Glamp Ikal Tulum

Mexico , Riviera Maya / Playa del Carmen
Tulum, Playa Mayas/n, National Park Of Tulum
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10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Verified traveler

The stay was very nice and cozy, nice clean room close to the beach. It wasn’t directly with beach view, but partially, and I liked it because the wind was strong.
Property is very close to the Mayan ruins, just 10-15 minutes walk on the beach .
Staff were very nice .
Since it’s a glamping option, I didn’t realize , my cabin didn’t have a bathroom, I had to walk in the middle of the property to the toilet and to take a shower. Not all the toilets and showers were in good condition and had shampoo and conditioners.
I just stayed one night, it was ok.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Ellis

The perfect stay in Tulum with the beach and retreat amenities..

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

Kelsey

Wonderful place for healing and rejuvenation

4/10

Poor

20 Jan 2026

Debra Lynn

Glamping is fun, however my tent was moldy and smelled bad. As an older, experienced traveler, I prefer to have a bathroom in where I am staying. The restrooms weren’t far away, but a smell of sewage was noticeable. I wound up leaving early, giving up 4 nights of my stay, and after repeated attempts I never received a refund. The staff was very nice and did try to help, but most of the tents need work.
If you don’t mind “roughing it” then this place would work for you! It is in the National Park, and you can hear the ocean at night from in your tent which is very peaceful. The property is very nice. The yoga classes were amazing.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2025

sahana

Fantastic experience!! Loved every bit of it.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2025

EDGAR

An unforgettable, one-of-a-kind stay at GlampIKAL – easily one of the best travel experiences ever.

From the moment of arrival everything felt spotless and well cared for, from the tents to the common areas, which made the whole place feel both luxurious and close to nature at the same time. The staff were incredibly attentive and genuinely kind, always checking in, offering help, and making sure every little detail was taken care of without ever feeling intrusive.

Staying near the beach was a highlight: waking up to the sound of the waves, stepping out onto soft sand, and enjoying a truly beautiful, uncrowded shoreline just a few steps from the tent. The whole property has a very unique atmosphere – it feels like a small seaside community where you can disconnect, relax, and still enjoy all the comforts you need.

The food was excellent throughout the stay, with fresh, flavorful dishes that matched the quality of the setting, and the service in the restaurant was warm and efficient. Every interaction with staff reinforced how welcoming the place is; they were always helpful with requests and local tips, which made the experience even smoother.

Overall, this was a very special experience that feels different from a typical hotel stay in the best possible way. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a clean, beautiful, and unique beach escape in Tulum – would absolutely return and encourage others to try it for themselves.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Andy

Right on the beach - nothing beats that. Catch the sunrise on the beach before the tourists visiting the national park enters, and stay after sunset...For the price, the room was clean and spacious and the staff friendly and helpful. The shared bathrooms and showers are kept quite clean.

Issues: wifi did not reach my room at all (but I can go by the restaurant for wifi or on the beach for 4G signal); the A/C did not work well, which was fine at night for my season (november), but don't plan on staying in during the day. You won't stay in. You'll be swimming in the sea.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2025

Carmen Alexandra

The best service, specially Luis he went far and beyond trying to assist in our request, beautiful beach views, yoga and restaurant.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

11 Nov 2025

Lisa

This \"Glamp\" is in the National Park which is the first of many issues. The park is now militarized and run by the government. You must purchase a bracelet to ride the electric trams in the park approx. $25 US. I couldn't get an answer on how long it was good for.Secondly , if you want to venture out to town or on an excursion you must pay a daily fee of 120 pesos or $6.50 US. to be allowed back in to the resort you paid to stay at. The Military also patrols the beach on ATV's.
Taxis are expensive and the quoted price can change when you arrive at your destination. The harassment while shopping near the Ruins and exit of the park is exhausting. Sellers will chase you down.
Something odd is happening at Glamp Ikal as they used to be a partner to the more luxurious Ikal Hotel adjoining the property. There were very little staff on site. It was very unclear who was actually in charge daily. There were a few grounds men . After more than 5 trips to the check in area it was hard to find anyone. Upon arrival my friend and I were just taken to our separate tents. No orientation, wifi password or how to operate the AC. Warning: there are no handrails on the platforms of the elevated tents . Some of the steps are extremely steep and the distance between them is very uneven. I sprained my foot and ankle ten minutes upon arriving trying to navigate the tent's steps( pics available) . The tent I was given reeked of mold. There are dehumidifiers but guests can't use them.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Lucie

Glamp Ikal is the closets you can get to total immersion into the wild. By the sea you will feel the wind ear the noise mesure the storm. No frill no fancy civilised gadgets, just a cabana by the beach. Staff is outstanding. Those guys will go their best with this rustic basic environment with minimalist amenities. Ricardo and Jesus, I will remember you for your kindness and by making the stay perfect (with a bike, this is the way for your freedom).

