Kimpton Aluna Resort Tulum — Hotel in Quintana Roo

This is my final day/night at the Kimpton Aluna Resort in Tulum, Mexico and I definitely do not want to go home! This hotel is so gorgeous the pictures don’t do it justice. I recommend a ground floor room. You have a small covered terrace with two plush lounge chairs and just a few steps to the pool. If you want an adults only pool, there is a beautiful one with sunbeds on the rooftop.

My first 2 1/2 days here were probably the most peaceful I’ve ever had in my life. More people arrived and depending the time, and if there are kids, it may get a little loud, but nothing out of the ordinary. The room is pure luxury. So much prettier than the pictures on the website and very big.

The hotel is not on the beach, but you can rent a bike, rent a car or take a taxi. Super easy. The hotel is so nice and relaxing that on the days I didn’t go on a tour. I didn’t find it necessary to leave. This being said I am from Miami so I have access to the beach all the time.

Now the staff. Guillermo, the concierge has been my therapist (haha), guide, etc., even before I got here. As a single woman traveling alone people warn you and scare you about going out of the US. Guillermo gave me peace of mind, information about how to pay, what to see where to eat and what tours I should take. He continued to help while I was at the resort.

The following are the tours he suggested, and they are a must do while in Tulum.

Company - www.mexicokangours.com Tour - The Cenote Adventure Tulum. You can reserve online with a deposit. I suggest paying the balance on the day of the tour in Mexican pesos. If not, they will charge you a 7% fee for paying with a credit card. Make sure you ask for Paloma and Jonathan as your tour guide and driver.

Sian Ka’an Deluxe Boat Safari Again, you can reserve online, but I would pay the balance in Mexican pesos.

Another great tip from Guillermo. Bring lots of Mexican pesos. Especially for tips and tours and restaurants because they will charge you a fee for using your credit card, even if your credit card has no foreign transaction fee.

From the moment I arrived from bellhop the bellhop to reception everyone was so pleasant and welcoming. I want to thank some of the staff at the ground floor restaurant and bar who provided excellent service daily and work so hard. If I forgot someone, I’m sorry you are all amazing. Jesus, Juan, Victor, Jacinto and Daniel. Extra special shout out to Jesus and Juan I saw daily. 🙏😊💗

The food is very good and I think very fairly priced. Drinks are expensive, but you are on vacation so it’s to be expected. If you want to indulge in the spa, it is expensive, but Mari is worth every penny. I can’t count the number of spas, massages, facials I’ve had and she is hands-down the best massage therapist I ever had. I recommend the 80 minute hot stone massage. I did that twice in addition to the collagen facial and body exfoliation. I charged it to the room with my credit card and gave her tip in Mexican pesos. You can also pay in Mexican pesos.

I am not one to write reviews, but in this case and for many reasons, I felt it was absolutely necessary and I hope it’s very helpful especially to women traveling alone.

Once again, thank you to all of you for this peaceful, gorgeous oasis Tulum. I can’t wait to...

A Peaceful Oasis in Tulum||||||This is my final day/night at the Kimpton Aluna Resort in Tulum, Mexico and I definitely do not want to go home! This hotel is so gorgeous the pictures don’t do it justice. I recommend a ground floor room. You have a small covered terrace with two plush lounge chairs and just a few steps to the pool. If you want an adults only pool, there is a beautiful one with sunbeds on the rooftop.||||My first 2 1/2 days here were probably the most peaceful I’ve ever had in my life. More people arrived and depending the time, and if there are kids, it may get a little loud, but nothing out of the ordinary. The room is pure luxury. So much prettier than the pictures on the website and very big.||||The hotel is not on the beach, but you can rent a bike, rent a car or take a taxi. Super easy. The hotel is so nice and relaxing that on the days I didn’t go on a tour. I didn’t find it necessary to leave. This being said I am from Miami so I have access to the beach all the time.||||Now the staff. Guillermo, the concierge has been my therapist (haha), guide, etc., even before I got here. As a single woman traveling alone people warn you and scare you about going out of the US. Guillermo gave me peace of mind, information about how to pay, what to see where to eat and what tours I should take. He continued to help while I was at the resort.||||||Another great tip from Guillermo. Bring lots of Mexican pesos. Especially for tips and tours and restaurants because they will charge you a fee for using your credit card, even if your credit card has no foreign transaction fee.||||From the moment I arrived from bellhop the bellhop to reception everyone was so pleasant and welcoming. I want to thank some of the staff at the ground floor restaurant and bar who provided excellent service daily and work so hard. If I forgot someone, I’m sorry you are all amazing. Jesus, Juan, Victor, Jacinto and Daniel. Extra special shout out to Jesus and Juan I saw daily.||||The food is very good and I think very fairly priced. Drinks are expensive, but you are on vacation so it’s to be expected. If you want to indulge in the spa, it is expensive, but Mari is worth every penny. I can’t count the number of spas, massages, facials I’ve had and she is hands-down the best massage therapist I ever had. I recommend the 80 minute hot stone massage. I did that twice in addition to the collagen facial and body exfoliation. I charged it to the room with my credit card and gave her tip in Mexican pesos. You can also pay in Mexican pesos.||||I am not one to write reviews, but in this case and for many reasons, I felt it was absolutely necessary and I hope it’s very helpful especially to women traveling alone.||||Once again, thank you to all of you for this peaceful, gorgeous oasis Tulum. I can’t wait to...

A Peaceful Oasis in Tulum||||||This is my final day/night at the Kimpton Aluna Resort in Tulum, Mexico and I definitely do not want to go home! This hotel is so gorgeous the pictures don’t do it justice. I recommend a ground floor room. You have a small covered terrace with two plush lounge chairs and just a few steps to the pool. If you want an adults only pool, there is a beautiful one with sunbeds on the rooftop.||||My first 2 1/2 days here were probably the most peaceful I’ve ever had in my life. More people arrived and depending the time, and if there are kids, it may get a little loud, but nothing out of the ordinary. The room is pure luxury. So much prettier than the pictures on the website and very big.||||The hotel is not on the beach, but you can rent a bike, rent a car or take a taxi. Super easy. The hotel is so nice and relaxing that on the days I didn’t go on a tour. I didn’t find it necessary to leave. This being said I am from Miami so I have access to the beach all the time.||||Now the staff. Guillermo, the concierge has been my therapist (haha), guide, etc., even before I got here. As a single woman traveling alone people warn you and scare you about going out of the US. Guillermo gave me peace of mind, information about how to pay, what to see where to eat and what tours I should take. He continued to help while I was at the resort.||||||Another great tip from Guillermo. Bring lots of Mexican pesos. Especially for tips and tours and restaurants because they will charge you a fee for using your credit card, even if your credit card has no foreign transaction fee.||||From the moment I arrived from bellhop the bellhop to reception everyone was so pleasant and welcoming. I want to thank some of the staff at the ground floor restaurant and bar who provided excellent service daily and work so hard. If I forgot someone, I’m sorry you are all amazing. Jesus, Juan, Victor, Jacinto and Daniel. Extra special shout out to Jesus and Juan I saw daily.||||The food is very good and I think very fairly priced. Drinks are expensive, but you are on vacation so it’s to be expected. If you want to indulge in the spa, it is expensive, but Mari is worth every penny. I can’t count the number of spas, massages, facials I’ve had and she is hands-down the best massage therapist I ever had. I recommend the 80 minute hot stone massage. I did that twice in addition to the collagen facial and body exfoliation. I charged it to the room with my credit card and gave her tip in Mexican pesos. You can also pay in Mexican pesos.||||I am not one to write reviews, but in this case and for many reasons, I felt it was absolutely necessary and I hope it’s very helpful especially to women traveling alone.||||Once again, thank you to all of you for this peaceful, gorgeous oasis Tulum. I can’t wait to...