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Hostel el Meson de Tulum – reviews, photos

Av Tulum, 21 | Mza.1 SM.2, Cancun, Mexico
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Hostel el Meson de Tulum
3.0 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
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Calgary, Canada
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
“Awful”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2010

This hotel was really a low point in our trip. I would not stay there again. The room had no windows, just a bed with a stained mattress, sheets and towels that were not very clean and a dirty mosquito net patched with a band-aid. I mean, come on. The staff was not very friendly, the pool was filthy. The shared women's bathroom had no running water in the sink, just a bottle of hand gel. There was no air-conditioning and it was terribly hot. The hotel is within walking distance from the bus depot, granted, but there is a modest looking hotel right across the street that I would have tried had I not already booked here.

  • Stayed October 2010, travelled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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ausk
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Cleaners took everything off my bed and wouldn't return it”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2010
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I stayed here twice and had one good and one bad experience. The second time I stayed, I returned from a day out to find my sheets, pillow, clothing and a brand new deoderant taken from my bed. Thinking the cleaners might have picked them up, I asked at reception but was told that was not possible (so cleaners took my sheets but someone else just coincidentally stole clothes off only that bed... ?). I was given a sheet to sleep with but told I couldn't have a pillow as it was my own fault for not putting it in my locker. Bizarre. Annoying as I didn't have money left to replace anything, so had a very cold and smelly trip home, thanks El Meson de Tulum.

  • Stayed March 2010, travelled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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very nice hostel near bus terminal with a swimming pool, i recommend it....

Stayed February 2010, travelled as a couple
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“Wouldnt go again”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2010

Luckily we only stayed one night at this hostel, it is very basic and the breakfast is poor. Staff arent very helpful and showers are cold but it is close to buses and some shops. Nice pool area.

  • Stayed January 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2009
1
person found this review helpful

One of the best value-for-money hostels I've ever stayed in. Stayed in a private double with air-con, bathroom w/ hot water, cable tv, free towels, excellent free breakfast, full kitchen, nice pool with lounge chairs and hammocks, and free internet, for under $15/person/night. Very clean, friendly staff to let you in all hours of the night, very secure, good location, only a 20-30 min. 75 cent bus ride to the hotel zone, surronded by great cheap restaurants and next to a huge grocery store. Even without everything else, this place is worth it for the great air-con alone!

  • Stayed August 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
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