La Zebra Tulum, A Small Luxury Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Tulum
About the Hotel
Beachfront Accommodations
La Zebra Tulum offers seven room categories, all steps from the Caribbean Sea. Options include Beachfront Penthouse Suites with plunge pools, Ground Level Suites with direct beach access, and Garden View Suites. All rooms feature king-size beds, single day beds, rollaway beds, individual AC units, Chemex coffeemakers, safety deposit boxes, and organic toiletries. Penthouse suites provide panoramic ocean views from private terraces.
Authentic Mexican Cuisine
The hotel's beach restaurant serves Mexican specialties including slow-cooked lamb in banana leaves. Chef Eleazar Bonilla offers an 8-course tasting menu at the Chef's Table on Tuesdays and Fridays. Weekly events include Mole & Mezcal Mondays, Taco Thursdays with live music, and Street Food Sundays featuring pozole and tamales. The tequila bar serves craft cocktails by mixologist Jasper Soffer.
Activities and Exploration
Guests can snorkel with sea turtles and reef sharks, explore cenotes, or visit the Tulum archaeological site 5 minutes away. The concierge arranges guided tours to Coba ruins, Muyil archaeological site, and Mayan villages. Sport fishing charters target marlin and tuna. Kiteboarding lessons and SUP yoga are available through Extremecontrol.net. Saturday artisan markets feature Mexican crafts.
Tulum Beach Location
Located on Tulum's beach road, 70 km from Aeropuerto de Playa del Carmen. The Tulum archaeological site is a 5-minute bike ride north. The hotel provides beach bags, towels, and bottled water. Taxis to Cancun International Airport cost approximately $150 USD. The Sian Ka'an biosphere is 25 km south. Bus #7 stops nearby for transportation to Central Station.
Family and Guest Services
The concierge arranges private tours, dive school bookings, and fishing charters. Daily housekeeping includes turndown service. Kids' activities include painting, storytelling workshops, and a dedicated play area. The hotel offers same-day antigen tests and 24-hour PCR testing. Staff provides biodegradable sunblock and mosquito repellent. Sunday salsa parties feature live music on the beach.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Public Bath
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
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