Title: Private rooms with climate control, fan and internet Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=122980650&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Private rooms with climate control, fan and internet ## Photo gallery for Private rooms with climate control, fan and internet ![Interior - Private rooms with climate control, fan and internet (Tulum)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122990000/122980700/122980650/c9d07630.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Private rooms with climate control, fan and internet (Tulum)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122990000/122980700/122980650/21ffbf51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Private rooms with climate control, fan and internet (Tulum)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122990000/122980700/122980650/23cc0f8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bathroom shower - Private rooms with climate control, fan and internet (Tulum)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122990000/122980700/122980650/542401ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Private rooms with climate control, fan and internet (Tulum)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122990000/122980700/122980650/f5d993ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Near Tulum National Park, Private rooms with climate control, fan and internet provides everything you need. 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FTulum-Hotels-Private-Rooms-With-Climate-Control.h122980650.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FTulum-Hotels-Private-Rooms-With-Climate-Control.h122980650.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Tulum City Center, a neighbourhood in Tulum, is home to this hotel. Xel-Há Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tulum National Park and Tulum Beach. Holistika Art Walk and LabnaHa Ecopark Adventures are also worth visiting. [Visit our Tulum travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tulum.dx182189) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=20.211208,-87.46265&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ckkzBppytO%3FQ%3FO%3FQ%40O%3FO%40Q%40O%40O%40OBQ%40OBO%40OBOBQBMBQDMBODODOBOFMDODODMFODMFMFOFMFMFMHMFMFMHMHMHKHMHKHKHKJKHKJKJKHKJIJIJKJILIJIJILIJGLGLILGJGLGLGLGLGLENELELELGNELCNCLENCLCNCNCLANCNANCLAN%3FNANANAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40N%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40LBNBNBLBNDLBNBLDLFNDLDLDLDLFLFLFLFLFLFJHLFLFJHJHLHJHJHJJJHJHJJHJJJJJHJHJJJFJJLFJHLHLHLFLFLFLHLFLDNFLFLDNFLDNDNDLDNDNBNDNBLBPBNBNBNBN%40NBN%40P%40N%40N%40N%40P%40N%3FN%3FP%40N%3FP%3FNAN%3FP%3FNAPANANANANAPCNAPCLCPCLCPCNCNELCPELENENELENGLENGNGLELGLINGLGJGLILILILGJKLGJKJIJIJKJKJIJKJKHKJKHKHKHMHKHKHMHMDKHMHMDMFMFMFMFMFMDMDODMDMDOBMBODMBOBODM%40OBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAO%3FOAMAOAOCOAMCOAOEMCOCMEOCMCOEMEMEMEOEMGMGMGMGMGKEMIMIMEKIMIKIKIMIKIKIKKKIIKKKKKIKKKIKIKIKIMIKIMIMGMGMIKGMGOGMGMGMEOGOEMEOEMGOCOEMEQCMEOCOCOCOCQAMCQAOCQAOAOAOAO%3FQAO%3FQ%3FO%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OYuZKcdSybM6spTVPp_KITOjcYE=) Tulum, Q.R. ### What's nearby - ![The famous "Mayan Ruin at the glorious Beach" in Tulum. The site is part of a larger archeological site and gets VERY busy in spring. But it´s definitely worth a visit, since you can go for a swim after the cultural part ;-) #AquaTrove](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182189/e40c4d24-37bc-4075-8fb5-eda72a0a4d20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Jaguar Park 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Dos Aguas Park 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Hospital de Tulum 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Hunab Lifestyle Center 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Cenote Calavera 4 min drive \- 1.6 miles ### Getting around - Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO) 45 min drive ### Restaurants - La Guarida 4 min walk - Mercado Tulum 1 min walk - Las Hijas De La Tostadas 3 min walk - Obsidiana 4 min walk - La Fourneé 5 min walk ## About this property ### Private rooms with climate control, fan and internet Hotel near Tulum Mayan Ruins Close to Tulum National Park, Private rooms with climate control, fan and internet has plenty to offer. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. Room features All guest rooms at Private rooms with climate control, fan and internet include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Other amenities include: - 3 bathrooms with baths or showers and soap ## Similar properties ![2 outdoor pools, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78780000/78771400/78771341/61c9fe46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Motto by Hilton Tulum Zama - Pool - Spa - Pet-friendly - Parking included 8.6 Excellent 337 reviews £76 includes taxes & fees 16 Mar - 17 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-16&endDate=2026-03-17&selected=78771341&PinnedHotelID=78771341&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16460000/16456000/16455930/d2fa64a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Elements Tulum Boutique Hotel Tulum City Center - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.0 Wonderful 948 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=16455930&PinnedHotelID=16455930&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56970000/56968800/56968728/eed97910.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Straw Hat Tulum Tulum City Center - 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Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### More - Air conditioning ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 12:30 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private rooms with climate control, fan and internet pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Private rooms with climate control, fan and internet? ### What time is check-in at Private rooms with climate control, fan and internet? ### What time is check-out at Private rooms with climate control, fan and internet? ### Where is Private rooms with climate control, fan and internet located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ---