Hotel Review: La Zebra Tulum
Experience barefoot luxury at this family-friendly hotel set right on one of the most beautiful beaches in Tulum.
Overall ****** (7 of 10)
Value *** (9 of 10)
Food ****** (8 of 10)
Design ******** (8 of 10)
Service ****** (7 of 10)
Location ******** (9 of 10)
Rooftop lounge area overlooking beautiful Tulum beach.
PROS
Walkable to tons of amazing restaurants. Still lively but not wild and crazy like some of the areas of beach further north.
Set right on one of the best stretches of beach with the crystal-clear turquoise ocean steps from your hotel room.
CONS
We visited during the peak season and the staff was friendly, if not slightly overwhelmed. Lots of forgotten food and drink orders, etc.
Enjoy Chilaquiles for a hearty breakfast right on Tulum Beach.
We were fortunate to stay at La Zebra in Tulum over NYE where we had a fabulous stay. While the food, rooms and service were all good, the real highlight of this beachfront hotel is the location. Read the full review below, and our Tulum travel guide here.
Rooftop Pool at La Zebra
Let’s cut to the chase: La Zebra in Tulum? It’s a win for anyone looking for a relaxed beachfront location, even families.
Location: The beachfront location? A+! It’s your ticket to uninterrupted beach days within walking distance of some of the best restaurants in Tulum. This stretch of beach is lively without the craziness that can come with the beachclubs to the north.
Staff: Super friendly and hard-working. There were some service missteps, but they didn’t seem to come from lack of effort. For instance, we were supposed to have coffee delivered to our room every morning, but it only showed up at our selected time on the last morning.
Food: You won't go hungry here. The on-site restaurant serves up fresh and delicious Mexican flavors.
Rooms: Rooms are newly decorated, clean and comfy. All the rooms are steps from the ocean. The sea-view balcony rooms have amazing views of the ocean, as well as king-size beds with a twin trundle bed. Kids are an additional $40/night.
Children: While there’s no kid’s club, kids are very welcomed here. Ours were greeted upon arrival with bags of sand toys. There is also a small playground near the beach and restaurant.
Facilities: There is a small rooftop pool and lounge area (with a foosball table) for guests of La Zebra.
Bottom line: La Zebra Tulum hits the sweet spot for a family getaway. It’s not super extravagant, but it’s got all the essentials for a memorable beach vacation with the whole crew.
Traveling with kids often means getting up early enough to enjoy a sunrise at the beach.