Xpu Ha Resorts

With a stay at Catalonia Royal Tulum Adults Only - All Inclusive in Xpu-Ha, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Puerto Aventuras Marina and Ecopark Kantun Chi. This all-inclusive resort is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Akumal Beach and 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Terminal Punta Venado.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Grab a bite at Mama Mia, one of the resort's 5 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free valet parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 288 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars (stocked with some free items) and LCD televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature hair dryers and bathrobes.

Rental basis: Room with own facilities

Number of bedrooms: 1; Number of other rooms with beds: 0

In the world of commercialized mega-resorts, it has become increasingly difficult to find beachfront accommodation in a natural, unspoiled setting at a reasonable price. Secreto Xpuha is a rustic, natural cabin literally a stone's throw from the waves on beatifull Xpu-Ha beach. If you're looking to immerse yourself in nature with basic necessities provided, there aren't many places like it.

The Front Terrace offers a world class view and direct exposure to the turquoise sea and waves crashing on the offshore reef, palm trees swaying in the breeze, truly dreamy. You could travel around the world and not enjoy a more beautiful view. Afternoons were spent relaxing on the porch, reading, soaking up the tranquility and looking at the mesmerizing view. The wind, the waves and the sun clear the mind and cause a zen state. I kept the doors open all night and slept with the waves, occasionally waking up to see the stars, then woke up and had coffee on the deck. With the constant breeze offshore there is no need for air conditioning and no bugs.

The thatched-roof hut has everything you need, with a private bathroom, hot shower, basic kitchen, electricity, and wi-fi. It's natural, rustic and basic so don't expect 4 star accommodation, you are literally on the beach so be prepared for wind, sun and sand.

Xpu-Ha is a world class beach with crystal clear waters covering all shades from turquoise to deep blue and purple, with powdery soft white sand and it really can't be beat. Since the beachfront property in Xpuha is mostly privately owned, there are mostly locally owned beach clubs, houses, and plenty of open space, especially at the north end of the beach where you can find a lot of solitude. There is only one big hotel and it is not that big.

There are many beachfront restaurants and the Aranza restaurant next to Secreto has great fresh grilled seafood. I had a whole fresh fish cooked to perfection on the grill almost