a reasonable price. Secreto Xpuha is a rustic, natural cabin literally a stone's throw from the waves on beatifull Xpu-Ha beach. If you're looking to immerse yourself in nature with basic necessities provided, there aren't many places like it.The Front Terrace offers a world class view and direct exposure to the turquoise sea and waves crashing on the offshore reef, palm trees swaying in the breeze, truly dreamy. You could travel around the world and not enjoy a more beautiful view. Afternoons were spent relaxing on the porch, reading, soaking up the tranquility and looking at the mesmerizing view. The wind, the waves and the sun clear the mind and cause a zen state. I kept the doors open all night and slept with the waves, occasionally waking up to see the stars, then woke up and had coffee on the deck. With the constant breeze offshore there is no need for air conditioning and no bugs.The thatched-roof hut has everything you need, with a private bathroom, hot shower, basic kitchen, electricity, and wi-fi. It's natural, rustic and basic so don't expect 4 star accommodation, you are literally on the beach so be prepared for wind, sun and sand.Xpu-Ha is a world class beach with crystal clear waters covering all shades from turquoise to deep blue and purple, with powdery soft white sand and it really can't be beat. Since the beachfront property in Xpuha is mostly privately owned, there are mostly locally owned beach clubs, houses, and plenty of open space, especially at the north end of the beach where you can find a lot of solitude. There is only one big hotel and it is not that big.There are many beachfront restaurants and the Aranza restaurant next to Secreto has great fresh grilled seafood. I had a whole fresh fish cooked to perfection on the grill almost

Located in Xpu-Ha, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of Akumal Beach and Puerto Aventuras Marina. This vacation home is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Xplor Theme Park and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Xcaret Eco Theme Park.Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned vacation home.