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Yessica

Al lugar le falta mantenimiento en general

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2025

Gustavo

Like most hotels in Tulum, this one embraces a spiritual and nature-centered atmosphere — which is truly beautiful. There’s a great pool, a stunning yoga and meditation center, and the surroundings are incredibly peaceful. The restaurant is on the expensive side, and service was a bit slow at times.

Our cabin had A/C issues the first night, and it was uncomfortably hot — we couldn’t sleep. Thankfully, the staff moved us to a different cabin the next day, and everything went smoothly after that.

The hotel is located inside a national park, and at first, I was a bit upset because we had to pay an entrance fee I wasn’t aware of. But that was totally on me. Once we explored the area, we realized the fee was actually worth it — we had access to free transportation within the park and got to enjoy beautiful landscapes and plenty of wildlife.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2025

Maria

Service was excellent

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2025

Katelyn

I was absolutely overwhelmed with this resort. It was more than I could ever have imagined. The whole property was so clean and environmentally friendly. The vibe was so peaceful and I met so many wonderful people, staff and guests. They offer so many activities and special services (i.e. the temezcal ritual, massage, yoga, etc). The food was excellent! The location was absolutely goregous. I am already planning my trip back to Glamp Ikal next year!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2025

Sarah

Had an amazing time at this unique, very tranquil resort. The food and drinks are double normal prices but we found other options in town. The beach, overall vibe, and daily yoga in the stunning ocean-view shala made it all worth it. The beds were very comfortable and the shared washrooms / showers were good - lots of hot water. I rented a bike from Ikal and rode to Gran Cenote which took about 30 minutes, 20 on a modern path and 10 on road side. Not for beginners. You can walk to ruins from Ikal. Highly recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Nov 2024

Emmanuel

Great time great beach.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2024

Sarahi

Alan was super friendly and explained everything to us, facility is amazing if you want to disconnect for a couple of days, vibes were great! Will definitely come back

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2024

Yajaira

The staff were really great. Jorge (the bellhop) was really friendly and helpful. Daniel was my driver and I highly recommend that you travel with him. I DOMT LIKE THAT THIS HOTEL DOESNT HAVE COMPLIMENTARY AIRPORT TRANSFER ESPECIALLY SINCE you got to pay for literally everything else. The food was ok. It was Chevy (not as authentic as I would like) big down side was the shared bathrooms and shower. Another downside was that the air conditioner didn’t completely cool down the tent. But overall I loved the stay and had a great time. Would definitely do it again.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2024

cory

How to get there

Directions were confusing, roads on the phone did not match same name. You want to go down rt 15 but really no sign saying rt 15 , right at the start of tulum main strip on 307. Go down to were it makes a sharp turn to the rt. At that point there is a rd that one may think its just to the hotel depending on if you there durning day or night. That is the road you take in. Its is almost a 105 degree turn to the left. We were not able to find it first night and had people giving us all sorts of directions. Would try to get there in day light. Kindof disappers at night if you dont know what your looking for and dont know if your on the right road.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

02 Feb 2024

tan

The tent i rent is old and not clean.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jan 2024

Ryan

GlamIKAL is located within a natural forest preserve and has gorgeous white sand beaches. The unit I stayed in was clean and nice and very close to the beach. Housekeeping was very hit or miss and you could hear the neighbors even lightly talking so I would recommend brining headphones and an eye mask.
The pros: The meditation/yoga classes they are offer were great. If you are staying at GlampIKAL you receive one 200 peso class for free. The classes range from 200 to 350 pesos. They also offer a wide range of on campus and off campus healing modalities. The best thing I did on my trip was the Healing Sound Therapy at a Private Cenote in the jungle with Diego. Couldn't recommend it enough!
The cons: The restaurant at IKAL is by far the worst restaurant I've been to in my life. I waited an hour and 15 minutes for overnight oats that never came after speaking to 6 people which made me miss my meditation class on winter solstice. I stayed for 7 days and on all but one occasion I had major issues at the restaurant. Every person I talked to at GlampIKAL said the same thing and most of the issues were when there were only a few people even eating at the restaurant. The restaurant is also wildly expensive and the food is average at best. The problem is that other than Matcha Mama (which is good but has limited offerings and were frequently out of items) there isn't any other food available at the hotel which made is very difficult when meals would take 1-1.5 hours when you order

