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Hostel el Meson de Tulum

Av Tulum, 21 | Mza.1 SM.2, Cancun, Mexico
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Dublin Ireland
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75 reviews 75 reviews
45 hotel reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

This is a very good hostel/hotel situated not far from the bus station (5 min). The staff here are very friendly and happy to oblige. It was kept very clean and the pool was a godsend when you came back from town. The bus to hoteleria area leaves from across the road and dros you off at the hostel.

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Vancouver, Canada
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13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

Forgive the American Pie reference... Judging from the title of this review, you have probably discerned this to be a party hostel. Unless you want bad location, subpar facilities surrounded by a bunch of people getting wasted 12 hours per day, look elsewhere. First thing to note is the horrible location. It is basically on the side of a highway,... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

This place is great! It has absolutely everything you need, tho the kitchen utensils are all disposable. Brekky is included. Everything is clean, the beds are comfortable and the showers have hot water! For my first stay, I was in a private (number 4) which could have done with a bit of maintenance but was perfectly functional and a good... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013

Great value for money, friendly and clean... WiFi in all bedrooms which was very handy for contacting friends and family... Breakfast was simple but enough (toast, jam, cereal, milk, honey, yoghurt, fruit and coffee)... Been at this hostel Posada twice and have recommended it to family and friends... Had one brother stay and agreed with me about, best value for... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2012

This hostel is great value for money. We stayed for 4 nights, and it was by far the best hostel we stayed at in Mexico. And travelling for a month we stayed in quite a few! We wished we could take it with us! Seems some people expect far too much, as the cleanliness of the rooms, pool etc. was... More

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Madrid
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2012

Basic Youth Hostel/Hotel in Downtown Cancun. I found it to be a Great Value for your money Pros: -Staff was friendly/Helpful -Rooms and Common areas were clean and cleaned daily -Great Location in Downtown Cancun (within walking distance to Bus Station,Supermarkets, Banks, Restaurants,Bars) - Free Internet/Wifi -Hot Water - Very good price -Rooms were well kept with fairly Comfortable beds... More

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Swindon, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012

I to can not understand the negative feedback.We have just got back from a great week in cancun. All the staff were so helpfull, its a hostel all you want is a bed and a clean room and thats what we got. I would stay again its much better than staying down in the hotel zone.

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Chicago, Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Have you been travelling and staying in many hostels? Well, I can tell you this place is safe, clean, and backpackers friendly. Yes, the staff is great. After my travels in Guatemala and Belize, this was the first place that had hot water, and yes, it was a very nice surprise. This place makes a fantastic stopover if you have... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012 via mobile

I read some of these reviews and nearly didn't come here which I think is incredibly unfair on the hostel and the people who run it. For anyone who is thinking of staying here, let me some it all up and put to bed any doubts. First off, this is a HOSTEL, NOT a HOTEL. They were created for young... More

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Los Angeles, California
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2011

NIght desk man (?) maybe also the lame poolman who lies and is a xxxxer ! Rules only apply to guests - not to him or his deadbeat girlfriends. When he is not hanging on some skanky wench he attempts to woo any female traveler. Sleezy describes him also ! He tries to act like a manager yet has no... More

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Address: Av Tulum, 21 | Mza.1 SM.2, Cancun, Mexico
Region: Mexico > Yucatan Peninsula > Quintana Roo > Cancun
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #11 of 53 Speciality lodging in Cancun
Price Range: $
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