We just came back from the Adonis Gay Resort in Tulum and it was an amazing vacation. Not only is the resort extremely well maintained and spotless, but the service is also over the top. The place has changed hands a few times in the past years and the owners seem to be serious about making this a truly gay resort and just hired an amazing group of marketing guys led by Michel to help achieve that goal.
I had read many of the reviews about some of the issues that had been brought up, such as the music being too loud, too fast at inappropriate times of the day, the service and so forth.
Michel was extremely proactive in finding out what are some of the things that could be improved, so the next day the music was time appropriate and a lot less loud. We also mentioned that having more top shelf liquor would be great and that was also addressed.
The service was exceptional, all the waiters were straight (or so it seemed) and did go out of their way to bring you food, drinks throughout the entire day. Once in a while one of the servers will forget your order, so big deal, you are on vacations and you have nothing to do and can wait a few minutes to get your food or drink. Those guys were extremely friendly, helpful, and always went out of their way to figure out if they could get you a special dish that might not be on the menu.
We felt welcome from the get go when the front desk man let us see and choose from 3 different bedrooms till we found the one that was perfect for us.
My partner and I really hope that this place becomes more busy and we trust that Michel and his team are really going to address more issues and turn this place into an oasis to go relax at, socialize and party if you want to.
The only negative about the place would be that there is not really a beach to lay on at the hotel. The views of the Caribbean Sea is breathtaking and it only takes five minutes on a bicycle (available at the front desk) to go to one of the beaches nearby.
RESTAURANTS: When you want to take a break from the restaurants in the hotel, it is a must to go have dinner at POSADA MARGHERITA, El BISTRO, AND EL TABANO. Those are only three of the restaurants we had time to sample, but the food was truly phenomenal.
We can't wait to go back, eat, drink, and relax down in Tulum at the Adonis.

We ( 3 couples) had the fortunate opportunity to visit this property as an offer from The Golden Parnassus for the weekend. We actually did ask ourselves if we would impose on the gay community. However definately not the case. it was was a fantastic weekend. The rooms were magnificent, the SPA was absolutely fantastic and must be a nr one contender for luxury. As this hotel has just had a name change and taken over by new management, there is a tremendous amount to be done to bring this establishment back up to 5 star. The staff are friendly, kind, helpful, polite and demonstrate a positive attitude BUT useless, and need training. I believe with the correct training they will do an excellent job. There needs to be a selection of hot and cold water in the rooms - no hot!. The food is good but there exists no lunch menue and the dinner menue is totally confusing and needs urgently to be addressed. There are 2 beaches very close by and worthy of a visit, unfortunately one cannot bathe from the property as surrounded by coral- if you are brave you could possibly get out. I expect the new manager will ensure this turns out to be a first class property but one will have to give it time. It also needs to be marketed strongly.

My partner likes to say: we don't pick our destination, it picks us. As was the case with Adonis Tulum, we were simply searching for a vacation in the Caribbean area. We found this resort, and were pretty excited, especially after reading reviews on the property, specifically (which we didn't know) was when the property was called Blue Tulum.
This gay market thing is new for this property, number one. Aside from who they are targeting to bring on site, they don't do much here. Only one staff member we spoke with was gay, and they have no activities on site. They do some club music out of a single speaker by the pool bar during the day, but that's about it.
We loved our room with a couple exceptions. The "ocean view" was not so much. It was barely visible from the patio through very overgrown landscape. This was somewhat addressed one of the days we were there, but even then, it was loud and intrusive and they still didn't clear enough brush to give a view. Our room did have a Jacuzzi on the patio, but the thing took over an hour to fill up, and twice upon filling, the water wasn't very hot. Lastly on the room, the beds are really firm. While this may work for some people, it didn't create a comfortable sleep for me (my partner sleeps great on firm mattresses, so worked for him). My shoulder is still recovering from sleeping on my side on that bed. One good in the room was the iPod docked alarm clock. Awesome, because while there are nice television sets in the rooms, the channel selection is aweful for non-spanish speakers. Another good in the room was the decor was nice, and we felt at home most of the time. I wasn't a fan of the thin doors / walls / something. Got quite loud in the mornings, again contributing to disturbing sleep patterns. The bathroom, however, is gorgeous! Beautifully appointed, comfortable, and the safe was easy to use. The mini-bar: never refilled unless asked, but that was okay because the only alcohol that goes in it is if you provide your own (aka it gives you room).
The restaurant situation is bizarre. They claim 3 restaurants, you don't get them. You get a lower level "Globe" for breakfast / lunch => buffet with some hot options to order. The coffee is good and the juice plentiful. Dinner is one menu with two sides (english / spanish) and was the same for the 6 days we were there. We found the food not to be high end, but really good! While some reviews claim problems with "training" etc, we loved the food. Everything was cooked well, and the options and timing were well provided. We never ate a single meal off-site. The service was phenomenal. While the "black or negro" question on the coffee got old after day two and the pat responses to our Thank You's got annoying, we still found the staff to be playful, responsive, and always there with your anticipated next need.
Location location location! This place has fabulous grounds with amazing views. While some have complained about the capacity, we found this aspect to be quite enduring. We made many friends hanging out there, both straight and gay (about a 40 / 60 split, as others have alluded to). People joined others for meals, readily shared experiences, etc. This sense of community really helped with the atmosphere.
That same sense also helped us get things off our chest.
* The bar / disco: no requests .. same thing over and over - and they played all slow beat music all Saturday night! They do this weird movie thing before opening, but they don't advertise it!
* Spa: way overpriced for Mexico (I get better pricing in the Chicago area), and they don't negotiate. This and the on property "store" are concessions, so the resort has no control, but share your opinion if you want this to change.
* Hot tub pagoda (public): EWW! These things were cold and gross. One day they were hot, if you call 102 hot. Also, for the four that are in the cluster, they never had more than two filled.

Aside from it's oddities, you will love it. Learn to relax and take a few steps back, and you'll have a great time. The property is gorgeous, the food is good, but the details need to be better attended to make it amazing. Hopefully the new managers coming in (literally while we stayed) will make this place live up to its potential.

It took me ages to decide where to stay in Tulum after assessing price, location, and TripAdvisor reviews. Since I was traveling alone, I figured my best shot at making friends (especially other gay ones) would be at Adonis. For $150 USD a night at an all-inclusive, I thought it would be worth it.

And it was.

The funny thing that you must be able to sense after reading all the reviews here is that this place has more potential than anything else. The 3-in-1 restaurant thing is a joke. That some minibars are full and some are not is sloppy. That the "club" plays tacky music at full blast when only 3 people are in there is foolish. But the place has heart, and for that you have to give them credit. They also have one of the most gorgeous pieces of real estate in Tulum. Now is the time for them to do something with it.

If you're wavering about whether or not to stay, give it a shot. There is no secret malicious management, no one is trying to overcharge you. The staff bends over backwards to make you happy - sometimes they just move a little slow.

If you're looking to chill out and you're a decent person with a touch of empathy, you will absolutely have a fantastic time. If you're in need of everything going exactly your way every single minute of your vacation, you'll be too busy complaining about the temperature of the water to realize that everyone around you is having a splash. Just relax, enjoy the view, and stay in Villa 5.