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

19 Dec 2023

Joseph

The grounds of the hotel smelled rotten, like poorly draining sewage. The glamping tents are completely covered in mold.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

02 Dec 2023

Jose

The property is on a beautiful location of Tulum Beach, we really enjoyed the Yoga Class and beautiful beach nice and clean, but the property glamping was horrible the tent was dirty and broken they upgraded us to a better tent but the AC was not working and the bed had bedbugs

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2023

Kristen

First, they gave us terrible directions to get there and there is no visible sign at the property. We were lost for 2 hours and tried calling a few times and when we stopped somewhere with wifi and nobody answered. The power went out a couple of times the second night we were in leaving us in a hot tent with no AC or lights. I requested a reserved bed area by the beach. One was not reserved for us as they said. When I went to check out, there were several charges for tips on my bill. About $1000 pesos worth. These were added on my food bills by underlining a gratuity amount when you sign. I didn't underline any amount so I guess someone there did. The property was clean and beautiful, but the customer service was lacking a lot.

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2023

Amit

Fun ended when the security guard threatened me

Overall a beautiful property by the beach and a pleasant experience which turned horrible on the day of check out when I was threatened by their security guard for using one of their carts to help carry my luggage to the reception. You need carts as there are no paved paths from the reception to your cottage or tent. I was told by the receptionist that someone from the staff would come with a cart and help with my luggage, but no one came so instead I myself got a cart and pushed it to the reception as I didn't want get late for my bus. It was hard to understand why an employee of the hotel, especially a security guard would be aggressive towards a guest for using something as simple as a cart.
The food portions are small for the price you pay at the restaurant, i would consider trying some of the other options nearby.
The AC wasn't much help during the peak of day.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2023

Jessica

Beautiful property for glamping experience

My experience at Camp Ikal was superb, it is a hidden oasis with Tulum. I stayed in an oceanfront tent for a total of 8 nights & as someone who not used to glamping, it was superb. The tent is spacious with an AC unit & necessities. There are shared bathrooms & showers which were always clean & tidy-this was my biggest apprehension going in to it. It is a beautiful property & the best part was the attention from the team on-property & their hospitality. Any requests or concerns were taken care of immediately. Be prepared to not wear shoes or embrace your beachy goddess hair-totally worth not having a hair dryer. Cannot wait to return!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2023

Adam

I want to publicly thank Camilla, Maru, and Lucy for their outstanding work and customer service.

The staff here is absolutely wonderful and they really made my trip so much better.

This place is very eco friendly, beautiful, unique, and the location and property are breathtaking.

My room was excellent. The bed was VERY comfortable, my room was gorgeous, really awesome, and I have absolutely zero complaints.

The location is spectacular. The bathrooms were very clean as was the whole property. There are a lot of hard workers there!

Everything was so nice and clean and I’m a nature lover and the grounds of the property really impressed me.
I felt safe, secure, well cared for, and so happy.

The staff was very friendly, attentive, and absolutely pleasant.
Again, a special thanks to Camilla, Maru, and Lucy.

It was such a unique and beautiful visit and I highly recommend it.

The only somewhat negative thing I have to say (which is not the fault of the property) is the roads leading to the property are pitch black at night. So I wouldn’t recommend arriving after dark unless you have a light source (which I didn’t have…my fault) But the property itself is nicely lit.

I was so sad to leave

Great vibe, great atmosphere, great service, great place.

I absolutely loved it

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2023

Dev

More than what I expected!! Great cozy tents right by the beach. The whole property is nested in the national park and very close to nature. The beach is few steps away. Also, their wellness activities were amazing. Definitely staying here again

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

05 Jan 2023

Cansu

BE AWARE SOLO TRAVELLERS.
Although the beach and the workshops were nice, the place it self is not safe.
Someone tried to get into my tent at 3am (in a very sneaky way) so, not an accident. it was very scary especially as a women on her own. I screamed and the person paused for a while outside my tent and then decided to leave thank god.
The management was very sorry and offered a full refund as I was very shaken and it totally ruined my stay.
Turns out it was a fake apology because I didn’t receive it and I’m unable to get any responses.

The place is cool but… the tent is accessible to anyone at any time, it also doesn’t have a sea view although it says that online. You’re far from the bathrooms so good luck going at night time.

It wasn’t the best move as a solo traveller to book this place.

Make sure you book places with soliders at hotels, I have noticed safety is a very big issue here.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

30 Nov 2022

Tasmia

The staff at Casa Nawal are very friendly and chatty and give fantastic food recommendations. We stayed in the luxury tent with partial ocean view and the tent was beautifully decorated, had a comfortable bed and had a fan and AC to keep us cool. Despite paying extra for a partial ocean view, we could not even see a tiny bit of the ocean from our room or from the the steps to our room- extremely misleading. I spoke to the team about this but they couldn’t put us in a different room as they were full - but I don’t understand why we were put in a garden view room in the first place when we paid extra to see the ocean. This did spoil our holiday, otherwise the stay at Casa Nawal was nice, especially the on-site cafe has the most delicious breakfasts. Avoid room 14 if you paid for the partial ocean view - you have a view of the toilets and garden, no ocean.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2022

Michael

Unforgettable stay in Tulum

Incredible stay at Casa Nawal for 3 nights. I wish I could have stayed another week. The place was nearly perfect:

1. Well-appointed, super-comfortable room with fan and AC.
2. Excellent cleanliness. They seemed to be cleaning the bathrooms and lodges constantly. The bathrooms, which made me anxious since they were shared, were always spotless.
3. Unforgettable location and setting right on the beach, surrounded by palm trees. It's about 15 minutes' walk from the ruins (although you can see them from the beach in front).
4. Friendly people at the front desk and restaurant. Easy to communicate with them on WhatsApp.
5. Facilities included restaurant, volleyball, bar, lounge chairs, and small pool right on the sand. Great place to watch the sunrise or sit around for sunset. (It faces east so the sun sets on the other side.)
6. Super-quiet in the evenings. Relaxing jungle sounds since it's in a reserve.
7. Lots of wellness activities with its partner hotel Ikal. I didn't participate in any but they looked interesting.

The only minus is the WiFi was a bit spotty for my specific unit. Since you can hop on both the Ikal and Nawal networks, it wasn't a big problem but I sometimes had to switch networks if one was flaky.

Highly recommended. I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again when I'm back in Tulum.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2022

Shana

Absolutely uniquely amazing!!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2022

Xuelang

The tent is very close to the sea, literally on the beach! There is alway live music nearby, very enjoy the vibe. Highly recommended!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2022

Eleanor

This was the best place I have ever stayed at. A slice of paradise hidden amongst the touristy Tulum. The staff are some of the friendliest people I’ve met and they’re always willing to help!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2022

James

Front desk is so helpful!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2022

Nayeli

Great experience. Staff is so friendly . Will definitely come back again

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2022

Sandra

This was an extraordinary experience. Absolutely loved it. Highly recommend. Very clean, safe, well organized, eco-friendly, and welcoming. The bungalows are so cool!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2022

Cassandra

Absolutely love staying here! Super comfy- delicious food and views! Will be here again:)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2022

Sara

We had a wonderful stay. Thank you for the hospitality!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2022

Miguel

I had a great welcoming. Awesome staff! Great amenities.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2022

George

Such an amazing place to stay with great food and the most beautiful location right on the beach

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2022

Alberto

Nice staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2022

angelica

Great place to relax

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2022

Vincent

Great place for a relaxing stay!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2022

Sharlene

Absolute Paradise!

Casa Nawal was absolute paradise! My friend and I rented a tent and a cabana and they were equally as comfortable. The cleaning service was on point each day and the staff were all really friendly and accommodating. Having a restaurant on site was extremely convenient and the food and drinks were excellent. I will definitely be back!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2022

Nicole

Magical place

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2022

Stephanie

I adore this place and would come back!

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

31 Jan 2022

Amber

Was really thoughtfully put together and beautiful. Beach was gorgeous. For me personally it was a little rowdy. Party after party. I was on board for more quiet and yoga. Still super beautiful and the tent was fun!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Jan 2022

Wilson

We stayed in one of the glamping tents which looked beautiful and was- the biggest problem which would prevent us From staying there again is, at night, the mosquitoes were able to fly in under the door and all the gaps in the walls- and they ate us up and it was impossible to sleep. Also our glamping tent was directly behind the DJ and the bass was enough to rattle my teeth. But the Beauty of the area right on the beach was truly spectacular

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2022

Verified traveler

Great stay @ Casa Nawal!

Casa Nawal was absolutely wonderful! The food onsite was delicious, the live music was stellar, and the beach was incredible. I highly recommend this to any nomad trying to disconnect from the rest of the world for a bit. It’s located away from the busy Tulum hotel zone and access was easy.

Self