Hotel in Tulum Pueblo (town centre), Tulum
XscapeTulum
Family rooms around a garden pool, with a restaurant that caters for vegans
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Overview
Travelling with children who want a pool and adults who want a decent dinner? XscapeTulum pitches itself squarely at families, with family rooms, a year-round outdoor pool and a restaurant on site.
Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, and each has a terrace or balcony looking over the garden or the pool. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
The kitchen covers a lot of ground: Italian and Mexican dishes, seafood and grilled meat, with vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free choices. Gardens and outdoor seating areas give everyone somewhere to spread out after a day at the cenotes.
Highlights
- Family rooms with air-conditioning
- Outdoor pool open year-round
- Terrace or balcony with garden or pool views
- Restaurant with vegan, vegetarian and dairy-free options
- Under 1 km from Tulum bus station
Location
The hotel is on Avenida Kukulkán Sur, between Calle Xel-Há and Calle Sac-Beh, on the southern side of the town centre near La Veleta. The property puts the bus station less than 1 km away and the Tulum archaeological site about 5 km.
For day trips, it gives Xel-Há park as about 18 km and Tulum International Airport as about 37 km. Restaurants, shops and everyday services are close by.
Good to know
- Dietary needs are well covered on the restaurant menu, which is helpful for families with mixed requirements.
- The beach is a few kilometres away, so allow for a taxi or bike ride.
Questions about XscapeTulum
Is XscapeTulum good for families?
It's aimed at them, with family rooms, an outdoor pool and a restaurant on site.
Does the restaurant cater for special diets?
Yes. Alongside Italian, Mexican, seafood and meat dishes, it lists vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options.
How far is XscapeTulum from the bus station?
Under a kilometre by the hotel's reckoning, so it's walkable with light bags.
How far is it to the Tulum ruins?
About 5 km, a short taxi or bike ride.
