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Playa Mambo

Carretera Tulum Boca Paila km 7.5 | Quintana Roo, Tulum 77710, Mexico
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Ranked #16 of 52 Tulum B&B and Inns
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Miami Beach, Florida
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70 reviews 70 reviews
24 hotel reviews
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55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

I stayed here in July of 2012 and then revisited last month since we liked this area so much. I emailed them ahead of time and was informed they had done some renovations since last I was there so I was excited to see the changes. The rooms were def nicer than the last time we were there and the... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

We stayed in the Ochre cabana for 7 nights. It was very large and had lots of space to keep our clothes, etc. A chair in the room would be a nice addition. The bed was pretty comfortable but the pillows were rather small and flat. There was no drinking water in the room but when asked, they did say... More

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Minneapolis
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

We stayed 3 nights at Playa Mambo. We had previously stayed here two years ago as a couple. This year we brought our two children, 13 and 16. We were in the verde cabana. They set up a comfortable cot for our 13 year old and our 16 year old stayed in the loft. There was plenty of room in... More

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Cancun, Mexico
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

I went to "playa mambo" and it was incredible! The cabanas are very comfortable and the beach is amazing! I strongly recommend this place to the couples that want to spend some time alone, this place is very romantic all day long. The breakfast its included and its delicious!!!, maybe I’m exaggerating a little but breakfasting in front of the... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Playa Mambo is quiet, peaceful and cozy. Our cabana (Chocolate) was roomy and comfortable and the beach was beautiful and private. The staff was attentive and friendly. The cost was quite reasonable. The only thing that would have made it better was drinking water. None was provided so we purchased a large jug at the chedraui that lasted the week.... More

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Vancouver, BC, Canada
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5 hotel reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

Bottom line is, you walk out of your cabana and toes are in the sand...you're on Tulum beach, so life is good! The eight cabanas are simple and comfortable enough, but not luxurious in any way. We stayed in both Fuschia and Ochre, and while Ochre was the cheapest (closest to the parking and farthest from the beach), the room... More

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The Hague, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

Playa Mambo is a quiet, peaceful place to stay in Tulum, with cute and cosey rooms for a good price. A perfect place to get away from the daily rush we are usually in. We found this place by coincidence, at first we did not plan to stay for more than one day in Tulum but Playa Mambo changed our... More

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Brooklyn, New York
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

My boyfriend and I stayed four nights at Playa Mambo in January 2013. One night in Ochre and three nights in the Penthouse. This was our first trip to Tulum and a short one for my birthday. I researched pretty extensively where to stay, and it ended up being a choice between Playa Mambo, La Zebra and Nueva Vida de... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

Tulum has transformed from the undeveloped idyll I remembered from 15 years ago. But I am no longer a hardy backpacker happy to sleep in an unlit shack. Playa Mambo proved an ideal choice this time: that simple hut-on-the-beach experience enhanced by just enough creature comforts, including 24-hour electricity and hot water, an ensuite bathroom, decent beds, and delicious breakfasts... More

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Edinburg, Texas
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

I arrived on December 19. I did not know what to expect. It was my first experience in what people call Eco-Hotel and was not sure what to believe from all the hotels and all the comments I saw in Trip Advisor before I left. Rodrigo, his wife Andrea, his son Agustín and Agustín, the guy that helps maintain the... More

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Also Known As:
Playa Mambo Hotel Tulum
Playa Mambo Hotel
Address: Carretera Tulum Boca Paila km 7.5 | Quintana Roo, Tulum 77710, Mexico
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Region: Mexico > Yucatan Peninsula > Quintana Roo > Riviera Maya > Tulum
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Ranked #16 of 52 B&Bs / Inns in Tulum
Price range (per night): $102 - $205

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