Ahau Tulum

A beautiful hotel. Fantastic food, amazing music, excellent service. One of my favorite places in Tulum. Be sure to check out the raw bar tucked away in the jungle.

A great beach club! The décor is cool and the people were awesome too. It has a hippie /​chic vibe. The owner has a camp at burning man. Hammocks, beer, tacos, white sanded beach with cool people… couldn’t get better.

Ahau is a beautiful, rustic beach resort located in the secluded Tulum shoreline. Perfect for honeymooners, couples, and families seeking quiet beach time.
I visited Ahau on two separate occasions this year. In January, we stayed in a beach level master suite that was as close to the water as you can get (
). Our room came with the reserved cabana in the photo. Other than no daytime AC (weak power grid), I found the room and amenities very comfortable.
There is a vegan raw bar on-​site that serves custom shakes and small bites. The owner went out of his way to take care of us when A got food poisoning. From making a soothing tea and even offering to get sap from a banana tree, he really went above and beyond. Note that the raw bar operates separately from Ahau so you can’t add purchases here to your room.
In October, we found ourselves back in Ahau, this time for a beach wedding. What a magical wedding it was! The staff made the experience flawless — from the beautiful setup to moving the dinner placement multiple times because of rain, they were prepared and executed well.
The drinks flowed freely at the reception — the staff made sure of that. Trays of shots, margaritas, and mojitos kept coming around. They weren’t strong, but they were tasty and not too sweet. At the dinner, the food was enjoyable. Fresh chips and ceviche, and the arrachera had great seasoning. For dessert, they had a churro stand. Awesome.
Don’t expect the modern amenities of a 5-​star hotel, but come for a magical beach experience.

We stayed at the sister location down the road (see my review for the Alaya, it was incredible), but we got all of our confirmation emails from an address at Ahau, so we got confused and tried to check in there first. I guess it happens often and we eventually figured it out, but the lady at the front desk wasn’t the nicest about it, giving us a bit of a look when she said no one was supposed to check in that day. I’m sure once you’re a guest they treat you like royalty like they did at the Alaya, but it was a bit of an unfriendly start to our stay.
Beyond that mishap, the Ahau seemed amazing. There’s a large lobby/​restaurant area and it’s been around longer than the Alaya so seems to be more of a scene. It’s really beautiful at night when they light all of the glowing orange lights all over the place.
We came back to visit and have lunch on the beach one day, and I really enjoyed my Azetc salad, which was a unique combo of avocado, cheese, arugula, tortilla strips and a spicy and delicious chile vinaigrette type dressing. I also tasted the pasta primavera and it was also super tasty. I ordered a fresh coconut to sip from, and after I was done the guys did an impressive machete chop so that I could dig into the meat and enjoy the rest of it. That plus a couple of shots of Mezcal helped me forget all about the slightly unwelcoming first impression we got.
I would recommend this spot to anyone. In an area with tons of luxurious hotel options, the Ahau (and the Alaya) are at the top of the list for me!

We loved our time at Ahau. From the moment we checked in and Paulina welcomed us «home,» we knew we were at the perfect spot for our honeymoon. Since we visited in late September (the off season), it was very quiet and felt like we had the place almost to ourselves. Morning yoga with Laura was amazing, the restaurant is excellent, the beach is beautiful, our suite was gorgeous, everything at Ahau is beautiful — BUT — the thing that makes Ahau magical is the people who keep the place going. Paulina and Cecilia took good care of us, giving us spot-​on advice on what to do and how to navigate the area. Geraldo and David are wonderful servers who made sure everything was perfect. And Marco. What can I say. Marco made our time in Tulum so special, welcoming us as if we were old friends, and making us feel like locals. He is a genuine treasure. Thank you to our Ahau family. We can’t wait to return.

Wonderful vacation at this beach front paradise. We have our own hammock on a private porch facing the ocean — what more could you ask for? The people who work here are kind and competent. We were only here a short time (wish we had booked for longer), but got to know the waiters and hotel management pretty well. Relaxation is a gross understatement. Great cocktails, great service, and on top of it — great value for dollar spent on the extras.

Excellent service. Really truly amazing service. Wonderful restaurant with really fresh salsa. They make it right in front of you! Great fish tacos. Excllent beach. Lovely rooms with waterfall showers. And a fantastic location in close proximity to my favorite restaurants, bars, and spas in Tulum.

What an amazing place to call home for the week! My mom, aunt, sister, and I all just finished our girls trip in Tulum Mexico, where we had the pleasure of staying at the beautiful Ahau Tulum! From the moment we arrived, we were treated like family! Mimosas during check in, doors opened, friendly greetings everywhere we went on the hotel grounds, and 24 hour secirity on site. The hotel prides itself on its eco — friendly practices! The food is pricey, however it is Amazing! Rich in flavor! My favorites were the Mixed Ceviche and the grilled Octopus! We had one minor issue during pur stay. However, it isnt worth detailing because of how promptly the staff addressed the concern! Top notch! Do yourself a favor and visit the Ahau when you are in Tulum! You wont be disappointed!

This beach front hotel is amazing. The bungalow my friend and I stayed in was so cute and fun, like staying in a treehouse. The outdoor shower was adorable. The restaurant serves great food, all day. The lattes are perfect too. The manager here saved my friend and I when we had no place to go on New Year’s Day. I would return to this place in a heartbeat.

Ahau made my Tulum trip the best vacation I had ever taken to date. Pls pls pls have their Ahau eggs. So freaking delicious!!! They rake the sand every morning. So many grest things bout this place. Will be back soon… for sure.

Stayed at a ocean view room here and it was beautiful! The bed was comfortable and the hammock on the balcony was perfect for relaxing with a view. The food at the restaurant is really good and had nice live music there to eat dinner to. I would absolutely stay here again.

My husband and I spent a few days here during our honeymoon, and were so sad when we had to leave! We booked the beach level master suite, which was beautiful. The room was clean, the bed was very comfortable, and so was the hammock on the porch. We had a reserved cabana on the beach, and servers from the restaurant brought our drinks out there to us. They also have a masseuse we booked, who came out and gave us a couples massage right on our deck overlooking the beach. We ate at the restaurant the whole time we were there, and were never disappointed with the food. They had some of the best ceviche I’d ever tasted! We were there late May, and though it was hot and muggy, we could keep our windows open at night, and the coastal breeze kept us very cool and comfortable. Listening to the waves while we slept was a bonus.
Overall, our stay at Ahau Tulum was incredible and memorable. We hope to come back again someday!

I recently spent five days at Ahau resort in Tulum for a Yoga retreat. And I have to say, the staff and setting made the trip completely magical and unforgettable. I felt like a princess in the plush canopy beds and the rooms had such style with a yoga sensibility to them. Rosa was so friendly who was our housekeeper and everything was super clean! I loved our animal sculptures made out of our bath towels. What a fun gesture. All of the waiting staff was excellent! Izau and Victor were so helpful and friendly with beachside waiting service. The food was delicious and fresh everday with a variety from fresh juices to ice coffee and wide selection Mexican inspired menu. The beach setting was perfection with sifted sand beaches and plush canopy lounging beds. Not to mention the yoga platform over looking the ocean that the resort built specifically for our retreat. It doesn’t get more accommodating than that. It was so nice to fall asleep to the sound of the ocean and wake up to the sunrise and ocean front view. This is the ultimate relaxing and invigorating place for a vacation. I can’t wait to go back next year. Thank you Ahau!!!

Excellent food, amazing foliage, beautiful beach, delicious cocktails, friendly/​attentive servers, chill but classy vibes — in 3 words: a quaint paradise.

We had an amazing New years Eve Party here. David and Jill rock. So many fun nights at this gorgeous hotel, restaurant, bar, fun spot. Perfect location too. Love!

Ahau is set on a beautiful beach in Tulum. It’s really all about the beach here. The cabanas have thatched roofs and all of them open into the soft sands that lead to the ocean. There are not many walkways here, you leave your room and you are in the sand.
The room we chose was a large, fully equipped room, ocean view on the first floor. The views from the room were beautiful, you could watch the sun rise over the ocean in the morning. The décor was rustic — very well done. There was an outdoor deck in this one with a dining table and lounge chair and hammock.
Behind the ahau is the jungle, with many restaurants and some bars nestled into it.
Bohemian chic. Would highly recommend.

Por sí solo, Tulum es un regalo a la vista, pero mientras más avanzas hacia la reserva de Siaan Ka’an, los paisajes son cada vez más impresionantes. En el caso de Ahau Tulum, es un hotel que de lo que más puede presumir es de su club de playa. Además de que ahí puedes comer o beber con un paraíso a la vista, ahí mismo puedes practicar o aprender tanto kitesurf como stand up paddle (SUP). En lo personal he podido practicar SUP en algunas playas de la Riviera Maya, pero ahí es más barato y, sinceramente, más lindo.
Acércate con la gente de Mexican Caribbean Kitesurf y cuéntales qué es lo que quieres practicar. A mí me rentaron una tabla de SUP por 260.00 pesos tiempo libre. Hay lugares donde he pagado 200.00 POR HORA. Los encargados de ahí son muy pacientes y amigables. También tienen unas barras ancladas en la arena donde puedes calentar o hacer algo de ejercicio. Te los recomiendo. El horario es desde las 8 am y hasta más o menos las 6 de la tarde (según caiga la noche).

Ahau Tulum offers a beautiful rustic beach setting, an amazing selection of beer and cocktails, fantastic service with a super friendly staff, great food, white sandy beaches, and a hip crowd. I highly recommend this place. It’s Tulum’s hidden gem.