If you want a very unique vacation experience focused on being immersed in nature, wellness, and self-reflection without sacrificing modern luxury, then this is your resort. We loved staying here because Habitas Tulum differentiates itself from the pack - think the antithesis of mega hotel resorts where you get 24-hour room service, loud tourists, swim up bars, and icky cocktails in a plastic cup. At the same time (and I chuckle as I write this...) it's an Instagrammer/ Influencer's delight. You cannot take a bad photo of anything at Habitas Tulum because everything is picture perfect. Service: From the moment we checked the service was exceptional. The restaurant team was phenomenal, friendly, and kind. The wellness staff were amazing - definitely book a treatment. It’s transformative. They use WhatsApp to communicate with you and always checked in daily and responded to inquiries quickly. Activities: Definitely plan your day around the complimentary activities. We loved how the activities were closely tied to learning more about Mayan culture. We especially enjoyed the sound journey and it was exactly what you’d expect - a relaxing journey with native sounds, scents, and healing energy. We loved every minute of it. The beach is beautiful, well maintained quiet, and private. We were lucky that the first few days were the calmest so it felt heavenly to float in the crystal clear waters. You can enjoy laying near the beach and seeing the colours of the sunset change over the sky and ocean. Simply breathtaking! Food: Moro is a phenomenal restaurant - you could eat there all day every day and walk away happy every time. All the food was fresh, delicious and presented with flair. The house cocktails are creative, vibrant and light. I loved trying a taste of different local spirits in the cocktails (never too boozy which is what I prefer). The bar can make pretty much any cocktail you ask for if you prefer something that’s not on their house cocktail menu. I also enjoyed the elixirs during the day - the Green and Ayurvedic were my favourites. The food menu can change based on what is fresh and available which means there is a lot of variety. My favourite dishes were: Breakfast: Mayan eggs, avocado toast, seasonal fruit plate and ginger yogurt Lunch: Shrimp aguachile, fish tacos, steak tacos and guacamole (try the spicy habanero sauce) Dinner: Catch of the day, octopus, shrimp, rack of lamb, skirt steak, and short rib My off-resort suggestion is Hartwood. It was exceptional and a must visit. Accommodations: We had the joy of staying in the pool room and the ocean front room. We agree with the other reviewers that the ocean front room is the way to go. Especially because it’s a touch nicer and you can hear the sound of the waves gently coming ashore (not too loud and definitely puts you to sleep at night). Every room has wifi, sliding glass doors, and an air conditioner so it’s not like you’re exposed to extreme heat or other elements. That is where the modern touches of the resort really help you stay comfortable even though you’re in an actual tent with a thatched roof. I loved the outdoor showers and body products as well. While our pool room was lovely, temperature wise a lot cooler due to the trees providing shade, and quieter, the outdoor spaces behind the room vary compared to the photos on the site because our room didn’t have a hammock in the back. This isn't a critisicm - it's just something to consider when you book to set expectations. I’m really splitting hairs here when I write that because the design / intent of the rooms are exactly what they are supposed to be - lush luxury that feels aligned with the natural elements. Note: There is a high chance you’ll see bugs, lizards, snails, monkeys, and racoons. Don’t let that deter you from booking though. It’s part of the joy of the experience. Transport: We booked round trip airport service - suggest you do this as well and well worth it. Everything you would want to explore in Tulum is really close to the resort so you don’t feel like you’re having to sacrifice time relaxing by the beach to go site seeing or sampling other local restaurants. There are taxis waiting in front of the resort that will take you wherever you want to go around Tulum. There are also complimentary bikes and a scooter rental that they can arrange. We took taxis and felt that worked best for what we were into doing. Misc things: Bring local currency in cash, bug spray, and reef friendly sunscreen - though they will graciously let you use their bug spray if you need it and there is free sunscreen available near the beach and pool. Download WhatsApp in advance of booking if you don’t use it already. Plenty of complimentary purified water is provided in every room. Plenty of towels are provided by the beach. Grocery stores / mini markets are nearby in case you need to buy snacks, drinks or essentials. We were there during the rainy season and it was fantastic even with the occasional downpour. Rain passes by quickly so it doesn’t hinder the fun in the sun.…
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