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Bufo Alvarius
Riviera Maya / Playa del Carmen · Mexico
Avenida Coba Sur Lote 2 Manzana 89View location
9.0/10Excellent140 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/10 9.0
Service9.0/10 9.0
Comfort8.4/10 8.4
Condition8.6/10 8.6
Neighborhood10.0/10 10.0
Amenities8.6/10 8.6
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About Bufo Alvarius
With a stay at Bufo Alvarius in Tulum (Tulum City Center), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Tulum National Park and Gran Cenote. This hotel is 2. 2 mi (3. 5 km) from Tulum Mayan Ruins and 2. 7 mi (4. 4 km) from Playa Paraiso.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access and a picnic area. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and refrigerator in a common area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Bufo Alvarius Palapa serving guests of Bufo Alvarius. Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected.
Conveniences include rice cookers and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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With a stay at Bufo Alvarius in Tulum (Tulum City Center), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Tulum National Park and 5 minutes from Tulum Mayan Ruins. This hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Tulum Beach and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Xel-Há Park.
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include rice cookers and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Gym
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
3:00 PM
Check-in until
midnight
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No elevators
Children not allowed
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
Professional property host/manager
Pets allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets allowed (no fees)
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available
Important information
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You need to know
- Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
- Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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Minimal age
18
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Spoken Language
English
Spanish
Nearby attractions
Hunab Lifestyle Center
0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Jaguar Park
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Dos Aguas Park
1.5 km / 1 mi
Hospital de Tulum
2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Cenote Calavera
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Acceso al Parque Jaguar
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Tulum National Park
2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Jaguar Viewpoint Tulum
2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Tulum Tower
2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Temple of Doom
3.3 km / 2 mi
SFER IK
3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Tulum Mayan Ruins
3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Temple of the Frescoes
3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Casa del Cenote
3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Playa Ruinas
3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 13
- hotel
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Multilingual staff
- Garden
- Restaurant
- Indoor freshwater pool: 1
- Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
- Picnic
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- Only Adults
- Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans
Meal plan types
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Room types
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Bufo Alvarius
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Raphaëlle
Musique d’ambiance et décors zen, hostel bien si vous recherchez la tranquillité! Le wifi fonctionnait moyen à la chambre et la cuisine, mais ok près de la piscine! L’eau de la piscine était un peu floue, mais sinon c’était bien.
oscar
Excellent location, friendly staff, clean rooms. Highly recommended and will be returning.
Sameer
Was amazing
Carolina
Rituales con gritos no explicados previamente.e cambian de habitación, al lado de mi habitacion, mi vecino había hecho otro rotial.salio gritando desnudo..habia roto caño del baño..de los 10 noche 8 se cortó la luz, por cambiar de habitación lejos de los gritos solo accedieron si me daban un día menos y así fue..los empleados pobres..amables.aecwlo de mantenimiento dispuesto ayudar...los se limpieza..la recepcionistAmani..la vergüenza en persona..es el dieño...irrespwruoso, ordinario, mal educado y soberbio.hecho ritual
Sirlimu
Yes amazing location amazing experience!!! Very original and authentic! I once in a lifetime experience for sure! A paradise within a Paradise! The staff and the food from the prices absolutely amazing if you're looking to heal internal external for any kind of trauma medicine for .I would definitely recommend this place
Frank
Absolutely phenomenal, my 3rd year going here and we are already looking forward to seeing the sanctuary again next year
Matthew
This place is magical. I absolutely loved it, the staff, specially Hef treated me like at home
Karina, Steve, Keith and Val were also super kind and friendly
Cannot thank them enough for this amazing time with them. I will come back as many times as possible
Very thankful for being here
Do yourself a favor and come to visit this Sanctuary, you will not regret it
Karina, Steve, Keith and Val were also super kind and friendly
Cannot thank them enough for this amazing time with them. I will come back as many times as possible
Very thankful for being here
Do yourself a favor and come to visit this Sanctuary, you will not regret it
Joey
Amazing
Su-Lin
The pool was cloudy and did not look fit for swimming. I would not get in that water. The bed sheets were not clean, there was dirt and even strands of hair. I ended up leaving and going and staying somewhere else. I would not go back there personally.
Steven
It's always been a pleasure to stay here. Staff are super nice and helpful. Will be back.
Maribel
Helpful staff
karletha
Very nice experience
Rudolf
Cool
Oscar
Overall phenomenal, has a very nature feeling to it love I can workout and center of Tulum everything was close
melesio
This was our first stay of our big Tren Maya trip. Upon arrival we had some commuting issues but the staff were accommodating, attentive and helpful. We stayed here twice within our 2 week trip. We would recommend this stay to others.
melesio
The staff were super helpful and attentive.
