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#3 of 21 Specialty lodging in Tulum
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  • Rooms: 15
Description: Imagine the Caribbean Sea, a beachside cabana without electricity or telephones, only the murmur of waves to lull you to sleep at night. This is... This description is based on information provided by the speciality accommodation.
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Carr. Tulum Ruinas Km. 5.5
Tulum Hotel Zone
Tulum 77780
Mexico
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“Rustic, Not for the modest”

Azulik

22 Jan 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

With only one day’s notice and planning, my wife and I visited the Eco Tulum resorts in Mexico. Due to the last minute booking we stayed the first night in Copal and the next 3 nights in the adult only Azulik next door. They share the same beach and most of the staff.
General Description:
Copal and Azulik are clothing optional, but very low key. You must dress for the restaurants.
VERY RUSTIC, much like luxury camping. The stand alone cabanas (aka huts) built with part mud walls and part bamboo, with large windows and bamboo shades. At Copal, the huts are even closer together and closer to the more public areas such as the restaurant and spa. They have no electricity, other than the Azulik ceiling fan which didn't work after the first night, but running water is present with a private toilet area. The Azulik rooms have wood floors, a tub inside the room (not private) as well as a tub outside on the deck and plenty of places to lounge around. The bed was very uncomfortable. The cabanas overlook the water, a million dollar view.
NOT FOR THE MODEST. The walls are somewhat see through and the walkways are close by. The bamboo shades are sparse but do let in a lot of light. Anyone walking by can see in.
The two resort restaurants were good and reasonably priced. The spa treatments were excellent and also reasonably priced. Most treatments are available in the room.
No fitness other than yoga. There is no good place to go running either.
No pool but the beach is clean, when compared to others down there, fairly quite and clothing optional, which we appreciated and is a short walk from any of the rooms in either resort.
Azulik has wireless access so it was common to people using their laptops. You can recharge the cell phones and laptops at the front desk. Cell phone reception is spotty.

CUSTOMER SERVICE: If you go, expect to be completely on your own. Us not knowing very much Spanish was only part of the problem (our fault, not theirs). We just dealt with it, and relied on going consistently to the same staff members, Diego and Jorge, who were great and their English was fairly good. However, very few make much of an effort for the type of customer service you would expect for the price we paid.
No information was offered even in print regarding restaurants in the area, equipment rentals, spa treatments (except a desk copy AT the spa), transportation or tours. When we repeatedly asked for information we received different answers even from the same people.

TIPS:
None of the restaurants in the area accept credit cards. You can eat at the resort restaurants and charge it to your room. If going outside the resort you need CASH, not credit cards or traveler’s checks. The resort does NOT cash travelers checks. They recommend you go to the bank in town. I learned this the hard way. There is a coffee shop down the road (short walk) from the resort and a little tiny grocery store where you can get snacks and drinks, this came in handy and saved some money.
Research the area BEFORE you go. The staff is no help in telling you where to go, what to do, or how much it costs. Our only complaint was that the staff although friendly and very accommodating did not seem to have a great handle on the area. A preprinted pamphlet which could be left in the room with things to do, places to eat and tips of the area would have been greatly appreciated.
Bring flashlights and/or a battery powered lantern. The sun goes down fast and the candles don’t cast much light. Therefore, take out your contacts before the sun goes down.
Pack as little clothes as possible. You don’t need much. Leave the high heels at home. This is island living. My wife did find a wrap/sweater useful at night on the beach.

Azulik's website says that they have safes in every room, ours #8 did not.
We recommend you take a shuttle down to the resort from the Cancun airport which they can help you arrange, but take a taxi back to the airport to save some cash. Or better yet, rent a car, it is a straight shot from Cancun airport to the resort, a very easy 90 min to 2 hour drive.

Finally, get used to island time as everything there slows down quite a bit. Breakfast one day took about 40 min to arrive, even when ordered inside of the establishment.

TO MANAGEMENT: I hope you are listening. Perhaps a book depository (take one leave one) would be nice since there is not a lot of activity on site during the day. The pamphlet explained above would greatly help, as well as perhaps one of the three resorts being able to cash travelers checks and accept American Express, which they do not. More chairs (chaise lounges) on the beach and perhaps a few bamboo umbrellas .You need better beds in the room. A gym would be great, but not mandatory. A single light bulb in the room for general lighting and perhaps a plug to charge phones and laptops, would be appreciated. Other than that, we had a great time.

