We just returned from a week at Zamas. This was actually our 2nd trip in the past 6 months. The first was a family trip in August (prepare for HEAT) which included ages 2-60. Everyone had a great time! Our more recent visit included adults only. Both times, we found the accomodations simple but well maintained and very comfortable. The proprietor and his staff were very accomdating and the beach front restaurant is perfect. We think the pizza may be the best in the world, including Italy. If you are looking for a casual get away in a beautiful location with just enough to do (Mayan ruins,water parks and a marina are nearby) if, you want a break from eating, drinking wonderful Maragritas and lounging on a beautiful beach) Zamas is the place. Also, the full on recovery from hurricaine Wilma is truly amazing.

I stayed at Zamas between the 15th and 19th of November 2005. It was my first time in Mexico and I had fallen in love with Zamas when I looked at the website. The hotel was just as I had imagined it, I was not disappointed. We stayed in the Ocean View first floor room, it was set back from the beach across a small road and the room was on stilts rather than above another room. The room was very spacious with two double beds and a chair and table by the windows and a tiled seating area as well. I loved the porch which had two hammocks and two deck chairs on it. The shower area and toilet lead off the the main room and don't have doors as such so unless you are comfortable with your travelling companion you might find that aspect of the room a little difficult. The restaurant is fantastic! The service was great, swift and polite. The pizza was perfect, large thin crust with great toppings and most cost less than £6.00. I loved the fact it was open air and at night the candle lanterns on each tabel give a lovely relaxed and romantic feel. There are a few things that weren't great which I will list now but don't let it put you off to much. Our fan was not working which luckily wasn't to much of a problem as there was a strong wind off the sea at night. The shower often smelt a bit, it didn't travel into the rest of the room though. The shower its self was useless, we filled bottles with hot water and poured them over ourselves, was a bit annoying but it is an eco hotel and you should expect it to be a bit rustic. The beach was nice but not the typical white sand and palm tree beach you will find down the road. Unfortunately while we were there the sea was rough and not many people were venturing in. Despite these few problems I found Zamas a relaxing place to stay that was in a good location for day trips out and getting taxi's to other restaurants etc. Good hotel, nice people, loved Mexico!

My boyfriend and I stayed at Zamas in March 2005 and I've been meaning to write a review to share our wonderful experience with other independent travelers. Zamas is quiet, the rooms are comfortable and well-kept, and the food is delicious (fresh fish, homemade salsa, fresh fruit). We ate at Que Fresco, the restaurant on site, for nearly every meal because it was so good. It is located right on the beach and you dine by candlelight with the sound of the ocean nearby. A couple of nights a week they have a Mexican band and people dance on the beach. The staff is friendly and fellow travelers are laid back and respectful of the tranquil place that is Zamas. If you need a true escape with no modern distractions, Zamas is the perfect getaway.

We stayed at Zamas in Oct 2005 and enjoyed our stay. The staff was friendly, the price was affordable (compared to the other options on the beach), and the food at the restaurant was as good as you are going to find in Tulum. The small beach in front of the hotel is excellent. It is important to note that the roofs at the beach cabanas are made of hay, so it was not suitable for one of us who has allergies. That is why we opted for a room across the road from the beach. We found it to be just as nice as the cabanas (and the room was huge!) Also, Zamas is somewhat down the road from the town and we found that the travellers with cars were probably at an advantage (we had to pay $3 one way for every time we went to town by taxi.)