My husband and I just stayed at Lu's Retiro Maya in Tulum last week and absolutely loved it!! The place is just amazing...just a dozen or so cabanas right on a perfect strip of beach. Our ocean view cabana was beautifully and tastefully decorated...my favorite part was the sand floors and gorgeous outdoor-ish bathroom (an amazing feeling to shower with the sun streaming in and sneak peeks of the ocean!)
The vibe at retiro maya is amazing...very calm and peaceful. Everyone is very warm and friendly. We really liked that it was small and intimate unlike some of the other more popular cabana resorts on the beach which were super crowded. The restaurant was great and convenient on-site. I loved the porch outside the room where we were provided with 2 comfy loungers, a table for drinks and a lovely hammock with a picture perfect view.
Going to bed at night with the sounds of the ocean is a special experience (for a city girl like me its hard to keep the doors open without freaking out but Tulum is a safe and peaceful place)
I highly recommend this place and cant wait to come back. We wish we could have spent a lot more time here!

We stayed four days in this little paradise. Our Cabana was outmost romantic and in December for a correct price of 95 US Dollars per day. Reception was very friendly and breakfast excellent.

Magic

I spent eight days of magic at Retiro Maya. My intention was to be quiet and on my own with not too many tourism around. Retiro Maya was the ideal place for it. I spent a wonderful and magic time in an embracing and warm atmosphere, the place has a family feel to it, and that makes it very special. The spot on the beach where Retiro Maya is situated is the most quiet and peaceful one. I loved the absence of electric light in the evenings, and watched the stars for hours on the beach and even in the bed I could listen to the continuous sound of the ocean. The cabanha was cosy with the mosquito net hanging over the bed and I have to make a comment on the beautiful bathrooms of the cabanha where a palm tree grew from the floor in the corner. I could have a glimpse on the sky while showering and listening to the bird songs early in the morning. The breakfast was delicious with fresh fruits, yoghurt, cereals, toast… and coffee or tea as much as I wanted. Many more things to add, but what rests to say; one has to really be there to experience the magic at Retiro Maya. I had the best week of my life..and will definitely go back to encounter the magic again. Thanks Lu!
Jiska

Luckily, we stumbled upon this amazing beach front cabana while in Tulum, and it made our trip! All of the cabanas are beachfront, there isnt a bad cabana on the property. I fell asleep to the sound of waves crashing each night and woke up to the most beautiful beach I have ever seen. The staff was courteous and efficient, and we came back to a clean, organized cabana each day. Lu, the owner, is always gracious and attentive to whatever your needs. We felt so welcome and taken care of. The only bad part was having to leave! Be sure to check out this heaven on earth!