Hotel Tiki Tiki Tulum
Mid-century jungle jammin’
Downtown Tulum
Miami meets Mexico at laidback, budget-boutique Hotel Tiki Tiki Tulum, whose rooms are graced with snug hammocks, vivid tiled floors, mid-century furniture and leafy jungle views. An Instagram-ready pool, tropical-treat café and cosy common areas are your additional cues to swap Tulum Beach for this off-the-radar, off-the-beaten-track spot in Tulum town. Take your tastebuds on a tour of the brilliant, frills-free street-food options on your doorstep, then hire tuk-tuks to leap-frog from beaches to bars to Maya ruins to cenotes (not necessarily in that order). Lush Mexican jungle – sacred, don’t you know – provides a serene, green backdrop to your adventures.
Facilities
Rooms
Fifteen suites.
Checkout
Noon; earliest check-in, 3pm. Both are flexible, subject to availability.
More Details
Rates usually exclude breakfast (Continental or à la carte options).
Also
The hotel is 50 metres away from Holistika Tulum, a hotel complex that offers yoga classes and all sorts of holistic therapies.
Free Internet Access
Laundry
Pool
At the Hotel
Free WiFi throughout. In rooms: air-conditioning, blackout blinds, free bottled water, tea- and coffee-making kit.
Our Favourite Rooms
Terrace Suite King #13 is on the top floor, graced with a huge outdoor terrace with panoramic jungle views. This suite has lashings of sunshine in the mornings and is decorated with polka-dot floors. Light-filled Balcony Suite #10 is situated at the back of the property, with jungle views galore; soak them all up with help from the multiple windows and the spacious balcony. Each room is unique, with in-room hammocks, solid teak furniture and bespoke tiled floors, so it’s difficult to call out favourites.
Poolside
The jaw-droppingly pretty outdoor pool has a black-and-white striped floor, winsome views of the courtyard garden and a sun terrace with six loungers; a waterfall wall cleverly catches the sunset. It’s heated in winter, so you can swim all-year round.
Packing Tips
Bring a list of local restaurants with you – the hotel only serves breakfast.
Children
Little Smiths are welcome, but there aren’t many distractions for them other than the pool. Bear in mind that there are also quite a few steps throughout the property.
Gallery
Food & Drink
Top Table
Whichever one’s closest; they’re all born equal here.
Dress Code
Tiki Tiki hippie. Come armed with light layers for the heat.
Hotel Restaurant
The hotel has a very small, very relaxed café that serves simple breakfasts. Pick from Continental or à la carte options, including scrambled egg, toast with preserves, fruit plate and granola, and crostini with avocado; don’t miss the delicious fruit salad.
Hotel Bar
The little lobby bar serves cocktails every night except Wednesday.
Last Orders
Breakfast is served from 8am to 11am, snacks from 12pm to 6pm and last drinks are rustled up around 10pm.
Planes
Tulum International Airport is a 35-minute drive away. Private transfers can be arranged for an extra cost.
Automobiles
From Cancun Airport, drive south on Highway 307 until you arrive at Tulum town. Cross the entire town; at the end of town, turn left when you see the sign that says Hotel Tiki Tiki. Follow that road for 500 metres, then turn right; after 150 metres, you’ll see the hotel on your left. Tiki Tiki has on-site parking.
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
Start with what’s right here: hit the pool, kick back and relax, and hire a tuk-tuk if you want to explore the immediate ’hood. Beyond brilliant street food, don’t expect a heap of things to do in Tulum town – but you’re well placed for coastal and cultural day-trips further afield. Take a taxi to the playa to see what all the fuss is about. Go on a day trip to Cobá to visit the amazing Nohoch Mul Pyramid, a 45-minute drive away at Carretera Federal Tulum. Adventurous types can go zip-lining, rappelling or cave snorkeling. Don’t miss the Gran Cenote just outside Tulum, one of the top diving spots in Riviera Maya. This series of cenotes connected by wooden walkways is just a few kilometres from the hotel, on the way to Cobá. The water is crystal clear, making for incredible snorkelling.
Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt
This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .
