Vacation in Tulum Reviews 76

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you’re searching for a hotel or a place to stay, don’t look any further. This place was worth every penny and incredibly affordable compared to the hotels in the hotel zone. It’s just a 10-minute d... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Beware of deposit thieves. No check-in inventory was ever done. Upon departure, we received a list of excuses to justify a $500 deduction from our deposit: a supposedly chipped plate, some dog hai... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This property was amazing. It was very comfortable, thoughtfully stocked with all the kitchen tools and you might need. In addition, there were pool toys, beach gear, pickle ball equipment, ping pong... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had an incredible stay with Vacation in Tulum! 🌴 The villa was spotless when we arrived, and the cleaning team made sure everything stayed fresh and perfect throughout our stay. The staff were alw... See more

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Company details

  1. Holiday Apartment Rental
  2. Boutique hotel
  3. Extended stay hotel
  4. Luxury hotel
  5. Villa

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Are you looking for an exclusive stay in a top luxury property will all perks available that a 5 star hotel offers? Are you dreaming of having your own kitchen and own private pool close to one of the most beautiful beaches in world and the second largest reef on the planet? Would you like to have all services available to you whether its private chef, tours, grocery trips, vehicle rentals, yacht charters, private airport shuttle etc.? At Vacation in Tulum we focus on providing you with most memorable moments and experience when it comes to hospitality and a 5 star hotel style, worry free, one stop shop experience that goes beyond the average apartment rental. Tulum is a paradise for tourism all year round with over 300 days of sunshine per year, making it attractive as being the perfect beach and outdoors destination. Whether you are looking for a beach vacation combined with cultural and historical sights or an outdoors focused experience including swimming, snorkeling and diving in one of the 100 cenotes nearby or the second largest reef in the world, Tulum has it all. Are you looking for fine dining and boutiques owned by individuals and artisans, Tulum is the place for you. Do you golf and want to spend your days on one of Mexico's famous golf courts hosting PGA tournaments, then Tulum is the place for you.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The property was bright

The property was bright, spacious, and beautifully equipped. The location was excellent, with everything you need just a short ride away, including local supermarkets and easy access to taxis.

Set slightly back from the main beach road, it offered both privacy and convenience. The vibrant center of Tulum, with its incredible restaurants and lively atmosphere, was just a few minutes away, and the property’s location also made it easy to explore the Tulum Ruins or even head out to Playa del Carmen for the day.

Overall, it was truly a Luxury Stay.

9 September 2025
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Reply from Vacation in Tulum

Dear David, we are sincerely grateful for your wonderful review 🌴 It’s great to hear you enjoyed both the comfort of the property and the vibrant atmosphere of Tulum. Knowing that our guests leave with such positive memories makes us very happy. Regards, Vacation in Tulum

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic apartment in Nak Be, Tulum

Fantastic apartment in the heart of the Tulum jungle between town and the beaches! We had a lovely stay, thanks!

15 September 2025
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Reply from Vacation in Tulum

Dear Mark, thank you so much for your excellent review 🌟 We truly appreciate your trust and are delighted you enjoyed your stay. We’ll be happy to welcome you back, remember that booking direct always guarantees the best value. See you soon, Vacation in Tulum

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unprofessional and Untrustworthy

The company acted unprofessionally in its communication (including automated / AI responses to everything) and then requested additional funding on multiple occasions with no proof. They heavily curate their reviews as they only ask for money once the Airbnb review period is over. Borderline criminal behavior.

30 August 2025
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Reply from Vacation in Tulum

We are sorry to hear you felt this way, though we must respectfully address several points raised here.
As a company managing dozens of properties, we do use tools to ensure timely and consistent communication with all our guests, this is standard practice in professional property management and ensures no guest is left waiting for a response.
Regarding the additional requests mentioned: any claim submitted through our process is backed by documentation and submitted strictly within platform guidelines. Characterizing legitimate damage claims as "borderline criminal" is a serious accusation that we do not take lightly, and one we firmly reject.
We are proud of our track record across hundreds of stays in Tulum and stand behind the integrity of our operations. We regret that this stay did not reflect the experience the vast majority of our guests enjoy, and we remain open to resolving any genuine concern through the proper channels.
— The Vacation in Tulum Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Egregious Cybersecurity Issues and Poor Service

I echo the earlier reviews about “deposit thieves” and add that this company either has severe cybersecurity problems or employees attempting to steal customer payment data.

I booked through Airbnb, and shortly before my trip, the host messaged me through the platform insisting I provide payment details via an off-platform website or risk cancellation. Their link immediately triggered a security alert from my browser. When I reported this to the host, they pressed me to try again. Only when I told them I had alerted Airbnb did they suddenly drop the issue. That kind of behavior raises serious red flags.

The stay itself was rough but manageable. The beaches nearby were plagued by unbearable seaweed odor, yet the host kept pushing us to pay extra for their affiliate beach club. Upselling during a bad situation was frustrating but not shocking.

What was shocking was what happened after the stay. Weeks later—long after the Airbnb review window closed—they accused me of stealing a spoon and demanded $10. A spoon. My family has no need or desire for extra cutlery. Their “inventory” was supposedly done weeks after we left, making this claim even more absurd.

Between the off-platform payment attempt and the bizarre, petty accusation after the fact, I cannot recommend this company.

31 July 2025
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Reply from Vacation in Tulum

We want to be absolutely clear: what you described did not come from us.

Vacation in Tulum does not request payment outside of official booking platforms. We do not send off-platform links, we do not collect card details via external websites, and we do not threaten cancellations to pressure guests. If someone contacted you posing as your host and directed you to an external payment page, this is impersonation — and we are as disturbed by it as you are.

We have flagged this to our team and are investigating how our platform presence may have been exploited. We would genuinely appreciate hearing more details so we can work with Airbnb's Trust & Safety team to trace and report this activity. Please reach out to us directly.

Regarding the spoon: we understand how that landed. Inventory discrepancies are occasionally flagged by our housekeeping team, and we acknowledge the timing and the amount made this feel unreasonable. We hear that.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Beware of deposit thieves.

Beware of deposit thieves.
No check-in inventory was ever done. Upon departure, we received a list of excuses to justify a $500 deduction from our deposit: a supposedly chipped plate, some dog hair on the floor… even though we had already been charged €90 for a “special dog cleaning” when we arrived.

I felt completely taken advantage of.
A total breach of trust. I strongly advise against booking this rental.

2 June 2025
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Reply from Vacation in Tulum

We take deposit disputes seriously, and we want to address your points honestly.

A pre-arrival inspection report is systematically completed before every stay, and a post-checkout inspection is conducted by our housekeeping team. These reports are timestamped and documented. Any deductions applied to your deposit were based on that process, not on arbitrary judgment.

Regarding the dog cleaning fee: this is a standard charge disclosed at booking to cover the deep clean required after pets stay in the property. It does not cover damage — a chipped plate, for example, falls outside routine cleaning and is assessed separately.

We understand that receiving unexpected charges after a holiday is frustrating. But we would not be acting fairly toward our property owners — or our other guests — if we absorbed documented damages without recourse.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Vacation in Tulum - The Biggest Scammers

Terrible experience, I came in Tulum with my pregnant wife, the property was unsuitable and dirty, the management team never answer the phone only text, the picture does not look like the property AT ALL. They stole 500$ deposit with imaginary charges, they shared our flat access code with thief that came while we were at the beach and took all our valuable belongings, the most aweful experience.

AVOID THIS COMPANY - VACATION IN TULUM. THIEFS AND SCAMMERS! WE HAVE ALERTED THE POLICE AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES. They are operating remote and the police cannot do anything.

2 July 2025
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Reply from Vacation in Tulum

We have read your review carefully, and we want to respond with the seriousness it deserves.

First and foremost: if a theft occurred during your stay, we are deeply sorry for what you and your family went through. No guest should ever experience that, and we do not take that lightly.

However, we must be direct: Vacation in Tulum does not share, distribute, or disclose property access codes to any third party. Ever. Access credentials are managed through a secure system and are issued exclusively to confirmed guests. The claim that we shared your access code with a thief is one we categorically deny, and it is one we take extremely seriously — not only because it is false, but because it implies criminal conduct on our part.

We have no record of unresolved contact attempts from your booking. Our team operates via multiple communication channels, and emergency situations are escalated immediately.

Regarding the deposit: as with all our guests, any deductions are documented and based on post-stay inspection reports.

If a police report has been filed, we welcome the investigation. We will cooperate fully with any authority that contacts us. If you believe your belongings were stolen by someone with unauthorized access to the property, that is a matter we want investigated as much as you do — because if true, it points to a security breach we are obligated to address.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and quality

Vincent and his staff have been managing my apartment in Tulum for almost a year now. This has been a bad year for tourism in Tulum and nevertheless, Vincent has managed to rent my apartment with better earnings and happy guests than when I did it myself. I highly recommend his services.

31 May 2025
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Reply from Vacation in Tulum

Dear Luis, appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We are very glad that you are pleased with the service we provide to you as the homeowner. Thank you for your trust in us. We remain at your disposal. Team Vacation in Tulum

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Aflora Penthouse B403

Aflora Penthouse B403
This place was absolutely fabulous! The location is perfect — just a short bike ride to the beach, great restaurants, and shops. There’s a taxi stand right out front, and the nearby grocery store had everything we needed. The property itself is new and well-kept, with a beautiful and very private rooftop space. We loved the on-site restaurant — the food and cocktails were delicious — and the poolside service was such a nice bonus. Tulum was an amazing getaway, and Vicente helped make our stay truly memorable. We’ll definitely be back!

8 June 2025
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Reply from Vacation in Tulum

Dear Nikki, thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review. We are very glad to hear about your positive experience during your stay with us. Thank you as well for being awesome guests and for leaving our property in excellent condition.
Feel free to book with us directly next time, it will be a pleasure to host you again in Tulum.

Safe travels, Team Vacation in Tulum

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible management

This company run my property in Tulum for over a year. It is painful to deal with them,the communication is really poor. And whenever there is a problem it is always someone else’s fault.

29 November 2024
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Reply from Vacation in Tulum

Hello Carlos, we contacted you to find out about your motivation to write such thing about us. We are very surprised to read this especially since we achieved an occupancy of over 60% per year for your condo in La Veleta and under the circumstances given. We even connected you with our interior designer, who made the right changes to your condo in order to make it attractive on the short term rental market. As a responsible and experienced property management company we ultimately are interested that our guest have a great experience and that internet is accessible to them. We would be glad if you could respond to our email so that we can discuss the issue with you.
Looking forward to connect, Vacation in Tulum Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Monthly stay!


It was an absolute pleasure staying here for a month! It is a beautiful complex and feels like a little community. The apartment was clean and beautiful, with lots of light, and all the amenities listed were present. There were cooking supplies, pots, pans , knives, everything needed to be super comfortable for a long stay like mine, which unfortunately, with my experience, you don't find everywhere. The staff was amazing and super responsive to any issues I may have had. My AC started leaking one day, and it was fixed within a few hours on the same day. Amazing service. There is a little restaurant downstairs that is so convenient and delicious, called Panza. The gym was also well equipped and very convenient for morning workouts. The pool and the nature surrounding Aflora is stunning, and I felt right at home. It is exactly what I needed. Thank you again for a flawless month!

24 April 2025
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Reply from Vacation in Tulum

We're so glad Dorottya you enjoyed your time with us! ✨ It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to see you back in Tulum very soon.
— The Vacation in Tulum Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Vincent is the worst property manager…

Vincent is the worst property manager in Tulum. DO NOT use this crook. We hired him to list our 1-bedroom condo in Tulum and it was the worst experience. His communication is horrible and our condo was trashed. Our personal lock off was broken into, our yard and pool was left unmaintained. We spoke to the maid when we arrived and she said she has been telling him about the issues for weeks. Our rental rate started to decline because our unit was being damaged and not properly repaired. We told him we did not want to rent the unit for less than $90 per night and he did it anyway.

26 March 2025
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Reply from Vacation in Tulum

Hello Rory, thanks for your comment, though it would have been great to discuss your specific questions at the time of termination of our contract. We were the ones terminating the contract with you and maybe this is the reason why we are receiving this untruthful comment from you.
We received your apartment with existing issues and we repaired all of them but your apartment has a moisture problem which we communicated to you many times in order to find an agreement to get this fixed. But you were not interested in sorting this out or invest money into making your apartment livable again.
Many of the issues have to do with the building where your condo is located, you saw the neighbor upstairs had a leak as well and pieces falling down. So, this isn't about us, it is the building where you have your apartment.
Our maids never met you, so what you are saying is not true.

Wish you happiness and success with your apartment.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

30 day stay in Tulum

30 day stay. We loved this condo. It looked just like the photos, except the bedrooms and roof deck were even larger than they appeared online. And the roof deck was very private. Internet was better than advertised, with 200 down and 100 up. A selection of good restaurants and cafes were within a peaceful, 5 minute walk of the building. You can extend your reach to Chedraui (Walmart grocery equivalent) and the best beach (Playa Paraiso) by renting bicycles (or buying them for longer stays, as we did, and then selling them back - worked out to ~ $3.50 US per bike per day). Host was very professional and responsive. Be mindful they charge for electricity for the whole stay if it exceeds 28 days, otherwise it is included.

17 February 2025
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Reply from Vacation in Tulum

Hello Allan, thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are glad you had a very positive experience staying with us. And thank you as well for being a respectful and awesome guest.
Feel welcome to stay with us anytime again soon, contact us for special rates during the seasons. :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Xalet

I had an amazing stay at Xalet the property was exactly as it looked in the pics. The property was beautiful with nice amenities in a good area with nice restaurants close by and a supermarket. I would definitely recommend this stay it was close 10-15 to the hotel zone

26 January 2025
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Reply from Vacation in Tulum

Hello Ari, you are the best! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad you had a very positive experience staying with us at Xalet. And thank you as well for being a respectful and awesome guest.
Feel welcome to stay with us anytime again soon, contact us directly next time for special rates during the seasons. :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extraordinary stay in the 3 bedroom PH

We had an extraordinary stay in the 3 bedroom Penthouse Unit with private pool on the balcony. What a glorious property. The layout is both luxurious and yet clean and minimal. So much indoor outdoor space which is the perfect way to enjoy this climate. The resort is at the edge of the jungle and has included jungle vegetation in the plantings throughout the complex which means the bird life is also incredible. Every morning we drank our coffee on the balcony and watched (and listened to) toucans, various species of orioles and many other species. There is also a delicious restaurant on the property (well priced and super friendly and helpful staff. They gave us lots of local recommendations), The yoga and pilates classes are top notch, the gym is clean and well stocked. The staff were very responsive when we had any questions or issues and helped us make reservations at the beach club (dos ceibos) affiliated with our apartment.

All that to say: We highly recommend staying here!

One caveat: there is a washing machine, dish washer etc but we had to buy our own soap at the market. We bought the wrong soap a few times before we got it right. Would be nice if the unit included the soap, but also obviously not a big deal.

5 March 2025
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Reply from Vacation in Tulum

Hello Eliza, thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are glad you had a very positive experience staying with us and enjoyed the jungle vibes and birds during your stay :) And thank you as well for being a respectful and awesome guest. We all enjoyed meeting and hosting you very much!
Feel welcome to stay with us anytime again soon, contact us for special rates during the seasons. :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a nice stay

We had a nice stay. Nice and rapid support with any question. Recommended!!

18 February 2025
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Reply from Vacation in Tulum

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Matthias! We are glad you had a positive experience and appreciated the support we gave you.
Feel free to reach out to us directly next time, and we'll make sure to provide you with a special rate :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well hidden gem in downtown tulum…

Well hidden gem in downtown tulum within miles away from the main busy area of Tulum’s nightlife. The apartment complex has a great full gym , offer private pools and jacuzzi like in the unit we had. Host was very responsive and made sure before and during the trip to check in and see if anything was needed. I highly recommend this place and this host.

2 February 2025
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Reply from Vacation in Tulum

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are glad you had a positive experience and that you appreciated the support we gave you.
Feel free to reach out to us directly next time, and we'll make sure to provide you with a special rate :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy going and well organized at all

Easy going and well organized at all. Always helpful and very friendly and supportive.

11 August 2024
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Reply from Vacation in Tulum

Dear Wilhelm, thank you very much for taking the time to write a review. We are glad to hear that you are very satisfied with our service and remain at your disposal.
See you soon
Team Vacation in Tulum

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful Airbnb

Beautiful Airbnb, even better than the photos ! Very clean & just like the descriptions! Great location, everything is super close! The beach is 10 minutes driving, huge supermarket right by, lots of great restaurants. The host, Jesse gave lots of amazing recommendations, very attentive, very responsive & Vacation in Tulum was amazing! Anything you need, they’ll bring and they will all go above and beyond to make sure your stay is perfect ! Highly recommend!!!

9 September 2024
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Reply from Vacation in Tulum

Hi there, Tianya, thank you very much for taking the time to write a review. We are very glad to hear you had a positive experience staying with us. Thank you as well for being an awesome guest. Feel free to book direct next time and we can offer you 20% off your booking. :)

Safe travels
Team Vacation in Tulum

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you!

Simply, the best property management company in Tulum

19 August 2024
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Reply from Vacation in Tulum

Dear Hugo, thank you very much for your positive words. We remain at your disposal.
Team Vacation in Tulum

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

100% Recommend

I really enjoyed my stay at this air bnb. Xalet is such a beautiful property especially at night time. The pictures do not do it any justice. It is so quiet and relaxing. Prior to arriving I heard horror stories about Tulum, but I felt safe here. There was 24 hour security and front desk staff. The air bnb was very beautiful and clean! Upon check-in Jesse met us and gave us a tour of the place. He was extremely responsive during the trip and did an amazing job making us reservations and getting us everything we needed! Jesse made this trip extremely enjoyable for us! We loved all his recommendations. During the trip there was a power and water outage at Xalet. The team at Vacation in Tulum and Jesse were very attentive. They continuously communicated with us through the whole process and checked in on us. If you are coming to Tulum I highly recommend staying at this property! You will not be disappointed. I will 100% stay here again!

21 August 2024
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Reply from Vacation in Tulum

Hello Sancia, thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review. We are very glad we could provide you with a positive experience and show you a great time in Tulum. Yes, power outages happen sometimes due to new constructions and the city expanding constantly. However, this year there have been less and we hope that the amount of those interruptions will continue to decline.
Feel free to come back to stay with us any time, if you book direct with us we can provide you with a 10% discount.
Safe travels,
Team Vacation in Tulum

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