Ocho Tulum- OCHO IS CURRENTLY CLOSED

Ocho Tulum is one of the most popular hotels on Tulum beach and it is not hard to see why. You know the saying "the devil is in the details"? Well that is a perfect explanation as to why Ocho Tulum really stands out as an exceptional Tulum beach hotel.


Freshly cut fruit in the morning and steamed milk with really good coffee and beach bags for guests use were just a few of the things that Ocho Tulum did to really impress me.

Ocho Tulum sits towards the far south end of the beach road towards Sian Ka'an. The beach down in this area is as good as it gets in Tulum. The reception area was large and welcoming and beautifully decorated. The large sign behind the reception desk told of all the activities for the week including Yoga classes, wine tasting events and card reading sessions.

We were shown to our room which was beautiful. The view from our room was beautiful and was furnished with a comfortable seating area and a nice hammock. It was the perfect place to sit and enjoy the wonderful sounds of the Caribbean Sea.

There is a very minimalist and very organic feeling throughout the whole hotel. There was a very nice little sitting area and an area to put our cloths. On this piece of furniture were some extra blankets, towels and a large beach bag with 2 beach towels. This was a very nice touch as it made it much easier to bring our things down to the beach.

The bathroom was simple and very clean. The water pressure was great and the access to hot water was fantastic. The towels, hand towels and sheets were of excellent quality and the mattress made for a fantastic nights sleep.

There was one moment in the evening that i woke up feeling very warm and realized that I did not have my windows open and all the warms air could not get pushed out of my room. Within moments of opening the large and beautiful wooden slats the cool Caribbean breeze blew effortlessly through the room. We remained comfortable for the rest of the night. The ceiling fan also helped the room stay perfectly comfortable.

The spa palapa is beautiful and cozy and just the right place to get a relaxing spa treatment. The menu was very impressive. From tradition massage and specialty Ocho massage to Mayan Clay and facials. The Ocho Scrub (Cucumber, Cantaloupe and Mint)looked fantastic!!! Something for me to look forward to.

The yoga palapa at this Tulum beach hotel was a large and inviting space. It was shoji screens almost all the way around and let in a beautiful light. The screens pulled back to review the breathtaking garden with the sounds of the Caribbean in the background.

The yoga retreats at Ocho Tulum look simply amazing. From the spa treatments yoga classes to the tours and available vegan and vegetarian menus, they really seem to think of everything.

The whole hotel has a strong sense of harmony with its location and surroundings. and the raw organic feeling of the hotel blends beautifully with the elegant and luxurious details.


The beach at this hotel is one of the very best parts of the beach in Tulum. The beach is clear and open and the sand is as soft as you could imagine. The water is warm and refreshing. There were some nice beach beds and some cushioned beach chairs with umbrellas. The bar and menu service on the beach was wonderful. People were attentive and kind and the drinks were well made.

There were some kayaks available to play in the sea but the water was a little to rough when we were there. The winds did make it the perfect day for kite boarding though. There is a kite boarding school right there in front of the hotel and it makes for wonderful watching.

When it came to the restaurant this place really shinned. I had seen their wine list before, as had my husband who is a sommelier, and we were both very eager to try some of the wines.

The kitchen was very helpful and accommodating when they plated a selection of fine cheeses that we had received as a gift. The chef made a beautiful presentation and brought some bread as well.

During this time the kitchen sent out its appetizer plate. This is most traditionally simply chips and salsa but once again Ocho Tulum really surprised me. The large tray had 6 small containers ranging from pico, guacamole and some prepared cactus which was wonderful. There was also some lightly seasoned crisp veggies. I do not recall the name of one but the other was cucumber. It was really wonderful. There was also a dark chili salsa that was really wonderful and smoky tasting served with seasoned nuts.


I must say that guacamole is one of the things that I really use to evaluate a place. I mean, the ingredients are very simple and it is a dish that when well and with care then it is a real treat. The guacamole was amazing. Sweet and citrus with large bits of avocado. None of that creamed stuff, just fresh and simply perfect guacamole.

For the kids we ordered the cheeseburger which was wonderful. The meat was large and well seasoned and cooked the way that we asked. It was served with Monterrey jack cheese and a fajita type mixture of onions and bell pepper that really made the burger come alive. The french fries were crisp and very tasty.

We ordered a chicken quesadilla which was exactly what it should be, simply chicken and cheese with some guacamole and jalapenos. It was perfect for the kids but for almost the same cost you can get so many other wonderful and adventurous dishes.

The servers were kind and worked really hard to make sure that we had everything that we wanted or needed.

The view from this restaurant on Tulum beach is breathtaking. There are a few palm trees swaying peacefully in front of you and then nothing but the perfect Caribbean Sea. And the large round palapa roof really creates an intimate and refreshing ambiance.

The next morning when we had breakfast I was again blown away by the attention to luxurious details.

The included continental breakfast is warm bread and croissants with spreads of nutella, jam and butter. The coffee is freshly made and served with steamed milk. The fruit bowl was full of freshly cut melons, mango and pineapple and was a substantial size.


For the kids we ordered an omelet with everything which included ham, cheese, spinach, mushrooms and tomato and some pancakes served with jam and some fruit. Both dishes were wonderful.

I have also eaten the huevos rancheros at this Tulum beach restaurant and it is wonderful. It was not as spicy as I would have liked. I do tend to like my food a little on the super spicy side. Next time I will order a side of salsa to go with this dish. After tasting the wonderful salsa it would have spiced it to my liking perfectly.

Our visit to this hotel on Tulum beach reminded me that the attention to details is where places really set themselves apart and Ocho Tulum has done that very well.

Ocho Tulum is a beautiful hotel on Tulum beach and one that I would definatly recommend to friends that visit.