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Villas Akalan

3.5 star property
3.5-star guest house near Tulum Mayan Ruins

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Terrace/patio
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Garden View | Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Garden
Studio | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Polar Poniente Street between, North Escorpion Street and Coba Avenue, Tulum, QROO, 77760
  • Tulum National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tulum Mayan Ruins
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Playa Paraiso
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room, Terrace, Garden View | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, Terrace, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Pool View | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Pool View

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Terrace/patio

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Pool View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Terrace/patio

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Garden View

  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Pool View

  • 1076 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Tulum

Heart of Tulum.Your stay at this Tulum City Center guesthouse places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Tulum Mayan Ruins and Dos Aguas Park. Hunab Lifestyle Center and Hospital de Tulum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tulum National Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Tulum Mayan Ruins - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Las Palmas Public Beach - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Playa Paraiso - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Playa Ruinas - 10 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Coqueta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tacos y tortas el tio - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Botánica Garden Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Regia Tulum - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Villas Akalan

3.5-star guest house near Tulum Mayan Ruins
As a guest of Villas Akalan, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Villas Akalan also features a garden, a picnic area, and express check-in. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Tulum guesthouse.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2013
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Villas Akalan offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Tulum guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered weekly and hair dryers can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 13 for adults and USD 13 for children

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 7 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 70 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 13 for adults and USD 13 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 150 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 20 (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • One child 7 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Villas Akalan Condo Tulum
Villas Akalan Condo
Villas Akalan Tulum
Villas Akalan
Villas Akalan Tulum
Villas Akalan Guesthouse
Villas Akalan Guesthouse Tulum

Frequently asked questions

How close is Villas Akalan to the airport?

Villas Akalan is 25.7 mi (48-min drive) away from the Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Villas Akalan have an airport shuttle?

Villas Akalan offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of USD 150 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Villas Akalan to the beach?

This guesthouse is 3.4 mi (14-min drive) from Tulum Beach and 3.5 mi (13-min drive) from Playa Paraiso. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Villas Akalan offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Villas Akalan, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 13 for adults and USD 13 for children. It's available every day from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Villas Akalan?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Villas Akalan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Villas Akalan?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Villas Akalan have a pool?

Villas Akalan features an outdoor pool.

Does Villas Akalan have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Villas Akalan to downtown Tulum?

Villas Akalan is 0.7 mi away from Tulum.

Villas Akalan Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 104 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall pretty good. It is a family owned small hotel. It is very quiet and comfortable. It is not fancy, but pretty sweet. The people working there are very nice. I have no complain and enjoyed my one-night stay there. The only issue is that the hotel is difficult to find. I walked by it twice and didn't see the entrance. The google location is correct, but the door is so easy to miss. It is a hidden gem once you found it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay. The owner and staff are so friendly. Walkable distance to restaurants and grocery stores. Starbucks is a 5 minute walk away. 15 minute walk to the central bus station. Loved it, will stay again! Free water at the front desk and complimentary coffee is available from 9:30am-11 Highly recommend
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neishma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me encantó
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only issue was that there was no signage and I arrived on New Year's Eve and there was no attendant. There, as in most of Mexico, was no number on the outside of the building so there was no way to confirm I was at the correct place. There was also a sign on the door directing you to enter on another street which also had no signage. Eventually i knocked loudly and the staff person came to the rescue. Other days staff was at the reception door as you would expect. All else was as advertised and near perfect!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice having a pool and a refrigerator. The air conditioner didn't cool our room to the degree we set it. A gym on the next street plays loud music in the morning. Although the staff is pleasant and most speak English, sometimes no one is around and the water is often empty. Even so, I still would stay there again as the place is in a good location at the edge of town, the price is good, and the grounds are really beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, Very much safe. Few really good eating place in walking distance. only problem we faced was no hot water in our rooms. But they gave us extra room to use washrooms. On the whole, it was a very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Ernesto Jr