The room was clean and comfortable for my wife and I. We had a commuting issue to get here but they were understanding. We would recommend to couples and families to stay here.
The room was clean and comfortable for my wife and I. We had a commuting issue to get here but they were understanding. We would recommend to couples and families to stay here.
Chris
in overall I do like.
Jaime
The rooms are comfortable, the staff is great! the restaurant next to the hotel is amazing!
Damian
Stayed two nights. Friendly staff. Unfortunately the a/c system blowing cold air has a mold issue. Woke up each morning with bad mold symptoms. The toilets were always dirty throughout the stay. Shower facilities need updating. It doesn’t get quiet until around 1-2 am, as it’s next to some live music each night. First night i arrived, my pillow case has a bit of blood on it, but got it changed fast.
All in all it seemed like a nice stay, but it should be half the price as listed. Things are getting out of hand for how expensive tulum is in general for the quality it’s offering isn’t up the the price point.
All in all it seemed like a nice stay, but it should be half the price as listed. Things are getting out of hand for how expensive tulum is in general for the quality it’s offering isn’t up the the price point.
Jill
The property is like a mini oasis. The staff are extremely friendly and very helpful. Its close to the centre but so close its too loud or busy.
Kyle
Beautiful property with an interesting layout. The rooms were very clean. A/C blows cold, my room had an exhaust fan too which was nice. The facilitators for the therapies were very experienced amd knowledgable. They were also incredibly sweet people who made you feel cpmfortable, safe, and like family. There is also an attached restaurant at the front, Birria, which has very good food at better prices than the other restaurants in the surrounding area.
Jesse
Bufo hotel
Great room with a great location. 10 minute bike ride to beach with cheap streetfood about a 10 minute walk away. The tranquility of the pool area was very relaxng and free drinking water is always a plus. Will be back for sure.
Verified traveler
Not for business
It's a hostel not a hotel. The description didn't have the part where the bathroom is shared. The bathroom is far from the room and you get wet if it's raining and you can get wet if you have to go to the bathroom.
Gary
A great value and attentive staff.
Delilah Alejandra
I loved how attentive the staff was to all my guest and my needs. They went far and beyond offering their best services from services in the facility to what the area offered they would find tours to bike rentals to taxi services to the best beach clubs and best restaurants in the area. I can’t thank Hef and Yesenia enough for all the love I felt I highly recommend this place to all searching for a place to rest and find yourself.
daniel
Good location, right near a huge supermarket! Friendly people, and very comfortable. We kept extending our stay and it was no problem at all.
Erin
This place was amazing, it is so tranquil and beautiful and the staff are so friendly. So thankful to this place for making my experience of Mexico so positive.
Leslie Ann
The property was amazing. The people there were great best massage ever.
JESSICA
The ambience of this property was wonderful! The friendly staff made it feel like home. There were unique wellness options and the cheapest tacos around! Juan Jose and Hector at the desk we're very accommodating the security and cleaning ladies were super friendly! My room was unique and perfect for me and my little dog. I loved the pool... There is a group kitchen which was wonderful the AC worked great close by to grocery gasoline a few bars and restaurants... Close enough to the beach to enjoy without the insanity of the traffic on the Beach road. I really loved the way everyone was friendly with my service dog- I think we both could have stayed forever!
Roberto
Close to everything and very clean!
Jessica
The most beautiful place and beautiful staff. Do yourself a favor and experience this magical place! Truly best decision of my life. This place gives love and trust a whole new meaning. I can’t wait to go back again
German
Thank you
Gracias !!
Gracias !!
SAMI
This has to be the best value for the dollars spent that I’ve ever experienced on a hotel/ air bnb/ etc. From the friendly staff, to the welcoming kitty that “I think” lives there, to the feeling of being in the deep forest while only minutes from downtown- this place has it all.
If you are looking for luxury, this probably isn’t it. If you are looking for an unforgettable experience at an incredible value- this is it.
Beware that you are on a main strip with night clubs and bars, however, it isn’t too bad.
If you are looking for luxury, this probably isn’t it. If you are looking for an unforgettable experience at an incredible value- this is it.
Beware that you are on a main strip with night clubs and bars, however, it isn’t too bad.
Ana
Little Tulum Gem
This place is amazing! Super relaxing, beautiful and eco friendly. Loved the food onsite and the options around it. It is not your usual Tulum place and that is what makes it the best
Tammy
Once in a lifetime
kevin
Overall fine jungle like properly . Construction going on total dust zone .
