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El Pez at Turtle Cove

Carretera Tulum a Boca Paila Km 6.4, Tulum 77780, Mexico
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

but I wish that someone had told me that this hotel is not on the nice, big, white sand beach that tulum is famous for. It's close - just about 2-3 minutes walk away, but not outside your front door and when you pay that much for a room it would be nice if it were right there. The beds... More

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Los Angeles, California
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Lovely rooms, located close to a strip of restaurants and stores, electrical outlets, breakfast included, accommodating staff, comfortable beds, all rooms are beachfront....But, the beach is completely unswimable. It is filled with rocks, seaweed, and kelp. The hotel does a very nice job of cleaning up the beach each morning, but you still can't swim in the water. The water... More

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Kulpsville, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

We recently returned from a great 8-day vacation at this resort. The staff and room were perfect! Mateo, Antonio, Bruno, and Ruben among others went out of their way to be polite and helpful about 20 hours per day...(don't they ever go home and stop taking care of guests??!!!!) The large rock structure near the beach makes for great walking... More

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Spokane, WA
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

My wife and I used tripadvisor reviews to select this property and we weren't disappointed. Julia and staff (Ruben was especially friendly) were excellent. Julia brought a cooler from home and gave us some ice so we could have some cold cervezas in our room. The rooms were very clean and there was bottled water placed in the room every... More

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Hotchkiss, Colorado, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

You get what you pay for in amenities, food, and room, by and large, but service can't always be purchased. El Pez delivers in the service column. From room maids to waiters to groundsmen to the front desk, everyone is genuinely friendly and helpful. Rooms are cute and clean, bar is great, beach fantastic. But the people there make the... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

During our time in Mexico we saw the west coast, Mexico City and then ended our stay in Tulum. Tulum as a place is beautiful and very hard to fault. The beaches are serene, there is a relaxed vibe and it is nothing like nearby Cancun (in a good way). It is truly a slice of heaven on earth. El... More

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Manhattan
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

My husband and I researched all of the hotels in Tulum extensively, and zeroed in on El Pez based on trip advisor reviews. We were extremely pleased with our decision! The location is fantastic for exploring the Town as well as the south end of the beach or "Yoga Zone", as it's right in the middle. You can also walk... More

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London, United Kingdom
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44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

The good: * Stylish rooms with lovely big beds. * Stylish hotel * Very good food in the restaurant. Breakfast was excellent, especially the pancakes. * Peaceful hotel on the beach. It's relaxing to fall asleep to crashing waves. * Very friendly (cute) and helpful staff * Lots of free water in rooms, and cute beach kit provided each day.... More

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Cork, Ireland
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22 reviews 22 reviews
12 hotel reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

We stayed in the King Room in the Beach House and it was just perfect. Everything that all the other reviews have said. This is a perfect location for those who want tranquillity and privacy as the Cove itself makes it feel like you own intimate stretch of beach. (not great for swimming as very rocky). Great Cerviche and Guacamole... More

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ElPezTulum, Manager at El Pez at Turtle Cove, responded to this review
5 May 2013

Siobhan, Thank you for sharing your experience with TripAdvisor! We were happy to hear how much you enjoyed staying at the Beach House-it really is a special addition to the Pez property! We hope you are able to return & enjoy our delicious ceviche & guacamole again soon! Best Regards, Julia & Michael More

Tipperary
2 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

We shared the Beach House with other unknown guests and it exceeded my expectations. The bedroom was spacious, very clean and bright, and it was wonderful to have our own private patio area and large lounge chair. The hotel is right on the beach. There are palm trees on the beach and a selection of hammocks there as well. It... More

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ElPezTulum, Manager at El Pez at Turtle Cove, responded to this review
5 May 2013

Hi Margaret! Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We were so happy to hear how much you enjoyed staying at the new El Pez Beach House! We all really appreciate your recognition of the staff. We hope you are able to return and stay with us again soon! All our best, Julia & Michael More

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Additional Information about El Pez at Turtle Cove

Also Known As:
El Pez At Turtle Cove Hotel
El Pez At Turtle Cove Hotel Tulum
Pez Ocean Palace Tulum
Address: Carretera Tulum a Boca Paila Km 6.4, Tulum 77780, Mexico
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Region: Mexico > Yucatan Peninsula > Quintana Roo > Riviera Maya > Tulum
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#2 Family Hotels in Tulum
#4 On the Beach Hotels in Tulum
#26 Romantic Hotels in Tulum
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
El Pez evokes the feeling of a private villa on the beach, with all the amenities of a small boutique hotel. Featuring six Luxury Cabanas, four Sea Front King Rooms and Two Sea View King Rooms, suitable for solo travelers, couples and families, El Pez is situated at picturesque Turtle Cove, where the Mayan fisherman and pelicans create a visually stunning seascape from the hotel balconies and around the hotel grounds. The setting is both intimate and romantic and a stunning backdrop for weddings, family gatherings & romantic getaways. ... more   less 

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