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Azulik Resort

Tulum, Mexico

3.8(2,201 reviews)

Adults Only

Azulik is Tulum's most architecturally daring hotel, and travelers either fall for it completely or feel let down by the gap between the photos and the bill. The setting is stunning: 48 handcrafted wooden villas tucked into the jungle above the Caribbean, joined by suspended walkways, with nest-shaped restaurants hovering over the treetops and a design rooted in Mayan heritage and biophilic architecture. The property also houses SFER IK, its own art museum. Maya Spa, with its temazcal, cacao rituals and sound healing, is the wellness heart of the place.

Things to Know

No TV

Traveler Insights

Pros

+Award-winning biophilic architecture: 48 handcrafted wooden villas linked by suspended walkways through the jungle, with views out to the Caribbean, unlike anything else in Tulum
+The villas now come with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, power outlets and an in-room safe in every category, so the design no longer asks you to give up basic comfort
+Maya Spa runs on ancestral Mayan healing, with a temazcal, sauna, steam room, an oceanfront treatment deck, cacao rituals and shamanic sound healing
+Kin Toh, the signature restaurant, serves haute cuisine in woven nests above the jungle canopy, one of the most dramatic dining settings in Mexico
+Strictly adults-only (18+) with every villa built for two, which keeps the mood quiet and contemplative even in Tulum's busy season
+Oceanfront villas open straight onto the Caribbean, and the top Aqua and Moon villas add a private staircase to the beach, a plunge pool, 24/7 butler service, breakfast and a couples massage
+Eight dining and drinking concepts on site, from Tseen Ja's Japanese menu and Italik's Mediterranean plates to the Imix beach club and Mantli for mezcal

Cons

−This is not an all-inclusive: every meal and drink is a la carte, and travelers say prices run high even by Tulum standards
−Most villas have a deep indoor tub and an outdoor Mayan tub but no regular shower; the Moon Villa is the only category that lists one
−The resort says plainly that its villas are not suitable for guests with limited mobility, which rules it out for anyone who struggles with stairs, ramps and uneven walkways
−The entry-level Jungle Villa is only 15 square meters with a queen bed and no ocean view, a long way from the oceanfront villas in the photos
−Recent guests describe service that does not match the price: long check-in waits, repeated security questions on re-entry and uneven housekeeping
−Lighting is low by design, and some guests find the villas dark and hard to navigate at night
−Photography and drone rules are enforced across the property, which frustrates travelers who came for the shots they saw online
−Value is the recurring debate: with a la carte dining and extras added on, guests often feel the stay costs more than comparable eco-luxury options in the area

The biggest change for anyone who read about Azulik a few years ago is comfort. The old no-electricity, candlelit concept is gone from the room specs: every villa category now lists air conditioning, Wi-Fi, power outlets and a safe, plus mosquito nets and ceiling fans in most. What has not changed is the bathing setup, with most villas built around a deep indoor tub and an outdoor Mayan tub rather than a shower; only the Moon Villa lists a regular one. Villas range from the 15-square-meter Jungle Villa to the 145-square-meter Moon Villa with a plunge pool and butler. Dining spreads across eight concepts, including Kin Toh, Tseen Ja, Italik, the Elixik cafe and the Imix beach club with live DJs, but everything is a la carte, and recent guests rate service and value below the price, with complaints about slow check-in and housekeeping.

Azulik suits couples who come for art, architecture and spiritual wellness rather than classic resort amenities, and who accept that they are paying for a design experience more than a polished five-star service package. It competes less with Le Blanc or Secrets and more with Tulum's other design-led beach hotels such as Nomade and Be Tulum. Families cannot stay, the resort warns that it is not suited to guests with limited mobility, and budget-minded travelers will find the a la carte bill adds up fast. The Tulum ruins, cenotes and the town's beach-road restaurants are all close by.

Common Questions

Does Azulik have air conditioning and electricity now?

Yes. All seven villa categories on Azulik's own site list air conditioning, Wi-Fi, power outlets and an in-room safe, so the old electricity-free reputation no longer reflects the rooms. Most categories also have ceiling fans and artisanal mosquito nets. There are still no TVs, and the lighting stays low to fit the design.

Is Azulik all-inclusive?

No. Azulik is a room-only hotel, and meals and drinks at its restaurants and bars are paid a la carte. The Aqua and Moon villas include breakfast and one couples massage, but other categories do not. Budget generously for food on top of the room rate, because travelers consistently say dining is expensive even for Tulum.

What is the Maya Spa like?

Maya Spa is built around ancestral Mayan healing, with a temazcal, sauna, steam room and an oceanfront treatment deck. The menus cover body treatments, energetic therapies, yoga and meditation, astrology and couples rituals like cacao ceremonies and shamanic sound healing. It is open daily from 8 am to 8 pm and books through WhatsApp; reserve ahead, since slots fill quickly.

How is the food and dining at Azulik?

The settings are the draw, especially Kin Toh in its nests above the jungle and the Imix beach club with live DJs. Eight concepts cover haute cuisine, Japanese at Tseen Ja, Mediterranean at Italik, mezcal at Mantli and botanical drinks at the Elixik cafe. Opinions on execution are mixed at these prices, so come for the atmosphere and keep expectations for the food in check.

Which villa should I book at Azulik?

The Aqua (130 square meters) and Moon (145 square meters) villas are the showpieces, with a private staircase to the beach, a pool or plunge pool, 24/7 butler service, breakfast and a couples massage, and the Moon Villa is the only one with a regular shower. Sea and Sky villas give you the ocean view and a hanging Balinese bed at 85 square meters. The Mayan and Aztec villas sit in the jungle at 75 square meters, and the Jungle Villa is a compact 15 square meters with a queen bed and no ocean view.

How does Azulik compare to other Tulum eco-resorts?

Azulik sits at the extreme design end of Tulum's eco-luxury scene, and its architecture is in a class of its own. Travelers who want eco credentials with more polished service and better food often prefer Nomade Tulum or Be Tulum. Azulik charges a premium for its architectural identity and art-world recognition, which either resonates completely or feels hollow depending on the traveler.

Restaurants (3)

Type	Restaurants
Mexican	Kin Toh
Italian	ITALIK
Japanese & sushi	Tseen Ja

From the resort's own dining pages. Only restaurants the resort lists are shown.

What's nearby

Xel-Há
20 min drive · 13 mi
Tulum Ruins
10 min drive · 4.2 mi
Akumal Beach
30 min drive · 18 mi
Yal-Kú Lagoon
35 min drive · 20 mi
Kantun-Chi Ecopark
40 min drive · 27 mi
Cenote Cristal
12 min drive · 5.8 mi

More things to do (24)

Cenote Escondido · cenote20 min drive · 6.5 mi
Cenote Azul · cenote35 min drive · 27 mi
Xpu-Ha Beach · beach40 min drive · 25 mi
Dos Ojos Cenote · cenote20 min drive · 14 mi
Gran Cenote · cenote9 min drive · 4.9 mi
Cenote Aldea Zamá · cenote6 min drive · 2.7 mi
Cenote Calavera · cenote7 min drive · 3.9 mi
Cenote Cristalino · cenote40 min drive · 26 mi
Jaguar Park (Tulum National Park) · nature10 min drive · 4.2 mi
Caleta Tankah · beach10 min drive · 5.3 mi
Muyil Ruins · ruins25 min drive · 17 mi
Riviera Maya Golf Club · golf25 min drive · 17 mi
Cenote Nicte-Ha · cenote30 min drive · 15 mi
Jardín del Edén Cenote · cenote40 min drive · 27 mi
Cenote Chikin-Ha · cenote45 min drive · 27 mi
Tulum Pueblo · town8 min drive · 3.2 mi
Playa Paraíso (Tulum) · beach8 min drive · 2.2 mi
Cenote Car Wash (Aktun Ha) · cenote12 min drive · 7.3 mi
Cenote Zacil-Ha · cenote13 min drive · 7.5 mi
Museo Regional de la Costa Oriental (MURECO) · museum13 min drive · 5.2 mi
Cenote Santa Cruz · cenote14 min drive · 6.7 mi
Casa Cenote · cenote20 min drive · 8.6 mi
Xel-Há Ruins · ruins20 min drive · 13 mi
Kaan Luum Lagoon · nature20 min drive · 10 mi

Amenities

Yoga Classes

Room Service

Free Wi-Fi

Spa

Gym

Beach

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Google Reviews★ 3.8 · 2,201 reviews

Anna M.

2 months ago

“Azulik is a one-of-a-kind resort. It is absolutely beautiful, it’s right on the beach, the rooms are unique in being that there aren’t any lights they employees come and light candles in your room when it’s starting to get dark, it’s magical. They ar...”