Olas TulumvsCasa Malca
Casa de las Olas and Casa Malca are both endorsed by experts. On balance, Casa Malca scores slightly better than Casa de las Olas. Casa Malca ranks #10 in Tulum with accolades from 3 reviews like Mr & Mrs Smith, Travel + Leisure and The Telegraph.
Olas Tulum
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Tulum beach road, Solidaridad, Tulum 77780
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
- Beach
Afar Magazine "As is the case with many hotels in the Tulum section of Riviera Maya, Casa de las Olas shies away from the “luxe” label, preferring to promote itself as a simple, eco-friendly retreat..." Full review
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The staff are known for their thoughtful attention to guests, and the small size of the hotel—just five rooms—ensures they are never overwhelmed by guests' requests or needs.
Oyster2.0
"As the only LEED-Platinum-certified building in the country, Casa de las Olas is ideal for those who are looking for an eco-friendly, off-the-grid beachfront getaway." Full review
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Free breakfast is served at a communal picnic table, but other than the occasional lunch (requested in advance), guest have to venture farther down the Hotel Zone for meals, drinks, or any other attractions.
Mr & Mrs Smith "Family-run boutique stay Casa de las Olas is a 40-year-old traditional villa with serious sustainability cred. This boho stay is just at the end of Tulum’s strip." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Olas Tulum is not a luxury hotel, but a small eco-friendly retreat with a style best suited to those looking for a travel experience that’s more independent than pampering." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Why book? It’s delightfully secluded away from the noise and crowds.Set the scene: This tucked-away beach bungalow borders the Sian Ka’an Biosphere reserve at the very end of the beach..." Full review
Tablet18.9
"There was a time when Playa del Carmen itself was a nice quiet break from the bustle of Cancún. Now it’s a full-fledged resort town, and for a bit of the old, undeveloped Riviera Maya..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This tucked-away beach bungalow borders the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve at the very end of the Beach Road, evoking the Tulum that existed when the property first debuted over a decade..."
Time Out "Staying in one of the eight suites at the house of 'life' is a bit like being the guest of a charismatic friend in possession of a private beach and impeccable taste. Everything feels..."
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Casa Malca
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Carretera boca Paila km 10.5, Tulum, Mexico
From $760/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure "A compound of three-story beach houses, Casa Magna was reputedly built by drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, and the outlaw couldn’t have chosen a more desirable location than the tiny Yucatán town of Tulum." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Courtesy of Casa Malca The 36-room property features a whitewashed villa complex fronting a secluded 600-foot-long beach." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "More like a Bond-villain’s beach house than a luxury hotel, Casa Malca is set on the confectioners’ sugar-soft sands of the Riviera Maya, hidden from prying eyes within a concealed entrance." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"It's a Caribbean getaway where they do things in their own distinct and distinctly arty style." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The 71-room hotel displays the private art collection of owner Lio Malca...three restaurants, such as the locavore Philosophy and the lunchtime sushi joint Ambrosia." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A boutique hotel that also boats original pieces by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Holton Rower, and a bronze sculpture by KAWS.
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Tablet18.5
"There are a lot of hotels on the Riviera Maya. Very few of them make it into the pages of <em>Architectural Digest</em>. Casa Malca, a new boutique hotel boldly imagined and..." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"There are a lot of hotels on the Riviera Maya. Very few of them make it into the pages of Architectural Digest. Casa Malca, a new boutique hotel boldly imagined and brought to life by..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Casa Malca remains one of the most visually arresting addresses right on the beach, with 70 suites. Once a private house, reportedly owned in the 1980s by Pablo Escobar, it has since..."
Rough Guide "If you love art and design, look no further than Casa Malca. This luxury hotel oozes contemporary charm, while modern art is hung throughout the rooms, hallways and communal areas. The..."