Gary
This place is an A plus and a beautiful property.
If staying here, keep in mind that the less expensive rooms don't have bathrooms within, so if you don't want to use the nice central shower area, book the mid-range rooms or more. I booked the economical Jaguar rooms and was completely happy.
There is a rudimentary gym outside on the grounds, and coffee stand out by the street which is great.
If staying here, keep in mind that the less expensive rooms don't have bathrooms within, so if you don't want to use the nice central shower area, book the mid-range rooms or more. I booked the economical Jaguar rooms and was completely happy.
There is a rudimentary gym outside on the grounds, and coffee stand out by the street which is great.
Verified traveler
The comfort suite is wonderful. Beautiful room and the most comfortable bed i have ever slept in! Unfortunately i cannot say the same for the lower priced rooms which are incredibly small. Staff is friendly and location is perfect
Karen
Give it a try!
This is by far one of my favorite stops on my Mexican trip so far. It's very quiet, chill and a great place to lay your head.
Being afraid to stay here is the furtherest from my mind.
They do offer natural alternative ceremonies and nobody has even mentioned it. There are flyers to read and educate yourself.
The beds are comfy and the rooms are pretty good size. It's nice to have \"my own\" place.
The kitchen is a bit rough but nothing you can't improvise with. If you've ever stayed in a hostel you'll understand.
The bathrooms are open and when you shower, there is a huge door to close for privacy.
It's right on the main road into the beach, so it's easy to access transportation to and from the beach.
Being afraid to stay here is the furtherest from my mind.
They do offer natural alternative ceremonies and nobody has even mentioned it. There are flyers to read and educate yourself.
The beds are comfy and the rooms are pretty good size. It's nice to have \"my own\" place.
The kitchen is a bit rough but nothing you can't improvise with. If you've ever stayed in a hostel you'll understand.
The bathrooms are open and when you shower, there is a huge door to close for privacy.
It's right on the main road into the beach, so it's easy to access transportation to and from the beach.
Verified traveler
The vibe was nice, a great place to relax and chill especially for those people looking to disconnect from the hustle and grind. No TV's was cool. I got to write and think.
Davide
This place is truly beautiful. The staff is so friendly and the atmosphere extremely relaxing. Shared facilities but all the time clean. It is in a perfect location between the beach and the town.
Mellissa
3 nights
It was one of the most incredible hospitality experiences. You truly feel so welcomed and as if you arrived home. Every single member of the staff were amazing, attentive, helpful and made me feel safe at all times. I wish I could of stayed more than 3 nights, will come back one day. Keia is an angel on earth. Going to miss being here so much.
Silvia
Great
Great place
Verified traveler
Great
Great place
Simona
Great
Very clean, relax and cozy place with all the necessary close to everything.
Nick
Beach Paradise
Found this little gem last minute and it was way better than I anticipated. Very small/quant and extremely relaxing location. It's a relatively small property but they did a fantastic job with the shipping container conversion to the rooms, the outdoor gym, outdoor bathrooms + showers, pool in the middle of the property, etc.
Lindsay
Checked in but didn't stay. Not a good vibe.
We checked in but did not stay the night. As two female travellers we felt uncomfortable staying here. We were unable to go into our intended room as the cleaners son had thrown up in there but we were quickly moved to another room. There are communal showers and toilets. The showers are dimly lit and there are no doors so we felt uncomfortable showering. There were a lot of work men around also, hanging around the shower and toilet block. And then we found several hairs and stains in our bed.
When we left at 8-9pm there was only security there who offered to move us into a new room but we declined.
The hostel also promotes DMT and their own type of therapy, which is fine if you are into that but I think it's good to know what you are walking into.
When we left at 8-9pm there was only security there who offered to move us into a new room but we declined.
The hostel also promotes DMT and their own type of therapy, which is fine if you are into that but I think it's good to know what you are walking into.
Sungjin
Nice value hostel(not hotel) , shared bath that poor hot water... cold pool... small room with blanket
Sofia
10/10 estupenda para relajarte con tu lomito 🐺
Marcos
Todo muy bien, me sorprendió la calidad y estado de la habitación. Recomendable totalmente, ofrecen servicios extras, no los probé pero todos hablan muy bien de ello. Lugar tranquilo para los que busquen comodidad y tranquilidad
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Bufo Alvarius
Avenida Coba Sur Lote 2 Manzana 89, Tulum, Mexico
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