Liked: Staff & service
Small villa but if is just to spend the night is fine, the hot water is not continuous fluent comes and goes, shower head just pour water everywhere, no toilet paper for the first two days, dark street from the villa to the main road, no coffee on the room or on the front desk.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked how central it was. Very close to the main strip and lots of shopping and dining options close by. The room had a fridge which worked very well. The pool was nice and the option to refill the free water was a nice touch! Free coffee too.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here in early October '22. Very nice quiet property. Pool was excellent. We had the standard triple room above the pool and it was perfect for us. There were some good restaurants within walking distance (La Coqueta for tacos, El Cayuco for seafood, Papaya for good 100 peso pizza) as well as a convenience store a minute away and a large grocery. Great cheap bike rentals a few blocks away (corner of Escorpion Sur and Calle Sol Ote.). Easy access to the bike paths going to the beach or to the temple area. Cheap laundromat with beer and food nearby (Bo). Great birdlife and reptiles in the courtyard, green geckos, large iguana. It's an ideal location in Tulum so long as you don't mind riding bikes to the beach. The rooftop bar (Nana) wasn't loud when we were there and they do have great cocktails (a bit spendy but good). Georgina at the front desk was very nice! We'd stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing pool and garden. Each unit has a private outdoor patio or balcony and we had a full sized refrigerator. No soap or shampoo so bring your own. Surprisingly quiet for a busy area. Would book agaun.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

RICARDO

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Okay the place is beautiful there’s no noises so you can chill out the pool is amazing the staff it’s beyond nice the only thing I wish they need it’s a tv, the location was perfect less than 10 minutes to get to the hotel zone and couple blocks from the banks restaurants etc Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luiz

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
That’s a great place to stay with family, friends or alone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and pleasant place away from the party crowds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Molly

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool is very nice and our condo had a private rooftop lounging area that was VERY nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

sarah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice price for the hotel

Need a bit of supplies like covers ( they don’t have it)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice, quiet and safe
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

George

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Please do not waist your time at this property; extremely bad condition. Towels were very old and not clean. Small room, dirty bathroom. No TV. Late night party at the near by room and we could not sleep. Water leaking below the sink. Not all lights in the room was working. No pressure in the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Villa Akalan is conveniently located near the Super Aki market, the Collectivo and numerous bike and car rentals. You can walk the main downtown strip in minutes and the beach access is @15-20 walk. Rooms were basic but clean. No extra amenities like shampoo, conditioner or lotion. We had issues with no hot water the first two days. We told the staff and they said they would fix it. Second night still no hot water but we had it on the third morning. Property is really small, maybe 10 units and has a security gate so we felt safe. There’s a small pool that is kept clean. Staff was very nice and professional. If you’re on a budget and want a clean no frills place, that is in walking distance to market, town and beach then you can’t go wrong with Villa Akalan.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Beata

Liked: Room comfort

Good Wifi, Hot Water, Smelly Bed

This is the 5th hotel I've stayed in Quintana Roo area but the first time my bed and pillows smelled like a sweaty man has been on it previously and the smell soaked into the mattress or something. I don't think it was due to the humidity in the area. My room type was "Superior room with one king bed". It's on the second floor with a very cute balcony and private staircase. The interior of the room is very basic however, with a fridge, air conditioner, ceiling fan, an old couch, a round table, no microwave, and no TV. For me it's fine because I only go back to sleep. The fact that it is really close to a Super Aki supermarket is nice but there is no kitchenette for cooking anyways. What I really enjoyed is the hot water for shower!! It gets really hot really fast. Half of the hotels I've stayed in the Q.R. area barely have hot water, or takes forever to heat up. It was a 17 minutes walk from the ADO terminal.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
This was a really cute place ideal to relax during the day at night there was a little noise from hostel rooftop next door but I really liked the big balcony and view of the pool
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The place was REALLY nice. That being said what we rented onlive wasn't what the property tried to check us into. It was due to a computer error. Expedia and the hotel both expected us to just be okay sith the downgrade or us pay the difference. When we booked online we selected a room with a full kitchen that slept 3. At check in we were took to a 12X12 room with 2 twin beds no kitchen, tv, or anything. About 2 1/2 hours later on the phone with Expedia we were told pay a lot more additional to the hotel and Expedia would make it right. We did this and unfortunately it took the past 10 days and probably 14 hours of phone calls to finally get the refund. We haven't seen it yet. I would stay again but NEVER without knowing exactly what room it was in advance. I would only rent it inperson. The hotel refuses to answer the phone when Expedia called and this is why it took soooo many days. They didn't care about copies of confirmations or the emails it clearly listed a room with a full kitchen. The people who worked the front desk acted like they cared but had no say on anything only the manager who you never would see. Beautiful property just online printing errors with the room amenities made our stay very frustrating. Thankfully the online errors have been fixed.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2021