Ana y Jose Tulum
This charming hotel is located in Tulum, with a beautiful view of a white sandy beach, only about 4 miles away from the famous Mayan ruins. The convenient location allows guests to easily enjoy the beach, sea and historic sites. Previous guests highly praise the friendly staff and the hotel’s relaxed atmosphere. Although the resort has a casual vibe, it still maintains a high level of quality and service.
The accommodations have everything you would expect from a luxury resort in Mexico, including spacious living areas, wooden furniture, Wi-Fi, and large balconies or terraces. Some suites even allow access to a shared swimming pool. You can explore famous landmarks or relax on the nearby white sandy beaches. The hotel’s restaurant and bar serve delicious Mexican cuisine, Mexican beer and tacos, although prices are high. If you’re looking for even more relaxation, visit the Om Spa, which offers unique treatments like purifying papaya body wraps.
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Ana y José Charming Hotel & Spa is situated in the hotel zone on a beautiful white-sand beach. However, the hotel doesn’t have any nearby amenities and guests will need a car to reach places of interest. The town of Tulum is 5 miles away from the hotel, while the Tulum Mayan Ruins, Tulum National Park, and Xel-Há Park are all located within a distance of 15 miles from the resort.
The hotel’s tropical gardens have traditional buildings where the suites are located. Standard suites are decorated with rustic Mexican style and come with amenities such as iHome docking stations, coffee makers, minibars, stocked minifridges, ceiling fans, bathrooms with rain showers, and private furnished balconies or terraces. Please note that standard suites do not have televisions, but some upgraded rooms do have them.
The hotel has a restaurant and bar that is situated in a traditional palapa with a sand floor. The menu features traditional Mayan food and cocktails and offers a view of the sea. They offer freshly baked bread and dishes made with Mayan ingredients like amaranth, corn, beans, squash, and chilies. The specialties include fish baked on firewood, smoked salmon in tea, and shrimp in a tamarind and chipotle sauce. For dessert, they serve Mayan coffee with a tableside “fire cascade” presentation.
The hotel has an infinity pool situated in the central area of the resort. Certain suites offer shared pools, while others have individual ones. Guests can relax on beach lounge chairs under spacious palapas or book a cabana.
At the Om Spa, you can experience different types of massages such as reiki, Swedish, and hot-stone massage with Champagne. Additionally, there are various treatments available such as papaya hydration treatment, Mexican mud detoxifying treatment, hydrotherapy bath with flowers, and a natural chocolate treatment.
Ana y José Charming Hotel & Spa is a family-friendly destination, however, please note that there are limited amenities available apart from the swimming pools and beach.
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🏨 Hotels: I have found that Expedia and Booking.com consistently have the best deals on hotels and resorts in Mexico. If you prefer to stay at a vacation rental, check VRBO that is usually cheaper than AirBnB’s added fees!
✈️ Flights: To find the best flight deals to Mexico, I always use Kayak. Remember to subscribe to their price alerts for the travel dates you want. Another great alternative for flight deals is Expedia.
🚗 Rental Cars: I always use and highly recommend Discover Cars because it allows me to compare several car rental companies and view ratings on various factors such as overall value, pick-up procedure, agent efficiency, car condition, and total time taken.
🚙 Cancun Airport Transportation: For the fastest and easiest way to travel, I suggest arranging a private transfer with Cancun Airport Transportation. Honestly, no better way to travel from the airport to your hotel or resort.
🤿 Tours & Activities: For tours and activities in Mexico, I highly recommend using either Viator or GetYourGuide. These websites offer a full refund if you cancel your booking 24 hours before the start of the tour, and they also provide excellent customer service in case of any issues.
🚨 Travel Insurance: I always suggest purchasing travel insurance as a precaution before traveling, especially after a recent accident in a taxi in Mexico. For short trips, I recommend Travel Insurance Master, whereas for digital nomads, Safety Wing is a better option.
📷 Best Camera for your trip: I always carry with me a GoPro, It’s light, compact, takes great video and pictures, and most importantly, it’s waterproof! You just can’t go wrong with one. If you are interested in higher quality video and photography, I always carry with me on my trips and highly recommend the Sony A7IV which I think is the best travel DSLR Camera out there.
☀️ Biodegradable Sunscreen: Remember to include a good sunscreen to protect yourself from the summer sun. I always use and suggest Sun Bum Sunscreen, which is vegan, reef-friendly, and cruelty-free.
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