We had a great experience at the Conrad Tulum on the Riviera Maya.
Overall, the wonderfully designed property, warm, welcoming staff, and pleasing food options led to a memorable and relaxing vacation.
Some key positives:
- The resort is sprawling, in a good way, with lots of local flora (and occasional fauna), a nice usable beach, and well-thought out furniture and architectural features
- The staff were always very friendly and accommodating - special thanks to Yessenia at Ultra Mar pool bar, Carlos at morning beachside Yoga/Pilates and Gustavo at Arbolea patio breakfast (free for two each day per room thanks to HHonors diamond status)
- We had a tropical view room, which we thought would be less than the ocean view, but actually provided some nice privacy and views of the jungle (bonus points for being in Casa 2 near the main areas)
- Housekeeping did a great job, with small touches like organizing items on the sink and wrapping charging cords with complimentary Conrad cable wraps
- The Conrad spa was very relaxing and worth the splurge (though discounts given during the week); the area was nicely designed and massages were on point
- Food and beverage options gave good variety with our favorites being Maratea and Autor
Some small opportunities:
- The coffee shop lacked some variety, especially in flavors, where either only simple syrup or vanilla were available each day
- There was some evening musical entertainment, which was nice, but additional options during the day to engage more with local culture and other guests would have been nice
- The leaf blowers were going each AM by 7:30, which interrupted outside yoga, alongside the many mosquitoes (don’t forget the bug spray!)
- Some areas were slippery or not well lit at night, leading to some close calls on tripping
Overall, we would return to this hotel in a heartbeat for a relaxing Mexican getaway!