Libelula Tulum Beachfront Hotel

Libelula is definitely one of the properties that preserved local Tulum vibe and culture, since many hotels have turned into commercial money machines. Pristine beach and access to the ocean. Great food and beverages! They handled special event with music and meditation on Saturday night and it was truly transcendental! But the highlight was people that manage this place, very warm and kind. I happened to injure my ankle and showed outmost care.

The road access to the hotel is a bit bumpy but a small price to pay considering the Beaty of nature preserve where property is located at.

Location, beach, teracce, room, breakfast

Trafic jam

We’ve travelled a lot and can safely say that this place is a rare find. The location is perfect- by far the best spot on the beach in the whole of Tulum. The sand is pristine. There is nothing to the right of you and looks like there is nothing to the left. But with a medium walk along the beach you can get to the restaurants and clubs. Saying that, you probably won’t want to leave. Armando, Jorge, Sam and Mansour make you feel absolutely at home. Their recommendations are always on point. I could write a whole paragraph about the food and drinks themselves but will just say: yucatan eggs and cochinta tacos. With only 9 properties on site, you feel like you’ve entered your own commune. If you prefer to be a recluse, take a few drinks down to the beach at night and just stare at the night sky. We stayed in the sea view master room and its was perfect. Tastefully decorated, private and (best to last) with a view/sound of the sea. There are lots of little touches that make you feel at home: natural toiletries in the shower, a little bowl of water by the front of your door to wash sand off your feet and soft linen on the bed.

We loved everything about the property. But those booking should take into account that although it’s walking distance to a some of the best restaurants, you will probably want to take a taxi if aiming for the north side of the strip or Tulum Central. This place is best enjoyed as a break from it all. Take a few days off from the hustle and bustle, hunker down and chill in what was genuine paradise.

This is not a nice hotel. DO NOT BE DECEIVED, there are so many options available in the hotel zone that are much better. We arrived for a late check in, there was no one at the property beaides the security guard. We reserved a beach front terrace and got a bungalow in the back of the property. On top of that the room had no lockto which the hotel rep said not to worry.... how cpuld I sleep im a place without being able to lock my door? Skip the hassle, go somewhere else.

This place is such a gem in the Tulum area. The location is so quaint and quietly removed from the busy beach strip, but all the clubs and restaurants and bars are just a walk down the beach or road. We rarely felt the need to get off the property though because the food, ambiance and beach club, had so much to offer throughout the day and evening. Though we did venture to town for some of the well known cuisine, but the food at Libelula was our favorite; the kitchen staff and the menu could not have been better. By the end of our stay we tried nearly everything on the menu and it was all fantastic. All of the staff were immediately welcoming and friendly, I enjoyed many conversations with nearly every one of them I can’t wait to go back to visit our new friends.

Our stay at Libelula Hotel in Tulum was an incredible and magical experience. With my wife and two young children, we felt transported to the tranquil, authentic Tulum of over a decade ago. Far from the commercialized scene, this is a peaceful haven where every day feels like paradise. The food was extraordinary—some of the best we’ve ever had—healthy, delicious, and crafted with care. It made us feel as good as it tasted. The staff, led by the amazing Karla and Memo, made our experience unforgettable. From Karla’s warmth and attentiveness to the kindness and service from Jorge, Armando, the bar tender, the waiter, kitchen team, house keeping, security, everyone went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and cared for. Their genuine joy and dedication were a highlight of our trip. Libelula is perfect for those seeking authenticity and serenity. If you’re looking for flashy, commercialized resorts, this isn’t it. But if you want a true slice of Tulum’s magic, this is the place. Thank you to everyone at Libelula—we already miss you and can’t wait to return!

Great boutique hotel that markets itself as glamping, but make no mistake, this is very nice glamping. Only around ten spacious bungalows with comfortable beds, bathrooms, fans, and A/C. A great kitchen that makes everything to order with lots of fresh produce. An excellent bar, and most of all, a picturesque beach that is clean and great to swim in. We highly recommend staying here! It's about 1 mile or 1.5 km to the Tulum Riveria (20-minute walk), where you can visit restaurants and bars if you choose, but you have an amazing, quiet location to stay at. There are very few places you will find that will offer this unique experience. Highly recommended if you are someone who appreciates good food (and doesn't mind it taking a little longer), having good cocktails, a quiet and clean beach with some wakes but not too many that you can't swim, and a more personalized experience where all the staff and other guests know you. I think this is as far from a corporate experience as possible, which is exactly what we wanted.

Overall, our stay was great. Some things that could have made it better would be hot water for the showers (there are small electric on-demand water heaters you can plumb in at the shower), but we managed to get used to the slightly chilly showers after the beach. We also would have liked an in-room electric kettle and coffee machine so that we could make tea or coffee in our room, especially as we like to drink herbal tea before bed and we left early one morning before 7 AM to drive to Chitzin Itza, and it would have been nice to have a cup of coffee before we left. Finally, because you are basically sleeping under heavy canvas, you can hear everything, including the slight hum of the generator, the wildlife, and others talking. We knew this might bother us, so we brought our white noise machine, and we slept great with it on. But make no mistake, this was a great place.