Me and my new husband went to Tulum on honeymoon and decided to try out Luna Maya (the sign is very difficult to see, so don't miss it when you drive by--if you've passed Zamas you've gone too far) for a week. We were on honeymoon and just looking for a place to relax and chill out and Luna Maya certainly allowed us to do that.
We got a free upgrade to the suite which was very nice, we had an ocean view and the ocean breeze kept us cool at night. It's a charming, quiet and private place. I don't think any of the other rooms had the ocean view, we would not have stayed if we had not gotten the upgrade. It was clean and the purified water in the room was a great touch. The towels and sheets were all pretty worn which was disappointing, but they were clean. The breakfast was pretty standard with your choice of a fruit plate or french toast or pancakes, but the only meat option was the ham in the omelet, some mornings the juice tasted fresh and other mornings it seemed like Tang. Also, there's this cute little cat who will eat whatever you feed him, including canteloupe. Also, there's this conk shell at the reception desk that when you blow in it the hotel dog will start howling, it's really funny.
The beach was nice, I liked the cove, it was private and quiet. The beach was awkward for swimming in, it was rocky in patches and the water was sandy, but the water was that great warm temperature. The hammocks they have hung are nice. The bar never seemed to be open except at night. We would always go to the restaurants in walking distance for the happy hour deals. Zamas has a really nice diverse restaurant with a great menu at acceptable prices and it is 50 ft away.
None of the workers speak any English, the manager speaks English but he's rarely around.
If you're going in the low season don't pay ahead of time like we did, you'll get a better rate if you bargain for it when you get there, as none of the hotels are even close to being full.
I wouldn't stay here if I went back, at the price that they charge they should provide better than worn-out sheets and towels.
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Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun