My boyfriend and I stayed in cabana #7 for four nights in early June. This place was even more beautuful than I had expected. I chose this property based on the majority of the positive reviews on tripadvisor. Believe every thing they say becase its all true! The room was very clean and they come in every day and scrubbed it from top to bottom. We never had any problems with bugs or any other critters. The toilet had a strong flush to it (which can be important in Mexico) and the shower provided very hot water. The breakfast were amazing!!! Dan had the french toast every morning and I had it twice and fried eggs the other two mornings. The fried eggs came with toast, salsa, and refried black beans. You could also get pancakes or eggs cooked however you'd like. They also set up a little spread of fresh tropical fruit, coffee, yogurt, honey, and granola. In my opinion the breakfast alone was worth the stay. The beach was absolutely beautiful. The seagrass was raked every morning and it was kept extremely clean. There were plently lounge chairs with cushions and on most days we were the only ones on the beach. The owners also provide guests with buggie boards and a variety of beach floats. On arrival they provided us with a cooler to keep our drinks cold...I actually forgot to pack a bottle opener and they were nice enought to lend me one for our entire stay. It did get a little uncomfortable at night because our cabana did not get much wind, but that went away around 10pm when the fan turned on. However the fan would then turn off at 7am and it would get to hot to sleep. It wasn't that much of a problem for Dan and I because we usually never sleep past 8am anyways. I would definalty recommend this property to my friends.

We were curious about La Conchita due to the many mixed reviews we read...but it exceeded our expectations! We had a wonderful honeymoon, spent many relaxing days on the private beach (lounge chairs and towels provided), and enjoyed a delicious and filling breakfast everyday.

The staff was very nice, professional, and helpful with dinner suggestions and more. The rooms were very clean and thoughtfully decorated, each equipped with a hammock to lounge in on lazy afternoons.

The bathrooms provided flushing toilets, hot fresh water, and sweet smelling soaps. We did not have a problem with bugs, only occasionally found a crab or lizard friend which posed no real threat.

Restaurant not to be missed was Hechizo, which came highly recommended by the Conchita staff. It was the best meal we have had in many years and the service was impeccable. We also enjoyed Don Cafeto's which served up a delightfully filling seafood platter. Don't bother with the food at both Mezzanine or Maya Tulum - both were boring, tasteless, and poorly done...definitely not worth the money. Zamas was a fun night spot with great pizza and live music. We also enjoyed a tasty and affordable lunch at La Zebra which is down the hotel alley. Visit Oscar y Lalo for a day of kayaking and lunch along the bay.

The Tulum ruins were interesting but crowded, we recommend visiting the ruins in Coba. We rented bicycles and toured the jungle surrounding the ruins...there is enough space that at times you feel you are the only one there! We really enjoyed that.

All in all we had a wonderful time at La Conchita, however the one thing we wished we had more of was electricity. Though we appreciated the environmentally friendly atmosphere and approach, we would have enjoyed the option of light after 10 pm. They provide candles which makes for a very romantic setting, except when you are happily reading in bed and then the lights go out.

However, we highly recommend La Conchita for a romantic getaway or a peaceful retreat. You won't be disappointed.

My husband and I just returned from a wonderful week in Tulum, the last 4 nights of which were spent at La Conchita in cabana 3.
Since Conchita was booked the first three nights of our vacation, we stayed at Hemingway Eco Resort (see separate review). Now I'm glad we got two different perspectives of the Tulum hotel experience.
We both liked Conchita very much and give it an excellent rating. Trust me, you appreciate Conchita all the more after experiencing the lax service and upkeep which seems to be the norm in Tulum. The only real drawback to Conchita is location, which cannot be helped.
First the drawback; location, location, location. The longest and most spectacular stretch of beach in Tulum (or almost anywhere in the world for that matter) begins about one kilometer to the south of Conchita. Unfortunately, Conchita is located on a section of coast just to the north which is characterized by small pocket beaches divided by rocky outcroppings. The upside is that Conchita makes the most of their beach by keeping it impeccably clean and mostly seaweed free, which many places in Tulum do not do. We were outraged by the trash on some sections of beach.
Another consideration with regards to location: The properties in this area are on smaller parcels of land so their cabanas tend to be grouped closely together. Conchitas were in a tight horseshoe formation. You are close to your neighbors, the walkways and the road (in our case), from which we heard the trucks making deliveries early in the morning. After staying at a Hemingway beachfront cabana it felt a little claustrophobic and lacking in privacy at first. We felt cut off from the sea and breezes, but luckily there are ceiling fans in the rooms. The upper floor units with palapa roofs might lessen this feeling, but our lower floor cabana was more sealed from mosquitos which worked out for my husband since he attracts them.
Now for the good pointsof Conchita, which will out weigh the location drawback in many peoples' opinion. The cabanas are cmfortable, well built and tastefully decorated with mostly white decor. There are many well thought out details and considerations to the guest that most places in Tulum would not bother with while charging the same price. They contain real furniture that is simple and rustic, but well made. That sounds strange, but if you see the cheap thrown together stuff in some places, you will understand. Built in closet and storage shelves, in room safe, beach towels, fans, large pitcher of drinking water and real glasses, bottle of water each day, guide book of local attractions in the room.
The excellent and professional staff deserves another mention. The rooms and grounds are maintained spotlessly, which can't be easy in a sandy tropical environment. If you have a question or request, there is always someone nearby to help you. It is well-staffed and they seem to run a tight ship, yet everyone seems to enjoy what they are doing.
Breakfast is truely something to look forward to. Ask for the delicious huevos rancheros or omelette with everything. Even plain eggs are served with a side of fresh salsa. The French toast is incredible- they actually fry it or something. Leave it to the Mexicans. I love that culture! There is coffee, fresh fruit, yogurt and granola set out buffet style and the rest is cooked to order. The nice dining palapa is furnished with comfortable banquettes and chairs where we lingered over as much coffee as we wanted (our other resort had picnic tables and benches). There were two ladies and two men in the kitchen cooking for us. Be sure to leave them something on the table and in the room for the maids, because they sure deserve to be appreciated.
In sum, although the location of Conchita is maybe slightly less than prime, it delivers better value and is a big winner. From what we saw and experienced, they are one of the few hospitality professionals in Tulum.
To the Conchita owners: Please open a place on the south beach. We will be running there!

My husband and I stayed at La Conchita 04-25-07 to 05-01-07. I am rating this as Excellent (which I never do, since nothing is perfect)
but the staff were wonderful and so very helpful neither one of us speak any spanish we had no problem making our needs known. The property was very clean and well kept. Jorge is very helpful just ask
him and he will direct you. His staff are loyal and happy.

When I was looking for a place to stay and reading all of the reviews
about the area some questions were asked and now that I have been I can speak to some of the issues and hope this review will help others.

We are 50+ with myself having had surgery 3 weeks before we left, so as you will note we were able to do all the sightseeing without any problems

1. Yes the water can be rough at times but nothing that stops you from going in, you can walk out and stand we never felt that it was dangerous (we are not strong swimmers). The red flag was out all the days except one for us and it was never a problem. Yes there can be seaweed/grass in the water depending on the day. Once again just walk
past it. It seems to just be in closer to the shore.
2. Yes you will see topless bathers on both sides of you and also in front of you.
3. We rented a car in Cancun from Easyway and didn't have any problem. Once again we don't speak spanish and had no problem. Yes they drive fast and a bit different just keep your eyes open and don't panic it beats driving in the US at 70mph in four lanes bumper to bumper, that makes me nervous. We had no problem with the gas station they cleared the total and never tried the switch the money routine.
4. All breakfasts were at the cabanas wonderful is all I will say. The food was good we ate at Con Cafeto great seafood platter, by far the best was Hechizo's well worth the money they make it look so easy to have an upscale restaurant in the middle of the jungle, Buenos Aires good, Loved El Palapa Y Chino staff were great as well as the food, the older gentleman made sure all tables were kept clean and was always wiping up moisture from our drink glasses. At La Nave we were disappointed with the staff our waiter left in a taxi and then came back to finish our meal no other staff member checked on us doing his absence, food was average nothing outstanding
we had the seafood linguinni. Zama's was also good, music was nice. We had tamales and tacos from the street venders and both places were very good. Never any stomach problems, we drank bottled water, brushed our teeth with it, also took at dose of Pepto everyday.
5. Yes there are bugs we didn't have an issues with mosquitos. We slept with the netting in place. I would have skipped it but my husband didn't want to wake up face to face with anything in the middle of the night. We had a few crabs and lizards in the room we just scooted them out.
6. We were approached only twice by venders on the beach we told them no and they left us alone.
7. The ruins were great but very HOT remember to go early. The lagoon in Akumal is not to be missed tons of fish, clean clear water. The cenotes were so nice very clear water that feels great on some of the really hot days. We snokle not dive and still enjoyed them.
8. Used the ATM both of them, we were only charged $1.50 for each transaction.
9. If you want to be waited on with all the little extras this would not be a vacation you would like, don't over pack, beach attire only with shorts, tanks and one nice outfit for a special dinner but don't go too nice you will be over dressed.