When you travel into another country you want to be able to learn how to get around and adapt to your destination quickly so you can enjoy yourself. right from the start of your vacation. This was so easy to do for us while we were in Tulum at the El Crucero because the owners, Mark and Sharon, were so helpful in showing us the best places to check out while we stayed there. Like the awesome snorkling spots and healthy places to eat at. Whenever we needed help with anything they immediatly responded to our needs. El Crucero is a true jungle experience amongst gorgeous red and pink hisbiscus flowers and swaying palm trees. The thing I loved most and so did my husband and 10 year old son was relaxing in their hammocks. El Crucero also has a restaurant which we found handy when we didn't feel like venturing out. The place is conveniently located to the Myan Ruins, the town of Tulum and the beautiful beaches of the Mayan Riviera. Go Enjoy!
Elisa

Forty bucks a night for two beds, a private bathroom, AC and the proximity to allow you to be the first one through the gate to the ruins sounds like a good deal. But add a great restaurant (A+ mole), a fun bar and a staff of folks who you can hardly wait to see again and you've got a winner.
Sure it's spartan, blow $300 on a beach location with a yoga instructor then. I rather doubt the kitchen staff will leave their duties to extend hugs and kisses when you depart from a "resort".
A true taste of genuine Mexican hospitality so endearing we changed travel plans to return for one last night with Axel and the gang.

Can't beat this place for vibe, location, and price. My wife and I came here after Hurricaine Dean closed down the coast to find El Crucero one of the few hotels open for business. The owner gave us a great deal on the room, and the bar had a real "Cheers" feel with the regulars helping to make you feel at home. Check your pretensions in Cancun and be prepared for enjoyment.

The only good points are their efficency of taking our money on the internet booking and the expensive restaurant which was more tex-mex food than mexican but with a lively atmosphere. It is a good location to see Tulum ruins.

The bad points, The room (14) was like an outhouse from the 40's really small expensive ( be aware the photo on the internet is a lie, there are rooms like it but you will get them if you are lucky) . The worse thing tough was the bathroom it was really small bad condition and unbelivable a curtain instead of a door which has no soundproofing ability.Our room was next to the main road and the bus station and although we were told the buses stop at 6pm they dont that is accompanyied by the sound of trucks at all times of the night)

I have been to hotels in mexico for less which had better bigger rooms airconditioning and friendlier owner. If you enjoy being ripped off stay in El Crucero inTulum, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico.