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Cabanas Copal

3.0 of 5
Tulum-Ruinas Km.5, Tulum 77780 , Mexico
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Cabanas Copal
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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Nuremberg, Germany
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

This place is terrible and not worth a peso... it is in the middle of the jungle and unless you pay 300 USD a night you will not see the ocean at all. It is possible to reach the beach via a stairway, however the beach is so rocky that you will neither be able to swim nor to escape... More

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Iowa
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16 reviews 16 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 5, 2012

This would be our fourth trip to Tulum. Our third staying at Copal. We stayed in a partial sea-view cabana. Comfortable bed, good housekeeping and good access to a beach that we really enjoy. As always, we had a nice stay with good service. We met some fun people and had a great time. They no longer have a restaurant,... More

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Washington DC
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2012

We have stayed at Copal a number of times in the past, but this certainly is NOT what it used to be. There is a very ugly chain link fence that was put in next to La Casitta which is now more or less a part of Azulik and it's covered with dead palm leaves that are tied on there...... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

Some of the cabanas are situated in a jungle the other have view on the caraibian sea. Inside you will find a comfortable bed with a big mosquito net, a wooden table, two glasses and four candles. There is no electricity so be prepared for going to bed just after the sun set (5pm). If you do so you will... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

The setting at Cabanas Copal is just stunning - right on the white sand beach. We stayed in a cabana with a sand floor and loved the sound of the ocean coming through our "walls". I did the free yoga class every morning and found it to be great. The common areas are wonderful for hanging out, reading a book,... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 4, 2012

We loved the simple cabins on the beach! It's a luxury hostel or more like glampin! If you don't need AC during the day this is just great! You don't need AC at night because the breez of the ocean is constant, so much so the hotel is ran off of windmills!!! We walked to the ruins witch is a... More

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Houston
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2012

I recently returned from a week long stay at Cabanas Copal, my 13th consecutive year to visit either Copal or Azulik. For the past several years I have stayed in Copal's Cabana #28, AKA, the Casita. I love this unit. It's slightly larger than, and served as the prototype for, the upscale sister hotel- "Azulik" which is next door. While... More

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Seattle, Washington
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

HUGE disappointment!! My husband and I were at Copal a year and a half ago and loved our visit. We had such a good time we were looking forward to our visit in May. This year we had planned on spending 8 nights at Copal. Despite all the bad reviews, we decided to go and give it a chance. How... More

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Bainbridge Island, Washington
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

Having read negative reviews about Cabanas Copal and the recent changes, we arrived for a week's stay in late March with low expectations. Happily, we were pleasantly surprised to find most of the comments untrue, at least for us. We had very friendly and helpful service, especially from the desk personnel at Azulik, plenty of candles, clean sheets and towels... More

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Brooklyn, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012

We just ended ten days in Azulik #1 and it was all as advertised. Cabanas Copal and Azulik are essentially merged now. Commentary about Azulik/Copal having gone downhill, poor maintenance, discolored sheets, bad service, bad water, hearing Papaya Playa's parties, etc. — no complaints align with our experience. Frederica and the rest of the staff was exactly wonderful and the... More

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Additional Information about Cabanas Copal

Address: Tulum-Ruinas Km.5, Tulum 77780 , Mexico
Region: Mexico > Yucatan Peninsula > Quintana Roo > Riviera Maya > Tulum
Amenities:
Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#16 Romantic Hotels in Tulum
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Get ready for an exotic vacation at Cabañas Copal Hotel, away from telephones and electricity. Come to Cabañas Copal to relax at our seaside Caribbean cabañas and holistic spa. Our central location puts our eco-hotel just 3 km. from the Mayan ruins of Tulum. Cabañas Copal Hotel in Tulum gets you off the beaten path for an alternative vacation experience in our rustic eco-hotel. Our cabanas are nestled in the tropical jungle by the sea. ... more   less 
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