Francesco and I went to Guatemala and Mexico for our honeymoon. Flew to Cancun and run away from there...Tulum was our destination, recommended by Giulia, a friend who had been there. Did not have a cabana reserved, was supposed to be low season but many places were fully booked. Saw a couple with available canbanas and then found Retiro Maya.... more

I stayed at Retiro Maya at the end of May/beginning of June and it was an amazing experience. I was vacationing alone and wanted to find a quiet, rustic place where I could commune with nature and concentrate on myself. As soon as you walk up the sand pathway to the resort, you feel like you are in paradise. And... more

This is the place to go if you love sand between your toes at all times, a view of the ocean from bed, have a fondness for outdoor showers and candlelight after sunset. Just spent 8 nights here with friends for a retreat week. We were lovingly tended to by Lu the owner. Simple meals prepared by Rosa with fresh... more

I stayed there with a bunch of French friends. We had such an amasing welcome and the place was so great we stayed for 3 days instead of 1. I will come back ASAP!!! Thanks for everything! Laurent. more

I participated in a one week yoga retreat at Retiro Maya from 2/24 - 3/3/07. Our cabana was spacious, the bed was comfortable, the bathroom was partially open to the air with palm trees and plants around the bright red and yellow tiled shower. The shower had hot water most of the time, and when we had to wait a... more

Besides the fabulous location on the beach, it is the staff, led by the owner, Lu, who make this such a special place. We felt very much at home, and well cared for. They went out of their way to attend to our needs. The accomodations are simple, even rustic, and this helps connect you even more closely with the... more

I just returned from a week-long Yoga retreat at Retiro Maya. The retreat itself was arranged by Surya Chandra Das of Rolling Meadows in Brooks, Maine and was all-inclusive (food, rooms, yoga) at $995 for the week. The experience was wonderful - just what I needed. I loved my cabana and the beach and grounds were absolutely beautiful. Housekeeping came... more

We found the Retiro Maya while we were walking on the beach South of the Tulum Ruins. We left the hotel we were staying at to stay there. This is a great place for the traveler who desires natural romantic luxury. The name is perfect for this hotel because it really is a retreat and we departed totally relaxed. There... more

She lost our reservation even though we had paid in advance for 2 rooms for 2 nights. Although she made up for it by giving us two other rooms, we could not stay there because we were attacked by mosquitos in the middle of the night. The owner has an attitude of "love & light", but actually, she's didn't try... more