How to Choose a Cabana in Tulum, Mexico

Let’s face it. The only reason you decided to go to Tulum, Mexico is because you wanted a respite from the crowds in Cancun and Playa del Carmen AND you wanted stay in a Cabana off a white sand beach and an aqua blue sea. Thus, more than ever, the choice of which Cabana hotel you choose will impact how you will enjoy your trip. I just made that same decision three weeks ago, when I chose La Luna Hotel for my Tulum Vacation. I spent two nights there in what is the best beach vacation I have ever experienced. I went to bed and arose to the sounds of the ocean. I took long walks along the beach barefoot. I swam in Cenotes. I saw Mayan ruins on a cliff overlooking a beach.

I’m never going back to one of those Cancun all-inclusive resorts.

Below are some questions you should ask your self before you choose a Cabana

How much are you willing to “rough” it?
Twenty years ago, all you could do was rough it on the beaches of Tulum, with just a wooden shack over your head, a swinging bed, mosquito net and no more. Ten years ago, I might have been able to rough in a basic cabana (Sand floors, saggy bed with mosquito net, plastic desk and NO electricity). But today, as a seasoned traveler who likes her electricity and wifi, I just can’t do it. For the purposes of this article, I am going  to assume that you want the typical comforts of a three star hotel – maid service, clean sheets, electricity and wifi. Even some hotels that do have electricity will turn it off around 10pm. If you want electricity full time make sure the hotel provides it. My hotel had electricity round the clock.

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February 4th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: Uncategorized | 6 comments

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