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tomkatfw's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2008
Member since: 22 January 2008
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“It's like another world!”

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5 of 5 stars
Buenos Aires
21 Jan 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Besides the amazing landscape that surrounds, the three days we spent in Azulik transported us to another world. At first, I hesitated about staying without electricity, but once we were there, I realized that this feature turned Azulik into a very special place. Off course I had times where I missed having the electric light we are used to, but this forced us to experience things in a completely different way: like a test, a challenge to our habits. And I loved it. My boyfriend and I really enjoyed all the pleasurable and relaxing activities this place offers: yoga clases, reiki and all types of Spa options (every massage you can think of!). Imagine the freedom that exists that many people walk around without clothes! Except for a few mosquitoes, I can assure you: If you are looking forward to spending some time with your partner and yourself, Azulik is a fairy tale. I truly recommend it!

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Ca08's Summary
Date of Stay: December 2007
Member since: 21 January 2008
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“Great trip”

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Argentina
20 Jan 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

After a year of intense work, I don't know how we would be feeling today if we hadn't visited Azulik. We got there exhausted an experienced a complete turn around. What we enjoyed the most was staying at one 100% ecological place, without electricity, because it helped us reconnect with nature. We felt the pleasure of being together without anyone bothering us, with a sincere and warm assistance. We ate healthy, slept listening to the sea breeze; we went under Spa treatments… massages by the seashore: ASTONISHING. We read, rested… It was a real trip, with all what it means. Being in the middle of the "jungle" is something you don't imagine until you are there. We are already planning our coming back .

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ferswami's Summary
Date of Stay: December 2007
Member since: 11 January 2008
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“Sexy!”

Azulik

11 Jan 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We stayed at Azulik for our honeymoon and it was the best choice we ever made. I 100% recommend it if you are the right type of person. The bed wasn't the most comfortable and we only had hot water half of the time. Plus we were visited by several animals. By the way, no food in the room should be taken VERY SERIOUSLY. Some strange possum rat (we named it Rudy) climbed on my wife while we were eating in the room our first night. Iguanas will also come for a look on the porch. While out in the ocean, I looked back and saw a naked couple jumping up and down while flipping a towel at something. I'm guessing it was Tico, the king of the iguanas saying "Hi." It was the funniest thing I've ever witnessed. You need to relax and enjoy yourself and laugh off any things that go wrong. Most of the people speak excellent English and those that aren't fluent still speak better English than I speak Spanish and since it's Mexico, don't gripe about it. Don't get all stressed out because the employees don't need your attitude and hassle. They're too nice and deserve better. If you want romance go to Azulik. We didn't even bother going to any ruins or tourist things, because Azulik was the only place I wanted to be at.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Romantic
    • Disliked — Needed more blankets
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Brass-Bailey's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Honeymoon
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 11 January 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Older Travellers, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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“Paradise”

Azulik

4 Jan 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Azulik is beautiful.... My good friend and his girlfriend stayed there twice and recommended the property, but advised that it was slightly rustic.
The setting really is magnificent. All of the 15 bungalows are situated on a cliff and the adjoining beaches are private and pristine.
Rooms are true to the definition of "eco travel" with no electricity and with slight exposure to the elements. Regardless, they supply you with plenty of candles which cast a lovely glow against the natural teak wood facade and the ocean breeze just sweeps through the casita and is heavenly. It lulls you to sleep, which is good because the property, which is considered high-end (but NOT luxury), is likely to disappoint discerning travelers because of the the HARD mattresses, rough low-thread count linens, inexpensive blankets and non-absorbent towels.
The place would be perfect if they were to upgrade to European style feather bedding and finer quality linens.
While staying at Azulik you have access to the Maya Spa and are serviced by the restaurant at Cabanas Copal. Service was relaxed, as in not fast or efficient, but after a day you begin to go with the flow. Incidentally, the food is only average.
If you stay there bring a flashlight (its tough getting dressed for dinner in the dark) and some sheets from home.
Definitely try one of the local Mayn treatments at the spa in particular the sweat lodge and the honey massage.
I was extraordinarily relaxed after my stay...

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Locatoin
    • Disliked — Beds
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Getagrip72's Summary
Date of Stay: December 2007
Travelled with: Friends
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 03 January 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, People with disabilities, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure, Spa
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Carr. Tulum Ruinas Km. 5.5 | Tulum Hotel Zone, Tulum 77780, Mexico